@tha_CEO_@MoArsenal86 I don't come on her much, so I'm only seeing your reply. I was saying Havertz was our Bernardo in the way they both play in midfield and the forward line. I think Trossards' optimal position is left. Really think it's just another CF we need, and I believe that's the way we go.
@adamvoge@mattkbh Im obviously putting too much stock into the Rice news being well known. I believe Toney is just a pundit thing. Just to easy to link the 'club that needs a 9' and the 'decent PL 9 that's clearly available'. I really dont know who Id like to sign. They're all big risks to me
@adamvoge@mattkbh United just seemed to outbid us on Martinez, and we quickly pivoted to Zinchenko. We seemed to be linked to Tielemans for years but Leicester wanted too much, and then we didn't even look at him on a free. It's hard to know what to believe. We have no concrete links to anyone now
@adamvoge@mattkbh You're probably right. And the GJ thing could be a lot like say Isak now. Arsenal fans will try and talk it into existence, and someone might report it as they know it will get traffic. I could obviously be misremembering, but Jesus to Arsenal seemed to be on the cards for months
@adamvoge@mattkbh Whether the Jesus talk in January February time after missing out on Vlahovic was just journalists putting 2 and 2 together with his contract situation, relationship with MA, and for once getting it right I don't know.
@adamvoge@mattkbh I do remember not signing a striker that January and a lot of talk was because we were waiting for the right player, and that was going to be Jesus. I'm not disagreeing with you that plans change, but I was agreeing with Matt that our last two major targets have been known.
@mattkbh@adamvoge Was thinking this. In the last 2 summers, our main target has been known for a few months leading into them. There's still the signings no one knew about, like Timber and Vieira. Amd the opportunistic guys like Havertz and Raya. But we seem to have plans set, and they leak out
@tha_CEO_@MoArsenal86 I don't think we need another winger. Top teams have 5 forwards and a versatile midfielder who can play in the forward line.
Foden-Saka
Haaland-
Doku-Martinelli
Alvarez-Jesus
Grealish-Trossard
Bernardo-Havertz
A CF and a top CM has us competing with City's depth.
@MoArsenal86@AFCAMDEN We 'dominate' games because teams let us. Their game plan is to sit back, fill their own box and double-team our wingers. Forward players arent playing well enough to finish off any half chances we create. We dominated that game but it went exactly the way WHU would've drew it up
Six teams have scored more than us. It's fine not having a main goal scorer, but we need to everyone chipping in. In goal terms, every single attacking player is below par
@AFCAMDEN I'd worry Villas midfield would overrun Jorginho. It's just relentless. That midfield is probably the best option we have but that would be my worry
@ThoughtsAfc Every team has those games. The bottom line is we're a point behind City after basically a third of the season. Joint best defence in the league. We get our attack clicking, and we've got a real chance
@ZRAFC@TheAthleticFC What do Brentford want? If it's 80 and above I'd leave it until the summer. When he and Oshimen have a year to go on their deals. They wanted 40 for raya and we're giving them 30. They'll come down. No more than 60 for Toney