Yeah, sold him in 2020 I think.
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Yeah, sold him in 2020 I think.
We thought we were killing time but
We got tired and bitter as
We watched it all unwind.
Every transfer went on forever ....
Keep seeing this thread at the top of the boards but nothing within to suggest this is at all a goer?
There’s plenty of reports to suggest it’s a goer
He's the only striker we linked with and - from reliable reports - are in discussions with his club about. It seems quiet more than anything (for any striker) because we're trying to get Onana over the line I suspect.
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Should have kept him over Maguire!
Mad how he doesn’t get picked for England
No greenwood talk
Better idea we are going to start removing people until they have less and less forums to comment in or they find themselves banned.
NO MORE GREENWOOD TALK UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
This deal (and Onana) should have been wrapped up by now, really need these players to get a decent pre season to avoid the shit show we were served at the beginning of last season.
It’ll be criminal if he doesn’t come in before the tour. He’ll be a young player with a lot on his shoulders so having a preseason with the team is critical.
which means we’ll buy him in August…..
which means we’ll buy him in August…..
I see Onana getting done by the end of the week maybe if Inter budges but I can’t see Hojlund being done for weeks, if it ever gets done. Nothing to suggest we won’t turn our attention elsewhere at this point. Hope we do sign him though
Tbh I don't have any issue with this but still find this a bit weird. I mean people discussing this all over the place and only here we can't talk about it. Till this day I still have no idea why.
One word. LIBEL.
Same. I've only watched YouTube videos and a couple of his international games but I've been impressed with his physicality combined with his mobility, something we have been lacking. With Ten Hags and Benni McCarthy coaching him I can see him being a really asset for years to come.
The optimism is strong this time of year!
Technically that’s 3 but correct. The owner has had enough of cease and desist letters
I have to google for it
Got it but then I've seen people discussing this in many places. There're a ton of youtube clips on this matter. In Reddit, twitter, etc. you name it. Even in the comments section of some papers as well. Those are not subjected to LIBEL but an internet forum is? Still weird to me tbh.
Because discussing whether he should be allowed back isn't libel, it's the accusations that are the problem. I imagine the staff decided to just shut down all talk to avoid the fighting that usually results in libel.I have to google for it
Got it but then I've seen people discussing this in many places. There're a ton of youtube clips on this matter. In Reddit, twitter, etc. you name it. Even in the comments section of some papers as well. Those are not subjected to LIBEL but an internet forum is? Still weird to me tbh.
I'm now getting excited about this. I've been a little down on the idea as it's so much pressure for a young player who really hasn't shown much but I trust Ten Hag and it would be amazing if he is the player some smart people seem to think he will be. Having a top quality striker who is 21 or 22 would be nice after years of Van Persie, Ibra, Cavani ect where you knew they were at the tail end of their careers.
We have created tons of chances, our finishing has been disappointing. There is a chasm between our expected goals and goals.
Antony‘s decision making needs work, but you are right about him retaining possession.
Our transition game is not ugly, it is a thing of beauty. A succesful counterattack is awesome.
Except we didn't, but don't let that stop you.
No
Having watched him at Roma, I’d say his passing is much better than it was alleged to be in the premiership. People tend to see what they expect to see.
Let's see, I think at the least we will have a structure and he'll link play well, whilst making those lung bursting runs to get a scruffy tap in.
Who’s the owner?
Niall.
He looks fast against slow defenders.
He looks clinical if you only look at videos of him scoring goals.
He looks tenacious against players who are sleep walking.
And if you sign him he'd take a big burden larger than what Depay used to have (and we know how that end up)
And for those reasons, I'm out. Just because Haaland is successful doesn't mean Hojlund is going to be the same. On top of that we have players that are at their peak/near decline like Casemiro, Bruno, Varane. The new CF should be able to contribute a lot almost instantly (and Hojlund will need time, plenty of it), we don't have the luxury of waiting 2-3 years, if we want to challenge this and next year are the best time to do so before we have to replace Casemiro and Varane.
For 60 million, might as well add a bit more and get Osimhen.
He looks clinical if you only look at videos of him scoring goals.
He looks tenacious against players who are sleep walking.
And if you sign him he'd take a big burden larger than what Depay used to have (and we know how that end up)
And for those reasons, I'm out. Just because Haaland is successful doesn't mean Hojlund is going to be the same. On top of that we have players that are at their peak/near decline like Casemiro, Bruno, Varane. The new CF should be able to contribute a lot almost instantly (and Hojlund will need time, plenty of it), we don't have the luxury of waiting 2-3 years, if we want to challenge this and next year are the best time to do so before we have to replace Casemiro and Varane.
For 60 million, might as well add a bit more and get Osimhen.
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Tbf it does no players any good when we keep changing managers and their different philosophies. Hopefully, we will see a new stable, measured approach under Murtough -- and not for preserving asset values.
He does the 100 in 11sec. So he is pretty fast.
He's not good on the ball, which he gets away with a lot more in Italy, and especially under Mourinho. Same reason he's not picked for England.
A bit more than 60 million might just get you Osimhen's left leg. We need a 2 legged player ideally.
He is fast. Full stop.
He is clinical because he is (especially for his age) excellent at finding the right place to be. He is always searching for the right spot in the box, something we desperately lack.
He is tenacious. Full stop.
Bruno would love a Højlund given he would finally have someone at the end of his passes in the box.
The idea that we only need to add a bit more to get Osimhen is so incredibly daft its almost impressive. If that was possible we would be buying Osimhen. Ten Hag isnt stupid.
I doubt it.
60 million (a big part of our striker budget) for a kid and put a huge expectations on his shoulders is definitely daft. You lot will be calling for his head the moment he struggles in Premier League. Just like any other young talents we brought in. His output hasn't been impressive WHICH means this is the kind of player that needs time and development to even be considered a good CF in PL. Tell me what happened to Weghorst, people get excited over his workrate, etc, everyday you see a new chant for him until they find out he doesn't score goals (not saying Hojlund will be that bad but the point remains, it's easy to get excited over something but we really need to think it through) then they turn into hating him. We need a close to finished/finished product up front that can finish those chances.
Edit: just noticed you are from Denmark. Understandable.
Who would you sign instead that is better and more ready for that price? And dont start with Osimhen again, he will be 130 minimum.
Even if Osimhen costs 130, I'd still go for him instead. Call me crazy but it's such a crucial position in a crucial moment (Casemiro and Varane are nearing their decline) that makes me rather spend stupid money on top player than half or less than half for a talent that needs a lot of time to bed in. Both are stupid spending in accordance to what you get anyway. Whoever you sign we'd be ripped off.
If Kane and Osimhen aren't available. Then I'd go for Jonathan David from Lille instead, 26 goals 4 assists last season. And he scored 3 in 8 in the Champions league the season prior. Even if he costs the same, he has proven to be a more productive player, which we should be really focusing on.. considering.. you know our CFs are absolutely pathetic last season and had they scored more we would have won more points, it's that simple.
I've no idea how good that is, to be honest. Do we know how quick any of our current squad can run it?
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