Hairy Canary 628 Posted June 24, 2019 (edited) Good stuff. Pleased with that and fills a Jordan shaped hole. Along with Roberts that's a couple of good signings. What other positions do we need to fill? I'm thinking not too many. Competition/cover for right back and goalkeeper and a DM good enough to start. Add a few promising youngsters keen to force their way into the team maybe. That's not too many left to find before we get to the end of June. anyone think we need much more? Edited June 24, 2019 by Hairy Canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted June 24, 2019 So one of these rumours has at last finally come true! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,315 Posted June 24, 2019 12 minutes ago, Alex Moss said: So one of these rumours has at last finally come true! it's still June Mosso, calm yourself. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canary Jedi 570 Posted June 24, 2019 13 hours ago, lake district canary said: I have to question that. Pukki was a gem of a player at Brondby known for his brilliant one touch finishes. He had done well at Schalke and it was only at Celtic that he struggled - yet still scored 7 goals in 26 matches there too. Brondby wanted him to stay too. I remember looking at this when he came to us and thinking wow, what a player. So he was pretty special already! 🙃 Fair point, to be honest I was thinking more of his Celtic time. The point is, Norwich can become a club renowned for bringing on relative unknowns and bringing them on to their full potential. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 698 Posted June 24, 2019 Fingers crossed for Drmic, that he's got over his injuries, still need another striker imo, unless we're happy with Dennis. So, front line DM, back up RB and someone to challenge Krul and if I'm being greedy, a 10 to keep Marco on his toes. Job's a good 'un. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 486 Posted June 25, 2019 15 hours ago, Badger said: I don't know much about European football but this looks quite good to me. Anybody know more about him? You've probably seen a bit more about him now but, decent player in my opinion. His last two seasons have been ravaged by injuries, which is mildly concerning, but he's clearly passed a medical so all good there. Had his most prolific season at Nurnberg, scoring 17 goals. Has a bit of pace about him, likes to run on to through balls and finish quickly and accurately (a bit like Pukki really!) Also seems to have very good feet. The vids of him at Nurnberg show some outrageous skills! I'm quite pleased about his signing. Good back-up to Teemu. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 4,938 Posted June 25, 2019 At worst, he’ll be company for Louis Thompson. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 544 Posted June 25, 2019 A few articles circulating around twitter stating that Vrancic's new contract is just days away from being signed. Be nice to have him on an extended contract. Good news if accurate. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobLoz3 486 Posted June 25, 2019 Mair signed now too... For the U23's admittedly but he's quite highly rated. Apparently still waiting on Fitzpatrick. That deal is stalling. But that's another who, although was starting at Partick Thistle, will likely be in U23's too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 455 Posted June 25, 2019 https://www.pressandjournal.co.uk/fp/sport/1781597/norwich-city-sign-aberdeen-goalkeeper-archie-mair-on-long-term-contract/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 131 Posted June 25, 2019 Highly rated young GK , so good signing that! next week will see another signing coming through the gates I hope... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted June 25, 2019 L’Equip reporting that Norwich and Villa are looking at Édouard Mendy from Reims. Very good keeper - better than Krul in my opinion. Reims have recently brought in Predrag Rajkovic so Mendy is likely looking for a new club, many expected him to go Rennes as they are selling their keeper to Porto. One to keep an eye on certainly. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted June 25, 2019 Ahh, Predrag Rajkovic. He was a very good signing for my Norwich side on Football Manager a couple of years ago. I think I even made him captain at one point. We should've gone straight for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted June 25, 2019 1 hour ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: L’Equip reporting that Norwich and Villa are looking at Édouard Mendy from Reims. Very good keeper - better than Krul in my opinion. Reims have recently brought in Predrag Rajkovic so Mendy is likely looking for a new club, many expected him to go Rennes as they are selling their keeper to Porto. One to keep an eye on certainly. http://sportwitness.co.uk/aston-villa-norwich-concretely-manifested-ligue-1-goalkeeper/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 698 Posted June 25, 2019 I would have thought that if Villa are even remotely interested, that would count us out, on the other hand, if they blow their budget, we might still get Kalvin Phillips 🙏 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ROBFLECK 131 Posted June 26, 2019 15 hours ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: L’Equip reporting that Norwich and Villa are looking at Édouard Mendy from Reims. Very good keeper - better than Krul in my opinion. Reims have recently brought in Predrag Rajkovic so Mendy is likely looking for a new club, many expected him to go Rennes as they are selling their keeper to Porto. One to keep an eye on certainly. Don't think he's a better goalkeeper than Krul yet... you will be surprised imo . He looks good in Ligue Un , but that is not the PL ... still has a lot to prove. But he would be one hell of a signing! That would keep Krul on his toes... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,531 Posted June 26, 2019 3 hours ago, ROBFLECK said: Don't think he's a better goalkeeper than Krul yet... you will be surprised imo . He looks good in Ligue Un , but that is not the PL ... still has a lot to prove. But he would be one hell of a signing! That would keep Krul on his toes... I have always thought goalkeeper was the one position where you could tell if someone could step up a grade or several. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencer 1970 203 Posted June 26, 2019 20 hours ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: L’Equip reporting that Norwich and Villa are looking at Édouard Mendy from Reims. Very good keeper - better than Krul in my opinion. Reims have recently brought in Predrag Rajkovic so Mendy is likely looking for a new club, many expected him to go Rennes as they are selling their keeper to Porto. One to keep an eye on certainly. Bethnal, I wonder if you'd know or have a view about this? Reims bought the highly rated Rajkovic for £2.25m and are apparently now looking to move Mendy on for £8m+...so this begs the (my) question, why didn't we take a look at Rajkovic in the first place? He's hardly unknown and if we're looking at that kind on money then why not save 70% of it? Is it the experience angle? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted June 26, 2019 15 minutes ago, spencer 1970 said: Bethnal, I wonder if you'd know or have a view about this? Reims bought the highly rated Rajkovic for £2.25m and are apparently now looking to move Mendy on for £8m+...so this begs the (my) question, why didn't we take a look at Rajkovic in the first place? He's hardly unknown and if we're looking at that kind on money then why not save 70% of it? Is it the experience angle? If Rajkovic was only £2.25m, then I echo those sentiments. What I said earlier about going for Rajkovic based on Football Manager was partly in jest, but from what I know about him in real life, Rajkovic at £2.25m is a bit of a bargain in this market. One thing I can think of is that maybe he hasn't quite played enough games for Serbia to obtain a work permit. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted June 26, 2019 Rajkovic isn’t as good in real life as his Football Manager counterpart. Clubs have looked at him repetitively and all decided against him. Partly due to him being in a league where it is very hard to really determine his quality. But also he is being kept out of the Serbia team by a not particularly good keeper in Dmitrovic. I think many will be interested to see how he does in a good league now that he’s at Reims. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,598 Posted June 26, 2019 Looks like Wan-Bissaka is headed to Man U for a slightly bonkers £50m (45m upfront)...makes you wonder if Palace might start sniffing around young Max. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted June 26, 2019 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Rajkovic isn’t as good in real life as his Football Manager counterpart. Clubs have looked at him repetitively and all decided against him. Partly due to him being in a league where it is very hard to really determine his quality. But also he is being kept out of the Serbia team by a not particularly good keeper in Dmitrovic. I think many will be interested to see how he does in a good league now that he’s at Reims. Fair enough- I've never seen him play in real life but I've been following his career a little bit since I had him on FM and both his CV (trophies won at both club and international level as a number one) and his stats (games played and goals conceded) look highly impressive. Edited June 26, 2019 by Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 4,938 Posted June 26, 2019 20 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Looks like Wan-Bissaka is headed to Man U for a slightly bonkers £50m (45m upfront)...makes you wonder if Palace might start sniffing around young Max. This is like deja by all over again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted June 26, 2019 24 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: Fair enough- I've never seen him play in real life but I've been following his career a little bit since I had him on FM and both his CV (trophies won at both club and international level as a number one) and his stats (games played and goals conceded) look highly impressive. If he has a good season at Reims I’m sure clubs will come in for him. I can’t help but think 4 years in Israel was a pretty poor choice by him in terms of development. 28 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: Looks like Wan-Bissaka is headed to Man U for a slightly bonkers £50m (45m upfront)...makes you wonder if Palace might start sniffing around young Max. Can’t see it personally. They’d have to pay Norwich the majority of the AWB money and i don’t think Palace would be a big enough pull for Aarons to make him kick off and force a transfer. Palace should try and hijack Leicester’s move for James Justin. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spencer 1970 203 Posted June 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Bethnal Yellow and Green said: Rajkovic isn’t as good in real life as his Football Manager counterpart. Clubs have looked at him repetitively and all decided against him. Partly due to him being in a league where it is very hard to really determine his quality. But also he is being kept out of the Serbia team by a not particularly good keeper in Dmitrovic. I think many will be interested to see how he does in a good league now that he’s at Reims. I'm with you on the "4 years in Israel", a daft move indeed. I've not played Football manager since a waste weekend in 2005 so I'm clueless on that one but maybe the reports and talk I heard on him was from said FM fans confusing fiction with fact. 😄 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,703 Posted June 26, 2019 11 minutes ago, spencer 1970 said: I'm with you on the "4 years in Israel", a daft move indeed. I've not played Football manager since a waste weekend in 2005 so I'm clueless on that one but maybe the reports and talk I heard on him was from said FM fans confusing fiction with fact. 😄 👍 Going to Israel hasn't helped him in the short term, but who knows, maybe four years as a starter and winning titles will help him in the long run. As for him being over-rated because of FM, I think it's more likely the other way round. FM probably over-rated him based on the trophies he won as a teenager (Under-19 Euros, Under-20 World Cup, Serbian Superleague) as a number one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted June 26, 2019 3 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said: Going to Israel hasn't helped him in the short term, but who knows, maybe four years as a starter and winning titles will help him in the long run. As for him being over-rated because of FM, I think it's more likely the other way round. FM probably over-rated him based on the trophies he won as a teenager (Under-19 Euros, Under-20 World Cup, Serbian Superleague) as a number one. He was certainly a great potential and could still be a great keeper. Ironically he would have won more had he stayed at Red Star Belgrade. He only won the league once in Israel. I think many were confused by his initial move to Tel Aviv and increasingly confused the longer he stayed there. The move to France is a big chance for him, do well there and he should become Serbian No.1 and increase his chances of getting the big move many thought he’d get after his break out performances 5 years ago. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted June 26, 2019 So are we still after Luca Connell, with Remi Matthews thrown in to the deal? 🙂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
splendidrush 698 Posted June 26, 2019 7 hours ago, Surfer said: So are we still after Luca Connell, with Remi Matthews thrown in to the deal? 🙂 I thought Matthews was already a Bolton player, there's talk on TWTD that he might replace Bart ...... if he ever leaves. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites