Norfolk Dan 308 Posted August 26, 2021 As we approach 200 pages of 0.01% transfer rumours accuracy, I know I have read every darn post! I really need a new hobby!  2 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 26, 2021 12 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said: Today we have the definitive word from the Daily Mail: What they want: Goalkeeper, midfielder, striker. Who they like: Christian Walton (Brighton), Matthias Normann (Rostov), Mbaye Niang (Rennes). Come on, people. One out of three isn't bad. Seriously, the obvious problem with Normann, if he is their clear first choice for midfield, is that they will carry on so long trying to land him that if the deal falls through, which looks distinctly possible, there will not be time to get in someone else. Bailey has said that Normann is one of several targets. I’d imagine they are all being worked on at the same time - whether Normann is top priority is a bit of an unknown, it is just the only one that has been leaked to the media. As the clock ticks towards deadline we will see clubs more likely to take on the ‘loan with an option’ deal as it becomes clear there isn’t anyone prepared to offer a permanent deal up front. If we suddenly see loads of rumours spring up, that is when we know Norwich are getting a bit desperate and ringing around every agent to see who is available. As for the Daily Mail… yeesh, only have to have listened to one of Farke’s last 5 or 6 interviews to know the exact positions Norwich are targeting. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex Moss 2,165 Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Norfolk Dan said: As we approach 200 pages of 0.01% transfer rumours accuracy, I know I have read every darn post! I really need a new hobby!  Out of interest, I wonder how many have been talked about on here before it was officially confirmed, Dan? I’m thinking Sargent, Williams, Tzolis, Gunn, and I think Bethnal broke Lees-Melou just prior to that being very nearly an out of the blue. So I think it’s only Rashica who managed to evade us all so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Dan 308 Posted August 26, 2021 8 minutes ago, Alex Moss said: Out of interest, I wonder how many have been talked about on here before it was officially confirmed, Dan? I’m thinking Sargent, Williams, Tzolis, Gunn, and I think Bethnal broke Lees-Melou just prior to that being very nearly an out of the blue. So I think it’s only Rashica who managed to evade us all so far? By that measure Alex "talked about on here before it was Official" we will have a pretty good success rate! We talk.... Just don't think anyone has even pulled one out from ChampMan and said we must sign him and it comes to fruition. Our forum scouting needs a revamp, some new recruits.... Next time round I might keep a post updating with each offering of incoming our out going and see how accurate... Hmmm.. inaccurate we are!  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 33 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said: Today we have the definitive word from the Daily Mail: What they want: Goalkeeper, midfielder, striker. Who they like: Christian Walton (Brighton), Matthias Normann (Rostov), Mbaye Niang (Rennes). Come on, people. One out of three isn't bad. Seriously, the obvious problem with Normann, if he is their clear first choice for midfield, is that they will carry on so long trying to land him that if the deal falls through, which looks distinctly possible, there will not be time to get in someone else. The Daily Fail fails daily. Honestly, a 3 min scanning of the Web would have told them that we only want a DM and CB now! But, then again ... when do they EVER prioritise accurate research and evidence based journalism over misinformed and lazy assumption?! Edited August 26, 2021 by Cantiaci Canary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chicken 2,604 Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) 12 minutes ago, Cantiaci Canary said: The Daily Fail fails daily. Honestly, a 3 min scanning of the Web would have told them that we only want a DM and CB now! But, then again ... when do they EVER prioritise accurate research and evidence based journalism over misinformed and lazy assumption?! A Birmingham rag has been running on all summer about Cantwell despite their chief exec saying they have done their Grealish replacement work now. That and they have kept saying he is in his last year of his contract without mentioning the additional year option until very recently. Papers sell "stories" not news much of the time these days. Even "news" networks like Fox News. It really is a case of ignore much of the noise. My advice is to start off by ignoring anything to do with Rupert Murdoch and the Daily Heil. People go on about patriotism but the Daily Heil supported the ****'s and it's still going and still doing the same far right thing. Honestly wouldn't miss some of these rags if they went under.  Edited August 26, 2021 by chicken 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bethnal Yellow and Green 1,557 Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, chicken said: A Birmingham rag has been running on all summer about Cantwell despite their chief exec saying they have done their Grealish replacement work now. That and they have kept saying he is in his last year of his contract without mentioning the additional year option until very recently. Papers sell "stories" not news much of the time these days. Even "news" networks like Fox News. It really is a case of ignore much of the noise. This is why we are lucky to have the PinkUn. They avoid all the silly transfer clickbait stuff and set out when a rumour isn’t true - they’d almost certainly get more traffic if they just spun along stories about players, even if they knew Norwich weren’t interested. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1902 1,167 Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, Badger said: Â Â I'd be over the moon if this went through. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, Badger said: Â Â What an incredible signing that would be! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fr. Chewy Louie 137 Posted August 26, 2021 Wow, Carvalho would be a coup surely! 😮 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted August 26, 2021 Bloody hell, that'd be a signing and a half! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 26, 2021 That would definitely be one way of helping us get over the loss of Skipp!!! I've heard that 'fee has been agreed but wages the issue' is the word at the moment, whether that means loan or permanent is anyone's guess but a perm would be fantastic! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow and Green 334 Posted August 26, 2021 I don't have any real insight other than a Google search, but apparently they need to sell. Could be a huge coup. Â https://golseville.com/real-betis/859/salary-cap-laliga/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 623 Posted August 26, 2021 Does William Carvalho actually exist though? He has been linked with every team in the premiership for years now but has never arrived. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk Dan 308 Posted August 26, 2021 https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Carvalho Someone has already been at the wiki edit!  Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark .Y. 351 Posted August 26, 2021 He's Portuguese...............will go to Wolves 🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WSM 62 Posted August 26, 2021 5 minutes ago, AJ said: That would definitely be one way of helping us get over the loss of Skipp!!! I've heard that 'fee has been agreed but wages the issue' is the word at the moment, whether that means loan or permanent is anyone's guess but a perm would be fantastic! That was just some bloke on Facebook haha - but if they are in financial difficulty then might be borne out to be true! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted August 26, 2021 Just realised he's 29 - I guess he never lived up to the early hype? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 517 Posted August 26, 2021 This seems like an insane link, exactly the player we need at a great age and with a wealth of experience. Â Surely his wages are too high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WSM 62 Posted August 26, 2021 Interesting though as seems to be a different kind of player to the other CDMs we have been linked with (Normann, Camara) - he is much slower than both of those, probably possessing less in the attacking sense (although he can do that if you look him up on youtube 😉 ) but insanely strong and very good defensively. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 830 Posted August 26, 2021 Christ alive if that one came off! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 26, 2021 4 minutes ago, kirku said: Just realised he's 29 - I guess he never lived up to the early hype? He's played 68 times for his country, I'd say he isn't doing too badly... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
birchfest 397 Posted August 26, 2021 Hmmm seems like this might be one we’ve asked about but the wages/player wanting to come here might be the issue. You never know, but it suggests to me that there are 2/3 players in the mix and we are keeping options open so as not to be left with no one in that position.  Would be very exciting, but wonder if this might be one where the media are finding out after the fact. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,218 Posted August 26, 2021 1 minute ago, WSM said: Interesting though as seems to be a different kind of player to the other CDMs we have been linked with (Normann, Camara) - he is much slower than both of those, probably possessing less in the attacking sense (although he can do that if you look him up on youtube 😉 ) but insanely strong and very good defensively. Reminds me more and more of Tettey mk2!  3 minutes ago, Newtopia said: This seems like an insane link, exactly the player we need at a great age and with a wealth of experience.  Surely his wages are too high. He might be willing to take a cut so he can have a stab at the Premier League though, plus if it's a loan we might not pay all his wages 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted August 26, 2021 Just now, AJ said: He's played 68 times for his country, I'd say he isn't doing too badly... Not to mention won the Euros in 2016. He was superb in the final. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WSM 62 Posted August 26, 2021 Connor Southwell already kinda poured cold water on it- saying we have considered him but looks unlikely 😞 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGoogler 324 Posted August 26, 2021 Not a no... Â Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kirku 1,332 Posted August 26, 2021 2 minutes ago, AJ said: He's played 68 times for his country, I'd say he isn't doing too badly... Indeed, but his club career is nowhere near where it was "meant" to be. Basically Sporting and Betis with a loan to Brugge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,409 Posted August 26, 2021 Not a no but i'm guessing we want better value than we'd get there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
