KeiranShikari 1,354 Posted July 21, 2022 Squad really starting to take shape now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted July 21, 2022 3 minutes ago, KeiranShikari said: Squad really starting to take shape now. Looks decent on paper and options to mix up the play too. Felt rather one dimensional last time at this level; pass to Buendia to pass to Pukki. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KeiranShikari 1,354 Posted July 21, 2022 My concern would be that all 3 of our main central defenders as well as Byram and McCallum have all spent decent time out injured over the last few years. We could end up seeing some pretty interesting back 4s this season. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CaptCanary 45 Posted July 22, 2022 With Max linked to Borussia Monchengladbach, Wolfsburg and Marseille today, I imagine we must already have a new RB lined up to try and sign, with Mumba out on loan and Byram nursing a strain. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,160 Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Well, Surprise surprise. (And no I am not cilla black and you can't have your £5) Edited July 22, 2022 by GodlyOtsemobor Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,513 Posted July 22, 2022 32 minutes ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: Well, Surprise surprise. (And no I am not cilla black and you can't have your £5) Just when we started hoping he was staying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cantiaci Canary 556 Posted July 22, 2022 I understood that he wasn't keen on moving abroad but I could be wrong! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,655 Posted July 22, 2022 This shows what a bad decision it was to allow Mumba to leave, at least until the end of August until we knew what Aarons situation would be Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,598 Posted July 22, 2022 1 minute ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: This shows what a bad decision it was to allow Mumba to leave, at least until the end of August until we knew what Aarons situation would be No, it doesn’t. They clearly don’t think Mumba is quite up to it (and mixed reports from his loan suggests that’s correct). If Aarons does leave we’d be able to get a decent enough replacement for much less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,655 Posted July 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Branston Pickle said: No, it doesn’t. They clearly don’t think Mumba is quite up to it (and mixed reports from his loan suggests that’s correct). If Aarons does leave we’d be able to get a decent enough replacement for much less. We've already got a replacement in Byram, we only needed cover. Mumba was adequate to do that, now they may have to spend more money to cover spmething we already had on the books Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 544 Posted July 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, Cantiaci Canary said: I understood that he wasn't keen on moving abroad but I could be wrong! It may spur on domestic interest as well, if there is indeed truth in it. Im assuming we're asking for £20m plus, which in theory we would be able to add another RB which you would of thought we have a list already drawn up of targets and added monies in for a CM option or two. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,598 Posted July 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: We've already got a replacement in Byram, we only needed cover. Mumba was adequate to do that, now they may have to spend more money to cover spmething we already had on the books Yes, but we only need to spend that money if we get more in for Aarons. I don’t really see your point other than needing to faff about getting a new guy in, but we presumably have options. If we don’t think Mumba is quite up to Champs yet then he wasn’t really the back up we need. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
komakino 272 Posted July 22, 2022 5 minutes ago, jaberry2 said: It may spur on domestic interest as well, if there is indeed truth in it. Im assuming we're asking for £20m plus, which in theory we would be able to add another RB which you would of thought we have a list already drawn up of targets and added monies in for a CM option or two. I think we would struggle to get £20M - unlike 2 seasons ago. £15M maybe? We'll see I guess. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Branston Pickle 3,598 Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 1 minute ago, komakino said: I think we would struggle to get £20M - unlike 2 seasons ago. £15M maybe? We'll see I guess. Whatever, it’d be a fair amount with add-ons - and more than enough to get in a decent enough replacement with money over. It’s not as though this hasn’t been a possibility so we must be aware of options in that role. Edited July 22, 2022 by Branston Pickle Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted July 22, 2022 23 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: We've already got a replacement in Byram, we only needed cover. Mumba was adequate to do that, now they may have to spend more money to cover spmething we already had on the books It was said a while back that they already know who they want in the door if Aarons goes. A ready replacement in Byram who has played how many minutes in pre season? This was always going to be the case, if Max goes we will sign a replacement. Thought that was common knowledge. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,351 Posted July 22, 2022 Would say Aarons departure is made more likely by having 2 years left on his deal. Every transfer window that goes by now will mean a lower price- which also makes me think we will accept less than the expected fee for him this window. Club journos reckon Bali was allowed out on loan because 1. He needs games and 2. We already have an ideal replacement sounded out Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Danke bitte 965 Posted July 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Mason 47 said: Would say Aarons departure is made more likely by having 2 years left on his deal. Every transfer window that goes by now will mean a lower price- which also makes me think we will accept less than the expected fee for him this window. Club journos reckon Bali was allowed out on loan because 1. He needs games and 2. We already have an ideal replacement sounded out I’m assuming the replacement is going to be more likely to start than Bryam? Relying on the latter for a whole Champ season gives me goosebumps.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mason 47 1,351 Posted July 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, Danke bitte said: I’m assuming the replacement is going to be more likely to start than Bryam? Relying on the latter for a whole Champ season gives me goosebumps.. I mentioned on another thread somewhere that the vibe around Byram went from 'expected to play lots of games' after his return to the side end of last season, to 'he's great to have around the place, we really hope he can contribute' more recently having had more injury trouble. Personally I think we want Byram to be first choice (which I agree with, I think overall he's our best fullback) but are not as convinced as we were 2 months ago. Stinks of Brandon Williams-esque loan to me, maybe the Ethan Laird links from earlier in the window hold water? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulfotto 590 Posted July 22, 2022 Personally I think right back might be Sorenson best position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 544 Posted July 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, Ulfotto said: Personally I think right back might be Sorenson best position. Hasnt got the pace I dont think, albeit he did a good job filling in at LB and looked assured. I doubt he'd be happy filling in, in another role again and wants to cement his place down in CM, which I dont think personally he is good enough for. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ZLF 261 Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 2 hours ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: Well, Surprise surprise. (And no I am not cilla black and you can't have your £5) An unreliable source but the Gladbach are an interesting (or lazy) connection. And perhaps less of preseason tour and more of a shop window exercise.. Edited July 22, 2022 by ZLF Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 544 Posted July 22, 2022 2 minutes ago, ZLF said: An unreliable source but the Gladbach are an interesting (or lazy) connection. And perhaps less of preseason tour and more of a shop winder exercise.. Well a domestic and foreign circus would be good for us. I'd be surprised if someone doesnt move for him, but he has looked one of the better players in pre season thus far. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,655 Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Move Klose said: It was said a while back that they already know who they want in the door if Aarons goes. A ready replacement in Byram who has played how many minutes in pre season? This was always going to be the case, if Max goes we will sign a replacement. Thought that was common knowledge. How many games did Byram miss after his 18 month long absence when he came back last season? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary 1,655 Posted July 22, 2022 8 minutes ago, ZLF said: An unreliable source but the Gladbach are an interesting (or lazy) connection. And perhaps less of preseason tour and more of a shop window exercise.. If Farke was going to come back for someone, why couldnt it have been Sargent?? 😦 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwearyCanary 1,179 Posted July 22, 2022 11 minutes ago, GJL Mid-Norfolk Canary said: If Farke was going to come back for someone, why couldnt it have been Sargent?? 😦 To be fair, Sargent has looked decent in preseason in terms of industry and Aarons hasn’t stood out. If we can get decent money for him I think now is the time Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,160 Posted July 22, 2022 If max does leave I'd be after Bong. He's left forest. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Newtopia 513 Posted July 22, 2022 7 minutes ago, GodlyOtsemobor said: If max does leave I'd be after Bong. He's left forest. Isn’t he a left back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
king canary 7,455 Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, ZLF said: An unreliable source but the Gladbach are an interesting (or lazy) connection. And perhaps less of preseason tour and more of a shop window exercise.. I doubt any of those teams are going to pay the fee we'd likely want for Aarons. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,160 Posted July 22, 2022 2 hours ago, Newtopia said: Isn’t he a left back? Think he can play both. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,511 Posted July 22, 2022 Bong started 4 games last season and 9 the season before that. He’s 34. He has never played right back as far as I can see (stats are a bit sketchy for his early career in France). I confidently predict that he will not be Max’s replacement if he leaves. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites