OK - here's my input to the summer rebuild debate.
Midfield is the obvious area for strengthening. We need a big name instant starter, that would have been Bellingham, but it seems that ship has sailed, so we should redouble our efforts to get Declan Rice.
That clearly isn't enough, we need at least one more squaddie for midfield. There is a guy who caught my eye, currently playing in the Belgian league, but a product of the PSV Eindhoven academy - a busy little midfielder by the name of Fries Deschilder.
Then, as Bobby is leaving, we need to strengthen up top. We don't need a superstar starter as we are will loaded there, but a sort of Origi replacement. For this I suggest we raid the US leagues and take Mitchell Currie from Hartford Athletic. While he plies his trade in the US, he is English born & developed (home grown quota) - a fast front man who can play through the middle or on the right (see him as a Salah understudy).
Simples - Curry, Rice & Fries is what we need.
Home grown premium.In what world is ket wig worth 20 mill?
In what world is ket wig worth 20 mill?
At least Ibe had the “better than Sterling” marketing. Ket wig is just crap.
OK - here's my input to the summer rebuild debate.
Midfield is the obvious area for strengthening. We need a big name instant starter, that would have been Bellingham, but it seems that ship has sailed, so we should redouble our efforts to get Declan Rice.
That clearly isn't enough, we need at least one more squaddie for midfield. There is a guy who caught my eye, currently playing in the Belgian league, but a product of the PSV Eindhoven academy - a busy little midfielder by the name of Fries Deschilder.
Then, as Bobby is leaving, we need to strengthen up top. We don't need a superstar starter as we are will loaded there, but a sort of Origi replacement. For this I suggest we raid the US leagues and take Mitchell Currie from Hartford Athletic. While he plies his trade in the US, he is English born & developed (home grown quota) - a fast front man who can play through the middle or on the right (see him as a Salah understudy).
Simples - Curry, Rice & Fries is what we need.
How surprising
https://www.getfootballnewsgermany....en-part-ways-with-squad-manager-tim-steidten/
[article]Bayer Leverkusen have parted ways with high-rated squad manager and scout Time Steidten, as reported by Kicker.
The 43-year-old moved to B04 in 2019 from Werder Bremen. Working under sports director Simon Rolfes, Steidten has been responsible for securing a number of young talents who have gone on to attract attention from around the world. Some of the players Steidten attracted to Bayer include Edmond Tapsoba, Jeremie Frimpong, and Piero Hincapie.
Known as the pearl diver, it comes as a bit of a surprise that Bayer would let such an asset go with immediate effect. His qualities have also attracted the attention of Premier League side Chelsea. Towards the end of last year, Steidten was in talks with the London club about joining their team in a similar position that he then held at Bayer.
The club must now act fast to replace Steidten. B04 have little chance of securing Champions League or European football this season. An experienced squad manager and scout such as Steidten would go a long way to helping the team get back to its former glory. [/article]
Ornstein said yesterday that we arent out of the race and could stlll
sign Bellingham. The story will change back and forth until he has officially said who he is joining.
Bellingham back up option.Italian Journo Fabizo Romano claiming Liverpool very interested in Florian Wirtz. If we did go for him, it would not surprise me. Klopp always likes a few "Tiny Tim's" in the team.
The kid is a serious talent but a) he will cost the earth b) he has just come back from a serious injury.
He’s a fantastic prospect but I’d want to know that his injury is fully resolved with no ongoing risks.Italian Journo Fabizo Romano claiming Liverpool very interested in Florian Wirtz. If we did go for him, it would not surprise me. Klopp always likes a few "Tiny Tim's" in the team.
The kid is a serious talent but a) he will cost the earth b) he has just come back from a serious injury.
He’s a fantastic prospect but I’d want to know that his injury is fully resolved with no ongoing risks.
If that’s the case, we could do a lot Wirtz as a first choice option.
It’s just throwing names at the dartboard.Barca can't even potentially keep hold of Gavi. How the fuck are they expecting to get Wirtz? Thats as unrealistic as us expecting to get him
Wow, the injury has really fucked him then.,.Think its been confirmed that Wirtz wont move until 2024.
Forget Jude. 2 high ceiling youngish CMs. a young CB who can replace Virgil