Ultimately we need better than Diaz but, as you say, his work rate and commitment are undeniable, and we have other positions that are higher priority this summer.
Transfer Policy & Summer 2025
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Ultimately we need better than Diaz but, as you say, his work rate and commitment are undeniable, and we have other positions that are higher priority this summer.
Lol.. less than 5 hours into the announcement and you already want him sold.
New levels of pessimism unlocked
I'd push back that, if Lucho is our worst player, we're a fucking good team... We'd all LIKE better, but I don't think we NEED better - And, as you say, there's far more pressing needs elsewhere. We really need to improve elsewhere first.
Certainly don't think he's our worst player. But we do need more goals out of our frontline than don't come from one Moseph Salami.
If we didnt have so many needs to fill, we should look to upgrade on him. But no question I'd be more inclined to find a new 9 before Diaz, for sure.
It all boils down to what it always does - if the player wants to go, see ya later and if it’s Saudi then we’ll demand a fee that’s enough to sign a high caliber replacement.
Fortunately we also have Gakpo, so we could choose to go for ann emerging talent or someone who could cover multiple positions.
Selling Diaz and Harvey, for example, could fund a move for Florian Wirtz who could rotate among the front 3 or 4 with Gakpo, Jota, Dom & Mo in the same way that Dom, Mac and CJ rotate in midfield.
Just a thought.
Fortunately we also have Gakpo, so we could choose to go for ann emerging talent or someone who could cover multiple positions.
Selling Diaz and Harvey, for example, could fund a move for Florian Wirtz who could rotate among the front 3 or 4 with Gakpo, Jota, Dom & Mo in the same way that Dom, Mac and CJ rotate in midfield.
Just a thought.
A 9 is unquestionably the priority this summer. Followed by LB, followed by RB.
If Diaz goes then arguably LW becomes much more vital, as we could easily get a young backup who's strong on LW, but can also play RW
I honestly have no idea who gittens is - but I’m sure he’s cuddly.
Jamie Bynoe-Gittens. Left Winger for Dortmund. English. Very direct
Could be a Sancho, but I'd like to be getting him while we have adequate cover incase it doesn't work out
I think at 20 he's where he needs to be development-wise. Stories say he actively wants to leave Dortmund, and has a reasonably short length left in his contract.
It screams "market opportunity" to me, especially if Diaz goes.
@King Binny posted this in another thread
Gittens is slap bang on the chance creation area. If we decide to go for a delap over a Ekitike, then chance creation on both sides could be incredible
View: https://x.com/Wanalyst007/status/1905234342940438549?t=mYny0lTGw7DREo6PkP12Xg&s=19
Gittens is slap bang on the chance creation area. If we decide to go for a delap over a Ekitike, then chance creation on both sides could be incredible
View: https://x.com/Wanalyst007/status/1905234342940438549?t=mYny0lTGw7DREo6PkP12Xg&s=19
I'm all for it.I honestly have no idea who gittens is - but I’m sure he’s cuddly.
Buy more kittens
I think we might try going for Gordon again
They want 80 mill though.
Nah, pragmatics
Thats the release clause, but there's some reports they'd accept less due to missing out on any Europe. Certainly worth monitoring for me
He looks really good, maybe a bit raw but expected at his age. Top class potential based on YT comps (yeah I know). Looks like a good option to backup Gakpo if Diaz leaves.
Exactly what I'm thinking. He's a lot more direct than gakpo as well, so it gives us 2 very strong options on LW with a very high ceiling
Just buy Clare Balding and put her on ozempic…
I personally believe it would be more of us wanting to sell Diaz, than Diaz wanting a move. Obviously RM/Barca are the big draw for South Americans but RM are stocked up and Barca, could they afford him and even register him?
Diaz’s output has improved massively this season and he has arguably been one of our best players. He is a constant menace and i like the contrast in styles that he and Gapko provide from the left.
Nunez will be moved on, Diaz only if we get a really good offer and it may sound mad but I have a feeling we will have interest from Utd. Chelsea, Arsenal, Villa (if Watkins moves) maybe even Spurs for Jota. I really hope Chiesa stays and gets a good crack next season, but feel he is not part of our plans.
So….i expect something like below.
Out
Kelleher
Gomez - shame as I rate him, I just feel a move would rejuvenate his career.
Endo - was brought as a stop game and has largely been reliable.
Nunez - like most fans, I have wanted him to come good and have defended him. However, he just gives us so very little now with Slots style. A PSG moment every 15 games. Almost on the same ratio as a Villa moment every 15 games. I still hold hope that it will just click for him, I just don’t see it happening.
Jota or Diaz, maybe both.
Elliott if we receive a good offer
The Greek if we sign a LB. Economically, it would make more sense to sell Robbo and keep him.
Morton - just because he has value
Doak - same as above although I would like to see him given a season.
Phillips if he has any value
Williams if he has any value
In
LB - Kerkees (sp)
CB - willing to play back up
RB - the level depends on whether Slot views Bradley to be a reliable replacement for TAA.
CM - big signing with Bajetic/McConnell to get more game time.
CF - although I would like us to go big for Isaak, I don’t expect us to sign an out and out CF. Maybe Cunha/seymenyo a versatile forward.
I will more than likely be miles off. However, I am intrigued, as it will be Slots first proper transfer window and will give us an indication on how he sees us progressing.
Diaz’s output has improved massively this season and he has arguably been one of our best players. He is a constant menace and i like the contrast in styles that he and Gapko provide from the left.
Nunez will be moved on, Diaz only if we get a really good offer and it may sound mad but I have a feeling we will have interest from Utd. Chelsea, Arsenal, Villa (if Watkins moves) maybe even Spurs for Jota. I really hope Chiesa stays and gets a good crack next season, but feel he is not part of our plans.
So….i expect something like below.
Out
Kelleher
Gomez - shame as I rate him, I just feel a move would rejuvenate his career.
Endo - was brought as a stop game and has largely been reliable.
Nunez - like most fans, I have wanted him to come good and have defended him. However, he just gives us so very little now with Slots style. A PSG moment every 15 games. Almost on the same ratio as a Villa moment every 15 games. I still hold hope that it will just click for him, I just don’t see it happening.
Jota or Diaz, maybe both.
Elliott if we receive a good offer
The Greek if we sign a LB. Economically, it would make more sense to sell Robbo and keep him.
Morton - just because he has value
Doak - same as above although I would like to see him given a season.
Phillips if he has any value
Williams if he has any value
In
LB - Kerkees (sp)
CB - willing to play back up
RB - the level depends on whether Slot views Bradley to be a reliable replacement for TAA.
CM - big signing with Bajetic/McConnell to get more game time.
CF - although I would like us to go big for Isaak, I don’t expect us to sign an out and out CF. Maybe Cunha/seymenyo a versatile forward.
I will more than likely be miles off. However, I am intrigued, as it will be Slots first proper transfer window and will give us an indication on how he sees us progressing.
Oh fuck off, this place will be dead if you stop posting.
I give you 5 mins. I hope we sign some English players for you
@bluebell can keep you entertained with links to obscure players.
