The Unreliable Transfer Rumours Discussion Thread (Part 4)

What position does Szobo occupy?

Genuine question.

I like him. He’s a neat and tidy player in midfield although funnily enough the things that pop on his stats are not necessarily what I thought I would see…

He’s 12th best in the league for defensive duels won and defensive duels contested

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Honestly I think he has some really top attributes and many of a world class player.

He“s very composed, quick off the mark, can dribble players, tackles well, combative and physical, good touch.

My only doubts are decision making on the ball and if his passing game is clever enough. But could be a really good signing.

LCM
Mac Allister
Jones

CDM
Gravenberch
Endo/Bajcetic?

RCM
Szoboszlai
Fernandes

Like that currently. I’d like a player with Gravenberch who I’d feel comfortable swapping in regularly. I have faith in Bajcetic’s talent but not his body and that would be a lot of responsibility on him.

Ah okay I see. And role wise, similar to Dom?

Also, no Wirtz in the 10?

Bayern? Fuck off!

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I see us playing a 433, so no 10 although he’d have the freedom to drift inside of course.

Couple of interesting options to also add that midfield would be…
Johan Manzambi, 20, Freiburg. Being linked with Bayern Munich; ranks #1 in Bundesliga for Duels won, 3rd for progressive carries and scored 7 goals with 9 assists.

Mamadou Sangare, 23, Lens. More of a traditional defensive midfielder, 3rd in France for duels won, 4th for possession won.

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But what happens to the 150 million quid No10 we signed?

havent seen enough of those 2 to be honest. They both look physical. I quite like Kevin Danois at Auxerre for a holding player.

Send us Olise in a swap, then.

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A nothing burger. The idea that Liverpool would consider selling Ngumoha is ludicrous. Then why make an article about it?

Pricks

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Annoyed we’re getting that young German DM they want so respond with something like this, nonsense.

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Bayern still not happy we bossed them and got Wirtz. Non starter for Rio.

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On paper playing from the left but with pretty much a free license to go wherever he wants.

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Yeah it’s the Wirtz stuff again.

Don’t see why we would go after signing that contract and his comments.

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They’re still so burned by losing Wirtz, it’s hilarious.

Every player has a price. What’s Rio’s? With his talent at his age? 150M to start, no?

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Yeah that would be the only option. For a season I wouldnt be too against it if we spend all our money on positions that arent left wing, but long term I think he has to be in the 10

I’m not sure, can’t think of too many teams who even use a 10 anymore. With most wingers now being ā€œInside Forwardsā€ they all run into the same space anyway. Wirtz playing on the left wing essentially is him playing as a 10 just further away so he can escape the attention of the big lads in the middle of the field.

Kerkez would provide the width primarily.

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:person_shrugging:
Darwin Núñez is highly regarded by Andoni Iraola, with internal discussions underway about a potential shock return to the club.

His relentless work rate and passion are viewed as impeccable, making him an ideal short-term solution to cover for the injured Hugo Ekitike.

[@DavidOrnstein]

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Ok can. 150mil plus Olise.

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Not the real Ornstein, btw, who has an underscore in his X handle: @david_ornstein

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