2022/2023 English Premier League

[Slava]

Spurs officially announced Postecaglou on a 4 year deal. Should be interesting, if nothing else.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Slava

Spurs officially announced Postecaglou on a 4 year deal. Should be interesting, if nothing else.

Everything I've read has been positive

Article on the athletic talking about how much if a leader of men he is, to a man basically every former player would run through a wall for him, is the most promising

Think a boost in morale is as important as any signing for next year

[d_phaneuf]

Even though he and munn dont officially start until july 1, they've been given word and are involved in any player decisions starting now, specifically that they can clear out quite a bit of the fringe

If kane is staying, then top 4 is the goal for next year at the least, I dont think too many changes are necessary, udogie, bissouma, Porro etc. are essentially new signings considering this past year.

Just need a CB and a CAM badly, 100% of any transfer kitty should be spent on those two positions outside a new keeper, which shouldnt be too expensive, seems like Raya has been the name rumored for months

[d_phaneuf]

I'm also going to need someone to step up and sign Declan Rice before Arsenal do

Guardian article on him basically said he doesnt want to leave england, hes not going to chelsea, liverpool are getting mac allister, united mount, and city dont want to replace rodri at this point, so hes on his way to arsenal barring a material change

I do not like

Hes going to be so much better in a squad who have the ball more, I could see him offering a lot more going forward when hes not putting out fires for 80% of the game like he has for west ham

Such a leader too, which is something arsenals spine has lacked since cesc? Viera??

[Slava]

Originally Posted by d_phaneuf

Even though he and munn dont officially start until july 1, they've been given word and are involved in any player decisions starting now, specifically that they can clear out quite a bit of the fringe

If kane is staying, then top 4 is the goal for next year at the least, I dont think too many changes are necessary, udogie, bissouma, Porro etc. are essentially new signings considering this past year.

Just need a CB and a CAM badly, 100% of any transfer kitty should be spent on those two positions outside a new keeper, which shouldnt be too expensive, seems like Raya has been the name rumored for months

Yeah I agree with all this and everything I’ve seen about Ange has been positive as well. He seems like a breath of fresh air, and plays a positive style. I just hope he gets a good chance and fans don’t turn on him with a bad start. I do think the 4-year deal sends the right message though, that this is a project.

[d_phaneuf]

Wouldnt hate this

https://twitter.com/user/status/1666071312903847936?s=20

think romero as a partner for him kinds fits too, would definitely need another, but if hes cheap and it makes kane happy...

[d_phaneuf]

Best home kit we've had in a long time

[Bagor]

Originally Posted by d_phaneuf

Wouldnt hate this

https://twitter.com/user/status/1666071312903847936?s=20

think romero as a partner for him kinds fits too, would definitely need another, but if hes cheap and it makes kane happy...

You would hate it. Trust me. Asides from his defensive lapses his limited passing ability will drive you crazy especially if he has to play lcb with Romero.

But why would United do Spurs any favours and sell him to them given Levy's reluctance to do business with them?

Having said that don't care where he goes.

[Slava]

Originally Posted by d_phaneuf

Best home kit we've had in a long time

Interesting how they’ve used Kane in this so much. On one hand, he’s the star so it makes sense. Of course, he could be gone, which makes you question how smart it would be to do that.

[devo22]

Originally Posted by Bagor

You would hate it. Trust me. Asides from his defensive lapses his limited passing ability will drive you crazy especially if he has to play lcb with Romero.

But why would United do Spurs any favours and sell him to them given Levy's reluctance to do business with them?

Having said that don't care where he goes.

pretty much where I am too. Maguire needs to leave this summer, it's best for both parties - but there'll surely be other PL teams interested too.

Looks like Nottingham is keen on signing Henderson on a permanent deal, which is great news for United. Should be 20-25m easily. Bad news is that they really are set on rolling with De Gea again (at drastically reduced wages, but still) ... as for Mount, there's a considerate gap still. The Athletic says Chelsea want 70m plus add-ons (lol), while United have offered around 40m. Even for 40m, I wouldn't like that deal one bit. I'm resigned to the fact that, with other areas to strengthen, they can't compete for Rice, but I just don't see Mount as a game changer.

Biggest problem remains ownership. This sums it up well:

https://twitter.com/user/status/1666488716125192194

[Winsor_Pilates]

Chelsea should take 40 for Mount and start the car. No planet is he worth anywhere near 70M.

[Swift]

Only $35m for McAllister for Liverpool. Nice bit of business.

[Matty81]

I kind of understand but I also think it's hilarious that Hammers are having an open top bus parade for winning the Europa Conference league. That's like planning a parade for winning the Inter-Toto or Papa John's cup. I guess good on them for enjoying it anyway, not many moment like that for clubs outside the daddy warbucks top 6.

Liking Palace signing Lerma on a free... him and Doucoure in centre mid in front of Guehi and Anderson is gonna be a tough group to break down assuming they all stick around.

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Slava

Interesting how they’ve used Kane in this so much. On one hand, he’s the star so it makes sense. Of course, he could be gone, which makes you question how smart it would be to do that.

They had to include him, if they didnt it would have created a huge uproar

Ornstein said today it's his belief kane wouldnt have an issue going abroad to play for Madrid, or maybe even bayern

Would be 2nd best scenario possible after him signing a new deal imo

[d_phaneuf]

Originally Posted by Winsor_Pilates

Chelsea should take 40 for Mount and start the car. No planet is he worth anywhere near 70M.

He has 1 year left, if I'm united I offer 30 and say if not we will sign him to a pre contract in january

[d_phaneuf]

Once a player wants out poch just completely removes him from the squad

Walker barely played his last 5 months here once it was known he was going to city

[MegaErtz]

Originally Posted by d_phaneuf

He has 1 year left, if I'm united I offer 30 and say if not we will sign him to a pre contract in january

You can’t sign a pre-contract agreement with a club in the same country.

McAllister going to Liverpool looks like a bargain until you see what wages he’s on. It was the same thing with Haaland, he went for a small release clause of “only” £51.2m, but that figure was negotiated into his contract to allow him to command higher wages if he moved on. It is the reason Barcelona are putting a €1 billion release clause into most of the contracts of their younger players.

[d_phaneuf]

I for one am absolutely shocked they were able to get a sponsor like this, definitely not being used to launder money into the club, no chance

https://twitter.com/user/status/1667154596605710336

[Locke]

Hey...it worked for City. Why mess with a foolproof plan?

[cam_wmh]

Welp, sounds like both Manchester clubs are gonna be flush with dirty middle eastern Oil money. Sheikh Jassim bid apparently being chosen.