Possible Summer Targets

[HeCanDoMagic]

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Scottish then.

 

[Bladeinleeds]

It could, but it means that based on stats, X shots of him should result in a goal statswise, so it can also mean that he got unlucky with some good goalkeeper saves etc. But obviously needs to watch lots of footage of him, which I have not done yet.

Interesting that the same questions could be asked of waghorn. Did he just ‘get lucky’ last season and overperform.

I find stats like that helpful in adding a different perspective but feel the ‘eye test’ still has a prime place in decision making and scouting.

 

[HeCanDoMagic]

Come out if the blue, could it be someone from, or recommended by our visitors on Tuesday?

It'll surly have been known a while. CW and AK do their homework.

 

[Scooter_mcgavin]

Lautaro on a loan deal

 

[Dutch Blade]

Interesting that the same questions could be asked of waghorn. Did he just ‘get lucky’ last season and overperform.

I find stats like that helpful in adding a different perspective but feel the ‘eye test’ still has a prime place in decision making and scouting.

Yes I agree, the eye test should be the main thing to identify good players. Lots of qualities are not expressable in stats. But you can use stats to define the group of interesting players, and go from there with the eye test. Since I can't watch that much of the CS I just look at the stats and watch footages of players that look promising on paper

 

[Ricky]

Bjorn Johnsen?
Michael Frey?
Michael Krmencik?

Frey looks like one Wilder would like. Strong, aggressive target man with good mobility and technique.

But it could be absolutely anybody! Hope we at least find out who it is.

What I would say is that if we're talking similar money to the Waghorn offer, we could potentially get a very good player, and from one of the top divisions like Ligue 1.

But Nixon doesn't say 'foreign based'. So I suppose it could be Lucas Joao.

 

[LoughboroBlade]

This last fortnight has been the death of the ITKer for me.

Quite. Like someone posting “it’s close” when the selling club hasn’t even accepted the bid. They all just amplify whatever snippets they hear/read and gamble that some will come off as correct.

 

[Dutch Blade]

Bjorn Johnsen?.

Johnsen is on his way to AZ so can't see that happening. But couldn't it be a foreign striker who already plays in England?

 

[bertieblade]

Could be Windass ??

 

[Ricky]

Johnsen is on his way to AZ so can't see that happening. But couldn't it be a foreign striker who already plays in England?

Yeah, I edited my post above to say Nixon didn't necessarily say 'foreign based'.

I would like Lucas Joao. He'd be one hell of a permanent signing but I doubt it's possible to do.

 

[TJB.]

Conversation between some lad and that Nixon fellow (I know).

'any idea who the new player Sheff U have bid for is Alan, Wilder said bid went in this morning'

'Wilder is a fox. Quite enjoy watching him.'

A Leicester player, perhaps? Or maybe Alan has a bit of a thing for our Chris?

Ulloa?

 

[Ricky]

Conversation between some lad and that Nixon fellow (I know).

'any idea who the new player Sheff U have bid for is Alan, Wilder said bid went in this morning'

'Wilder is a fox. Quite enjoy watching him.'

A Leicester player, perhaps? Or maybe Alan has a bit of a thing for our Chris?

Ulloa?

He'll be saying that Wilder is cunning and is probably suggesting the bid has been in for a while.

He said Wilder is 'playing the game' yesterday and I think it's pretty clear that's what he's doing now. It might be savvy of him, but we can no longer believe everything he tells us in interviews.

 

[Grappler]

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So how does this actually work, does anyone know?, is it just a case of........

<phone rings>

"Hello?"
"Hello is that Alan?"
"Yes, who's speaking please?"
"Hello Alan, it's Chris, Chris Wilder, manager of Sheffield United"
"Oh hello Chris!, nice to hear from you, and can I just say, that was a smashing performance against Inter Milan!"
"Thanks Alan, nice of you to say so, the lads played well"
"They did indeed Chris, now, what can I do for you?"
"Nothing really, it's just a call to let you know I am looking at a foreign striker, just in case you want to put that on Twitter"
"Understood Chris, thanks for the info, I will go and do that now"
"Thanks Alan, bye for now"
"Bye"

 

[Ricky]

So how does this actually work, does anyone know?, is it just a case of........

<phone rings>

"Hello?"
"Hello is that Alan?"
"Yes, who's speaking please?"
"Hello Alan, it's Chris, Chris Wilder, manager of Sheffield United"
"Oh hello Chris!, nice to hear from you, and can I just say, that was a smashing performance against Inter Milan!"
"Thanks Alan, nice of you to say so, the lads played well"
"They did indeed Chris, now, what can I do for you?"
"Nothing really, it's just a call to let you know I am looking at a foreign striker, just in case you want to put that on Twitter"
"Understood Chris, thanks for the info, I will go and do that now"
"Thanks Alan, bye for now"
"Bye"

Pretty much, but I'd expect it would always be 'Alan, Sir', because he's that important.

 

[Chief_Froley]

Don't know how viable it would be but I always liked Leigh Griffiths at Celtic. Lefty with good speed and can take a cracking free kick. I think he was valued at £6m last year when Newcastle were looking at him but he's had some injuries and fallen down the pecking order with Dembele and Edouard since then so he could be available for decent monies.

Haven't a clue on his contract or wages mind so it could be a complete no go.

 

[sheffielder]

Don't know how viable it would be but I always liked Leigh Griffiths at Celtic. Lefty with good speed and can take a cracking free kick. I think he was valued at £6m last year when Newcastle were looking at him but he's had some injuries and fallen down the pecking order with Dembele and Edouard since then so he could be available for decent monies.

Haven't a clue on his contract or wages mind so it could be a complete no go.

Always thought he was a bit of a **** but at least he would be our ****

 

[DeanLearner'sCat]

Leigh Griffiths has got a hair transplant. Can't be having that. Alan Cork didn't have a hair transplant. He embraced his baldness.

 

[Chief_Froley]

Leigh Griffiths has got a hair transplant. Can't be having that. Alan Cork didn't have a hair transplant. He embraced his baldness.

So if I go over and shave Griffiths' head it's a yes from you?

 

[Chief_Froley]

Always thought he was a bit of a **** but at least he would be our ****

I think they prefer the term 'Scottish'

 

[DeanLearner'sCat]

So if I go over and shave Griffiths' head it's a yes from you?

It's a maybe. Only a yes if he promises to grow a massive beard.

 

[Chief_Froley]

It's a maybe. Only a yes if he promises to grow a massive beard.

I don't trust bald men who have beards. I see one and I'm all like "put your fucking face on the right way round you topsy-turvy cuuuuuuuunt!"

So on that front it's a no from me.

 

[Ricky]

I'd like us to sign an attacking midfielder and two strikers, even if it takes until the end of August.

It's getting to the crunch time now and, naturally, Wilder will be working his way down his lists. So here's something like what mine would be for each position, including LWB, which I know we're likely to ignore, but anyway...


Attacking midfield:

1. Marcus Maddison
2. Luke Freeman
3. Ben Woodburn
4. Sheyi Ojo
5. Kieran Dowell
6. Josh Windass


Main striker:

1. Sam Gallagher
2. Lucas Joao
3. Tammy Abraham
4. Leonardo Ulloa
5. Jordan Hugill
6. Collin Quaner
7. Michael Frey


Additional striker:

1. Adam Armstrong
2. Danny Ward
3. Sam Baldock
4. Lukas Nmecha
5. Ashley Fletcher


Left wing back:

1. Jay Dasilva
2. Antonee Robinson
3. Matt Targett
4. Marvin Johnson
5. Armand Traore
6. Sam McQueen
7. Greg Taylor

 

[Bladeinleeds]

I'd like us to sign an attacking midfielder and two strikers, even if it takes until the end of August.

It's getting to the crunch time now and, naturally, Wilder will be working his way down his lists. So here's something like what mine would be for each position, including LWB, which I know we're likely to ignore, but anyway...


Attacking midfield:

1. Marcus Maddison
2. Luke Freeman
3. Ben Woodburn
4. Sheyi Ojo
5. Kieran Dowell
6. Josh Windass


Main striker:

1. Sam Gallagher
2. Lucas Joao
3. Tammy Abraham
4. Leonardo Ulloa
5. Jordan Hugill
6. Collin Quaner
7. Michael Frey


Additional striker:

1. Adam Armstrong
2. Danny Ward
3. Sam Baldock
4. Lukas Nmecha
5. Ashley Fletcher


Left wing back:

1. Jay Dasilva
2. Antonee Robinson
3. Matt Targett
4. Marvin Johnson
5. Armand Traore
6. Sam McQueen
7. Greg Taylor

Some good options on there. Think wilder has said he’s only after 2 (after mcgoldrick) more so suspect he’s gonna go with what we have at left back for now....

My choices from that list would be

Freeman (AM)
Woodburn (AM/second striker)
Joao. (Main striker)

That said Armstrong for some pace, quaner (impressed me with his directness) and there’s a player in fletcher in the right system. Would be pleased with adding any of them. And Ojo has looked good at this level, has he not already gone somewhere though?

 

[Bladeinleeds]

Some good options on there. Think wilder has said he’s only after 2 (after adding mcgoldrick) more so suspect he’s gonna go with what we have at left back for now....

My choices from that list would be

Freeman (AM)
Woodburn (AM/second striker)
Joao. (Main striker)

That said Armstrong for some pace, quaner (impressed me with his directness) and there’s a player in fletcher in the right system. Would be pleased with adding any of them. And Ojo has looked good at this level, has he not already gone somewhere though?

 

[Ricky]

Some good options on there. Think wilder has said he’s only after 2 (after mcgoldrick) more so suspect he’s gonna go with what we have at left back for now....

My choices from that list would be

Freeman (AM)
Woodburn (AM/second striker)
Joao. (Main striker)

That said Armstrong for some pace, quaner (impressed me with his directness) and there’s a player in fletcher in the right system. Would be pleased with adding any of them. And Ojo has looked good at this level, has he not already gone somewhere though?

Liverpool seem to want to sell Ojo and he's been linked with the rich Championship clubs for £10m+. But if the deadline approaches and he's still at Liverpool, a loan might be possible, and we're a better bet than those to give him regular starts.

 

[Bladezz]

I'd like us to sign an attacking midfielder and two strikers, even if it takes until the end of August.

It's getting to the crunch time now and, naturally, Wilder will be working his way down his lists. So here's something like what mine would be for each position, including LWB, which I know we're likely to ignore, but anyway...


Attacking midfield:

1. Marcus Maddison
2. Luke Freeman
3. Ben Woodburn
4. Sheyi Ojo
5. Kieran Dowell
6. Josh Windass


Main striker:

1. Sam Gallagher
2. Lucas Joao
3. Tammy Abraham
4. Leonardo Ulloa
5. Jordan Hugill
6. Collin Quaner
7. Michael Frey


Additional striker:

1. Adam Armstrong
2. Danny Ward
3. Sam Baldock
4. Lukas Nmecha
5. Ashley Fletcher


Left wing back:

1. Jay Dasilva
2. Antonee Robinson
3. Matt Targett
4. Marvin Johnson
5. Armand Traore
6. Sam McQueen
7. Greg Taylor

Top 2 lists look good unsure on the latter of the players and some may be out of site. I like Maddison but he is a left winger and doesn’t play centrally according to Posh fans.

Fingers crossed CW gets who he wants.

 

[Chief_Froley]

Top 2 lists look good unsure on the latter of the players and some may be out of site. I like Maddison but he is a left winger and doesn’t play centrally according to Posh fans.

Fingers crossed CW gets who he wants.

Maddison's played LWB a few times for them hasn't he? If so then he could be useful for covering a few positions.

 

[Ricky]

Maddison and Armstrong for about £5m would be a suitable way to invest and replace Brooks.

That would then make it more acceptable to loan the main striker, like Gallagher or Ulloa.

Useful that Maddison could play LWB too. Not in most games I'd imagine but it could be another reason for Wilder to be interested.

 

[Mouth of the South]

I would be amazed if Utd go for Maddison - he's not a good fit for either of the positions CW is looking to recruit to (a big target man type striker and a Duffy-esque #10 to link mid & att). He's also got a well publicised questionable attitude and by all accounts is a bit of a tool - not exactly a CW type.

I'm not doubting his ability but I'd expect him to go to somewhere like Forest, Bristol City or Norwich rather than Utd.

 

[Reedy1889]

Alan Nixon just replied to a tweet I sent, saying it's early days but we're possibly in for a right back. Odd but if true, I would hope it's Sam Byram.

EDIT: Nevermind, he meant back in the frame for a previous target.