3 minutes ago, WhiteWall said:

He has repeated he wants to go to Liverpool though. We should have bid 55m so they have to top it with 58m and pay 13m more than they wanted like they have done to us.

I think we are trying to get them to bid for Lavia so they pull out the Caicedo deal 

If he genuinely wants to go to Liverpool, why are we even bothering ?

Surely our recruitment team can do better than this ... 

Surely we’re not getting this guy as well for 50m+

There is talk,can't remember where I saw it that Lavia could still end up at Liverpool. 

Gallagher's performance today has me wondering if we actually need this lad.

Just now, Bluesince66 said:

There is talk,can't remember where I saw it that Lavia could still end up at Liverpool. 

I’d rather keep Conor, Ugo and Santos around tbh.

50m could buy is a new GK or top forward player in the next 12 months

1 minute ago, Adamrb said:

I’d rather keep Conor, Ugo and Santos around tbh.

50m could buy is a new GK or top forward player in the next 12 months

True,and if Lavia is stupid enough to go to them after there stunt, he deserves all he gets.

 

 

 

Mental really. 

Enzo must be getting pushed into a 8/10 position?

Looking for world class cover (not that he is that yet) and formation options.  Saying that, I would have liked Santos or Ugochukwu to get more playing time as I assume they'd be behind both.

But, stepping back, you look at LB, CB, RB, CM - the depth is really solid.  I can see Gallagher playing further forward also. 

Edited August 13, 20232 yr by PhilH930

Santos and Ugochukwu both have to be going out on loan then? 

i really rate Lavia. He is brilliant for his age 

he can reach Rodri levels

Feel Lavia completely unnecessary, far rather we had another goal scorer. However I think the club knows what its doing just now, so just will watch the cards fall.

32 minutes ago, ozboy said:

Feel Lavia completely unnecessary, far rather we had another goal scorer. However I think the club knows what its doing just now, so just will watch the cards fall.

I still think this is adding quality - 2 from Enzo, Moises and Lavia in midfield, or all three if needed.  Connor can be the 4th (not by choice, by numbers), and also think Connor can add more quality higher up.

This would suggest a loan for Santos.  I'm good if we get Lavia.  Reminds me of the depth at CB with Colwill, Badiashile, Silva, and Disasi, and assume Fofana will ease back in over time as Silva eventually retires (unsure where this leaves Trev).

Edited August 14, 20232 yr by PhilH930

I would imagine the plan was always to send ugochukwu over to strasborg so long as we achieved our transfer targets. He is billed as the new patrick viera so who better to mentor him at this stage of his career.  Id imagine santos sticks around and gallacher is sold. They have seemed keen to cash in on gallacher for a while.

Edited August 14, 20232 yr by ALTE

2 hours ago, ozboy said:

Feel Lavia completely unnecessary, far rather we had another goal scorer. However I think the club knows what its doing just now, so just will watch the cards fall.

There was a report Pochettino wants 4 more signings. We found out 3 of the names are Caicedo, Lavia and Olise. The forth is apparently Diogo Costa, Portos keeper.

So I think Olise is the one who will cover for Nkunku. 

 

3 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Mental really. 

115mill Moises, 55mill Lavia, ??? Olise and release clause or 75mill Diogo Costa. Yup is nuts, how we deal with FFP here IF we get back in to the CL leaves me wondering.

3 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Santos and Ugochukwu both have to be going out on loan then? 

Has to be, unless Conor is sold.

Enzo, Caicedo, Lavia and Gallagher/Santos.

I still don’t get it. Lavia is the same age as Santos, they play in the same position. No way is Olise cover for Nkunku. 

4 hours ago, Barrettinator said:

 

He is a reliable source when it comes to Belgian Transfers.

If this is done, we don't need to buy another CM/DM for the next 5-6 seasons, and still have a few more for loan or sell. Just need to be patient with these guys, they are all around 21 and barely played 2 full seasons at the top level.

I thought Lavia was the reverse Caicedo: not wanting Chelsea but wanting Liverpool? 

That journo is a complete unknown for me. 

51 minutes ago, Valerie said:

I thought Lavia was the reverse Caicedo: not wanting Chelsea but wanting Liverpool? 

Reverse Caicedo eh. How quickly the jargon changes.

1 hour ago, ozboy said:

Reverse Caicedo eh. How quickly the jargon changes.