It's Quiet Thread 15 - Txiki Blinders

[waspish]

Haaland to Newcastle for 200m agent father 50m each a stepping stone for him and then leaves on a free I 5 years ;)

 

[Sky Blue]

There is a natural cycle for most things. We've had a great run but maybe our time in the sun is over.

I hope Newcastle fans enjoy the ride as much as we have.

Nah, we are not going anywhere.

 

[razman]

The tears when Saudi takes over Newcastle. Some legit concerning reasons too.

But Damn

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Could definitely see Mendy going to Newcastle. Not a loss in any sense.
Other than that, I can’t see why any of the others would be attracted to go there.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Ironically, none of our current crop of players strike me as mercenaries so why would they take a step down to Newcastle? Interesting one.

Can't blame Newcastle. They know dealing with Abu Dhabi will be relatively straight forward and they are just seeing what could be available.

I could imagine someone like Mahrez being an absolute icon up there.

If the Saudis suddenly said to Riyad at the age of 30, sign for us and we will pay you £350k a week, then could see him snapping an arm or two off?

Especially so, if they come at City for £70m?

 

[Gumzy97]

Saul plays as a pivot now, he’s more defensive than attacking, aggressive in a tackle and wins the ball back a lot. But I don’t understand swapping a attacking player in Bernardo for a defensive one in Saul

 

[LangleyBlue1970]

Can't blame Newcastle. They know dealing with Abu Dhabi will be relatively straight forward and they are just seeing what could be available.

I could imagine someone like Mahrez being an absolute icon up there.

If the Saudis suddenly said to Riyad at the age of 30, sign for us and we will pay you £350k a week, then could see him snapping an arm or two off?

Especially so, if they come at City for £70m?

Their Robinho moment. Funny, as when Robinho looked up he had Stephen Ireland to pass to, similarly, Mahrez would have Shelvey. Lol.

 

[richards30]

Saul plays as a pivot now, he’s more defensive than attacking, aggressive in a tackle and wins the ball back a lot. But I don’t understand swapping a attacking player in Bernardo for a defensive one in Saul

because we are looking for a DM type this summer? would also allow then grealish to come in?

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

FFP, drawbridge has been pulled up. They can’t just throw money at it.

The rules do allow wiggle room for new owners.

They also aren't in Europe, so wouldn't be assessed straight away.

We can't underestimate Saudi investment, certainly when it comes to buying the next tier of player to make them competitive.

 

[GX Blue]

Can't blame Newcastle. They know dealing with Abu Dhabi will be relatively straight forward and they are just seeing what could be available.

I could imagine someone like Mahrez being an absolute icon up there.

If the Saudis suddenly said to Riyad at the age of 30, sign for us and we will pay you £350k a week, then could see him snapping an arm or two off?

Especially so, if they come at City for £70m?

I know money talks but I very much doubt Mahrez would go for that idea.

He goes on in interviews about Leicester taking a couple of years away from him at the top level.

He holds himself in high regard so I doubt he would join them at the start of their journey even if we wanted him out.