It's Quiet Thread 15 - Txiki Blinders

[dhruvblue]

I feel him along with Laporte will probably leave. Too much noise re both players wanting to move. Not that surprised in regards to Bernardo as he has said before he dreams of playing in la Liga. Don’t know enough about saul to know if the swap makes sense mind

As long as we get good deals. €50m + Roberto for La Porte? No They can fuck off with that offer and so can those at our club accepting this

 

[domalino]

Newcastle have been in touch very recently asking about our players.

It sounds like there might be a new sheriff in town very soon?

And this one has an even bigger gun than ours!

I hope we rinse them for someone and take advantage of their desire to make a splash.

Can we interest you in a former PFA POTY and Algeria captain for £80m? The perfect marquee signing and is at the age he will probably sign if you chuck enough money at him.

World Cup winning LB available for just £20m! Guaranteed to raise your online profile!

 

[wolviedinho]

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

Nice big bag of cash might interest a few older players.

 

[domalino]

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

No FFP unless you're in European competition.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

their takeover happening then?

Seems to be the case. Our people in Abu Dhabi seem to think it will happen this month.

£100m for Mendy should cut it.

 

[waspish]

Newcastle have been in touch very recently asking about our players.

It sounds like there might be a new sheriff in town very soon?

And this one has an even bigger gun than ours!

well if they going to be taken over by the Saudi’s maybe we get some decent money for our players bottom line is though persuading players to go to a club who will struggle to win things in the ffp era..

 

[Carlos- the- jackal]

No FFP unless you're in European competition.

Of course there is, the premier league has it’s own set of financial fair play regulations

 

[wolviedinho]

Seems to be the case. Our people in Abu Dhabi seem to think it will happen this month.

£100m for Mendy should cut it.

The £100m will help with Saudi/Abu Dhabi relations. FFP Saudi style lol.

 

[richards30]

Seems to be the case. Our people in Abu Dhabi seem to think it will happen this month.

£100m for Mendy should cut it.

lol! sounds like we are in for quite an upheaval this summer then?

 

[Taylor]

I'd expect Saul + cash for Bernardo

 

[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.