Kaoru Mitoma

[Delphinho]

Would be a marketing dream for the club

Might as well get Take Kubo from Real Sociedad then. 4 years younger than Mitoma, also Japanese and POTY over the likes of Mikel Merino and David Silva. Actually a right winger too, Mitoma only plays on the left

 

[richards30]

I know what you mean. I'm thinking potential Bernardo type role, if he ends up leaving at some point.

He's intelligent, technically great, physically full of energy and agile. With a bit of Pep coaching about positioning etc

He could fill across the front 3 places couldn’t he and provide that flexibility Pep loves

 

[oldius]

Yeah I would buy Caicedo now at 21 his ball control him playing multiple positions ticks all the boxes of a pep player! But 100m is ridicules fee!

Regarding Philips its all great that he wants to stay and our players telling him its the second season where they came good, the big difference is those players in there first season played 5 times as many minutes to what philips did even taking in to account his injury Pep did not trust him at all! Cant see him starting more that 5 premier games..

He was injured and had an operation, as well as finding his feet in Europe's best side. It may, or may not, work out for him but, until that point, the least we can do is support him, get behind our player, and wish him well.

 

[balotelli's back pocket]

Pep would turn Mitoma into a monster, I'm certain of it.

 

[richards30]

Yeah I would buy Caicedo now at 21 his ball control him playing multiple positions ticks all the boxes of a pep player! But 100m is ridicules fee!

Regarding Philips its all great that he wants to stay and our players telling him its the second season where they came good, the big difference is those players in there first season played 5 times as many minutes to what philips did even taking in to account his injury Pep did not trust him at all! Cant see him starting more that 5 premier games..

Yeah Phillips attitude is commendable but misguided unfortunately at this time. I would be surprised if we didn’t have an interest in Caicedo for the reasons you mentioned and personally think if Phillips had left to west ham that we would have moved for Caicedo

 

[richards30]

Go and stand in the corner and think about what you’ve done.

I did say no where near the overall player.. ;-)

 

[houraisen]

He's pure LW. He becomes a mediocre player when he plays on the right side for the national team or Brighton. I would be very surprised if he were to replace Mahrez.

 

[GOULDYBOBS]

Might as well get Take Kubo from Real Sociedad then. 4 years younger than Mitoma, also Japanese and POTY over the likes of Mikel Merino and David Silva. Actually a right winger too, Mitoma only plays on the left

takes some doing to put our Dave in the shade!

 

[MarsLlama]

It is guess by the sun, and a total fucking pisstake. No way is he worth more than 20m. 25 for the shocking headline factor.

20m for one of the league's best wingers with at least 7+ years left at the top level?

 

[MarsLlama]

He's pure LW. He becomes a mediocre player when he plays on the right side for the national team or Brighton. I would be very surprised if he were to replace Mahrez.

I wouldn't rule out Grealish moving into midfield.

 

[houraisen]

I wouldn't rule out Grealish moving into midfield.

Nevertheless, the problem remains. Mitoma is not the type of player who can control the game on the left side like Jack. He is the same type of winger as Leroy and Raheem.

 

[Goatmeal]

Regarding Philips its all great that he wants to stay and our players telling him its the second season where they came good, the big difference is those players in there first season played 5 times as many minutes to what philips did even taking in to account his injury Pep did not trust him at all! Cant see him starting more that 5 premier games..

It’s why I’m not a football manager
As I see Tommy Doyle as a better player than Philips

 

[Del_Bosque]

Nevertheless, the problem remains. Mitoma is not the type of player who can control the game on the left side like Jack. He is the same type of winger as Leroy and Raheem.

Mahrez wasnt Sterling/Sane

Haaland wasnt a false 9

Rodri wasnt an all action Fernandinho type

If there is one thing you can be sure of with Pep is he likes to adapt

 

[Del_Bosque]

It’s why I’m not a football manager
As I see Tommy Doyle as a better player than Philips

Mrs Doyle isn’t far off

The blokes a turd that won’t flush

 

[DenisHasDoneIt]

Mitoma gives the ball away way too much for Pep at the moment, and in areas his team could be hit from. Great player in there, but a lot of work to do in some areas.

 

[SuperJackG]

How much is too expensive? Mahrez cost us £60M

They will want something more than what we paid for Jack Grealish which I am not sure he is worth.

 

[svennis pennis]

This would be a great signing. I spent a lot of time watching him at Brighton away last season and his movement off the ball is fantastic. Even when we had the ball he was dragging Walker all over the pitch, he created so much space for his team mates, his performance was brilliant.

A literal student of the game and something I imagine Pep would love. It’s a yes from me.

 

[DeBlueLou]

Surely Mitoma would cost a lot more than 50 mil?

 

[MarsLlama]

Nevertheless, the problem remains. Mitoma is not the type of player who can control the game on the left side like Jack. He is the same type of winger as Leroy and Raheem.

We tend to assume that the way we play every season is the way we want to play permanently going forward. We played with controlling wingers last year but that doesn't mean we aren't interested in switching back to direct wide players this year. With no Gundogan and Mahrez, we need more goals and assists in the team to compensate.

 

[Gone for a Burton]

It’s why I’m not a football manager
As I see Tommy Doyle as a better player than Philips

More effective, but just lacks the yard of pace that differentiates the ok from the good,the good from the great and the great from world class.

Tommy probably recognises it too.