Riyad Mahrez

[Bluearmy]

Foden and Kovacic along with McAtee are adequate replacement for Gundogan centrally. Mahrez ball control and, like you said, output is really hard to replace… yet he must be replaced properly

I guess Alvarez may play wide also, but think we need a natural winger as well to contribute who can score 15+ goals to support Haaland.

Bernardo 7 goals in 55 games

Grealish 5 goals in 50 games


Its a corcern and as you say we just have to get any replacement right

 

[Bluearmy]

If Newcastle do bid for Kvaratskhelia should we be in the mix as well ? Great attacking option in Mahrez leaves

100%

 

[DeBlueLou]

I guess Alvarez may play wide also, but think we need a natural winger as well to contribute who can score 15+ goals to support Haaland.

Bernardo 7 goals in 55 games

Grealish 5 goals in 50 games


Its a corcern and as you say we just have to get any replacement right

Alvarez isn’t a winger.

 

[Bluearmy]

Alvarez isn’t a winger.

Exactly the point

 

[ELPACINO57]

Mahrez has a good 5 years left in him at high level, his play relies on technic and skill. Rarely get injured. His omission from this year FA cup final was unfair and a disgrace.

 

[halfcenturyup]

Which people?

Aggregators who quote without context, people like Romano who state the bleeding obvious as some intellectual exercise, and me, I suppose, for posting it here :)

 

[Damien10]

Rayan Cherki is another name that’s been mentioned.

 

[bluemc]

Mahrez has a good 5 years left in him at high level, his play relies on technic and skill. Rarely get injured. His omission from this year FA cup final was unfair and a disgrace.

Hi Riyad! So, are you interested in this Saudi move or is it just paper talk?

 

[Gone for a Burton]

Pep & Tixxi will have several options and alternatives for every eventuality.

The incoming players don’t unduly concern me,we tend to get most acquisitions right,but the settling in process is a concern, particularly if it involves 4/5 senior departees /joiners.

It appears to take some players a full season to grip Peps requirements.

Additionally, Kevin may not be available until after the first international break.

One the elements I’d like to see is a return of wide,burning pace. It is so hard to defend against and with Erling and Spider-Man it would be so bloody good to watch.

 

[Ajm1985]

If Newcastle do bid for Kvaratskhelia should we be in the mix as well ? Great attacking option in Mahrez leaves

Eddie Howe has said that they have a strict budget, so I can't see them attempting that move