Sign martinez now

[GXCity]

Imo we definitely need a centre back and with Yaya away at the ACON then arguably we need cover for him especially if NDJ doesn't sign a contract. Martinez can play both those positions, personally I'd love us to sign him. He's young with plenty of resale value so for me it's a no brainer.

thing is though yaya will miss what 3 games ? Do we really need to be a replacement

He missed 8 games last season. Would've been 9 if we'd progressed in the FA Cup.

They have to beat Senegal yet in the play off to even get there. If they lose that he isn't going anywhere

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

Hate o go out on a limb but do we actually need either of these players. I know they are both highly rated but apart from bulking ot the squad what would they actually bring to the side? DD seemed very expensive for a player of is age whilst £30m + for Martinez looks equally excessive.

Imo we definitely need a centre back and with Yaya away at the ACON then arguably we need cover for him especially if NDJ doesn't sign a contract. Martinez can play both those positions, personally I'd love us to sign him. He's young with plenty of resale value so for me it's a no brainer.

thing is though yaya will miss what 3 games ? Do we really need to be a replacement

We need someone who can play behind him so he can push up the field more.

De Jong New Player

Yaya

A combo of Barry and De Jong isn't good enough especially in champions league which why we're after De Rossi.

 

[Deleted member 14625]

thing is though yaya will miss what 3 games ? Do we really need to be a replacement

He missed 8 games last season. Would've been 9 if we'd progressed in the FA Cup.

They have to beat Senegal yet in the play off to even get there. If they lose that he isn't going anywhere

Sorry Yaya, but COME ON SENEGAL!

 

[Josh Blue]

thing is though yaya will miss what 3 games ? Do we really need to be a replacement

He missed 8 games last season. Would've been 9 if we'd progressed in the FA Cup.

They have to beat Senegal yet in the play off to even get there. If they lose that he isn't going anywhere

When is that game played? CMON PAPIS CISSE AND DEMBA BA!

 

[NipHolmes]

He missed 8 games last season. Would've been 9 if we'd progressed in the FA Cup.

They have to beat Senegal yet in the play off to even get there. If they lose that he isn't going anywhere

Sorry Yaya, but COME ON SENEGAL!

Agreed but to put into context, Senegal crashed out early and Ivory Coast finished runners up. We can live and hope though ;)

 

[Left Peg]

Big mistake not going all out for this guy IMO.

I concur

 

[Lancet Fluke]

Imo we definitely need a centre back and with Yaya away at the ACON then arguably we need cover for him especially if NDJ doesn't sign a contract. Martinez can play both those positions, personally I'd love us to sign him. He's young with plenty of resale value so for me it's a no brainer.

thing is though yaya will miss what 3 games ? Do we really need to be a replacement

We need someone who can play behind him so he can push up the field more.

De Jong New Player

Yaya

A combo of Barry and De Jong isn't good enough especially in champions league which why we're after De Rossi.

If NDJ doesn't sign a new contract then surely there is a good chance he will be leaving in the next week or so. Judging on last season then Barry is incredibly important to us although at some point one would imagine he will start showing his age. Rodwell is a good option albeit a bit inexperienced. And as you say, regardless of ACON, it would be nice to be able to play Yaya further forward without worrying about who's playing infront of the back four. I think getting another holding midfielder would be good especially one who plays centre half to the same high standard.

 

[laserblue]

He missed 8 games last season. Would've been 9 if we'd progressed in the FA Cup.

They have to beat Senegal yet in the play off to even get there. If they lose that he isn't going anywhere

Sorry Yaya, but COME ON SENEGAL!

After the last ACON he did say he might consider retirement from international football.

 

[greasedupdeafguy]

thing is though yaya will miss what 3 games ? Do we really need to be a replacement

We need someone who can play behind him so he can push up the field more.

De Jong New Player

Yaya

A combo of Barry and De Jong isn't good enough especially in champions league which why we're after De Rossi.

If NDJ doesn't sign a new contract then surely there is a good chance he will be leaving in the next week or so. Judging on last season then Barry is incredibly important to us although at some point one would imagine he will start showing his age. Rodwell is a good option albeit a bit inexperienced. And as you say, regardless of ACON, it would be nice to be able to play Yaya further forward without worrying about who's playing infront of the back four. I think getting another holding midfielder would be good especially one who plays centre half to the same high standard.

Ye I was just using an example we will be rotating with Rodwell, Barry maybe De Jong and possibly a new midfield all through the season.

 

[LongsightM13]

They have to beat Senegal yet in the play off to even get there. If they lose that he isn't going anywhere

Sorry Yaya, but COME ON SENEGAL!

After the last ACON he did say he might consider retirement from international football.

He later revoked that. Will definitely go to ACON if they qualify