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Daily Discussion - 20 December 2023 (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (2 children)

No way I'm reading Ivan Toney for 80 mil including add ons and Assanal are leading the race. Don't feel like he offers much of an upgrade.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

We lack an efficient, score from anywhere, with anything type of player and maybe he offers us that? If Eddie was a little bit better with his finishing I'd say he would be perfect but he just isn't quite there yet.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 10 months ago (1 children)

no worries Miguel Delaney is the source so we can rule that out 😁

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

I'm from across the pond, so thank you for the context

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

Has to be fake news. Might as well engage Oismhen's 120M release clause at that rate.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

@[email protected] next time just send a screenshot here cuz I don't get notifications if you comment on the gunnersbot posts lol, should be fixed now for you tho

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Okay, will do. Thanks for your hard work!

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago

no worries, it ain't much haha.

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

I was hoping for Onana, but I can't see either him or Everton being open to it so I'll pass on that idea for now.

Unless we sell players, I can't see us getting an upgrade and we may have to live with Elneny, Partey, and Jorginho until the summer.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

@Gingerrific @ianovic69 i would like Onana

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (2 children)

Me as well. That being said, I feel like they are all solid back ups for this moment in time IF we dont plan on challenging for both the CL and the league.

Rice, Ode and Havertz/Trossard should be starting and I only really want ppl who are upgrades or will challenge them for their roles

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

I mean, if Partey can stay fit he's good enough, and Jorginho deserves more credit. Injuries are the worry.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Deep down I love the Elnenys, Holdings, and the Nketiahs of the sport, but I also understand that you need to be ruthless to be successful and sometimes being ruthless is letting go of what holds you back.

Jorginho has a lot to offer as he seems very knowledgeable about the tactical side of the game and that will definitely help the younger players. If he stays I won't be mad.

Partey was great when he was fit, plus him and Xhaka really played well together. He was so slick and calm on the ball. Realistically though I can see his time being up at the club, and I'm fine with that.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 10 months ago (1 children)

on one hand I agree about the Elneny thing, but I think that this season has shown once again why we need someone like him. How many players do you reckon would be willing to be fourth choice 6? Especially when we only play 1 half the time? Yet between Partey's injury record, Rice's versatility, and Arteta's occasional use of double 6s, I think he's a very useful player to have.

Partey I do want to move on from, mostly for the legal cloud over him. Innocent until proven guilty and all that, but at the same time between his unreliability, his accusations, and his age, it's probably time we got money for him.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Elneny is a dream squad player and I'd prefer he stay over quite a few others.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

@Gingerrific @Astrealix love him and agree he’s a great squad guy but he doesn’t stay fit. Ideally we wouldn’t need to depend on him but in the case we need him he’s not available. Not ideal.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 10 months ago

He was great up until recently and honestly everyone is dealing with a huge wave of injuries right now and I think we are doing better than most in that regard. Havertz/Rice/Ode seem durable so I'm just hoping they can get through the season without any major injuries and then we need up their subs in the summer.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 10 months ago (1 children)

Not Douglas Luiz, he'll cost at least 80 mil.