Summer transfer gossip and squad discussion

[BlackHillsPaul]

Was being cheeky

It is a fear, based on the players we are chasing and DF's own preference.

But as you say it makes no sense to change.

I'm hoping for maybe a 3-4-2-1.

It would suit the players, we keep the back 3, DF gets the double pivot he likes and everyone is happy.

Who do you see as starters in your 3-4-2-1? Based on the current squad, something like this??

------------------------------Darlow------------------------------

--------Rodon--------------Bijol-------------Wober--------

Bogle----------Stach----------Ampadu--------------Justin

---------------Wilson-------------------Aaronson-------------

--------------------------------DCL---------------------------------

NOTES: I chose Justin over Gudmundson, but it could go the other way. Wober, if he stays, would be a natural on the left side of a back three. And I've chosen Aaronson to play next to Wilson because I envision the role to be narrow. And he has a great work rate. And though I'd like him to move on, I'm not convinced Farke agrees with me. But you could slot Okafor in there. Or Tanaka for that matter.

[1964white]

Manure have obviously offered Darlow a superior deal.

Sad to see him go, he got us out of a hole over the last two seasons.

[Barlow Boy]

Can’t say I’m particularly bothered about Darlow either way.

Would rather not see him lining up for them, but I can understand it from his point of view towards the end of his career getting more money in the bank.

Now, let’s go lift Mr Trafford

[Johnsie123]

I would imagine that Darlow is holding out to see whether he'd likely be first choice or back-up. IF we sign a new keeper than you'd expect it to be as a starter so likely Darlow would look elsewhere to see if he could be a starter, or if he is happy being a bench player to see what other, potentially better, offers he could get. For me I have no problem with him delaying his decision until he knows what the club is planning to do.

Well I guess he has made his choice Darlow off to scum so they are saying,guess we are looking for a number 1 keeper.

[Carrick Dave]

Nyland the Norwegian WC keeper is a free agent. Just saying.

[pjm2019]

Can’t say I’m particularly bothered about Darlow either way.

Would rather not see him lining up for them, but I can understand it from his point of view towards the end of his career getting more money in the bank.

Now, let’s go lift Mr Trafford

so Darlow earning £1.3 million a year is not enough !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[The Subhuman]

But he won't play. This is just for homegrown numbers. Guess they must've given him a huge payday if he would rather that than play as a number one.

He was probably told he'd be our number two if he signed for a couple more seasons.

[1964white]

Can’t say I’m particularly bothered about Darlow either way.

Would rather not see him lining up for them, but I can understand it from his point of view towards the end of his career getting more money in the bank.

Now, let’s go lift Mr Trafford

Sad to see him go personally!

Got us out of a hole twice, first with Meslier, and Perri last season. Karl provided us with the calmness that was required over the last two seasons.

I assume a new keeper signing is imminent.

[1964white]

Shouldn't we be getting rid of all the players who hardly featured in the first-team, as opposed to dismantling our sound defensive unit, Struijk 37 & Darlow 24 appearances last season, both contributing so much to achieve 14th position in the Premier League,

[Victor_OTT_17]

Seems Darlow has chosen Man U: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/ar ... 0g61gedz7o

[Victor_OTT_17]

I assume a new keeper signing is imminent.

Hopefully not Suzuki...

[Barlow Boy]

Sad to see him go personally!

Got us out of a hole twice, first with Meslier, and Perri last season. Karl provided us with the calmness that was required over the last two seasons.

I assume a new keeper signing is imminent.

I’m not saying he hasn’t done well, but he’s 35/36 now and we have to move forward.

Struijk wanted to go from what I’ve read, so we didn’t have much choice but to get as much in the bank as we could for him.

[Cjay]

Who do you see as starters in your 3-4-2-1? Based on the current squad, something like this??

------------------------------Darlow------------------------------

--------Rodon--------------Bijol-------------Wober--------

Bogle----------Stach----------Ampadu--------------Justin

---------------Wilson-------------------Aaronson-------------

--------------------------------DCL---------------------------------

NOTES: I chose Justin over Gudmundson, but it could go the other way. Wober, if he stays, would be a natural on the left side of a back three. And I've chosen Aaronson to play next to Wilson because I envision the role to be narrow. And he has a great work rate. And though I'd like him to move on, I'm not convinced Farke agrees with me. But you could slot Okafor in there. Or Tanaka for that matter.

Yeah something along those lines

[The Subhuman]

Who do you see as starters in your 3-4-2-1? Based on the current squad, something like this??

------------------------------Darlow------------------------------

--------Rodon--------------Bijol-------------Wober--------

Bogle----------Stach----------Ampadu--------------Justin

---------------Wilson-------------------Aaronson-------------

--------------------------------DCL---------------------------------

NOTES: I chose Justin over Gudmundson, but it could go the other way. Wober, if he stays, would be a natural on the left side of a back three. And I've chosen Aaronson to play next to Wilson because I envision the role to be narrow. And he has a great work rate. And though I'd like him to move on, I'm not convinced Farke agrees with me. But you could slot Okafor in there. Or Tanaka for that matter.

Daylight Woberwy

Guds starts as he's left footed and there's almost zero sense playing an inverted winger with an inverted full back

[Johnthewhite]

Nyland the Norwegian WC keeper is a free agent. Just saying.

Good shout

[whiteswan]

Shouldn't we be getting rid of all the players who hardly featured in the first-team, as opposed to dismantling our sound defensive unit, Struijk 37 & Darlow 24 appearances last season, both contributing so much to achieve 14th position in the Premier League,

Problem is that no-one wants the players you're talking about Leon. We are stuck with them unfortunately.

[Victor_OTT_17]

Ermmm... I think we need a keeper

Probably not for £25m though. I actually think Perri will be given another chance this season (from the off)...

[The Subhuman]

We'll get a keeper, maybe two if we can sell Perri at a profit, which looks unlikely.

[1964white]

Problem is that no-one wants the players you're talking about Leon. We are stuck with them unfortunately.

Probably not, Swannie.

[1964white]

I’m not saying he hasn’t done well, but he’s 35/36 now and we have to move forward.

Struijk wanted to go from what I’ve read, so we didn’t have much choice but to get as much in the bank as we could for him.

Hopefully, we can get better replacements

I'm just a sentimental old sod.