Nico Elvedi

[malcolmw]

Reported as done. Rumour he was seen at ER today?? Click bait, likely.
Total about 8million. 3 year deal.
Sell on 15% which likely isnt a big deal if he stays to end of his contract - he'll be almost 34 by then.

He's Gladbach's captain and has played over 300 Bundesliga games and has played right across the back line. He was captain when DF was coach there too. No doubt Farke wanted him.

Seb can now complete his deal with Hamburg. Wish him all the best.

But it would seem we have brought in a step up in quality over Seb as Tarik seems to be over Pascal.

[Victor_OTT_17]

Reported as done. Rumour he was seen at ER today?? Click bait, likely.
Total about 8million. 3 year deal.
Sell on 15% which likely isnt a big deal if he stays to end of his contract - he'll be almost 34 by then.

He's Gladbach's captain and has played over 300 Bundesliga games and has played right across the back line. He was captain when DF was coach there too. No doubt Farke wanted him.

Seb can now complete his deal with Hamburg. Wish him all the best.

But it would seem we have brought in a step up in quality over Seb as Tarik seems to be over Pascal.

It is not done and won't be until he has had his medical on Monday. I think I've just read the same BS AI article that you have...

[YorkshireSquare]

Farke afteer the game...

Farke acknowledges he has to be careful on Elvedi comments, but doesn't want to lie. Says there is something close with him and Bornauw on the way out. Should be a resolution in the next 24 to 48 hours.

[malcolmw]

It is not done and won't be until he has had his medical on Monday. I think I've just read the same BS AI article that you have...

No confirmed this morning by Ger on Leeds Viiew. He doesn't say its so until its so, so I do believe this is done yes, pending medical, which shouldnt be a problem

[The Subhuman]

I think he's coming, just a surprise move considering other needs and who is he replacing?

[1964white]

I think he's coming, just a surprise move considering other needs and who is he replacing?

I believe we have a list of potential signings, and when they become available Marathe & Co jump in, even though we are well covered in certain positions.

[Finnatic]

I believe we have a list of potential signings, and when they become available Marathe & Co jump in, even though we are well covered in certain positions.

Is he right footed?
Rodon is slowly but surely becoming a right sided wing back and is competition for Bogle so he may fit in for Joe.

[1964white]

Is he right footed?
Rodon is slowly but surely becoming a right sided wing back and is competition for Bogle so he may fit in for Joe.

Yes, he is.

My thinking too, Finn.

[The Subhuman]

Is he right footed?
Rodon is slowly but surely becoming a right sided wing back and is competition for Bogle so he may fit in for Joe.

Wow, what does Gnonto have to do

We're converting you to right wing back Willy but you'll be behind Bogle and Justin... oh wait we might also convert Rodon and as he has seniority I'm afraid you're down to number 4..

Are you any good in goal?

[CUSSIE01]

Is he right footed?
Rodon is slowly but surely becoming a right sided wing back and is competition for Bogle so he may fit in for Joe.

Yes.
There’s no finer sight than Joe rampaging down the wing and he puts some lovely passes into the box but I’m not sure if he has the pace to get back into position quickly enough. Gnonto had a really good second half v Manure & that gives us another option but we’re still looking short on our left side of defence.

[1964white]

Yes.
There’s no finer sight than Joe rampaging down the wing and he puts some lovely passes into the box but I’m not sure if he has the pace to get back into position quickly enough. Gnonto had a really good second half v Manure & that gives us another option but we’re still looking short on our left side of defence.

Rodon dropped back into his centre-back position when required yesterday.

Two defensive headers, a defensive clearance & one important block plus two crunching tackles in midfield.

[The Subhuman]

Rodon dropped back into his centre-back position when required yesterday.

Two defensive headers, a defensive clearance & one important block plus two crunching tackles in midfield.

Yesterday he could, as we started three in the middle and the German side offered very little

[Madron]

Is he right footed?
Rodon is slowly but surely becoming a right sided wing back and is competition for Bogle so he may fit in for Joe.

Was thinking that this morning, He's had a bit of practice scuttling down the wing recently.
Certainly would strengthen our defense a bit.
Elvedi to right side of defence.

[Madron]

Yes.
There’s no finer sight than Joe rampaging down the wing and he puts some lovely passes into the box but I’m not sure if he has the pace to get back into position quickly enough. Gnonto had a really good second half v Manure & that gives us another option but we’re still looking short on our left side of defence.

He's faster than Bogle, isn't he ?

[weasel]

Is he right footed?
Rodon is slowly but surely becoming a right sided wing back and is competition for Bogle so he may fit in for Joe.

They are not converting Rodon to be a right back. They are simply making it so that we can keep selecting 5 at the back but not lose our ability to go forward by being outnumbered. Playing 3 centre backs will usually mean 3 v 1 centre forward so when we have possession it gives us license to have one join in with play.

The alternative is switching to a back 4 but I think it suits us more to have a centre back who has license to join the attack rather than expecting a winger to come back and be a defender.

[Finnatic]

Wow, what does Gnonto have to do

We're converting you to right wing back Willy but you'll be behind Bogle and Justin... oh wait we might also convert Rodon and as he has seniority I'm afraid you're down to number 4..

Are you any good in goal?

Saves on a Trafford backup

[Finnatic]

They are not converting Rodon to be a right back. They are simply making it so that we can keep selecting 5 at the back but not lose our ability to go forward by being outnumbered. Playing 3 centre backs will usually mean 3 v 1 centre forward so when we have possession it gives us license to have one join in with play.

The alternative is switching to a back 4 but I think it suits us more to have a centre back who has license to join the attack rather than expecting a winger to come back and be a defender.

Tongue in cheek, but there is no denying he’s drifting wider

[1964white]

He's faster than Bogle, isn't he ?

Definitely.

[Finnatic]

Was thinking that this morning, He's had a bit of practice scuttling down the wing recently.
Certainly would strengthen our defense a bit.
Elvedi to right side of defence.

Stranger things have happened.
We’ll find out in due course.

[Victor_OTT_17]

Rodon is not being trained as a RWB/Winger!!! He’s our only pacey CB for starters.

So I’m not sure I understand where Elvedi fits Does it mean Bijol/Rodon is dropped down to #4 of a 3? I’m not sure I like how this is panning out…