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ITK Thread

Veljkovic. 5th choice centre half Is fine.

True, but I think he was implying there was still someone else to come in.

It's actually a shame Veljkovic was injured/unused on his loans so much last season, it's hard to tell how good he might be. I remember when Caulker was player of the year almost everywhere he went on loan and then even when he became a full on squad member after a solid year loan in the PL we still found it he was just slightly short of what we needed*. Makes me question how anyone can say a youth player is good enough until they get a chance like Bentaleb and Mason have


*Even though there was allegedly other factors involved in his exit
 
True, but I think he was implying there was still someone else to come in.

It's actually a shame Veljkovic was injured/unused on his loans so much last season, it's hard to tell how good he might be. I remember when Caulker was player of the year almost everywhere he went on loan and then even when he became a full on squad member after a solid year loan in the PL we still found it he was just slightly short of what we needed*. Makes me question how anyone can say a youth player is good enough until they get a chance like Bentaleb and Mason have


*Even though there was allegedly other factors involved in his exit


I think there has been a lot said about Caulker's work ethic from various ITK's. Liked the clubs, not great with turning up to training etc etc.
 
Latest from Jasper on SO

Still trying to arrange Rabiot. We want to buy at their price, they want to loan for 12 months. We will only consider if we have option to purchase. At this stage PSG don't want to deal. Truth in Benteke with Ade land, or another player plus cash, they also want Carroll. Kono is not dead but unlikely. Had Salvio not had an injury I think he would have been our player. Not nailed on Yedlin will go out on loan. Preseason will determine as with other players. Belgium 21 year old winger there is truth who plays for Monaco. Will we pay the figures Monaco wants is in question, and no bids have been made, contrary to reports. We have inquired about Turan but though I wish it happened cannot see it myself.

Like yourselves I wish things were clearer rather than thinking players turned us down with loads of info going around. Martial gave his word along with agent, he was to be announced along with Trippier and look what happened. Let's just wait and see now.
 
JJetset fella just ruled out Toby Alderweired (not sure of spelling!) but said everything is still on plan ;)

Also said we still need 1 more CB to replace Kaboul.

Kind of hard to follow what he actually has said given all the wrist slitting over on SC, but plan A is now apparently someone he has dismissed in the past. Schneiderlin and Alderweireld not happening. Kramer not Plan A. Players he has dismissed: Linetty, Rabiot, McCarthy, Shelvey, Konoplyanka, Cabaye and probably a few others.

JJ: Apologies but plan A wasn't TA as that one is complicated Plan A for midfield is someone who I've previously dismissed sorry

JJ:
Poch is hopefully getting players he wants & Daniel is backing him. They just aren't who people think they are.

trix: If Rabiot has become available then he without doubt will have shot to the top of the pile. We really pushed for him in January but PSG didn't want to play ball at all. If his publicly asking for a transfer has changed things, then I think we'd be all over it without question.

trix on lennon and mirallas: We won't be seeing either.
 
True, but I think he was implying there was still someone else to come in.

It's actually a shame Veljkovic was injured/unused on his loans so much last season, it's hard to tell how good he might be. I remember when Caulker was player of the year almost everywhere he went on loan and then even when he became a full on squad member after a solid year loan in the PL we still found it he was just slightly short of what we needed*. Makes me question how anyone can say a youth player is good enough until they get a chance like Bentaleb and Mason have


*Even though there was allegedly other factors involved in his exit

The same way someone can say they're not good enough before they've been given a chance I guess.
 
Kind of hard to follow what he actually has said given all the wrist slitting over on SC, but plan A is now apparently someone he has dismissed in the past. Schneiderlin and Alderweireld not happening. Kramer not Plan A. Players he has dismissed: Linetty, Rabiot, McCarthy, Shelvey, Konoplyanka, Cabaye and probably a few others.

JJ: Apologies but plan A wasn't TA as that one is complicated Plan A for midfield is someone who I've previously dismissed sorry

JJ:
Poch is hopefully getting players he wants & Daniel is backing him. They just aren't who people think they are.

trix: If Rabiot has become available then he without doubt will have shot to the top of the pile. We really pushed for him in January but PSG didn't want to play ball at all. If his publicly asking for a transfer has changed things, then I think we'd be all over it without question.

trix on lennon and mirallas: We won't be seeing either.

apart from Cabaye none of the others are that exciting to look forward too.
 
Interesting talk on Martial from Jasper. I guess Monaco made him an offer he couldn't refus.

and was just using the Spurs interest simply to get a better deal from Monaco

Monaco made it absolutely clear he was not for sale this window.
 
Can't believe that Villa would swap Benteke for ade. Probably heard baldini mumbling to himself "I wish we could swap adebayor for benteke" and turned it into a story.
 
Can't believe that Villa would swap Benteke for ade. Probably heard baldini mumbling to himself "I wish we could swap adebayor for benteke" and turned it into a story.

It obviously wouldn't be a straight swap - but Benteke wants out and we have a forward who would be available for free and has previously performed well for their manager, as a make-weight in any potential deal it makes a huge amount of sense
 
It obviously wouldn't be a straight swap - but Benteke wants out and we have a forward who would be available for free and has previously performed well for their manager, as a make-weight in any potential deal it makes a huge amount of sense
It would make sense if our forward didn't have a whole load of mental health issues to contend with. What makes you think benteke wants out?i
 
So it's between Mcarthy and Shelvey.
Really hope it's neither . Been Irish I seen bit of McCarthy and past year or even longer gone off boil big time , goes missing in games and really hope we don't go for him .. He will not a difference IMO n not much better than what we have .. Same goes with shelvey
 
It would make sense if our forward didn't have a whole load of mental health issues to contend with. What makes you think benteke wants out?i

Just the reports going round about him not signing a contract extension with 2 years left and that he's unhappy

Yeah could be a problem but on the right terms could be worth taking the chance on for them
 
The Goat hears that Yevhen Konoplyanka agreed a deal with Stoke but never turned up to sign it.

hertyid on coys: We are talking to Mario Suarez. I know nothing about him. Any good? Fee is low.

Gards44: An update on Alderwield! Told it's not dead but the issue is the fee. We shall see

Ari Gold on SO re Alderweireld: From everything I've heard, I'll be hugely surprised if we don't get Alderweireld.

hertyid:
Still dont think we are signing him. Heard nothing my end.

trix: Nor have I.

JJetset: sorry but I'm not commenting anymore on this.if something's changed then I'm not aware but I know the reason why it wasn't on
 
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