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[Football] Close season signings- who is on Chris Hughton's (realistic) wishlist?



Doc Lynam

I hate the Daily Mail
Jun 19, 2011
7,186
From recent Argus article: Hughton said. “The most important thing for us was to stay in the division and you hope being in the Premier League for a second season will make the club a more attractive proposition. We have a super set-up, so that is a nice part of it.”
 


Biscuit

Native Creative
Jul 8, 2003
22,205
Brighton
If he thinks Knocky is a luxury he really doesn’t get what Hughton instils in his wingers and their job expectancy - it’s exceptional and without doubt the hardest role to play under Hughton, alongside Gross’.

Totally agree.

Houghton loves pace, but also wants his wingers to defend. You can see that March spent a large period of his early career at full back, it means his positional awareness and ability to keep the ball in deep positions is a real advantage. Knockaert is a fantastic winger, but he's doing a totally different job this season. In the Championship we were a big fish and he had reign to all-out attack, now he simply HAS to do his defensive duties. If he doesn't then we're very vulnerable. The fact that Knockaert defends so well and works so hard for the team is incredible. He must be dying to just fly down the wing but he's showing brilliant professionalism to stick to his instructions. He's only gone up in my opinion this season, whereas I imagine plenty of others will see this the opposite way, and think he's 'being found out'. I do enjoy it when people refer to players as 'PL quality' or 'Championship quality', it depends so, so much on the team they're in and how they're being utilised.
 


mejonaNO12 aka riskit

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Dec 4, 2003
21,481
England
Watched Levante beat Barca 5-4 last night. Amazing game.

Striker Emmanuel Boateng got a hattrick. I think he is 21, big strong and quick. He looks great.

Another brilliant performer was Enis Bardhi. a 22 year old Macedonian attacking midfielder. Wand of a right peg. I understand he is a free kick specialist and he scored a THRIKER last night.

Finally, wing back Jose Luis Morales. 30 year old but EL RAPIDO. He was brilliant.

I will take 0.5% commission on transfer fees following my recommendation.
 


Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!
Sep 1, 2012
32,165
Valhalla
I'm keeping an eye out for all you 'attacking midfielder' shoppers.

How does Suat Serdar sound to you?
Young, tall, German, £10m buy out clause, loves the spinny around move, and currently being touted around the Bundesliga.
Gone to Schalke
 






Stat Brother

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NSC Patreon
Jul 11, 2003
73,363
West west west Sussex
Johnathan is rumoured to be leaving Tianjin Teda for Suwon Samsung Bluewings.


God I loves transfer window season.
 




NooBHA

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Jan 13, 2015
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I'm keeping an eye out for all you 'attacking midfielder' shoppers.

How does Suat Serdar sound to you?
Young, tall, German, £10m buy out clause, loves the spinny around move, and currently being touted around the Bundesliga.

We love ''spinny around moves'' sign him up
 








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May 16, 2018
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If we don't get Delaney then I hope we're also keeping an eye about what's going on with Leander Dendoncker at Andelecht. Apparently he's also likely to move on this summer and he's at an age that we like to sign players at. They appear to be about the same standard as each other, either would be a good addition.

We'll sign him next summer when he's relegated with West Ham
 






Stat Brother

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Jul 11, 2003
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West west west Sussex
Back on the hunt for an 'attacking' midfielder.

Porto's Óliver Torres has been linked with Spanish no-marks Real Betis, anyone interested?
 


Husty

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Oct 18, 2008
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https://twitter.com/kevinhatchard/status/997543220971298816?s=19

Fits the profile...

We need a central defender or perhaps 2...

He might, but she doesn't. :nono:

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Blue Valkyrie

Not seen such Bravery!
Sep 1, 2012
32,165
Valhalla
Welcome Leon !

1. Ryan
2. Krul ( HGP ) or New Signing
3. Maenpaa or Walton ( HGP ) or New Signing
4. Bruno
5. Schelotto
6. New Signing (Fullback)
7. Suttner
8. Bong
9. Balogun
10. Dunk ( HGP )
11. Duffy ( HGP )
12. Goldson ( HGP ) or New Signing
13. New Signing (Central Midfield)
14. Stephens ( HGP )
15. Pröpper
16. Kayal
17. Knockaert
18. Izquierdo
19. March ( HGP )
20. Skalak or New Signing
21. Groß
22. New Signing (Attacking midfield)
23. Murray
24. Hemed or New Signing
25. Locadia
26. Baldock ( HGP ) or New Signing

1 OF THE NEW SIGNINGS TO BE UNDER 21 ( or, perhaps, Bjordal to become 4th winger ) - so the squad is 25 players.

Not in squad :
Towell
Norwood



Quality not quantity needed.
 




Weststander

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Aug 25, 2011
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Withdean area
Welcome Leon !

1. Ryan
2. Krul ( HGP ) or New Signing
3. Maenpaa or Walton ( HGP ) or New Signing
4. Bruno
5. Schelotto
6. New Signing (Fullback)
7. Suttner
8. Bong
9. Balogun
10. Dunk ( HGP )
11. Duffy ( HGP )
12. Goldson ( HGP ) or New Signing
13. New Signing (Central Midfield)
14. Stephens ( HGP )
15. Pröpper
16. Kayal
17. Knockaert
18. Izquierdo
19. March ( HGP )
20. Skalak or New Signing
21. Groß
22. New Signing (Attacking midfield)
23. Murray
24. Hemed or New Signing
25. Locadia
26. Baldock ( HGP ) or New Signing

1 OF THE NEW SIGNINGS TO BE UNDER 21 ( or, perhaps, Bjordal to become 4th winger ) - so the squad is 25 players.

Not in squad :
Towell
Norwood



Quality not quantity needed.

1. New first team LB required.
2. New RB required to cover for Bruno or take his first team place.
3. Defensive centre midfielder required as cover for Stephens.
4. Attacking CM with pace required.
5. Striker definitely needed (we got lucky with Murray's lack of injuries).
 


Nixonator

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Feb 8, 2016
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Shoreham Beach
1. New first team LB required.
2. New RB required to cover for Bruno or take his first team place.
3. Defensive centre midfielder required as cover for Stephens.
4. Attacking CM with pace required.
5. Striker definitely needed (we got lucky with Murray's lack of injuries).

Agreed. Two full backs, two centre midfielders, one striker - Minimum.

Think we will break our transfer record again for a CM, particularly if we can get Andone on the cheap.
 



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