07 Jan 2025 02:31:02
Would love to see Nunez moved on in this window but not hopeful tbh.
Also would like to see Endo go, mostly because he doesn’t get used by Slot who feels he is the wrong type for his system.
Desperately need to add 4-5 players in the next 2 windows depending on contract renewals too, so this window is a must.
07 Jan 2025 08:47:24
I guess football is all about opinions and that's why we love it. I respectfully have the complete opposite view, shughes. Darwin does his best and I think he adds something we would need to replace, unless Arne feels Danns is ready, so that would add to the problem you see, not take away. We're light in the out and out striker role. Endo has been outstanding when he's been used. We're light in midfielders who can tackle and he could cover for centre half and full back, too, if needed (certainly whilst Joe is out) .
We need to add to the squad, but it's not desperate. If we do that in January, we end up with Andy Carroll.
07 Jan 2025 09:10:16
I don't think anyone should leave this window. Unless we're adding to the squad, which I always assume we wont, then we need everyone we currently have.
The only outgoings I could see are loans for Danns and McConnell now they are fit.
If we sign someone, then ok we can talk about another outgoing. However, that sounds unlikely at the moment.
07 Jan 2025 09:12:22
This will sound like a Endo and Nunez bashing but it’s not as I do like both players.
But has Endo really been outstanding this season? Apart from the league cup and a extended run out when we were already 4 nil up at West Ham he’s literally played
1 min against Milan
1 min against Girona
1 min against Brentford
1 min against Palace
1 min against Arsenal
13 mins against Brighton
3 mins against Villa
1 min against Southampton
3 mins against Leicester.
On Nunez I’m not really sure what we would need to replace. I see it’s said he loves the club and runs a lot but doesn’t every other player.
If we were to sell any of the first team regulars from Slots squad they would need replacing not just Darwin.
07 Jan 2025 09:17:22
In fairness Silvered, Coutinho, Sturridge, Suarez, Diaz and Anelka were all mid season signings and they did well. It’s only when we panic buy because we didn’t adequately plan or prepare properly for the transfer window that we end up with a Kabak/ Davies/ Carroll.
07 Jan 2025 09:51:20
Exactly VV, true January window has worked well for us in the past. I think you can safely add Gakpo and Virgil to that list too.
If anything our summer transfer windows have been a complete mess and where we have dropped the ball and not moved forward. A complete contrast to the halcyon days of the late 70s to mid-80s, when we had a sensible man (Peter Robinson) in charge of negotiations. FSG take note!
PS I don’t for one second think JWH logs into football-rumours lol.
07 Jan 2025 10:22:55
I like Endo but it seems fairly obvious that Slot doesn’t, which is a real shame.
I have a worry that Slot is over-using some players, Gravenberch being top of that list. So for sake of sustaining him through this season, I think we should address that position this window.
07 Jan 2025 11:39:50
JK23, if Endo and Darwin have no use in the squad, they wouldn't make the bench.
07 Jan 2025 12:03:47
Fly where have I said Endo and Darwin have no use in the squad?
07 Jan 2025 12:41:35
There's a massive difference between being outstanding and being no use.
07 Jan 2025 13:34:36
IMO, Nobody should leave this Jan. if you are not going to replace them adequately regardless of how outstanding or useless one may think they are.
We need everyone right now cos the games will be coming thick and fast and to me, all our players in the squad offer unique qualities that have helped us so far this season in all games regardless of the comp. Just my take.
07 Jan 2025 23:01:27
Oli - I agree we need everyone but it seems that Slot’s has an over reliance on Gravenberch at the expense of Endo ever playing except for garbage time minutes. Gravenberch already looks like he has plateau’s and is well on pace to smash the most minutes played in a season. That’s a lot and I’d hope he gets a bit more rest and didn’t have to start every single game.
07 Jan 2025 23:21:44
and is well on pace to smash the most minutes played in a season
Gravs not even played the most league minutes for us. Vvd has.