15 May 2025 12:40:11
Ed1, you have any info on what is going to happen with Konate? Seen a lot of reports saying there is no breakthrough in contract talk. I believe the talk started months ago and there is still no agreement? Can't go through another "Trent Situation" for another season.
{Ed001's Note - I expect him to be replaced and sold this summer.}
15 May 2025 13:15:12
Bookmarked this for when Konate absolutely still plays for Liverpool next season.
15 May 2025 13:38:39
Wow really Ed, I thought he would stay mate for sure. Any ideas who we might look to?
{Ed001's Note - I am hoping for one particular player but promised not to see who.}
15 May 2025 13:48:06
Curious to see who could afford him and would want to move, PSG or Madrid?
15 May 2025 14:16:03
Who do you see replacing Konate Ed? This player you hope for. Is it just hope or is there substance there?
So you see us signing 2 cbs in the summer then?
{Ed001's Note - hope for now, but I am sure he must have come under consideration. But it will probably be someone unexpected, as the whole point of Hughes coming in was to find undiscovered talent. I only expect one.}
15 May 2025 14:28:16
Ed 001, I just scoured all the center backs in the league and am still clueless to who your nameless choice would be!
{Ed001's Note - Bazza is the man to ask he knows who it is.}
15 May 2025 14:37:13
With a year left he won't be going for more than 50M i would think, many clubs can afford that.
15 May 2025 14:46:41
Ed1. Does that particular player apply his trade in the prem or abroad?
{Ed001's Note - Prem.}
15 May 2025 14:56:11
I’d like to see Emmanuel Agbadou join from Wolves. He’s 6ft4 and has great positional sense, becoming the main reason that team has prospered recently. He’s 27 but would thrive at RCB.
{Ed001's Note - and there it is, someone sees what I see.}
15 May 2025 15:00:02
So our business will be replacing the players that are leaving. Eg trent and konate . Some chance of getting that right and bringing in players we obviously need with Hughes at the wheel.
15 May 2025 15:08:24
I guess the club have learned a harsh lesson with the TAA situation and aren’t prepared to have the likes of RM taking the mickey again with Konate. Let’s be honest, there was nothing the club could have done to get TAA to stay, he never intended to, this is why there is so much negativity about it.
15 May 2025 15:16:48
Ed001 just if it's Diomande or Scalvini or Araújo or Mosquera or António Silva ;)
{Ed001's Note - someone like that I think. Yes. We have watched all of them.}
15 May 2025 15:22:19
You only expected one CB Ed? I thought club wanted at least 3 top class CB in the squad. One to replace Konate and one to replace Virgil in the future. I really can't see Quansah as the 3rd choice CB, I don't think he is good enough.
Good to know the name of the player Ed. You didn't say the name directly so finger cross. Wolves actually got good players in each positions. Agbadou, Joao Gomes and Cunha. They should be higher in the table.
{Ed001's Note - there are a lot of players we need and I expect Hato to be brought in, who can also cover centre-back.}
15 May 2025 15:40:40
Ed001, could you see a genuine CB and then a Hato who would primarily play LB but can also play CB. That would make the most sense to me but I have a feeling it'll be Kerkez at LB.
{Ed001's Note - yes mate, that is exactly what I expect.}
15 May 2025 15:56:30
Ed001 I'm so proud of you for keeping your promise ??.
{Ed001's Note - just hope it ends up being worthwhile!}
15 May 2025 16:11:49
You do have a point Ed. If we are making too many changes to the squad, if feels like we are doing what Chelsea is doing. And they are struggling.
If we exclude the player who can't be mentioned, who do you think out of the name mentioned are the best choice?
{Ed001's Note - I haven't seen enough of those to judge them at all mate. Sorry.}
15 May 2025 16:16:48
Sorry, has the CB been mentioned in the thread above already Ed001? Emmanuel Agbadou?
{Ed001's Note - I cannot confirm or deny that it is him. Bazza will answer this one.}
15 May 2025 16:24:55
Not seen any of the Wolves CB, that’s a definite curveball.
Would love Bastoni but that is just pie in the sky.
15 May 2025 16:48:29
Either way it is not a worry if he stays fine if he goes we replace him. He is not an elite defender players like Konate are ten a penny.
15 May 2025 17:47:22
I'll take a guess and say your scouting career ended somewhat prematurely NickerBollox?
15 May 2025 17:53:10
Personally don’t see the hype with Konate, makes a good parter to Virg because of his physical presence but he really struggles when Virg is not playing. My only gripe with the transfer out is having to make more changes in what is already shaping up to be transitional summer transfer, in an ideal world he signs and extension as we have priority areas to concern ourselves with.
15 May 2025 17:59:45
Hato makes a lot of sense, especially with Frimpong on the other flank. Cannot imagine Kerkez and Frimpong both bombing on with us employing a dedicated defensive midfield is a great idea. You'd think Hato could shift over and make a 3 when Frimpong is forward.
15 May 2025 19:07:19
Why am I getting dejavu? Didn’t we already have this thread?
15 May 2025 17:33:16
Oh it's so Agbadou Ed01 lol.
15 May 2025 19:53:59
Right Barry spill the beans. I have a fair idea it's Murillo.
15 May 2025 21:13:17
Heard we’re in for Pushpineapple and Shakeatree too.
{Ed025's Note - love it Flidby..