09 Mar 2026 00:16:22
Any updates on a RB option for the summer?
I like the idea of Denzel Dumfries, great player, great experience, great pace.
Had been injured this season but if we get assurances that he is recovered, he is a cheap option that could do a great job and help Bradley with his rehabilitation and coaching on his defensive duties.
09 Mar 2026 07:07:16
We certainly need one, as Bradley will be 2027 before he gets back to it. Top 4 and another big summer overhaul incoming.
I am personally not a fan of a massive overhaul of the squad, but we really need it.
2 wingers.
2 full backs.
2 centre halves (if Ibou and Joe leave).
2 midfielders (specialist dm is a must).
I'm happy to have Frimpong as a backup right winger and full back in the squad, but I would say we need another left back if Robbo leaves, and a right full back for obvious reasons.
09 Mar 2026 08:47:22
Dumfries, great purchase 4 years ago, a waste of time and money now.
I'd be more tempted to wait and see how Livramento's contract is negotiated, and sound out whether we are interested. Newcastle have gone backwards. Helps out with HG.
09 Mar 2026 09:51:23
Livramento or Kayode would be amazing if possible to do, but given we have to spend big on wingers, I expect they will likely go for cheaper options rather than spend £50m+ on a third RB.
Regardless of whether Slot is here or not, Geertruida seems like a smart squad option, as he can play CB, DM and RB. He would probably cost £25m.
Other names we have been linked with for RB are:
Givairo Read (Feyenoord) - very young, very talented - probably £25m.
Martim Fernandes (Porto) - very young, very talented - probably £25m.
Oscar Mingueza (Celta Vigo) - former La Masia grad, free agent.
Vanderson (Monaco) - probably £30-35m.
Rolland Sallai (Galatasaray) - would be a cheap squad player, something we don't really do - seems unlikely.
If Spurs go down (unlikely), Pedro Porro might be one to keep an eye on.
09 Mar 2026 09:57:00
Dumfries would be a poor signing. He turns 30 in April, and is recovering from a serious long-term injury. Hard pass.
09 Mar 2026 11:52:17
Givairo Read is a name that keeps repeatedly cropping up on here and I think it would fit in with the way we tend to do business.
Livramento, for me, would be a complete non-starter. Newcastle are not exactly gonna be queuing up to do business with us, and if he leaves them, I suspect he will join City as part of their "clearly we have gotten away with those 215 charges so we might as well spend, spend, spend!" business plan.
09 Mar 2026 14:27:59
We definitely need a right back to rotate with Conor Bradley, who needs a rest every few games, but one who has a good defensive side and a few years left to play.
Pingpong is much better bombing down the right wing.
09 Mar 2026 17:57:53
I would not go near Livramento. Very good player, but far too many injuries for me. We have enough of that at right back, without adding another one.
09 Mar 2026 19:12:20
Frimpong wouldn't be the first full back to make it upfront... It didn't seem to do Gareth Bale much harm.
09 Mar 2026 19:26:20
Why don't we just sign the Dutch National team
and keep our Dutch manager and be done with it.
10 Mar 2026 16:54:59
Kayode is bang average. He has a long throw and can run, but that's about all.