02 Nov 2026 15:10:02
With Tsimikas out of contract next summer who do we go for as his replacement?
If we look internally Chambers could be an option but has been more of a lcb. Beck is to old and injury prone. I don't think we move on Kerkez so someone to fight with him but not to expensive. Here is a list of what Transfermarkt came up with.
Joaquin Seys from Club Brugge only 21 but Carra said price is high at the moment.
Maxi Araujo from Sporting looks good at 26.
De Cuyper from Brighton is a Prem proven option and is only 25.
Daniel Svensson from Dortmund at 24 is a good age and has talent.
Max Mittelstadt from Stuttgart at 29 is a older player but should have the legs for a few years. Could be a cheaper option.
02 Nov 2026 15:26:16
How about we take Nico O'Reilly off City after they get relegated :)
Honestly, this is a good question. I can't think of any standout left back targets at the moment.
I know there was a Georgian kid that was impressing the scouts of both Arsenal and Liverpool. His name is Saba Kharebashvili and is currently playing in Turkiye. He would be a ways off the first team though.
02 Nov 2026 15:39:04
It sound ridiculous but Riley could be an actual option depending on the severity of the punishment but he could be one of the ones they try to keep.
Seys looks like he can progress the ball and cross which is appealing.
I like Kerkez and we forget how young he is. If he can add a touch of composure to his warriorness i think we've a solid player on pur hands for years.
02 Nov 2026 15:47:35
Fly that kids an attacking midfielder.
02 Nov 2026 15:54:37
Which one big hairy? Saba Kharebashvili? He's definitely a left back.
02 Nov 2026 16:09:07
Big hairy are you thinking of Andria Bartishvil. We were linked to him but I think he ended up going to Arsenal.
02 Nov 2026 17:02:31
Lewis Hall.
02 Nov 2026 17:31:01
My bad fly and Yorkshire I was wrong. I got the wrong player.
02 Nov 2026 17:39:37
Pelican, I don't want any of the Cheats' players, tbh. They can all go down with the ship with at fraud of a criminal enterprise.
@Funky As for Seys, that kid is legit, mate. Whether the kid is ready is another story but ability wise, great prospect indeed.
02 Nov 2026 18:34:49
@Myrtle - good call - my choice all day long.
02 Nov 2026 18:39:41
Oli don't be silly. I'd take O'Reilly in an act.
02 Nov 2026 18:51:47
Not sure but if he has two legs he will be a better option.
02 Nov 2026 19:27:00
Lewis Hall would be a good option, probably hard to prise him away though.
02 Nov 2026 19:37:51
In ideal world Lewis hall would be my option.
02 Nov 2026 22:40:22
Halls just renewed on a much better deal. No way Newcastle let him leave unless he pushes for it.
{Ed025's Note - the way Merlin Rohl schooled him tonight you dont want him BHA..
02 Nov 2026 23:01:42
Flo, why am I silly? For not wanting any of the players from that criminal enterprise?
Then, sign me on to the Silly List.
{Ed025's Note - you dont half talk some crap at times Oli, their players are not criminal or cheats they are just employees mate, its the club and their owners that are guilty not the players, in a hartbeat you would take Haarland instead of Isak, Cherki instead of Wirtz, Doku instead of Barcola and Anderson instead of any of your midfield...or you do need locking up my friend..
03 Nov 2026 03:11:24
Not far wrong @25 apart from Cherki and Wirtz.
{Ed025's Note - hmmmm..
03 Nov 2026 04:04:32
Take Cherki over Wirtz all day
Wirtz continues to look average to me Cherki has done a lot more since they both came to the prem.
03 Nov 2026 08:47:22
Below average @shughes.
03 Nov 2026 20:02:29
Calvin Bassey - Good at LB and covers CB. Different type of full back but would be great for defensive and offensive set pieces or if we don't have Araujo at RB to retain the height advantage and a full back capable of winning the ball in the air to stop attacks before they have a chance to get going.
Just my thoughts.
04 Nov 2026 01:20:58
Owen Beck is injury prone but in no way is he too old. He's only 25. I do agree that the opportunity has passed him by. He just has not kicked on.