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Paulinha

Clrnc

I don't think we need more 8s assuming we still have Vieira and ESR. We do need a Partey replacement and Palhinha suits it.

Although I feel with careful scouting we should be able to get someone younger and cheaper from Germany or France

Pepe LeFrits

Clrnc Although I feel with careful scouting we should be able to get someone younger and cheaper from Germany or France

Agree. Palhinha is a class player but he's the wrong profile for us. Too expensive and plays in a position where we're already well stocked.

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert

Clrnc I don't think Vieira or ESR are it to be honest. Really disappointed in both for different reasons.

Burnwinter

We should avoid spending big money on players who won't be a lock in the first XI. Havertz is a sweetie-pie but it's fuckin' annoying having shelled out £65m on a player who wasn't a sure thing and isn't having an immediate impact—think about the contrast with Rice.

They're looking for a comparable fee for Paulinha and even in this topsy-turvy world, it's just not backup money.

JazzG

I understand why we want him but I'd rather we kept to signing players in the right age bracket, it is a policy that works well for us and shows as a club we are being run properly.

If we didn't have Rice then I'd kind of understand but we have one of, if not the best player in that role in the World so we don't need to spend big money for someone who turns 29 next year.

samthegooner

Agree with everyone here saying that for the price, his combination of age and decent, but not great, passing isn't what we need. Would've been much more on board with going for Lavia if we were looking for a Partey replacement but that ship has clearly sailed. Personally, I'd rather us go for a young prospect with potential like 18 year old Gabriel Moscardo at Corinthians and let Jorginho finish the season since I don't think we will be able to find a #6 in the right age and price bracket in January. If we are looking to spend over 50m on a midfielder, I'd rather go for Douglas Luiz for the left 8 and let Rice anchor as the 6 for the rest of the season.

QuincyAbeyie

samthegooner 'd rather us go for a young prospect with potential like 18 year old Gabriel Moscardo at Corinthians and let Jorginho finish the season since I don't think we will be able to find a #6 in the right age and price bracket in January.

He seems to be extremely highly rated, although I've never watched him play. Same with Federico Redondo.

I think our squad is in a nice place where we should prioritize fewer signings going forward (superstars and wonderkids).

Clrnc

samthegooner Good shout.

Or Andre.

Our squad now like what Quincy say is actually pretty good after so many high spending windows. We should prioritise real superstars and for backups, wonderkids like Moscado.

samthegooner

Completely agree. The last two years we spent developing and signing quality depth. Now we just have to take 1-3 shots each window at either proven elite talents or young prospects with very high potential to continue raising our ceiling.

banduan

Bring Back Kerrea Gilbert I want a 21-23 year old Partey heir but with more reliable playmaking to boot.

this except we don't really need more reliable playmaking, Partey is plenty good. Basically need a younger, steadier less crocked Partey.

lorddulaarsenal

I recon the plan is Tchouameni in the summer. He’s our Rice whilst Luiz and Paulinha are this years Caicedo

banduan

lorddulaarsenal I recon the plan is Tchouameni in the summer. He’s out Rice whilst Luiz and Paulinha are this years Caicedo

wanted him before Real were well in for him, but now he's there and doing well, can't be bothered to wishlist him.

Burnwinter

This fella could be a great signing if you assume Partey's not actually gonna come back strong from this injury, which is surely a better than fifty percent likelihood.

We've had evidence lately that Rice will tire and fade a bit in the back half of the season, so it's not a problem even if these two would compete for 6 rather than one being moved further forward.

It solves no longer term problems at all, but if we're still really there or thereabouts in mid January, and leading the league, I'd be keen for us to sign whoever we need to kick on and win the title, based only on their immediate fit, and no matter the cost, age and fitness profile. If not, then there's no point all round. But we've suffered from being shy before.

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