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Transfers Summer 2022 Transfer Thread.

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Airfixx said:
If Kane isn't playing; who's gonna provide the creative passing from this rather unique false-10 position that's been carved?

If Martinez can't do that; I'd rather not bother and just have Eriksen on a freebie with Son, Berg, Kulu etc. running beyond him.
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Yeah, Lautaro isn't gonna link up with Son like Kane does. If anything I could envision Kulu taking the Kane role and Lautaro taking Kulu's role, but more central close to Son, on the edge of the box, not out wide, delivering crosses.

As TomHotspur TomHotspur said, he'd be a great backup for Kane, but play a different role. I don't think he's worth 70m though.
 
VirginiaSpur said:
Keeping them both is a huge mistake imo. They're much of a muchness, and a major step down from our starting 11. The major thing that both offer is a burst of pace and fresh legs as a substitute deep in the second half. They've also both been here long enough to have had their shot, but neither of them looks anywhere close to competing with Kulusevski for that right-side attacker slot. Better to swap one for someone that would freshen up the squad and hopefully push for a spot.
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Harsh on Bergwijn?
He’s been good for us when he’s played this season. Doing great with Netherlands.

And who would we get as a replacement?
 
Matt1882 said:
I bet Daniel Levy would be the one being "reluctant" in that deal

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Reading lessons required.
 
VirginiaSpur said:
Keeping them both is a huge mistake imo. They're much of a muchness, and a major step down from our starting 11. The major thing that both offer is a burst of pace and fresh legs as a substitute deep in the second half. They've also both been here long enough to have had their shot, but neither of them looks anywhere close to competing with Kulusevski for that right-side attacker slot. Better to swap one for someone that would freshen up the squad and hopefully push for a spot.
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I would keep stevie and sell lucas. Feels stevie can do a Son
 
VirginiaSpur said:
He was low-key outstanding for us last season.
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He still knows where the back of the net is, which benefitted us on many an occasion last season.

Personally, if he did come back I think it would only be with the caveat that Wales have qualified the World Cup, and even then I think it could be a short term 6 month contract to see him through it.

I wouldn’t be against it, but I can also understand why people would have their doubts too
 
Does anyone think we can go into next season with the attacking options we already have? Feels to me with the current front 3, Berg, Moura and the return of Gil (or Eriksen) plus youth we may have enough? I’m thinking upgrades on Winks, Sanchez and a better LWB and/or RWB could be enough to challenge
 
Airfixx said:
If Kane isn't playing; who's gonna provide the creative passing from this rather unique false-10 position that's been carved?

If Martinez can't do that; I'd rather not bother and just have Eriksen on a freebie with Son, Berg, Kulu etc. running beyond him.
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I’m a firm believer that that false 10 role that Kane has adapted is something that has just become a natural part of Kanes game as a result of his immense talent, and actually isn’t something that Conte actively coaches/encourages.
In fact, I’m pretty sure Conte has actually said previously that he would prefer if Kane spent more time up front in a proper ‘number 9’ role.

Lautaro would be a perfect addition as he can play both number 9 if Kane is out (as he does brilliantly for Argentina) or interchanging with Son/Kulu as a “second striker” as he did for Conte at Inter behind Lukaku.
 
KaneIsAble said:
Yeah, Lautaro isn't gonna link up with Son like Kane does. If anything I could envision Kulu taking the Kane role and Lautaro taking Kulu's role, but more central close to Son, on the edge of the box, not out wide, delivering crosses.

As TomHotspur TomHotspur said, he'd be a great backup for Kane, but play a different role. I don't think he's worth 70m though.
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Agree. If Kane is staying there is zero need for Lautaro. We can use those funds to upgrade at LCB, find another top CM, improve at WB.
 
TomHotspur said:
I’m a firm believer that that false 10 role that Kane has adapted is something that has just become a natural part of Kanes game as a result of his immense talent, and actually isn’t something that Conte actively coaches/encourages.
In fact, I’m pretty sure Conte has actually said previously that he would prefer if Kane spent more time up front in a proper ‘number 9’ role.

Lautaro would be a perfect addition as he can play both number 9 if Kane is out (as he does brilliantly for Argentina) or interchanging with Son/Kulu as a “second striker” as he did for Conte at Inter behind Lukaku.
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If we are going to try and improve on our front 3, both Nkunku or Lautaro would be clever as they can cover multiple positions.

The issue is price; would we have enough left to improve on RWB LWB LCB?
 
TomHotspur said:
I’m a firm believer that that false 10 role that Kane has adapted is something that has just become a natural part of Kanes game as a result of his immense talent, and actually isn’t something that Conte actively coaches/encourages.
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Agreed. My concern is minimising the disruption in his absense (be that through rest, rotation or injury).

TomHotspur said:
In fact, I’m pretty sure Conte has actually said previously that he would prefer if Kane spent more time up front in a proper ‘number 9’ role.
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Perhaps, but if you force Kane to stay up currently; who's providing the major amount of the central creativity?

TomHotspur said:
Lautaro would be a perfect addition as he can play both number 9 if Kane is out (as he does brilliantly for Argentina) or interchanging with Son/Kulu as a “second striker” as he did for Conte at Inter behind Lukaku.
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I guess the script flips if Conte opts for 352 next year.
 
To Dare Is To Do. said:
If we are going to try and improve on our front 3, both Nkunku or Lautaro would be clever as they can cover multiple positions.

The issue is price; would we have enough left to improve on RWB LWB LCB?
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Which is why I'd prefer to focus on those core improvements to the starting XI and gun for Eriksen to bulk out the attacking options for free.

RWF
False-10
CAM
CM3

Versatility in buckets.
 
VirginiaSpur said:
He was low-key outstanding for us last season.
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Goals per minutes were outrageous.

CarrieFi said:
He still knows where the back of the net is, which benefitted us on many an occasion last season.

Personally, if he did come back I think it would only be with the caveat that Wales have qualified the World Cup, and even then I think it could be a short term 6 month contract to see him through it.

I wouldn’t be against it, but I can also understand why people would have their doubts too
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I think he hangs his boots up if Wales qualify.
I for one, for this reason, hope they do. I would like one more dose of Bale wonder goals and him to retire a THFC player.
 
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