Who should we buy at RWB?

[Doc]

Lamptey's injury record would give me pause, and I don't think he'd be available in January. But he'd be my #1 as he's homegrown and has unbelievable ability. The other side of that is it's a position we'll be rotating in plenty, and Emerson strikes me as a good, durable athlete to pair him with. (Touch wood.)

Livramento looks quality. Atal ticks most boxes but has very erratic technique in his final ball/shot.. actually a pretty aggressive defender despite his sight build. Have a feeling Conte could coach Adama into a seriously effective player, drilling him to do the same finish/final ball over and over. Would have Dest over Mazroui (durability, athleticism) ... Mazroui is unbelievable technically but a bit more risky imo. Lazzari is a good player.


Ridle Baku would be one I'd look at seriously. Haven't watched him much this season at club level but he has impressive qualities.

 

[tommyboyspurs]

Lamptey or livramento

for me livramento will be huge, taller and just as quick i think as lamptey

 

[Joshking5]

I think we should be looking two of them or one plus someone versatile that could fill in there tbh. I'm just not convinced at all by Emerson going forward.

Out of the list above I know well, I think Traore would bring the most to the team and be the most realistic. While Lamptey is very creative in a side that keeps the ball a lot, I'm just not 100% convinced of him, especially towards some of the physical aspects of the game and he's not getting any bigger.

Scotland's right side is sown up for the future, would like us to look at Nathan Patterson at Rangers and the right back that played for West Ham on Wednesday night at first glance to me looks like a player with loads of potential at right wing back. Ashby, looked a player.

I dont disagree on Emerson but he’s probably here for atleast another 18 months now as he does deserve a chance and he is a solid back up.

 

[Harrykane9]

No brainer. Traore. Would cause havoc

 

[Pathfinder]

To those who want Atal, well, take a look at his injury record...

Youcef Atal - Injury history

This is the injury history of Youcef Atal from OGC Nizza. On this page injuries as well as suspensions.

www.transfermarkt.com

 

[Deuterz]

...But apparently the guy "doesn't even resemble a footballer".

Sorry but if you think he looks like a technically gifted attacking wing back while playing for us…

I want what you’re smoking!!

(He may come good .. he may suddenly develop the ability to cross and not look clumsy as it gets with a ball at his feet .. but this kind of thing doesn’t tend to just happen)

 

[AndriusTH]

Kyle Walker-Peters. Always liked him.

 

[RealCoolYid]

Reduced to childish insults - keep digging as this is all you have

Emerson has been nothing short of dog shit under both Conte and Nuno prior - dream on of the next Cafu there - game is played on paper not Twitter stats

*grass

 

[Doc]

Super technical ability, but not sure he has the athleticism to be a dominant wingback in the way we'd need him to be. Emerson does to be fair to him, though not the quickest he does cover massive distance each game. This is a tough signing to get right, and January isn't the best time to be making it. Hopefully we pull something out of the bag.

 

[To Dare Is To Do.]

Super technical ability, but not sure he has the athleticism to be a dominant wingback in the way we'd need him to be. Emerson does to be fair to him, though not the quickest he does cover massive distance each game. This is a tough signing to get right, and January isn't the best time to be making it. Hopefully we pull something out of the bag.

Interesting. He's also being linked to Barca so I guess would be a good fit for them based on what you're saying.
If we get the right RWB it really could add another dimension to our team- look at our Trent and Reece James have transformed their teams.

 

[To Dare Is To Do.]

Lots of reliable media reports that Conte is prioritising a new RWB in the next transfer window.

If you have a suggestion that isn't in the poll, post on thread and I'll add it.

		Age	Contract Expiring	League stats this Season
Lamptey	Brighton	21	2025	0G 1A
Livramento	Southampton	19	2026	1G 0A
Adama	Wolves	25	2023	0G 0A
Mazraoui	Ajax	24	2022	4G 2A
Atal	Nice	25	2023	2G 0A
Dest	Barcelona	21	2025	0G 3A
Lazzari	Lazio	28	2024	1G 0A
Baku	Wolfsburg	23	2025	2G 2A

 

[Zomb]

It’s not. PSG just signed him last window for like 60+ million.

Brilliant player too, world class. Perhaps a more relevant (theoretical) question is would Levy sign him for 60M?

 

[Brian Fantana]

Whoever Conte wants as a first choice. No messing around.

And as he’s shown with that position in the past (Young, Moses) it doesn’t always have to be a player who will break the bank. I think whoever it is won’t be on that list. It will be completely left (or right) field.

 

[deadleyledley]

I know he played LWB, but what's happened to Spinazzola

 

[sudoku]

Traore all day long.

 

[Darnswim]

I know he played LWB, but what's happened to Spinazzola

Injured from Euros. He's close to returning, but he had a nasty injury...

 

[JDM]

Lamptey would be my first choice (although his injuries worry me) with Traore as second choice. I still think Traore would be a nightmare for opposing teams, the space he would create, the bookings he would force teams into making would have a big impact.

 

[citizenabel]

Whoever Conte wants as a first choice. No messing around.

I'm in this camp.....its more about who can adapt to the incumbent manager's system and work effectively within a particular defensive unit than individual ability and the best eye to identify that kind of beauty lies within the beholder.

 

[kingdawson]

Traore or Lamptey.

 

[Skooch]

Would take Lamptey or Livramento. Doubt we would pay anywhere near what the clubs would want.

So Mazroui on a free makes the most sense