shepardo01
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He also wasn't interested in the move.
He also wasn't interested in the move.We enquired about him in the last week of the last window. This has been confirmed by Swift.
West Brom were happy to trade but his wages killed the discussion. Swift needed a pay off to move and West Brom are skint.
David Brekalo we were linked with too, think we were definitely in the market for a centre half but you’d think Thomas and Kitching performances and the success of the 4 at the back means it’s no longer a priority.Wonder how solid the Nathaniel Adjei links are, would be interesting to see if he came in during the window or in the summer
David Brekalo we were linked with too, think we were definitely in the market for a centre half but you’d think Thomas and Kitching performances and the success of the 4 at the back means it’s no longer a priority.
They'd fill the stadium if they decided to do a gig though.Again like styles, swift is not what we need ideally. Age profile and work ethic issues.
Be surprised if we’re looking to bring in anyone from MLS in January tbh - having not played since October it will take them a long time to get up to speed, we need someone who’s ready to make an immediate impact.
If he does not renew, I'm sure Robins would be in for him. He threw him in at 17 ahead of Mason & Brown (remember him?!!), and loves the player.Sam McCallum out of contract in the summer, I’m not a massive fan but Robins was. I would prefer them to renew Bidwell.
Fuck it, I've done the scouting list. In my opinion we need: 1x CM, 1x LW, 1x ST. Here are some players from the J-League that fit what we need.
Central Midfield
Kaishu Sano - 23 - Kashima Antlers - 2 full national team caps.
Elite ball winner, very good dribble and fouls won numbers too. Good with both feet which is a nice bonus. Not the most creative though. Won't play a bunch of 40-yard defense splitting passes but will drive upfield with the ball at feet which Sheaf, Eccles etc don't. Has a bit of feistiness to him as well which I like.
Has had a bit of a meteoric rise. Was playing in the 2nd division two years ago, got his move to a Top 5 club in January 2023 and has just been named in Japan's squad for the Asia Cup.
Japan is really, really good at developing central midfielders, so here are two other options past Sano:
Kuryu Matsuki - 20 - plays as an 8 in a 3-man midfield. 1 goal, 3 assists last season. Left footed. Good ball carrier.
Sota Kawasaki - 22 - plays holding midfielder. 2 goals, 1 assist last season. Does simple things very well.
Left Wing
Makoto Mitsuta - 24 - Sanfrecce Hiroshima - 2 full national team caps.
FotMob absolutely loves this bloke, he's their 5th highest rated player in the J1 League, and I can see why. He scores goals and creates them as well. Burst onto the scene with 12 goals + 14 assists in 2022, followed it up with 7 goals + 7 assists in 2023. Great chance creation numbers and he also defends from the front too. Oh and he's a high volume dribbler. Literally the complete package.
The websites say he's an attacking midfielder, but he's definitely playing left wing in some of the highlights I watched. Quality player.
Striker
Mao Hosoya - 22 - Kashiwa Reysol - 4 full national team caps, 1 goal.
Pacy striker who plays on the shoulder on the last defender. Always looking to run in behind. 14 goals in the J1 League last season, 17 in total. Has been linked with Sunderland in recent weeks. Like Sano, was also named in the Japan squad for the Asia Cup, beating out Celtic star Kyogo Furuhashi.
Rak sakyi plays wide right …. He won’t swap the palace bench for ours and he’s not better than TatsPereira
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I think another Japanese league player would be a great addition to the squad, they’re often overlooked and undervalued yet have great ability and stamina. If we could get another Japanese winger or midfielder then I think that’d be a great move, or someone from a European league that’s young and got bags of potential like Van Ewijk.
I’m sort of tired of the John Swift and Callum Styles types, I’m sure we’re better than that, we either need to spend big on proper quality or go for undervalued potential to train on in the long term if we’re going to make it into the prem in the next 5 years.
Where did you see that ? I’ve read the CET article which was a lot of words to say that Robins wasn’t giving anything away …Turner has just said at least one perm signing is incoming
I wonder where he read that.Turner has just said at least one perm signing is incoming
Yeah, although that was as much because we came in late in the window, so he took that as not really wanting him. I guess if we came back that might allay some of his fears in that respect.He also wasn't interested in the move.
WhereTurner has just said at least one perm signing is incoming
More likely I would think. It grants him a green card which I presume he desperately wanted sorted before the possibility of leaving the country for his football career.If anything, that makes it less likely
It's not a permanent visa and he'll risk losing it if he spends a considerable amount of time out of the country.More likely I would think. It grants him a green card which I presume he desperately wanted sorted before the possibility of leaving the country for his football career.
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It also grants him a green card.It's not a permanent visa and he'll risk losing it if he spends a considerable amount of time out of the country.
It's a big risk to take for his family if he went to Europe and it didn't work out.
A greencard only allows you to be out of the US for up to a year.It also grants him a green card.
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I'm sure there will be people available to advise. Green card is the best he's going to get to unless he plans on spending his whole career in the US it seems likely now would be a good opportunity.A greencard only allows you to be out of the US for up to a year.
It just makes no sense to spend all this time getting the US visa and security for his family then move straightaway to Europe.I'm sure there will be people available to advise. Green card is the best he's going to get to unless he plans on spending his whole career in the US it seems likely now would be a good opportunity.
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OK mate, its just a transfer rumour that seemed too random to be completely made up, especially now this player who has absolutely nothing to do with us is liking our social media posts.It just makes no sense to spend all this time getting the US visa and security for his family then move straightaway to Europe.
He's also apparently off to LA anyway:
LAFC Close to Signing Daniel Pereira
The Los Angeles Soccer Club (LAFC) is on the verge of securing a significant addition to its midfield, with negotiations already at an advanced stage for the simlsmultiplex.com
Good player but Peterborough would charge a fortune.I’m not sure on his current terms or contract etc but anyone else think that Kwame Poku could be a great signing from Peterborough? Great bench option if we want to increase our depth in wide areas?
I'd be very happy to be wrong as he looks a good player but when you read about his journey as an asylum seeker it seems crazy he'd risk having to go back to Venezuela.OK mate, its just a transfer rumour that seemed too random to be completely made up, especially now this player who has absolutely nothing to do with us is liking our social media posts.
Maybe he'll go to LA... maybe he'll come here. Its just a bit of fun. Ultimately, all players with ambition will want to try their hand in Europe though.
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Get Sakamoto to give these 2 a call, Sano and Mitsuta, just what we're looking for and shouldn't break the bank.
We don't play against the Dog & Duck every week like they do unfortunately.I’d take Hosoya out of that list too. We could do a Celtic and just take a few Japanese players like they seem to do… works well for them
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Maybe one of the forums politics thread dorks can chip in with some expert information on US residency laws.I'd be very happy to be wrong as he looks a good player but when you read about his journey as an asylum seeker it seems crazy he'd risk having to go back to Venezuela.
We don't play against the Dog & Duck every week like they do unfortunately.
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