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Rafa- Surprises are coming....

Discussion in 'Newcastle United' started by Albert's Chip Shop, Jun 14, 2017.

  1. Lord Jonjomort

    Lord Jonjomort Well-Known Member

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    I personally think we've been linked 2 or 3 times as per agent work. Jay's not what he was and isn't really in Southampton's thoughts, so his agent's working a fat paycheck. The problem with us is we've had that Ashley soundbyte so will end the Summer linked with more players than the rest of the league combined.

    Everyone seems convinced Lejeune is a done deal. Not the statement of intent I was hoping for, but i'll trust Rafa.
     
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  2. RobEllious

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    Agree on Rodriguez I don't think he's even in Benitez's thoughts.
    Fair happy with Lejuene mind, City's scouting network picked him up for a reason. Looking at the stats he outshone our defenders last season, in a better league, at everything but passing. Good first signing I reckon
     
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  3. Lord Jonjomort

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    Won't happen then!
     
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  4. Seabass

    Seabass Well-Known Member

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    For not too much outlay I'd probably be happy. Maybe now he has had a bit of football and some time to get more fitness back he'll be good to go for next season.
     
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  5. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    I assume with Sels going out on loan, Surprise No 1 is close?

    I assume the top spanish international midfielder is a load of cobblers?

    Any news on the alleged winger and striker whom we shall be shocked by?
     
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  6. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    I'm surprised anyone believes Windy. I think he has been wumming you all.
     
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  7. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

    Darren Peacock’s Ponytail Well-Known Member

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    Why would he lie? Can't stand bollox like that. Which is why I never got why people responded to twats like Fredor
     
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  8. General Lee Speaking

    General Lee Speaking Well-Known Member

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    What gave it away? Surely Fabregas is on his way here?
     
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  9. Lord Jonjomort

    Lord Jonjomort Well-Known Member

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    The top spanish international midfielder is actually Lucas Leiva. You can work out the "surprise" bit.
     
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  10. Sheikh_of_Araby

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    Nothing to report as yet. Another keeper is leaving though.
     
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  11. Warmir Pouchov

    Warmir Pouchov Better than JPF

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    Come on Windy stop leading them on. You're like that little tease down the local bar. You think you've got a shot and then she brings her 6ft 8in muscle bound boyfriend in.
     
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  12. Albert's Chip Shop

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    Krul
     
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  13. jimileysbaldhead

    jimileysbaldhead Well-Known Member

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    How dare you call Fredor a twat.
     
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  14. jimileysbaldhead

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    I think that could well be the bookkeeper.
     
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  15. Lord Jonjomort

    Lord Jonjomort Well-Known Member

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    What is everyone's expectations this Summer anyway? I haven't looked into it, but our record transfer is below that of Stoke, West Brom and a good few others. Most decent players seem to command £20m plus fees - but that's uncharted waters for us. Is Carrs leaving going to change everything? Or are we going to just stick to the way we've always been?
     
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  16. G4rdToonArmy

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    I'm expecting another 5 through the door minimum but who and what standard of player we are looking at I have no idea.

    Think we will need to look at breaking our transfer record (18m?) this year if we are to be competitive/not struggle but there are bargains to be had out there.

    Need a CB, Full Back, CM, Winger, Striker to pad the squad out a bit and then replace who ever goes as well.
     
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  17. Warmir Pouchov

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    I expect very little. I think we will spend circa 50m. I reckon there will be 4 or 5 players. So I think we will be dipping into the hopeful market with 8m-15m bracket players being our big signings. Maybe a couple of 3m-7m types.
     
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  18. Darren Peacock’s Ponytail

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    But then I would be asking why we released Anita.
     
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  19. Delusional Full Stop

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    You just have to love the expectations of football fans.

    "I expect very little. I think we will spend circa 50m."

    I know, I know £50M may not be a lot in the PL but £50M equal to very little?

    <whistle>
     
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  20. Lord Jonjomort

    Lord Jonjomort Well-Known Member

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    Mirrors my expectations. Reina for around £3m (unless out of contract?), Lejeune for around £7m, one of these midfielders for near the £5-8m mark (Leiva, Acquah) then possibly two more costly attackers around the £12-£13m mark.

    No idea if that's going to be anywhere near enough. Doesn't seem like it, but then Burnley, Bournemouth and others have stayed up quite comfortably spending a lot less.
     
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