09 Jul 2025 19:22:35
So, now we’ve seemingly missed out on Longstaff as a third bid is rejected.
Now it’s getting worrying, so we missed out on Diarra, Sidiki, Longstaff so we are now down to the 4th option as a midfielder and we apparently need 2 midfielders.
We won’t get perri or Stach, not now that Lyon has successfully appealed the relegation, they’ve already said Stach would be difficult.
Now either we simply don’t have the funds to make this window work or there’s something very wrong with our strategy, it took weeks to get Bijol and Gabi done, I don’t count the other 2 as they’re just bench fillers.
Why on earth are we spending money on expanding the stadium when surely the bigger priority is to build a squad capable of staying and becoming established in the prem then worry about expanding.
It’s stinks of ingnorance, arrogance and naivety.
I do contracts in my sleep and attack the window aggressively
May we’ll be word that come back to haunt Parag.
I sure as hell hope I’m wrong but something isn’t right and I’m very concerned now.
We’ve been linked to these players for months and yet nothing is moving on.
09 Jul 2025 19:38:01
Entirely agree. We seem to be more interested in the deal than the end objective. The best deals are where you both come out feeling a bit miffed, not I got one over on the other guy.
09 Jul 2025 20:04:10
Exactly Dunelm, you’re not telling me that when we first approached Newcastle for Longstaff that they didn’t quote the desired fee of £15m!
We can’t expect to stay in the “best” league in the world by being cheap asses.
I’ll say it now, we won’t get Perri, Stach, Paixoa, Savic etc.
Unless they get their thumbs out their bums we haven’t a prayer of staying up.
09 Jul 2025 20:16:30
Leave him where he is as he’s not worth anymore.
It’s not as if other clubs are knocking down the door to sign him!
09 Jul 2025 20:30:58
got to say it, but is anyone on here suprised with our transfer policy. Its been happening for the last few years, sell big and don't buy. that's the impression i get. Also i think we will struggle because of this. i just give up with all these rumours same S*** different day. Until we actually compete financially we are'nt going to get any better. Buy hey guys maybe i'm bieng pessimistic and i don't trust Parag, there is nothing that has convinced me yet. Maybe there will be some big signings but i'm not counting my chickens, would suorise me if Longstaff went to Burnley or someone like that. i know what we need but we are the kings of the problem. there's only 5 weeks till the big kick off, will we get a goalie, probably not. so all i'm saying guys is i'm getting rather peed off at the lack of effort going in to sign quality. we are a worldwide club, a big club. let's prove it Parag.
09 Jul 2025 20:40:16
obviously some errors there, should read kings of the problem. and it would not suprise me if Longstaff went to wherever *******.
09 Jul 2025 20:56:06
Thing is guys it's not as easy as just going shopping, it has to be the right player at the right price, you can't set a precedent of being a club that will pay whatever is asked. Its complicated. We missed out on Diarra and Sidiki yes, but were we that interested at that price. You can't say we have missed out on Longstaff when Newcastle are playing hard ball, is he worth much more? I dunno, but we have to spread our money wisely. Time will tell but I have every faith in our club to be ready come August.
09 Jul 2025 21:43:56
Could always get pants down Pete, or Radz' right hand man back in? Spend a load of money we don't have, or just buy in a load of foreign mercs with escape clauses?
Nah, I'll stick with what we have now, and save my moaning till the window is closed, cheers. ??.
09 Jul 2025 21:44:48
Let’s put it this way. Before all the Longstaff talk and say Sunderland or Burnley signed him would you be saying they’ve got themselves one good player there and Leeds United missed a great opportunity? ’
Be honest now lads.
09 Jul 2025 21:50:23
If we missed out on an occasional target I could accept it but we seem to have several players on our list who we lose to teams who we are likely to be battling with next season. It's not new. There is a long list of players who went on to better things who we were interested in but couldn't clinch the deal-Gakpo, Cunha, etc.
09 Jul 2025 21:56:15
Well vidfc, how much would you pay for him because I would be gone by now 3 bids already and the last 1 being 12 million look, that’s way to much you re saying about the Sunderland buys yet Leeds was in for both and lost out yet they were both internationals and played at good level, yet longstaff hardly played any football last year, so Leeds should get well away from that one also they were both 20 yrs old and longstaff 28 now his he better than we ve already got no. , but the stach thing just goes on Leeds must pay the right deal or they ll pull out aswell come on there’s better out there for the money they re asking for longstaff or willock we’re not paying for them to bring in better players and like corkey, as said no other teams rushing in for them pull away from it now hopefully.
09 Jul 2025 21:57:11
Vid mate on what basis have you so much faith?
Already missed out on numerous players for one reason or another.
09 Jul 2025 22:04:17
Is the Longstaff deal floundering due to Newcastles CL squad having to have "X" amount of home grown players and they stand to lose a squad place if SL leaves now?
Is it possibly a stalling tactic until they fill the gap?
MOT.
09 Jul 2025 22:09:44
Well Corkey, I understand the frustration, but we just don't know who our top targets are, apart from knowing Bijol was. Now say we pay over the odds for players we would like and end up without the funds to compete for our top targets later then that would be remiss. I base my faith on what has happened since last year when the recruitment was Bob on. We also need to consider wage structure, what did Sidiki and Diarra demand? Just because they have a fat fee doesn't mean they would be game winners, time will tell as I said. JohnH, I am with you, I would walk away from Longstaff now and I have a feeling you may be surprised by the Stach outcome. But of course lads, that is just my personal opinion.
09 Jul 2025 22:28:51
They'll probably take 5 million a day before window closes.
Move on, buy a better player from Germany for less.
09 Jul 2025 23:10:34
2 MONTHS LEFT . calm down. You don't even know for sure how keen we were on these players that we 'missed out' on.
09 Jul 2025 23:16:26
The club have enquired about north of 80 players. We aren't going to get them all. The few you hear about are just the tip of the iceberg. Plenty of others that you won't have heard about yet trust me.
10 Jul 2025 00:27:50
The more the window goes on I am starting to think a bit like Dave 123, are we ding the same thing again with the sell big by small, but that’s what will take us down I also think something is not quite right aswell, because is it they don’t trust df pros it something else because we was told 150 million to spend and also proceeds of player sales so sounded really good now I’ve seen we have 120 million all in now already sold players and got rid of firpo, but all buys so far really cheap and 1 on free, also learning tonight Leeds want to bring Buendia, in on loan now he s a bit of quality and they said they were prepared to take 10/ 12 million for him yet we want him on loan does nt make a lot of sense also was looking at Callum Wilson, free Calvert Lewin, free just not buying for the players we want but we won’t survive the premiership like that, starting to make me think aswell what’s going on.
10 Jul 2025 01:54:08
Bloody hell John, you’re talking about going down already and the season hasn’t even begun yet! Jesus mate give it a chance, listen to what Alf says as he makes good points, Brighty, Aus, Vid, they are legend posters and they make lots of sense, so get a grip and give it a chance, if we are rock bottom at Christmas then you can be as negative as you want, until then you just got to believe.
Like I said above the 49ers are no mugs, they are not new to this and they are very serious about us going forward and if they didn’t trust DF then he would have been gone! We have had a lot of bad owners, think on that and be grateful for what we have. Also remember PSR has been a game changer, a lot of teams at the top got ahead of the PSR before it was introduced, so they made the most of it, then one of the richest owners in the world bought Newcastle United and they haven’t been able to spend like they would of before PSR, so maybe just maybe the 49ers have that in mind as well!
Believe my friend ???ALAW ???.
10 Jul 2025 06:44:37
Well said Alf, and Woody, and a great point Ady re CL places!
People panicking already could do with some fresh air and a nice, refreshing walk. Although I DO understand the concerns!
Moan about starmer on a politics site or somat!
10 Jul 2025 08:19:11
Morning Brighty,
For me mate it’s not so much panicking about the transfers it’s more frustration.
We were told x, y and z by the club and they aren’t doing that.
The heave had months to be working on these deals and yet seem to take forever to get anything done, where others appear to be getting stuff done faster and swiftly.
We need ant Stach, we’ll get it done then
Savic, pay the release clause then.
Livakovic, they want €10-12m we offer €7!
Offer €4 + meslier.
Etc etc.
10 Jul 2025 10:13:34
Good post Dave, and please don't get me wrong bud! I do get the frustration part, but I think the club are playing it right following the "every penny counts" path. A few mill saved could pay the wages of an excellent free transfer, or keep us safe from PSR this time next year. Based on their work to date, I have total, but not blind, faith in the 49ers.