Transfer Window Speculation

[YugoB]

25 minutes ago, Conrad said:

Not 100% sure. But not sure how we use Wharton. I think I'd prefer Rogers of those two

Maybe its future-proofing Mac Allister leaving.

Wharton and Rogers are two different players though. Rogers isnt a midfielder (6/8) he can play out wide but he thrives in behind the striker.

We could use Wharton more, his ability to progress the ball in midfield, especially when pressed would be fantastic for us.

[Conrad]

7 minutes ago, YugoB said:

Wharton and Rogers are two different players though. Rogers isnt a midfielder (6/8) he can play out wide but he thrives in behind the striker.

We could use Wharton more, his ability to progress the ball in midfield, especially when pressed would be fantastic for us.

Rogers seemed Gerrard-esque to me watching him last night. I think he could play anywhere in midfield, but not DM, or that would be a waste. I take your point on Wharton though

[FakeNewsBear]

Personally I see Wharton and Gravenberch being similar. They are both comfortable receiving the ball in deep, tight spaces and progressing upfield 30 yards with no bother but neither have shown the ability to press high until the pitch like Macca or Szoboslai.

I think this is our last season with Salah, Allison, MacAllister, Gakpo and Konate.

And the transition will still be happening at the start of next season and I still think our evolution to a 4-2-2-2 is happening. 

[YugoB]

Wharton has the passing that Grav doesnt, thats why I think you can use them both for different reasons. 

[Swipe]

Love wharton but he misses a fair few game doesn’t he. 

[dyl]

8 minutes ago, Swipe said:

Love wharton but he misses a fair few game doesn’t he. 

Sounds like he's made for us then

[PaulMcC186]

Gravenberch can't pass the ball long. We need someone in the back 5 who can.

[épieur]

Rogers make no sense when we already have Wirtz and Szoboszlai.

[YugoB]

53 minutes ago, PaulMcC186 said:

Gravenberch can't pass the ball long. We need someone in the back 5 who can.

Agreed, helps with the absence of trents ability 

[Benzo-13]

Was a bit of a blow to miss out on Huijsen in that regard.

[downunder]

3 hours ago, PaulMcC186 said:

Gravenberch can't pass the ball long. We need someone in the back 5 who can.

VVD is not bad

[goodrobotusses]

7 hours ago, épieur said:

Rogers make no sense when we already have Wirtz and Szoboszlai.

Szobo especially. He and Rogers seem quite similar as players, No10s whose strengths are mostly in their running power.

3 hours ago, downunder said:

VVD is not bad

He isn't but it can't just be him, otherwise teams just set up to keep the likes of Konate and Kerkez as the spare men.