08 Jun 2019 13:00:24
Di Marzio reporting we are interested in a Gomez/ Lobotka package for €60m.

I really can’t see that happening, at all.

{Ed002's Note - Stanislav Lobotka would be a replacemnet for Declan Rice so it seems unlikely to me as well.


1.) 08 Jun 2019
08 Jun 2019 14:39:39
Might not be a replacement for Rice as I can see Sanchez and Obiang leaving and with Noble not get any younger we could be looking to bring in a couple of midfielders at least, Lobotka and Jordan in, Sanchez and Obiang out, maybe?

{Ed002's Note - He plays in the same position as Rice.}


2.) 08 Jun 2019
08 Jun 2019 17:45:52
Plenty of sides play with two holding midfielders.

Rumour has it Pellegrini thinks the midfield didn't give the defence enough protection last year and is looking for a foil next to Rice, with Lanzini or Wilshere to play in front.

{Ed002's Note - So changing the formation - more years in the wilderness or desparation?}


3.) 08 Jun 2019
08 Jun 2019 20:38:02
Agree ed, i think there is a plan now with the team managment at west ham and wandering around isn't it anymore.


4.) 08 Jun 2019
08 Jun 2019 21:39:35
I think you could have them in the same team different types of players. Lobotka very tidy and very good at beating the press and getting the ball forward in general.

Certainly not a like for like replacement they would probably complement each other quite well.

We changed the formation a lot last season anyway. So depending on who comes in perhaps we will see a more consistent formation.

I thought Pellegrini was supposed to favour 4222 but we don't really have the players for that.


5.) 10 Jun 2019
09 Jun 2019 23:52:14
Ex is suggesting it is a deal being looked at (but as usual no guarantees)
Interesting comment iron al, you are correct, he used to employ a 4-2-3-1 at man city. I wonder whether he is going back to his roots?


6.) 11 Jun 2019
11 Jun 2019 15:34:32
SSNsaying we are in talks to sign FORNALS from villareal any truth ED please. COYI.

{Ed002's Note - His agent says there have been positive discussions. I have been on a plane all day.}


7.) 12 Jun 2019
12 Jun 2019 00:47:45
Anyway it's dead in the water as apparently we have offered €25 mill and they want €31 mill so it will carry on we bid they say no . COYI.


8.) 12 Jun 2019
12 Jun 2019 00:43:37
Where you going or returning from Ed Oz . COYI.

{Ed002's Note - Madrid then Israel


9.) 12 Jun 2019
12 Jun 2019 06:46:20
25m Eur to 31m Eur not so far apart.

Seems a change in strategy though if the rumours of moving from Lobotka to attacking midfielders like Fornal.

Either way it would seem Sullivan has taken a step back and Husillos has ramped up.

Ed002 would you concur Sullivan has backed off? If so we just have to hope Husillos is a better operator than Sullivan, which is a pretty low bar.

I'm never quite comfortable with the idea that these guys have favoured agents they use as would seem to limit the player pool and also reeks of kick backs, but that's just a hunch.

{Ed002's Note - I would hope he has.}