Summer Transfer Window 22/23

It's a ridiculous comparison. Mane's missed the same amount of games in 6 seasons as Haaland has in 3. That said, it's not surprising that Haaland has had the number of injuries as he has due to his sheer size.
That's what I was thinking. He's huge, but then also really quick and "bursty". Of course he's going to get muscle injuries, not that it should bother Man City - 40 games a season is plenty enough for him to score plenty if he fits in.
 
That's what I was thinking. He's huge, but then also really quick and "bursty". Of course he's going to get muscle injuries, not that it should bother Man City - 40 games a season is plenty enough for him to score plenty if he fits in.

40 games a season? 15, 28 and 23 league games in his last 3 seasons. We are talking Bundesliga here as well.
 
Bit of an odd comparison. In 20/21 and 21/22 Haaland has had 6 musculoskeletal injuries, and Mane has had none.

Edit: Jury's out on him in my book. The best people to know how worthwhile the risk is at this stage are City - they'll have given him rigorous medicals and decided he's worth whatever risk is there.

It was just a random pick showing when he was younger he had a number of injuries that kept him out for half a year, now he doesn't have any. And the same thing can happen with Haaland.
 
Its not about playing 50 or 60 games a season, Smith Rowe hasn't always started in the league, he's come off the bench quite a few times. But the difference to getting game time at weekends and then having a European game during the week is huge compared to being able to manage an injury prone player once a week.

Yea, and you shouldnt do that with young players anyway. Look at Foden, he doesn't play week in, week out. Younger players shouldn't have the load a 30yo has.

Anyway, like i've said. City medical team obviously don't think it's an issue. We really don't have a clue compared to them what the situation is.
 
There are a few rumours abound that Eriksen will sign a new contract with n Brentford!

We're also in for Mudryk at Shaktar, as well as his team mate Matvienko. KLP at Hull and Johnson at NFFC are also targets. As is Alexander Bah at Slavia Prague. Some talk about us being in for the Scottish LB at Bologna.

We need GK back up, a first choice RB/RWB and two wide players who can take players on. Another striker to complement Toney wouldn't go amiss.
 
Will be interesting to see what happens with Eriksen. Hes still a very good player that could go to a better team but who knows. He might just want a bit of an easier life and is happier to take a lower salary as a result.
 
I read on the BBC Newcastle are chasing Coutinho. Can anyone see that happening? IIRC he only went to Villa because of Gerrard. Will that be enough to keep him there?

They also seem to be talking of Tielemens to Arsenal as if it's practically a done deal. Seems a bit premature, but it does sound like Leicester will be forced to sell him which will leave a big hole in the side.
 
Will be interesting to see what happens with Eriksen. Hes still a very good player that could go to a better team but who knows. He might just want a bit of an easier life and is happier to take a lower salary as a result.
Tbh I'd like him to stay at Brentford for another season at least. He's been fantastic for them, really added to their team and brought some control to their midfield.
 
Does he have a release clause?
No, he only signed a 6 month contract when he joined in January. Hoping he signs up for another 2-3 years. I imagine the club are putting on a massive charm offensive to persuade him to stay.

Securing his signature would encourage better players to join this summer. Could be a pivotal signing if it comes off.
 
oh wow, short sighted of Brentford not to have a right to extend x years based on performance. Maybe they tried and he refused? We'll never know I guess.

He's definitely been pivotal to their up-turn in form though by all accounts. Much more consistent with him there. Rather like Leicester with Ndidi and Tielemens both fit.
 
I read on the BBC Newcastle are chasing Coutinho. Can anyone see that happening? IIRC he only went to Villa because of Gerrard. Will that be enough to keep him there?

They also seem to be talking of Tielemens to Arsenal as if it's practically a done deal. Seems a bit premature, but it does sound like Leicester will be forced to sell him which will leave a big hole in the side.

I don't personally. We're going to be linked with everyone going this summer.
 
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