15 Jul 2014 14:47:26
Replacing what we sell isn't going to make us better, just not worse, desperate for strikers and centrebacks. think we should have a punt on Rhodes from blackburn

1.) 15 Jul 2014
Unfortunately, I think Rhodes has recently signed a new deal with Blackburn.

2.) 15 Jul 2014
How are Dejong Cabella and Colback replacing what we have sold

3.) 15 Jul 2014
I can see Baldy's point although I am happy with the window so far. Cabella is a replacement for HBA when he leaves. De Jong is Cabaye replacement and Colback replaced Gosling. Perez is part of the development squad and Jannment has replaced Debuchy. So it is 1 in 1 out. Saying all that a couple of good strikers and a solid CB and it would have been a good window.

4.) 15 Jul 2014
15 Jul 2014 22:02:06
De Jong isn't a replacement for Cabeye, different sort of player.
De Jong will score goals, Cabeye was more of a creator.
This is why we still need Grenier. He would just sit and pull the strings with his passing.
Would be happy with Grenier and one more striker. Anything more would be a bonus.

5.) 16 Jul 2014
De Jong is very much a creative player and is also more of a link man rather than an out and out striker. If in your opinion De Jong is not Cabaye replacement then Cabaye won't be replaced. Colback, Sissoko Anita even Abeid are able to play alongside Tiote.

6.) 16 Jul 2014
Agreed fnuklnuk de Jong is the man who acts as a "hook" and links midfield to attack. He had a good 60mins last night, he looked smart on the ball and scored a fantastic goal.

As for Grenier I don't think we need him as that doesn't seem to be the style pardew is going with. It's more of two aggressive defensive midfielders pressing, then 3 attacking midfielders in front.