Quote from: pablo_picasso on May 24, 2024, 11:52:34 AMIt's a gamble I hope comes off Lee. I really do...It’s not really a gamble. It’s quite astute and risk based.
It's a gamble I hope comes off Lee. I really do...
I cannot see anything concrete on this at all. I'd say it's all idle speculation and lazy journalism.
If he signs, he won’t be cover for anyone; more an option of a deep lying, physical ball carrying option which is not necessary a profile we have at the moment. Kamara and Dougie can carrying the ball but are susceptible to being disposed as neither are particularly physically imposing. Whilst Barkley does not win many tackles he is very strong at carrying the ball under pressure from more physical opponents. And is a decent goal threat with his shooting. This could be a very smart and reasonably cheap piece of business to give us an option when we play teams like Chelsea and other physical opponents that will press us high up the pitch. Sometimes players mature at different points. Perhaps Barkley has finally found a more consistent position for his skill set and fitness later on in his career at a last chance saloon in Luton. I think he’s worth a punt.
Quote from: LeonW on May 24, 2024, 08:35:34 AMIf he signs, he won’t be cover for anyone; more an option of a deep lying, physical ball carrying option which is not necessary a profile we have at the moment. Kamara and Dougie can carrying the ball but are susceptible to being disposed as neither are particularly physically imposing. Whilst Barkley does not win many tackles he is very strong at carrying the ball under pressure from more physical opponents. And is a decent goal threat with his shooting. This could be a very smart and reasonably cheap piece of business to give us an option when we play teams like Chelsea and other physical opponents that will press us high up the pitch. Sometimes players mature at different points. Perhaps Barkley has finally found a more consistent position for his skill set and fitness later on in his career at a last chance saloon in Luton. I think he’s worth a punt.Good post and agree with all. The ball carrying part is something we've been lacking, it immediately puts teams on the back foot. Ramsey and Rogers can do it too but too often we refuse to take on a man in the middle of the park and instead pass it around looking for that key pass. Watching some highlights of his season at Luton Leon Bailey can expect to see the ball earlier and with space as Barkley can spray a pass across the field from left to right, very Pau Torres. I think he'll give us an extra threat in midfield playing from deep.I see him more competing with Dougie and McGinn rather than Tielemanns. He's a 6 or 8 rather than a 10 now.
Fair enough, on his form for Luton, he is an upgrade on Zaniolo, Chambers, and Dendoncker - though so are countless others.I think he is too great a risk. He did well when first at Everton and then when the main man at Luton - everything went through him. I can't see him being happy as a back-up option, biding his time for a chance to impress or the odd cameo appearances to save the legs of Luiz or Tielemans and it looks like he can be a disruptive influence. I have to think there are better options that are lower risk. UTV
Quote from: Russ aka Big Nose on May 24, 2024, 01:59:38 PMFair enough, on his form for Luton, he is an upgrade on Zaniolo, Chambers, and Dendoncker - though so are countless others.I think he is too great a risk. He did well when first at Everton and then when the main man at Luton - everything went through him. I can't see him being happy as a back-up option, biding his time for a chance to impress or the odd cameo appearances to save the legs of Luiz or Tielemans and it looks like he can be a disruptive influence. I have to think there are better options that are lower risk. UTVTiny fee and (comparatively) low wages. Where's the risk?