Mason Mount

Originally Posted by jem

shouldn't take long.

Originally Posted by Denis Irwell

I know some didn’t rate Carrick until he got a song but that’s a bit if a stretch. Superb from the off. Always played us out of trouble and exactly what we could do with now. Having said that, not seen much of Mount but will,try to appreciate.

Argument to be made that Carrick is the most under-rated English midfielder of all time. Superb player. Don't think there was a ton of excitement when he joined though, stepping into Keane's shirt.

Mount's a very different type of player, but he's tactically astute, retains the ball v well & gives a different option in a team where we've all bemoaned the lack of legs (contrast w/ someone like Maddison who'd be giving the ball away constantly & drive everyone mad away from home). On the downside, that is Bruno's position, which given he's the only one who's never really shown signs of slowing seems an odd place to direct so much (presumably) of the budget.

Caicedo + Mac Allister both seem more appropriate for addressing what is lacking in the centre of the field (Mount playing a bit further up) .. but there's been basically no links with either ..

Originally Posted by Bunker Buster

Rice is going to arsenal, sorted a long time ago apparently.....

Well if that's true, it makes getting Mason Mount even more unattractive.

Surly the club can find someone better and cheaper in Europe?

Originally Posted by ErikvanHaaksbergen

Argument to be made that Carrick is the most under-rated English midfielder of all time. Superb player. Don't think there was a ton of excitement when he joined though, stepping into Keane's shirt.

Mount's a very different type of player, but he's tactically astute, retains the ball v well & gives a different option in a team where we've all bemoaned the lack of legs (contrast w/ someone like Maddison who'd be giving the ball away constantly & drive everyone mad away from home). On the downside, that is Bruno's position, which given he's the only one who's never really shown signs of slowing seems an odd place to direct so much (presumably) of the budget.

Caicedo + Mac Allister both seem more appropriate for addressing what is lacking in the centre of the field (Mount playing a bit further up) .. but there's been basically no links with either ..

just get palhinha in and forget these dopes.

Originally Posted by Whip Hubley

Yeah can't get my head around this one.... maybe I should go check out those youtube highlights.

It's like Patty says - I can't recall him ever doing anything in a game, but his highlights (and his stats tbf) are decent. At least decent enough for a good squad addition.

But yeah, would take an additional top CM signing to get me buzzing about Mount.

Originally Posted by jem

just get palhinha in and forget these dopes.

testify

Of all the transfer rumours in all the world, surely this one can't be true.

The two positions (number 10 and left-side forward) he plays are fully occupied. Bruno can apparantly play every game, which I think is ridiculous, but he is always going to play the vast majority of them even if Ten Haag changes his mind on this policy.

Rashford and Garnacho have the left side sorted. Mount would only be in the way there. Sancho is better than him as well.

We need to fill other positions this window. We don't have 40 or 50 mil to be spending on positions that don't need filling. It would be surprising that we'd be spending money on anyone whilst the ownership matter still isn't settled - consider our January transfer dealings.

Why are they even selling him? Isn't he a true blue? Would've thought Pochettino would try and make a Dele Alli out of him. Similar type players.

I'm skeptical/hopeful.

Originally Posted by goldfinger II

Of all the transfer rumours in all the world, surely this one can't be true.

The two positions (number 10 and left-side forward) he plays are fully occupied. Bruno can apparantly play every game, which I think is ridiculous, but he is always going to play the vast majority of them even if Ten Haag changes his mind on this policy.

Rashford and Garnacho have the left side sorted. Mount would only be in the way there. Sancho is better than him as well.

We need to fill other positions this window. We don't have 40 or 50 mil to be spending on positions that don't need filling. It would be surprising that we'd be spending money on anyone whilst the ownership matter still isn't settled - consider our January transfer dealings.

Why are they even selling him? Isn't he a true blue? Would've thought Pochettino would try and make a Dele Alli out of him. Similar type players.

I'm skeptical/hopeful.

I think we’ll see him more in place of Eriksen. He can’t play 2 games a week and has really tired at times, even with missing the chunk of the season. I can see Mount playing alongside Bruno and providing the legs and energy that Fred would, but with better quality on the ball.

He certainly wouldn’t be my choice but in trying to make sense of it, that’s all I can think it’ll be.

Originally Posted by goldfinger II

Of all the transfer rumours in all the world, surely this one can't be true.

The two positions (number 10 and left-side forward) he plays are fully occupied. Bruno can apparantly play every game, which I think is ridiculous, but he is always going to play the vast majority of them even if Ten Haag changes his mind on this policy.

He's a centre mid by trade. Basically he would replace Eriksen in the side. For how very underwhelming of a signing he'll seem. He has about 10x the engine of Eriksen, who has about 45 minutes in the tank before he vanishes.

Originally Posted by goldfinger II

Sancho is better than him as well.

Steady on.

Mount is an upgrade on Eriksen, Fred, van de Beek. I love Eriksen but he gets knackered warming up. Mount's a very good player.

Originally Posted by ErikvanHaaksbergen

Argument to be made that Carrick is the most under-rated English midfielder of all time. Superb player. Don't think there was a ton of excitement when he joined though, stepping into Keane's shirt.

Mount's a very different type of player, but he's tactically astute, retains the ball v well & gives a different option in a team where we've all bemoaned the lack of legs (contrast w/ someone like Maddison who'd be giving the ball away constantly & drive everyone mad away from home). On the downside, that is Bruno's position, which given he's the only one who's never really shown signs of slowing seems an odd place to direct so much (presumably) of the budget.

Caicedo + Mac Allister both seem more appropriate for addressing what is lacking in the centre of the field (Mount playing a bit further up) .. but there's been basically no links with either ..

Big call that mate and I thats coming from from a big admirer. Don’t recall him much at west ham but started to take notice once we’d been linked with him at spurs. His one touch stuff when pressed around his penalty area was different class, so was ecstatic when we signed him. Obvs, didn’t have Scholes attacking instincts but always knew where he was putting the ball before he received it. Instantly relieved the defence of pressure. Will pay attention to Mount tonight but probs a loads of bullshit anyway.

Stinks of a team Ratcliffe/Glazer signing.

A Waitrose Jesse Lingard without the dancing.

Hard pass from me.

Originally Posted by tatty

Stinks of a team Ratcliffe/Glazer signing.

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Originally Posted by believe

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My old drill instructor would be pleased with those creases.

I bet fred looks good in his highlights reel, but we know different.

There's a thread I Remember where the idea of signing mane from Southampton was level 5 ridiculed. Granted we had just been burnt with sniderlein, but still...

Originally Posted by goldfinger II

Of all the transfer rumours in all the world, surely this one can't be true.

The two positions (number 10 and left-side forward) he plays are fully occupied. Bruno can apparantly play every game, which I think is ridiculous, but he is always going to play the vast majority of them even if Ten Haag changes his mind on this policy.

Rashford and Garnacho have the left side sorted. Mount would only be in the way there. Sancho is better than him as well.

We need to fill other positions this window. We don't have 40 or 50 mil to be spending on positions that don't need filling. It would be surprising that we'd be spending money on anyone whilst the ownership matter still isn't settled - consider our January transfer dealings.

Why are they even selling him? Isn't he a true blue? Would've thought Pochettino would try and make a Dele Alli out of him. Similar type players.

I'm skeptical/hopeful.

Chelsea desperately need to sell to comply with FFP. Offer them £40 mill, take it or leave it.

We'll probably end up with Loftus Cheek

Originally Posted by est.1878

There's a thread I Remember where the idea of signing mane from Southampton was level 5 ridiculed. Granted we had just been burnt with sniderlein, but still...

I was among the ridiculers. That’s why I’m hedging my bets with this one. As Dr says, he’s a good rotation option for Eriksen. Think that’s where he’ll play. And he’s certainly better than sancho ffs.

Are Chelsea fans even bothered that he’s leaving?

Feel like i'm getting convinced by esters and the 'he can do a job crew' and I don't like it...