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Henry Onyekuru

Discussion in 'Transfer Rumours' started by syntax, Jan 21, 2017.

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  1. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Hopefully we get it done.

    I wonder if he can play on the right wing.
     
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  2. 4-4-2

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    Seen a few more detailed clips and heard a couple of reports on him over past 2 days - more I see/hear the more I'd want this to happen. Very pacy and direct and could fit in across an attacking 3 behind main striker.

    Dembele up top, with the options of him at either side or centre (depending on player availability - Rogic, Sinclair, Forrest, Roberts) really excites me now.
     
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  3. McChiellini..

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    Am I the only one that got excited by that video?

    Looks excellent. Rapid, tricky and direct. Shows he can finish and has some lovely footwork when he wants but is a touch raw and unpredictable..

    Young and looks very very promising..

    Him and Sinky on both wings..

    Sign um up 4-4-2....I mean Brendan :fear:
     
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  4. 4-4-2

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    Will do CD :50:
     
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  5. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    If he can play anywhere behind Dembele then we're laughing.
     
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    He looks like he could go up top to really stretch as well..

    I'd say rw/lw and striker if need be or anywhere in a top 3..

    Wouldn't say a number 10 role by the little I've just seen..
     
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    He's like a black Barrie McKay
     
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    I reckon he'd be another Ajer type signing, great potential to be a first team player - but will take some time to settle & need good coaching.
    Same goes with Eboue I'd imagine.

    For what it's worth, I think this is exactly the market we should be looking at. Worked out well with Wanyama & VVD, as well as Dembele more recently.
    Along with the likes of Christie, you can see we are actively pursuing this remit - having Brendan & Ronnie before him, well known as development coaches means we're serious about building a young squad.

    Really hope that we get him, as there is no backup to Sinclair & Roberts is a Citeh player.
     
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  9. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    I'm not sure. It depends player to player but Eboue has played 6 Europe League games and was playing well in a better league than ours. This guy is playing in Belgium for a pretty pish team and still tearing it up. Both of those leagues are better than the Norwegian league, and both players are a year older than Ajer.

    If we sign Onyekuru, I think him and Eboue will be in the first team squad almost immediately.
     
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    This more or likely means Roberts will be returning to City in the summer...
     
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  11. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Nope you ain't the only one.

    Fast as *, glides past players and some of his finishing was top notch. Appears comfy on either foot as well at some points.
     
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    Not necessarily, although I do think he will go back for pre season at least.

    We need another winger regardless. Sinclair, Forrest, Roberts, Onyekru.

    I'd forget about GMS. Don't see him here long term and would rather have 4 players of good quality to rotate around, which hopefully this guy is.
     
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  13. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Might not be this guy but with Christie going out on loan, Rodgers must be confident of getting another attacker/number 10 in...hopefully...
     
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  14. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    :brendy:
     
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    Aye mate, some of his close control and low centre of gravity were top notch in those clips..

    His pace was actually his undoing a couple of time's in that as he couldn't slow down :56:

    We could quite clearly develop him further here. He'll destroy full back's here and looks a good outlet for Europe..

    No brainer..
     
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    Main thing I noticed is his directness.

    One point you see him standing this big full back up and you can see the fear in the * eyes.

    Love players that immediately want to take on the man in front.
     
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  17. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Watching that 10 minute video again and it's one of the best highlights videos I've seen. Fast as * with an eye for goal and plenty of skill on the ball.
     
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    Yep, and noticed he won a considerable amount of penalties as well because of that..

    Him and Sinclair on either wing would be something. Would take away the slight reliance we have on Sinky at time's..
     
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    Quite true,thinking about it regarding our need for a winger, will be interesting to see where this guy play's. Hopefully as it's been said he can play across the forward line, maybe even as a number 10...
     
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    Dont know anything about this guy but if hes good enough for Brendan then hes good enough for me. Didnt Rodgers mention something about African players and that market being untapped(I know he plays in Belgium). Seems after Eboue its something we might be looking to exploit.
     
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