Has anyone seen Josh Davison? Just wondered what are his strengths and if he would get a few minutes if we were 2/3 goals up With 5 seconds left in the 9th minute of injury time.
Have another one... Rhian Brewster.... has 4 goals in 7 matches for Liverpool. 19-years old, 1.80 tall. Swansea trying to get him on loan. Excuse me but we would be a far better destination.
Why would we be better?
We've a proper record that we give Loan Players a chance and make them better
We've a proper record for playing them every game until thet get injured. Do we have any loanees that aren't knackered ?
Kayal - hardly played, injured, will be sent back. Field - played a bit. Injured. No one knows when he'll return. Leko - played a lot. Injured. Will be sent back. Cullen - played a lot. Injured. Not sure when he'll be back. Gallagher - played every game. Injured. Will probably miss a couple of games but needs a rest anyway.
That feels harsh. I'd say:
Kayal came to us unfit and has barely played, his injuries have little to do with our loaning him.
Field got an unfortunate in game injury and hasn't been used much since signing.
Leko has played a lot but hasn't started every game and been overused. His injury hasn't been due to overplaying etc.
Cullen has played a lot for 18 months, perhaps his injury is partly as a result of that, but West Ham are clearly pleased with the job we've done to date.
Gallagher has been overused, but he's also our best most consistent player, and his development has been phenomenal. Any club would be thrilled with this, but we need to make sure he doesn't break down.
I think we have a great record with loans and developing young talent, and most clubs would consider us as a good option to send a young player to develop. Also our loan players tend to seem happy at the club, be respected and really develop (Cullen, Leko, Gallagher), so it'll make a lot of sense.
Right. Leeds United are still trying to persuade Arsenal that the best place to leave Nketiah is at Elland Road for the remainder of the season despite interest from Bristol City. Nketiah has not started for Leeds but has 15 substitute appearances.
Not really pulling up trees though is he for them
Leeds are second in the table, he’s their second top scorer, despite limited playing time. I’d say that was pretty good.
Right. Leeds United are still trying to persuade Arsenal that the best place to leave Nketiah is at Elland Road for the remainder of the season despite interest from Bristol City. Nketiah has not started for Leeds but has 15 substitute appearances.
Not really pulling up trees though is he for them
Leeds are second in the table, he’s their second top scorer, despite limited playing time. I’d say that was pretty good.
Right. Leeds United are still trying to persuade Arsenal that the best place to leave Nketiah is at Elland Road for the remainder of the season despite interest from Bristol City. Nketiah has not started for Leeds but has 15 substitute appearances.
Not really pulling up trees though is he for them
Leeds are second in the table, he’s their second top scorer, despite limited playing time. I’d say that was pretty good.
Right. Leeds United are still trying to persuade Arsenal that the best place to leave Nketiah is at Elland Road for the remainder of the season despite interest from Bristol City. Nketiah has not started for Leeds but has 15 substitute appearances.
Not really pulling up trees though is he for them
Leeds are second in the table, he’s their second top scorer, despite limited playing time. I’d say that was pretty good.
Joint fourth top scorer with 3.
I should have added, in all competitions.
Don’t think he’s started to be fair? Even so does that not beg the question why? I would have him but although Leeds are doing well I don’t get why he hasn’t started a single game.
Bielsa always says it takes a long time for players to really understand and do what he wants from them and he rarely changes his teams. It is only really this season that we are seeing how good Harrison is, and he was on loan last season. It takes a long time for players to get into that Leeds side. He also has said how he appreciates how much Bamford does for the team and when he tries to play with them both up front, they lose too much of their strength in midfield. Interestingly, Leeds have only picked up 5 points in games which Nketiah has played more than 20 minutes in.
Of course, Arsenal can’t be too happy with how the loan has gone, but none of this is anything new or surprising when it’s Bielsa’s Leeds. What Arsenal should do is recall him and send him to a club that developed a young Polish defender into one of the most influential midfielders in their league last season.
Interesting that Wendies have countered FFP investigations by taking legal action. If approval doesn't happen tomorrow or Tuesday, we will be disadvantaged in the transfer window.
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Did the world of good for Alfie.
Maybe another of the U23s, a winger as a direct replacement for Alfie, too.
Of course, Arsenal can’t be too happy with how the loan has gone, but none of this is anything new or surprising when it’s Bielsa’s Leeds. What Arsenal should do is recall him and send him to a club that developed a young Polish defender into one of the most influential midfielders in their league last season.
Would he be an option on loan?
He didn't score many last season, but still played regularly for Sheffield United and Wigan in the Championship