January 2024 transfer window thread.

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Tim Vickery saying he’s quick, mobile and worth a shot.

 

[Rhyl Wolf]

Tim Vickery who seems to know his onions just been fairly complimentary on TS about him. Conversely, doesn't appear to be that impressed with Enso for Paraguay U23 in Olympic qualification.

 

[MickHolmesFanClub]

Matt Hobbs and his team are always working at least a window ahead (if not two) and will have had a whole host of names ready to pursue way before the window opened. Obviously, circumstances can change in a 6-12 month period (available funds, injuries, transfers out etc) so they will have the targets categorised in terms of what might be feasible or required when a particular window comes round.

I'm sure this lad has been tracked and monitored for the past year and presented to GON as an option once he made it clear what attributes he was after.

We just need to jump through the various hoops now regarding work permits etc assuming all agreed between the clubs and with the player

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

'Lining up' a deal with a Brazilian club with less than 36 hours remaining.....they take 12 working days to open an email over there

If he signs I can imagine the welcome video being Boubacar Traore-esque, documenting the medical teams journey to Brazil.

I’d wager we are already on a plane.

 

[Matt]

Tim Vickery who seems to know his onions just been fairly complimentary on TS about him. Conversely, doesn't appear to be that impressed with Enso for Paraguay U23 in Olympic qualification.

Well that’s good about Yuri, worth a punt on loan then. Disappointing about Enso but I’ve got to admit, he hasn’t stood out when playing for our U21s so not really surprised.

 

[sc91]

Matt Hobbs and his team are always working at least a window ahead (if not two) and will have had a whole host of names ready to pursue way before the window opened. Obviously, circumstances can change in a 6-12 month period (available funds, injuries, transfers out etc) so they will have the targets categorised in terms of what might be feasible or required when a particular window comes round.

I'm sure this lad has been tracked and monitored for the past year and presented to GON as an option once he made it clear what attributes he was after.

We just need to jump through the various hoops now regarding work permits etc assuming all agreed between the clubs and with the player

If I remember rightfully as he's featured in 12 months for a top ranked national team and appears in a top flight league of that nation, getting a work permit would be easier?

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

2 footed and can head a ball,going on his clips,not the best thing to do i know but its all we have
Gonna be hard for him to impress this season,we all know how long it takes to settle
Not a clue about him really but he doesnt look rapid nor particularly slow,looks like he can look after himself
Worth a shot? Who knows but could be fun finding out

 

[Wolfman jack]

Well that’s good about Yuri, worth a punt on loan then. Disappointing about Enso but I’ve got to admit, he hasn’t stood out when playing for our U21s so not really surprised.

Enso will need time.

 

[Supadavewolf]

I take anything Brazilian football fans say with a pinch of salt. Someone's great one week and they're hunting him down for a beheading the next.

Sounds rather like some Mixers I can think of (myself included )

 

[wwbug]

He looks the part - robust central attacker .
If he is signed lets hope he is up to the level required.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1752699611435950360

 

[Streathamwolf]

You can get those done at the local beauty salon.

Talking from experience??

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

Worth a shot but arguably no better than the two players who left us! Definitely need someone in though.

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Any Visa issues do we think?

 

[WickedWolfie]

Any Visa issues do we think?

Nope

 

[Northampton_wolf]

Any Visa issues do we think?

None due to libertadores appearances just like joao

also got a brazil cap in 2023 so all good

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

Worth a shot but arguably no better than the two players who left us! Definitely need someone in though.

Dont know how you can say that until hes actually played a few games
Unless you know something we dont?

 

[brianm]

Worth a shot but arguably no better than the two players who left us! Definitely need someone in though.

It's impossible he is worse than Fabio (I have no idea what level Fabio would succeed at, but if it's not playing well for Rangers then I seriously doubt if he could even score much in the Championship....he needs to get his head on straight), and if he can move at all he's better than Sasa.

 

[Aurum Lupus]

That accompanying music is turd

The first thing I do when looking at one of those YouTube player highlights is turn the sound off!!

 

[Streathamwolf]

I take anything Brazilian football fans say with a pinch of salt. Someone's great one week and they're hunting him down for a beheading the next.

So - identical to the Mix then.

 

[Bostin]

Loan until the summer to see if he's a good back up to Cunha and Hwang, and if not we can get Che Adams on a free

 

[Sketchead]

Loan until the summer to see if he's a good back up to Cunha and Hwang, and if not we can get Che Adams on a free

I can barely get on board with signing Che Adams now as an option, and we're so depleted up front. Signing him in the summer ahead of a fresh season would be depressing.

 

[AndyY]

Never heard of Alberto, and it can’t be easy to get a deal done with a Brazilian 36 hours before the deadline; how do we go about getting the medical done to our satisfaction for a start? Still, Tim Vickery rated him and he is supposed to have done well at Zenit before the Ru-Ukraine war. Only 22 and Supposed to be quick, mobile, plays on the shoulder of the last defender so, on loan with an option at £18M, why not?

 

[brianm]

If this lad has anything as a player, Gary will get it out of him.

 

[Bostin]

Remember thinking he was class for Torino against us, but hasn't pulled up any trees at Roma.

Exactly the type of striker who fits the number 9 mold IMO

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1752688375725789490?s=20

 

[Bognor_Wolf]

Remember thinking he was class for Torino against us, but hasn't pulled up any trees at Roma.

Exactly the type of striker who fits the number 9 mold IMO

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1752688375725789490?s=20

He is done at the top level injuries done him in unfortunately..

 

[greco wolf]

Worth a shot but arguably no better than the two players who left us! Definitely need someone in though.

really -worse than Fabio? Based on what?

 

[Ned]

Remember thinking he was class for Torino against us, but hasn't pulled up any trees at Roma.

Exactly the type of striker who fits the number 9 mold IMO

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1752688375725789490?s=20

I think injuries have broken him beyond repair these last few years, he'd make Willian Jose look fast now.

 

[YouGottaRaulWithIt]

Remember thinking he was class for Torino against us, but hasn't pulled up any trees at Roma.

Exactly the type of striker who fits the number 9 mold IMO

https://x.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1752688375725789490?s=20

Sorry, having seen the Alberto video I am not interested in any other strikers. Yuri is the one we want.

 

[Bostin]

He is done at the top level injuries done him in unfortunately..

I think injuries have broken him beyond repair these last few years, he'd make Willian Jose look fast now.

Ah ok, wasn't aware he'd been injured. He was an absolute powerhouse up front for Torino

 

[SeaWolf]

Sorry, having seen the Alberto video I am not interested in any other strikers. Yuri is the one we want.

Is he related to Carlos?

 

[Ned]

No idea on Yuri Alberto but we need a number 9 and if he's deemed good enough by our main men then I will be more than happy. I was relaxed going in to the window and am relaxed now but it would be a little disappointing if we weren't to get somebody in as it will end up costing us points.

 

[Ned]

Ah ok, wasn't aware he'd been injured. He was an absolute powerhouse up front for Torino

He was fantastic for Torino, could have had his pick anywhere but then spent a few years in and out with injuries, went to Roma and is just broken now.

 

[Bostin]

Sorry, having seen the Alberto video I am not interested in any other strikers. Yuri is the one we want.

None of us had heard of him half an hour ago lol.

Having watched his video, I'd describe him as a 'skillful unit'

 

[Norman Bell]

With a Russian mother?

If his Mum named after the legendary Russian Cosmonaut Mr Gagarin then it is clear Yuri is good at finding space !!!!

 

[lobodelsur]

Id imagine the source of him being on 300k to 400k a week, is about as reliable and believable as the one saying Fabio is on 80k a week here but a few will keep repeating it as truth.

He's on 80k a week at PSG

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

I take anything Brazilian football fans say with a pinch of salt. Someone's great one week and they're hunting him down for a beheading the next.

Our top goalscorer this season would have been driven to every other club under the sun if certain people(maybe even me?!) had their way. Its the same mentality here.

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

Dont know how you can say that until hes actually played a few games
Unless you know something we dont?

Kind of my point really, I don't know how you can say otherwise until he's played a few games either. Nothing in his record stands out. Guess we'll see how it plays out.

 

[Sussex Wolf]

His scouting report sounds very positive, and a good fit for our fluid attacking style.

Yuri Alberto: Zenit St. Petersburg's new €20M forward - scout report

Zenit have signed Yuri Alberto for €20M. This scout report uses tactical analysis to examine his playing style and his role in Internacional's tactics.

totalfootballanalysis.com

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

Kind of my point really, I don't know how you can say otherwise until he's played a few games either. Nothing in his record stands out. Guess we'll see how it plays out.

Exactly this
No one knows anything about him really,so im not going to say he will be the next Steve Bull nor say he is any worse than Fabio
At the moment its just a possibilty rumour nothing more