06 Jul 2026 18:01:16
How much legs has the rumour were going in for one or two Japanese players that have just played in the World Cup? Anyone know anymore about them as players? Short on info and knowledge. Thanks.
06 Jul 2026 19:58:58
Regardless if they are any good or not, the commercial prospects would be huge.
06 Jul 2026 22:29:59
Think we still need to buy quality BMD. Remember when we bought Li Tie and Li Weifeng? They hardly made us a fortune in Chinese revenue..
06 Jul 2026 22:53:17
They have got to be of Premiership quality or what's the point of assigning them a squad number? If they are worse than what we currently have, then it's a waste of a squad position.
07 Jul 2026 00:49:47
I like the Japanese. You will never get on shirking on commitment to the cause that is for sure.
Not sure I would move for the striker Ueda, as he will be over 30m and I think there are better out there. That being said, I wouldn't be gutted if we did get him, as he is better than the Chuckle Brothers.
If I could have one from their side, it would be Sano. The lad never stops, and he would be the engine in the middle that can replace Gana.
I would also take that Maeda as he works his arse off too and has a great ability to win the ball back in dangerous areas due to his pressing ability. He has great movement and loves to run in behind with his pace, and will keep doing it due to his top drawer stamina.
He seems to pop up in big moments, having scored in World Cups, Champions League games and Old Firm derbies aplenty. He can play across the entire front line too, and would suit Moyes to the ground with his overall work rate.
I think he only has 1 year left on his deal too, so would be available for a modest fee.
Nakamura had a good WC, and he is actually a clever footballer, but is similar to Grealish in the sense that he doesn't have top level pace. He does have great agility and can thread through balls very well.
07 Jul 2026 06:36:06
You forget, boys, our new owners are looking to make money, and the Japanese market is huge. As fans we want the best players, but billionaires want what makes them the most money.