03 Jun 2026 21:43:23
So strong rumours than ever that Enzo F to Madrid and we want Rogers. To my mind, this weakens us as Rogers not as good. But perhaps just a nasty rumour?
04 Jun 2026 05:53:15
Enzo F is neither a true 6 or a true 10, so he would not really fit in an Alonso system, who likes to play either 3-4-2-1 or 4-2-3-1. He just isn't quick enough, or good enough in defence as a 6, and so often left Caicedo exposed. He is better as a 10, but again lacks that pace to beat a man, and whilst his goal and assist contributions were improving, I think we can do better. Importantly though, he wants to leave, and we don't want players who would rather be somewhere else.
Now, to Morgan Rogers, who is also wanted by Arsenal and Liverpool. He is one of the most complete attacking players in the Premier League. He can operate from the left wing, so would be more of a replacement for Garnacho or Gittens and not Enzo F. He can also play as a No.10, drift centrally alongside Cole Palmer, or even play further forward depending on the system Alonso decides to use.
His biggest strength is probably his ability to carry the ball through pressure. He's powerful, direct, quick, and incredibly difficult to stop once he starts driving forward. He combines the physicality of a midfielder with the creativity and goal threat of an attacker.
He is also great friends with Cole Palmer and an English home-grown.
This is about signing a Premier League-proven performer who wants to wear the badge, understands the league, and still has room to develop into one of the best attacking players in England.
He might well end up at one of our rivals, as the interest in him is huge, but if we could get him in to play in that position alongside Palmer, compete with Estevao (in a 3-4-2-1), or on the left of a 4-2-3-1 to replace Garnacho/Gittens, that would be some upgrade.
04 Jun 2026 07:56:31
I rate Rogers, so I would be happy. I do not see Enzo and Rogers being similar.
04 Jun 2026 08:59:57
Agree with what you say Rpd, I'm not convinced Fernandez fits into Alonso's system.
He needs to be in a three-man midfield, and in Alonso's system, I find myself saying he could do a job as one of the two sixes, or he could do a job as one of the tens, it all feels a bit square peg in round holes.
He is a quality player, so statistically, with goals and assists, he will still contribute. But, we need to sign players who fit Alonso's system, both in the pivot and on the left of the attack.
A fit and healthy Lavia would be amazing alongside Caicedo, sitting, getting in the ball and dictating play.
But we've been saying that for years, without a full 90mins completed by him. Wharton would, for me, be a good signing here.
Rogers would be a good signing, but I still think the valuation is crazy and expect him to end up at Arsenal. Yildiz, from Juventus, would be an excellent signing, although another hefty price tag. Another option would be to move Joao Pedro back into the left attacking space and spend the money on a top striker. Igor Thiago or - does anyone want back on the Osimhen train.
04 Jun 2026 15:05:33
Wharton is a player who has an eye for a forward pass, but in today's game he might just fall short for me.
I am a massive fan of Lavia, but he still looked miles away from the player I think he is at the end of this season.
We also have Santos, who would probably be given a good ten-match spell in the team; he only rarely seemed to find a rhythm in his play. If that makes sense?
04 Jun 2026 17:08:27
I think Rogers will go elsewhere but not concerned about that, he is massively overvalued. Frankly, I have given up on Lavia and Santos.