A target that has re-emerged recently, via 90min, is Marseille striker Bamba Dieng. The fleet-footed attacker hit the radar earlier this year when Newcastle reportedly sent scouts to watch him.
The young forward is a bit of an unknown commodity despite some encouraging displays for Marseille. He only arrived in France two seasons ago, initially on loan, from Senegal’s Diambars.
He played sparingly in his inaugural campaign but showed enough for Marseille to purchase him outright last summer for around £400k. A decision that has paid off on the pitch and could also net them a healthy profit.
It didn’t take long for Dieng to impress when given a run with the first team. After starting the campaign brightly with 3 goals, Marseille handed him an improved contract last December to 2024.
He finished the season with 7 goals in 25 league appearances, of which only 11 were starts. His sample size in France is small with just 42 total appearances and 9 goals. However, he has 11 caps for Senegal despite only making his debut last October.
Dieng can play across a front three but is considered a natural striker. The 22-year-old is a player on the rise but his limited experience would make him a risk this summer. He would fill a need and is affordable with just two years left on his contract.
78 comments so far
carltoon
Jul 22, 2022 at 3:53 PM
Comment #1Taco! Is he for the Youth Team.
bill smith
Jul 22, 2022 at 3:57 PM
Comment #2hope this works first time ive tried putting a link on .
https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-west-ham-belotti-transfer-27552173
carltoon
Jul 22, 2022 at 3:59 PM
Comment #3To start your post.
( Correction People ) just shows how condescending a person you are.
Most fans especially NUFC fans or the most Knowledgeable in the country.
You talk down to everyone.
ToonDarnSarf
Jul 22, 2022 at 3:59 PM
Comment #4magicmac54 – I also totally lose respect from someone who regularly calls me a liar or plastic fan by the way…
I’m off to play golf for some more unbelievable shots. Might hit a 400 yard drive or a hole in zero…
carltoon
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Comment #5GOOD!
carltoon
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:02 PM
Comment #6Bill! I think all the agents just add our name to every player available.
lochinvar
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:04 PM
Comment #7Anything you can do we can do better
This one just another Tourist destination in the making.
https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/19274482/chelsea-stamford-bridge-stadium-rebuild-todd-boehly/
Mund
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:07 PM
Comment #8Lee
From previous
If offered that deal mate I think I’d accept it too.
Like you I really hope Maxi comes good here and plays a big part under Howe and with our wonderful football club. I felt the same about Big Joe and I’m overjoyed that he has become the player he has that we see today.
If anyone can get Maxi to play his part it’s Eddie and his team.
Maxi loves it here and loves the fans, he doesn’t want to go anywhere and I really really hope he becomes the player we all hope he can.
carltoon
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:08 PM
Comment #9https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1550422903350472704?t=13ZLdxOdlbAYm2gEDdR4Vg&s=19
Gayle in the Championship season was fantastic,
And that last game the crowd, when the news came through Aston Villa had scored, will never be forgotten.
The Taco Taker
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:11 PM
Comment #10Zhongguo @119 (previous) or anyone – what is this about an email and a password for FPL
It is my first season so I dunno what is going on really I just setup a team, joined Ed’s league and posted “I am in” on the thread I was told to. Is there something else I need to do?
Carltoon @1, yeah I get that, I didn’t think we was challenging Pope or Dubs, I just wondered if anyone knew if he is any good, I don’t watch much of the Scottish leagues. 4 clean sheets in 25 games doesn’t sound great but in a relegated team I assume he was facing tons of shots.
Lee Charnley Bunga Party
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:12 PM
Comment #11@Mund
There does seem to be a good understanding between Targett, ASM and Joelinton that left hand side seems a good trio they combined for a few goals near the end of the season
Would love nothing more than some of these players who suffered under Bruce and Ashley to help us to a trophy I am sure they are thinking the same
Essex Geordie Bill
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:13 PM
Comment #12Niafron
It’s a pity that Wood wasn’t a bit more like Obelix! 🙂
Scythe
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:17 PM
Comment #13Taco
Don’t worry, you’ve done everything you need to do so far, you haven’t missed anything on the FPL.
The password is for the H2H players, but Wor B needs to confirm who will be playing in League One and who is in League Two. I think he said the deadline was today for people rejoining from last season, so he should know more over the weekend.
Once he confirms the league players I’ll generate codes and we’ll get them sent out (somehow).
Just keep tabs on the blog over the weekend 🙂
The Taco Taker
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Comment #14Cheers for clarifying Scythe
scott
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:18 PM
Comment #15Mund & Rom from previous
I knah too!
Mund
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:19 PM
Comment #16Lee
Absolutely mate.
The more successful players we have the more successful we are as a club.
I think we have seen a few more transformations within the squad than just Big Joe and that’s a huge statement to Eddie and his team. We knew most the squad had been bruced as we seen regular performing players under Rafa regress and go backwards under Bruce.
Big season for a few of them…
In Eddie We Trust
CLINT FLICK
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:20 PM
Comment #17Ok,
Word of the day!
Solipsistic/solipsism.
Aye, 2 words!
😉
Mund
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:20 PM
Comment #18Scott 🙂
niafron
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Comment #19As said earlier, Diambars isn’t an ordinary club, it’s first of all an academy and a social project:
https://sportencommun.org/en/projects/diambars-institut-making-passion-for-football-a-driving-force-for-education/
They got a partnership with Marseille, perhaps we should also propose one to them.
Scythe
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:21 PM
Comment #20I’d love us to sign Harrison. He’s a proven quality Premier League player, but I think we’ll be outpriced for a transfer fee. Considering Leeds have already lost Raphinha and Philips they can’t afford to lose more of their quality performers.
Still lots of time to go, I trust that the owners and staff know what they’re doing. No need for panic. We’re much better placed than most clubs in terms of resources.
Just a little bit of patience required lads and lasses.
Mund
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:22 PM
Comment #21Clint
What sauce do you have with your dictionary mate…? 😉
Relevant words
Zhongguo Geordie
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Comment #22Thanks Scythe. I was thinking the codes were sent today so was panicking
niafron
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:23 PM
Comment #23@EGB
Think Fraser and Burn could be perfect as the Astérix and Obélix duo!
Essex Geordie Bill
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:26 PM
Comment #24Niafron
Aye, but which is which? 🙂
Scythe
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:28 PM
Comment #25ZG
Not quite yet. Some people who were relegated last season may survive in League One if Wor B doesn’t have enough teams to fill twenty places. That’ll open up spots in League Two for people who didn’t play H2H last season. If we have enough left over then a third league is a possibility. It might be possible to do a mini league with just ten teams in League Three, maybe.
Toonces
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:28 PM
Comment #26Gayle also played a key part during the project restart run of 8-10 games. Think he netted 4 or 5 key goals then to secure our safety at the end of that PL season.
Essex Geordie Bill
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:29 PM
Comment #27The only team The Heed have managed to beat in their pre-season friendlies so far is Spennymoor, so they are going to be certs for promotion! 🙂
Essex Geordie Bill
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:30 PM
Comment #28I’m assuming that BDB will be Asterix!
Romford mag
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:32 PM
Comment #29Scott
🙂
Romford mag
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:33 PM
Comment #30As we seem to be dealing in FACTS!
Bob from previous:
Not everyone knows more than you mate !
FACT! 😉
Essex Geordie Bill
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:35 PM
Comment #31You really cannot expect a player to be on top of his form with only very small cameo appearances, I reckon Gayle is a lot better than we’ve seen for us and I’d be surprised if he doesn’t score 12+ for Stoke this season.
Best of luck to him.
Toon fans bad
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:38 PM
Comment #32Just watched the 200m mens and womens finals, crikey they were quick.
Essex Geordie Bill
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:40 PM
Comment #33I thought that Harrison was a strong Leeds fan and playing for his home town club, can’t see that he would be champing on the bit to join us!
Bills Son Is Back
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:41 PM
Comment #34Toon fans bad – Just watched the 200m mens and womens finals, crikey they were quick.
Do you reckon that’s why they got picked for the team?
🙂
Toon fans bad
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:44 PM
Comment #35Bills,
They were infinitely quicker than your wit, that’s for sure pal 😆
CLINT FLICK
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:45 PM
Comment #36Mund
Purposely sauced bro’.
😉
I figured you’d get my drift, i appreciate your understanding, mate.
I just wish we’d all just take a little time to realise the nature of our inner space, sometimes.
Life’s tough enough, isn’t it?
Anyhoo, i hope hour Mrs is in a good place atm. You’re doing a good thing!
I don’t i need to tell you to keep the faith!
…do i?
😀
Essex Geordie Bill
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:50 PM
Comment #37Speaking of sauce, I relish a good joke!
Mund
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:51 PM
Comment #38Clint
You’re a good man mate I see that.
Thanks for the kind words.
Life hits you with challenges but we dust ourselves off and carry on because we will do anything for our loved ones.
CLINT FLICK
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:51 PM
Comment #39Mund
Btw, last day of primary school for my youngest yesterday…eek! That was a really emotional day, i can tell ya.
After a dozen plus years of taking me bairns to and from, trips, assemblies, etc etc.
😉
Bills Son Is Back
Jul 22, 2022 at 4:53 PM
Comment #40Toon fans bad…
Thumbs up for that reply 🙂