SuperSAINT Posted 31 July, 2018 Author Share Posted 31 July, 2018 What's Divock Origi up to? May be worth a punt if he's decent value - I can imagine if starting he could get a decent amount of goals. They want £27m for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 They want £27m for him. Player transfers are mad who is going to pay them 27m for a player they don't even want and isn't a regular. I don't normally feel sorry for millionaire footballers but if he wants to play regularly leaving Liverpool is his only option and they are scuppering that with a totally unrealistic price tag leaving the lad stuck in limbo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Nothing. Nothing is the history of time suggests Austin will stay fit for 30 odd games http://www.soccerbase.com/players/player.sd?player_id=52474&season_id=144 Yeah, nothing in the history of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Player transfers are mad who is going to pay them 27m for a player they don't even want and isn't a regular. I don't normally feel sorry for millionaire footballers but if he wants to play regularly leaving Liverpool is his only option and they are scuppering that with a totally unrealistic price tag leaving the lad stuck in limbo. Palace paid a similar amount for Benteke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Jeff Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 They want £27m for him. I'd spend £20m plus add one TBH... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenridge Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Player transfers are mad who is going to pay them 27m for a player they don't even want and isn't a regular. I don't normally feel sorry for millionaire footballers but if he wants to play regularly leaving Liverpool is his only option and they are scuppering that with a totally unrealistic price tag leaving the lad stuck in limbo. You remember we paid £20M for the goal machine Carillo, right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Origi at this stage of the window with us in our current situation, has got to be tempting. I mean he's not a bad player, he's quite quick bit of a handful, would offer us something we don't have. In this ridiculous market, if we could negotiate to something like £20m I'd probably take him... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bewildered Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 The answer to our lack of goals upfront is definitely to spend £27m on a striker that has never hit double figures in a season... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Puddings and Monkeys Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 The answer to our lack of goals upfront is definitely to spend £27m on a striker that has never hit double figures in a season... But I bet he's awesome on FM or some other computer game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 You remember we paid £20M for the goal machine Carillo, right? So? That just proves how ****ed up the transfer market has become doesn't it? Everton just played 35+million for 5 goal a season Richarlison...the whole thing I getting beyond ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 July, 2018 Author Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Player transfers are mad who is going to pay them 27m for a player they don't even want and isn't a regular. I don't normally feel sorry for millionaire footballers but if he wants to play regularly leaving Liverpool is his only option and they are scuppering that with a totally unrealistic price tag leaving the lad stuck in limbo. Fulham & Mitrovic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mynameisthehulk Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Leicester want £18m for Islam Slimshady apparently. Worth a punt? I think I know the answer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inoffthepost Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 I think we’re taking a massive gamble if we don’t get another striker in. I don’t care what some of his critics think, but if Austin stays fit he’ll score 15 ish a season. The issue is whether he’ll stay fit and nothing I’ve seen so far indicates that he will. Long won’t score enough & Gallagher is untested . Looks like we’re relying on Gabbi playing better for Hughes than he did for the whole of last season & Charlie staying fit. Personally, I think that’s a gamble too far when you bare in mind the lack of goals from other areas of the pitch. If Hughes has any sense he'll build the team to provide Gabbiadini with the opportunities that he, previously, thrived on; ball to the by-line, cross it, goal! If we can put the ball in the right areas at the right time he'll thrive. Still think we could do with another striker though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kjurwi Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 I think we’re taking a massive gamble if we don’t get another striker in. I don’t care what some of his critics think, but if Austin stays fit he’ll score 15 ish a season. The issue is whether he’ll stay fit and nothing I’ve seen so far indicates that he will. Long won’t score enough & Gallagher is untested . Looks like we’re relying on Gabbi playing better for Hughes than he did for the whole of last season & Charlie staying fit. Personally, I think that’s a gamble too far when you bare in mind the lack of goals from other areas of the pitch. If Hughes has any sense he'll build the team to provide Gabbiadini with the opportunities that he, previously, thrived on; ball to the by-line, cross it, goal! If we can put the ball in the right areas at the right time he'll thrive. Still think we could do with another striker though. I choose to be positive. Long will have an great season and score 12 Gabbiadini 15 Austin 6 Gallagher 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNSUN Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 According to SSN, Barcelona have set Alcacer's asking price at £27 million. Leicester and Everton interested - that's a bit out of our price range I reckon. SPORT in Spain reckon he's rejected Watford and another club is in for him. https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/barcelona-striker-paco-alcacer-studying-a-premier-league-offer-6966972 Also Baj, what's with the full stop announcement at the top of the main page? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 According to SSN, Barcelona have set Alcacer's asking price at £27 million. Leicester and Everton interested - that's a bit out of our price range I reckon. SPORT in Spain reckon he's rejected Watford and another club is in for him. https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/barcelona-striker-paco-alcacer-studying-a-premier-league-offer-6966972 Also Baj, what's with the full stop announcement at the top of the main page? why should that be out of our price range? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 July, 2018 Author Share Posted 31 July, 2018 why should that be out of our price range? For the same reason we have to sell before we can buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 why should that be out of our price range?it shouldn't be but it is...Carillo 19m do you trust us to spend 27m on a small untried Juanmi like player? Rather than proven? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 it shouldn't be but it is...Carillo 19m do you trust us to spend 27m on a small untried Juanmi like player? Rather than proven? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk That's why I hope we are still after Promes. Proven quality at the highest level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 it shouldn't be but it is...Carillo 19m do you trust us to spend 27m on a small untried Juanmi like player? Rather than proven? Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk why? no one ever thought we would pay someone circa £100k a week, yet we (supposedly) are Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 July, 2018 Author Share Posted 31 July, 2018 http://sportwitness.co.uk/amid-leicester-southampton-rumours-wingers-transfer-pl-matter-time/ Un-named club bid 4m for Ghezzal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 I choose to be positive. Long will have an great season and score 12 Gabbiadini 15 Austin 6 Gallagher 4 Long hasn't scored 12 in his career Gabbi will be lucky to have 15 shots Austin won't complete 6 games Galagher won't make 4 sub appearances We need another striker..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 http://sportwitness.co.uk/amid-leicester-southampton-rumours-wingers-transfer-pl-matter-time/ with (someone like) him and Mo what system are we going to play? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 [ Long hasn't scored 12 in his career Gabbi will be lucky to have 15 shots Austin won't complete 6 games Galagher won't make 4 sub appearances We need another striker..! not quite true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 July, 2018 Author Share Posted 31 July, 2018 with (someone like) him and Mo what system are we going to play? 3-4-2-1 Inside forwards, behind a striker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 3-4-2-1 Inside forwards, behind a striker? cant see Armstrong getting much game time then....let alone davis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 31 July, 2018 Author Share Posted 31 July, 2018 cant see Armstrong getting much game time then....let alone davis Can easily switch to 3-4-1-2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpin4rizeal Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 According to SSN, Barcelona have set Alcacer's asking price at £27 million. Leicester and Everton interested - that's a bit out of our price range I reckon. SPORT in Spain reckon he's rejected Watford and another club is in for him. https://www.sport-english.com/en/news/barca/barcelona-striker-paco-alcacer-studying-a-premier-league-offer-6966972 Also Baj, what's with the full stop announcement at the top of the main page? i worry a bit about alcacers physique for the prem not really built or pacy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Can easily switch to 3-4-1-2. I think with our defence, team will go in 'dry' against us.... If we had a back 3 of say...... Bertrand, Fonte, Toby/VvD...I think it would be awesome.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 I get Peter crouch in for a season big target man up top put him and vestergard in the mixer for set pieces let the games begin But on a side note a target man is what we need someone who can hold the ball up and is good with headers, Granziano Pelle come home he is exactly what we are crying out for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 i worry a bit about alcacers physique for the prem not really built or pacy 'Sorry, Messi, you will never make it. Too small' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 'Sorry, Messi, you will never make it. Too small' When did messi play in the prem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierre Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Ziyech is still available Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shroppie Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 [emoji38] Long hasn't scored 12 in his career Gabbi will be lucky to have 15 shots Austin won't complete 6 games Galagher won't make 4 sub appearances We need another striker..!Long scored 12 in 15-16. Sent from my Pixel using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fabrice29 Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Ziyech is still available Why? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John B Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Pretty underwhelming Window which followed a shocking Window in January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpin4rizeal Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 'Sorry, Messi, you will never make it. Too small' hehe but alcacer doesnt have that type of talent.. more of a poacher really. tbh i think we are better off with gabbi then him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micky Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 not quite true Long scored 12 in 15-16. Sent from my Pixel using TapatalkI know, I know, I needed a little artistic licence to make my point...! Sent from my SM-T580 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Fan CaM Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Well after a promising start to the window, it seems its going to fizzle out. No new striker means, lack of goals and lack of wins, meaning lower table struggle from the off. A Facebook post this evening claims Austin has picked up an injury in training. Great news if true....not. To my mind Les and the rest of the recruitment team are in danger of making what could have been a great window, look like another disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Batman Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 our window, 6/10 so far, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 I agree with 6/10. Decent start, get the logic behind each signing amd whilst all unproven, they each have potential. But we still lacking pace and quality in the final third and have no backup or competition for Cedric. Get a good attacker it becomes 8/10, competent RB and get shot of Forster and its 9/10 I do think the league as a whole will be stronger next season. Wolves and Fulham have come up and made excellent signings, so it will be very tight in the bottom half - hopefully we have enough to be in the upper part of that section, but I'm not sure we do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 why? no one ever thought we would pay someone circa £100k a week, yet we (supposedly) are News to me? Highest earner is on £80k last I heard Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Pro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 our window, 6/10 so far, 7/10 for me, though a good striker would take that to a 9/10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 why? no one ever thought we would pay someone circa £100k a week, yet we (supposedly) arebecause of who we are now owned by and the debt we have to service. In a few years maybe but not until we clear out the fringe and trim down squad. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cartman Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 because of who we are now owned by and the debt we have to service. In a few years maybe but not until we clear out the fringe and trim down squad. Sent from my SM-G930F using Tapatalk What debt? You do understand that there no evidence whatsoever that we were subjected to a leveraged buyout right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintchazza92 Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 I think Slimani would be a good buy or loan! Give him a run in the team and he would score goals imo! An actual pelle replacement Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 our window, 6/10 so far, Slightly generous I think. In: a player that struggled to get in celtics side, a CB that is tall but slow, a decent looking but raw backup GK and Elyounoussi who has delivered in the Swiss league but could easily be another Boufal and or Gaston false hope. Out: Tadic - our most consistent provider the past 4 years (sold cheaply) our most exciting player (Boufal) and our record signing. Looks like a 5/10 at best right now. Still major gaps in the squad and we will struggle without further additions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodsaint Posted 31 July, 2018 Share Posted 31 July, 2018 Slightly generous I think. In: a player that struggled to get in celtics side, a CB that is tall but slow, a decent looking but raw backup GK and Elyounoussi who has delivered in the Swiss league but could easily be another Boufal and or Gaston false hope. Out: Tadic - our most consistent provider the past 4 years (sold cheaply) our most exciting player (Boufal) and our record signing. Looks like a 5/10 at best right now. Still major gaps in the squad and we will struggle without further additions Glass half empty view, or possibly completely empty Or on the flip side, a player with champs league experience who scored 17 in his first season with celtic and whos second season was marred by injury; a promising centreback who also has champs league experience was a consistent performer in the bundesliga; a young backup GK who was excellent in the championship last year and is being touted as a future england international; and an exciting winger who made his mark with some very good performances in the champs league Out -Tadic, great servant but for large parts of the last two seasons was ineffective. Boufal - exciting talent ruined by a selfish attitude, not to mention spends more time on the deck than on his feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doddisalegend Posted 1 August, 2018 Share Posted 1 August, 2018 Its hard to rate transfer windows until you've played a good chunk of the season and seen how everyone's new signings actually work. We are really good on here at hailing some other team as having a great transfer window, showing ambition and buying really good players only to watch said team have a **** poor season. We've also signed players that looked good at the time but after a while you realise just aren't up to it (hello Boufal). So I'm just going to wait and see how things pan out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Special K Posted 1 August, 2018 Share Posted 1 August, 2018 Glass half empty view, or possibly completely empty Or on the flip side, a player with champs league experience who scored 17 in his first season with celtic and whos second season was marred by injury; a promising centreback who also has champs league experience was a consistent performer in the bundesliga; a young backup GK who was excellent in the championship last year and is being touted as a future england international; and an exciting winger who made his mark with some very good performances in the champs league Out -Tadic, great servant but for large parts of the last two seasons was ineffective. Boufal - exciting talent ruined by a selfish attitude, not to mention spends more time on the deck than on his feet I prefer your version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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