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Blimey, sounds like we're shaking a lot of trees compared to our usual January activity.

4m would put Toko-Ekambi squarely in Orsic territory - experience that doesn't break the bank. Roughly a goal every 2.5 games during his top flight career across France and Spain (2016-present), so could be a bit of a steal if true.

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  On 18/01/2023 at 18:41, DT said:

🚨 Southampton want to sign Lyon striker Karl Toko-Ekambi (30) – the French side would demand at least €4million for the Cameroon international #saintsfc @FabriceHawkins
 

no brainer

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That's dirt cheap. He's more of a left winger though...do we need another one? 

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  On 18/01/2023 at 18:49, verlaine1979 said:

Blimey, sounds like we're shaking a lot of trees compared to our usual January activity.

4m would put Toko-Ekambi squarely in Orsic territory - experience that doesn't break the bank. Roughly a goal every 2.5 games during his top flight career across France and Spain (2016-present), so could be a bit of a steal if true.

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Got to be worth it for that money as he'll give us another option.

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  On 18/01/2023 at 18:55, Saint Matty 76 said:

I remember watching him vs Switzerland in the WC and thinking he was comfortably the worst player on the pitch, could adapt quickly.

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He was booed off the pitch by his own fans who told him to the leave the club according to the article linked above, so it seems you're not alone. 

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  On 18/01/2023 at 18:57, egg said:

He was booed off the pitch by his own fans who told him to the leave the club according to the article linked above, so it seems you're not alone. 

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He’s old though, which means he’s experienced, so he must be good - get him in!! 

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  On 18/01/2023 at 19:13, woodsaint1 said:

It seems we do given the links with Ekambi, Jackson, Mavididi and Maeda

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Why though? Orsic, Edozie, Djenepo, Stu Armstrong, Adam Armstrong (mostly been playing there). Seems an odd use of our cash. 

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  On 18/01/2023 at 19:16, egg said:

Why though? Orsic, Edozie, Djenepo, Stu Armstrong, Adam Armstrong (mostly been playing there). Seems an odd use of our cash. 

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It seems as if we want versatiIity with players able to play anywhere across the three behind a lone striker. Orsic and Edozie could do that.

I would also suggest that Djenepo and Stu Armstrong's time here may be winding down

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  On 18/01/2023 at 19:21, woodsaint1 said:

It seems as if we want versatiIity with players able to play anywhere across the three between a lone striker. Orsic and Edozie could do that.

I would also suggest that Djenepo and Stu Armstrong's time here may be winding down

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That's probably right, although the concern is no actual new central striker so leaving us with Che, A Armstrong or a winger playing through the middle. Not ideal. 

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  On 18/01/2023 at 19:21, woodsaint1 said:

It seems as if we want versatiIity with players able to play anywhere across the three behind a lone striker. Orsic and Edozie could do that.

I would also suggest that Djenepo and Stu Armstrong's time here may be winding down

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Hasn’t Djenpro just signed a new contract though?

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  On 18/01/2023 at 19:21, woodsaint1 said:

It seems as if we want versatiIity with players able to play anywhere across the three behind a lone striker. Orsic and Edozie could do that.

I would also suggest that Djenepo and Stu Armstrong's time here may be winding down

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That is fine, if we actually add many more goals for the team....

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  On 18/01/2023 at 18:10, ally_uk said:

Agreed just pay want Villa want and get Ings back! 

Proven goal scorer 

Knows most our infrastructure and players...

Keeps us up then it's job done 👍 

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Or

plays one game gets injured doesn’t reappear for 3 games. Scores. Starts next game gets injured, misses 5 games. Scores (rinse and repeat)

uses up our wage budget and transfer money and doesn’t deliver the goals we need (but yes, does score 1 in every 2.5 games played) 

I think this is a much more likely scenario. Good player but not the risk we need to take imho. Unless we can get him on loan. 

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  On 18/01/2023 at 19:30, imadirtyurchin said:

Or

plays one game gets injured doesn’t reappear for 3 games. Scores. Starts next game gets injured, misses 5 games. Scores (rinse and repeat)

uses up our wage budget and transfer money and doesn’t deliver the goals we need (but yes, does score 1 in every 2.5 games played) 

I think this is a much more likely scenario. Good player but not the risk we need to take imho. Unless we can get him on loan. 

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Or Che realises where he is supposed to be putting the ball when shown again by Ings

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  On 18/01/2023 at 18:05, DT said:

Something quite poetic about a Wood going to a Forest. Matt Oakley would have been good there too.

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Legendary Saints centre back Steve Wood at the back alongside Maya Yew-Shida, Gerry Forest at right back, Jack Cork alongside Oakley in midfield with Jimmy A-Case-A making up the 3, Theo Walnut up front.

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  On 18/01/2023 at 20:08, Turkish said:

Legendary Saints centre back Steve Wood at the back alongside Maya Yew-Shida, Gerry Forest at right back, Jack Cork alongside Oakley in midfield with Jimmy A-Case-A making up the 3, Theo Walnut up front.

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Spruce Grobbelaar in goal! 

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  On 18/01/2023 at 19:21, woodsaint1 said:

It seems as if we want versatiIity with players able to play anywhere across the three behind a lone striker. Orsic and Edozie could do that.

I would also suggest that Djenepo and Stu Armstrong's time here may be winding down

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The "Sports Journalist, presenter, occasional writer" Andy Turnswood (that's not you is it?) suggests Djenepo is going out on loan to Watford until end of season, with £8m option to buy.

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  On 18/01/2023 at 18:54, derry said:

Cherokee six or Single Commanche ?

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I think they said it was a Piper 320. The registration was OYBTC if that helps. It was a six seater. Coming back from Sønderborg once there was a problem with the autopilot and I flew it through the cloud on instruments for an hour or so whilst our colleague, the pilot was upside down under the dashboard trying to fix it.

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  On 18/01/2023 at 20:32, Chez said:

The "Sports Journalist, presenter, occasional writer" Andy Turnswood (that's not you is it?) suggests Djenepo is going out on loan to Watford until end of season, with £8m option to buy.

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Not me honest lol. I see he also reported that Ounahi was linked with a 35m move to Bournemouth so wouldnt treat what he says as gospel.

If we're serious about pushing on under SR we need to replace/move on the likes of Djenepo, Diallo, Moi and AA. And we're making all the right noises in the window so far

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