I thought you suggested Balotelli. Almost replying with F word there.
We need another forward this January
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Yep, he had so much hype back then. Honestly, I've never really seen much of him, and, if I have watched a Torino game, I can't say I've noticed him too much, but his goalscoring record is seemingly good. Since joining Torino 5 seasons ago, he's scored 85 goals in 170 games.
I'm not saying we should buy him because I don't really have an opinion on the player himself, but he might be worth a look.
Not paid that much attention to this in last few days. Who are the available strikers we've been linked with?
Don't think we'll sign anybody other than Bruno this winter
Dont get why we wouldn't be in for josip illic of atalanta, he only has 6 months left on his contract, he can play anywhere across the attack, tends to get 10+ goals a season and good technically.
even if we dont sign him this window I would hope we would at the very least be trying to sign him for free come the summer, these are the type of shrewd signings we need to start making, it's done wonders for Juventus over the years snapping up bargains.
even if we dont sign him this window I would hope we would at the very least be trying to sign him for free come the summer, these are the type of shrewd signings we need to start making, it's done wonders for Juventus over the years snapping up bargains.
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First one to say Bruno deal was done.
With 2 days to go? I would be very surprised but why not? If he's cheap, that is.
I like his style even if he doesn't clock up regular numbers. Though Bournemouth are not great this year at all
Would happily have him back.
I'm really not too fussy who we get in for this actually, especially if was just on loan. But we need someone who scores goals.
Injured isn’t he ?
Cheeky bid for Giroud anyone?
Expected back early Feb apparently
I'd have him here to be honest
But then again i'd take most things resembling a forward at this point
Cant imagine Chelsea would do such a deal, they dont want to potentially help strengthen a top 4 rival and lose out on champions league football, this is the reason why they haven't allowed him to go to spurs even though he would be a perfect fit for Mourinho.
Aye, I agree, but many would have said the same about RVP
Never say never and I think Giroud offers more than anything else we could get right now and I highly doubt Chelsea are happy to have a player sat around being paid as much as he is (guessing its notably higher than Abraham and Batsuyai (?) ) Although the rumours of King wouldnt be to bad.King would be great as a backup striker. Could definitely help with the top 4 chase.
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What about Edouard from Celtic? Young striker that’s been scoring goals on a regular basis for both club and the U21’s. I think £25M could potentially do it.
There s a strange rumour on twitter linking us to Josh King
Ole rates him, Norwegian, knows the club. Only strange part would be Bournemouth doing it at the end of the window when they're pretty much fecked.
Not at the end of the window when Rangers have a chance of beating them to the league. I'd be very surprised..
Yes please.
Yeah, doesnt make sense, especially since we are most likely having him on a loan.
And they are currently in relegation zone as well.
But he would be a decent backup, brings some physicality as well.
Yes I would go for that. Only looked on youtube at him, but £25 mill to Utd is like us gambling a fiver.
King would be a bit left-field and underwhelming but to be honest, I haven't seen much of him. If he's fit and willing, why not, on loan.
Think thats why they are looking at him.
I'd take any loan striker to be honest, right now. Someone with a pulse and at least average ability can at least play 20mins a game and rest Martial/Greenwood a bit.
Personally I'd go for Dembele of Lyon, have him as our main striker until the summer, then get another top striker. Have them compete or rotate
As for Martial....controversial but I'd sell him this summer. He isn't a great striker and not amazing on the wing either. If we can get more than what we paid for him, take the money and get a quality number 10 or right attacking winger and finally add some balance to this team.
As for Martial....controversial but I'd sell him this summer. He isn't a great striker and not amazing on the wing either. If we can get more than what we paid for him, take the money and get a quality number 10 or right attacking winger and finally add some balance to this team.
Pretty much my pre requisite at this point.
Just need someone we can shove up there that might be able to score a goal or two
Just get Giroud. Exactly what we need.
Josh King really? Hahaha
How standards have dropped, whats his goal scoring record again?
I think some fans would be happy with anything to be fair so long as its a signing, the fans are as bad as the clueless Woodward and Judge
How standards have dropped, whats his goal scoring record again?
I think some fans would be happy with anything to be fair so long as its a signing, the fans are as bad as the clueless Woodward and Judge
With Josh King I keep remembering my FM09 (or 08) save where his name was on Uniteds squad list with Ronaldo, Rooney & Tevez, which is making me think he’s better than he probably is.
Yeah, sadly I dont think Dembele is attainable now. Would be awesome though.
Martial needs a mental coach.
To be fair he often plays from the left or as a second striker. He has ability.
of course he has ability hes a professional
What im sayin is fans are in uproar about our recruitment, the shite poorly thought out signings weve made for years, and the crap sub standard thats in our current squad, yet out of pure desperation some want to add to it, now is not the time for scattergun sign anybody approach.
Ole is correct in being patient and waiting for the correct characters and quality
Just a shame he currently has Woodward and Judge onboard
What im sayin is fans are in uproar about our recruitment, the shite poorly thought out signings weve made for years, and the crap sub standard thats in our current squad, yet out of pure desperation some want to add to it, now is not the time for scattergun sign anybody approach.
Ole is correct in being patient and waiting for the correct characters and quality
Just a shame he currently has Woodward and Judge onboard
Dont think he would be a permanent signing. Though why Bournemouth would loan him to us I have no idea. Was thinking about a swap loan deal but who in the hell would they want from us
Are you kidding me...
Woodward got one player, two might kill him from all the exertion
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Woodward got one player, two might kill him from all the exertion
!!Lingard is exactly the sort of overpriced Brit Bournemouth can be fooled into buying.Dont think he would be a permanent signing. Though why Bournemouth would loan him to us I have no idea. Was thinking about a swap loan deal but who in the hell would they want from us
Here's hoping
Josh King would be a decent signing given he can play anywhere across a front three. Not overly exciting but we are only looking for cover at this point. That’s obviously assuming we aren’t paying loads of money for him!
Said it ages ago, still believe it now, we need a first choice striker. Obviously won't get one this month, but hopefully in the summer. Desperately need one for the rest of the season too, hopefully we can get someone over the line.