Striker options?

[Onerealunited]

Why isn’t Moratas name mentioned at all?

 

[lex talionis]

Are there any MLS strikers worthy of our consideration for a half-season loan?

 

[whitbyviking]

Kyogo.

Seconded.

 

[daba]

Why isn’t Moratas name mentioned at all?

He’s doing pretty well for Athleti I think. Don’t think they’d want to loan him out and to buy him (even in summer) would probably require a figure we’d be unwilling to pay for player of his age (I hope).

 

[matherto]

Why isn’t Moratas name mentioned at all?

Because he's shit?

 

[Acrobat7]

Because he's shit?

He is having a very good season.

 

[DJBillRemfry]

Arnautovic was another Ten Hag target.

The Arnie we sold to China was a fantastic player. The thought of him with Kudus, Bowen and Paqueta playing alongside him.....sweet dreams.

Still, I am surprised that Isak's name hasn't been mentioned. As an outsider, he seems to solve most of the #9 problems that Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea have.

If Newcastle don't make the Champions League, that could get very awkward for the Toon.

 

[matherto]

He is having a very good season.

He’s still shit.

 

[matherto]

The Arnie we sold to China was a fantastic player. The thought of him with Kudus, Bowen and Paqueta playing alongside him.....sweet dreams.

Still, I am surprised that Isak's name hasn't been mentioned. As an outsider, he seems to solve most of the #9 problems that Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea have.

If Newcastle don't make the Champions League, that could get very awkward for the Toon.

Bit hard to buy from an oil club though isn’t it?

 

[DJBillRemfry]

Might find themselves in a slightly awkward situation if they finish 8th or 9th, and the player fancies a crack at the league or Champions League.

 

[SAF is the GOAT]

Genuine question: What are our future options in #9 considering we want an established player that won't cost more than half of our budget and considering we need bunch of players in different positions?

 

[Cassidy]

Genuine question: What are our future options in #9 considering we want an established player that won't cost more than half of our budget and considering we need bunch of players in different positions?

A large budget and Osimhen

 

[davidmichael]

The Arnie we sold to China was a fantastic player. The thought of him with Kudus, Bowen and Paqueta playing alongside him.....sweet dreams.

Still, I am surprised that Isak's name hasn't been mentioned. As an outsider, he seems to solve most of the #9 problems that Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea have.

If Newcastle don't make the Champions League, that could get very awkward for the Toon.

I’d love Isak at United and I think he’s very underrated as an all round striker and seems hungry to improve,
he has pretty much everything in his game and is probably still a few years away from his prime years.

Whether we could get him though is another matter as I’d imagine Newcastle would be difficult to deal with even if they don’t get a top four spot seeing as they have long term ambitions on being a consistent trophy winning club.

 

[croadyman]

A large budget and Osimhen

Worth paying that release clause but considering what we spent on Rasmus don't see us being interested. Think same applies to Toney as well

 

[Sparky Rhiwabon]

Apparently Dybala has an £11m release clause but it expires today.

 

[Ballache]

How much would Solanke cost? Been impressed with him this season.

 

[James35]

How much would Solanke cost? Been impressed with him this season.

Over £2m…so we can’t afford him.

 

[gajender]

How much would Solanke cost? Been impressed with him this season.

60 m minimum I believe , English relative big money signing for Bournemouth approaching his Prime and contract till 2027 I think United would be priced out of the move unfortunately .

 

[Remember the geese]

Shocking state of affairs, but Kane and Haaland are the only two genuine top quality centre forwards in world football. So your options are paying a pretty penny for an established 'B Rate' striker or once again investing in potential.

 

[IrishRedDevil]

Watkins or Toney.

We need tried and tested PL quality.

Won’t be cheap, though.

 

[Plant0x84]

Watkins or Toney.

We need tried and tested PL quality.

Won’t be cheap, though.

I’d love to see Ollie Watkins at United, I think he would click with our wide men and has pace to burn!

 

[aeh1991]

Shocking state of affairs, but Kane and Haaland are the only two genuine top quality centre forwards in world football. So your options are paying a pretty penny for an established 'B Rate' striker or once again investing in potential.

This. Remember how hard some members were on Goncalo Ramos and Kolo Muani and both haven't impressed at PSG yet. The CF market is so dire atm. I'd count Osimhen to the top 3 though.

 

[DJ_21]

We should have signed Isak before Newcastle got him. Was and is a top ST

 

[Remember the geese]

This. Remember how hard some members were on Goncalo Ramos and Kolo Muani and both haven't impressed at PSG yet. The CF market is so dire atm. I'd count Osimhen to the top 3 though.

As good a player as he is, I don't consider Osimhen to be on the level of Haaland or Kane. It would require good scouting, but I'd probably rather we take a chance on another young player to provide competition for Højlund, as opposed to paying an eye-watering sum for a good, but not great centre forward. Spending top money on a player who is less than top quality is just depressing.

 

[aeh1991]

As good a player as he is, I don't consider Osimhen to be on the level of Haaland or Kane. It would require good scouting, but I'd probably rather we take a chance on another young player to provide competition for Højlund, as opposed to paying an eye-watering sum for a good, but not great centre forward. Spending top money on a player who is less than top quality is just depressing.

I agree that Osimhen isn't on the level of those two yet, but he's still top class and currently the third best no.9 in my opinion (considering Benzema and Lewandowski are past their primes, while I wouldn't count Griezmann or Mbappe as classic strikers).

 

[Cassidy]

How good is Giminez from Feyenoord? Can't say I have watched him but his goal record is interesting

 

[Remember the geese]

I agree that Osimhen isn't on the level of those two yet, but he's still top class and currently the third best no.9 in my opinion (considering Benzema and Lewandowski are past their primes, while I wouldn't count Griezmann or Mbappe as classic strikers).

In that case we are saying pay the £112m for Osimhen? I just don't want to see a situation where we find ourselves paying £80m+ for the likes of Watkins or Toney.

 

[spwd]

Yeah we aren't willing to meet a rumoured €15m release clause then not paying £34m for David

Deadline day £80 million bid incoming!

 

[Laurencio]

Lautaro Martinez remains the forgotten man. 18 goals in 18 matches compared to Osimhen's 7 in 13. Better on the ball, better defensively, better dribbler, better creator. 26 years old, seasoned international, and could easily play with Hojlund in a two man forward line. Yet no one remembers he exists.

 

[luke511]

Lautaro Martinez remains the forgotten man. 18 goals in 18 matches compared to Osimhen's 7 in 13. Better on the ball, better defensively, better dribbler, better creator. 26 years old, seasoned international, and could easily play with Hojlund in a two man forward line. Yet no one remembers he exists.

He was a bit of a donkey for Argentina in the World Cup, probably why no one rates him.

 

[Woziak]

Might find themselves in a slightly awkward situation if they finish 8th or 9th, and the player fancies a crack at the league or Champions League.

Then he’s definitely not coming to us we should seriously look at D Solanki, Bournemouth might be nervously looking at FSP and a deal for £45-55m is a serious option, he’s 26 and maturing.

 

[croadyman]

Then he’s definitely not coming to us we should seriously look at D Solanki, Bournemouth might be nervously looking at FSP and a deal for £45-55m is a serious option, he’s 26 and maturing.

Take it you mean in the summer

 

[Lost bear]

Apparently Dybala has an £11m release clause but it expires today.

Dybala is playing superbly at the moment. But I get the impression he isn’t interested in coming to us.

 

[Woziak]

Take it you mean in the summer

Yes we won’t do anything this January and we don’t have any European football to tempt anyone?

 

[Woziak]

Dybala is playing superbly at the moment. But I get the impression he isn’t interested in coming to us.

Why would he ?
He’d be perfect for Spurs or Chelsea right now.

 

[daba]

Why would he ?
He’d be perfect for Spurs or Chelsea right now.

Yeah he would have been a great signing for Spurs. Can cover for Maddison’s creativity when he’s out, cover Kulu on the right as well as a central striker dropping a bit deeper.

Instead they got Werner, good luck to them.

 

[ShinjiNinja26]

What about Openda from Leipzig? I don’t know how much he’d cost enough.

 

[Remember the geese]

What about Openda from Leipzig? I don’t know how much he’d cost enough.

Probably a fair bit but not topenda market.

 

[AjaxNL]

Brian Brobbey is developing really well this season (in an extremely poor Ajax). Quick, powerful, good link-up. His finishing is very iffy though, although the last month have been a vast improvement compared to earlier this season. If he keeps this up, he will be at a topclub in a few years time.

 

[aeh1991]

Brian Brobbey is developing really well this season (in an extremely poor Ajax). Quick, powerful, good link-up. His finishing is very iffy though, although the last month have been a vast improvement compared to earlier this season. If he keeps this up, he will be at a topclub in a few years time.

We should start considering "Ajax" and "Eredivisie" red flags.