Belated hullo to all forum posters here I know and love.
My take on this transfer window is that we need an Alpha male striker. We have almost always done better when there is such a player in the squad/team.
It seems we have a budget of up to £30M for this striker (or more-who knows?), in other words its potentially/probably going to be a saints record transfer.
That would be a massive statement from SR. Will it be spent on more UK based but over-priced potential - or on a non UK better value more seasoned player?
If you look at how much "potential" we have already brought on board this window the answer is : A LOT. If its likely to be a record transfer my thinking is that id be expecting a higher level CV from the new striker. Or maybe the more un-provens we buy the better chance at least one of them becomes Sadio Mane or Gareth Bale.. S
Whilst the "all-in" nature of a Liam Delap or Broja joining at mega fees is fun the speculation may also be a smokescreen.
From what I've read neither Broja ( I suspect Newcastle or Everton will over pay/wage him) or Delap are likely as if we can get them then Newcastle and Everton can as well. And probably pay much more.
Which leaves us with other young strikers abroad or not quite so young perhaps, but more realistic. And if we are not breaking the transfer record does it mean we are allowed perhaps that just one older experienced goal-scorer with less resale but a cheaper transfer cost? Somebody with medals? Or even a previous player ;-)?
