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But he IS fit mate, and we have Arma Downs and Cam on the books. We can't just horde strikers. And again, someone like Morris, solid start to this season but he's hardly an upgrade on what we have?

Looks to be a loan.

Exactly so why would we risk getting a new 9 in. I think a low risk loan might be an option to provide a different profile/solution but it’ll be 11th hour if at all.

There simply aren’t a lot of other options certainly none less risky than what we have. On paper we have a historically potent front line at this level with Arma, Stewart and Archer. I believe with good service we will work it out.

About the same as the prolific Moore’s then 😪

His senior record at Koln was 0.5 goals per 90 minutes played or 1 in 2.

I think ultimately it will end up being Downs. The lad has goals in him just hasn't got up and running. Good physical traits too. I don't hink we invest the money we did without a view to play him regularly.

The same Keifer Moore who scored 6 in 30 last season? Hindsight is a wonderful thing. I'd much prefer we take a punt on a high potential player like Downs than sink money on a 33 year old who's hardly been prolific at this level or any other.

I thought Downs did OK yesterday in the limited involvment he had. I do still think there's a player there, I remember Sargent taking a while to find his footing at Norwich and I don't doubt it's gonna take Downs a bit to get there too but he has all of the tools and I think his positional play has been generally very good. He seems to find good pockets of space. Scienza for me is a must. Jay had a poor game yesterday. Not his fault but we can't expect the nipper to hold down that left wing position. Ultimately if we can get Jelert and Scienza in. Shift a few out and bring in a couple of last minute loans I think we're going to be in a good spot. ST/CDM in on low risk loan perhaps?

Incredibly close. No one else in our team is making that pass. Credit Azaz.

Only change I would make is Robinson for Matsuki. Then swap Matsuki and Fraser positionally. Love Jay but he looks a little uncomfortable further back today.

Archer looks up for it. Azaz’s speed of thought is evident excited to see what he can unlock for us. Wood has been excellent again too.

Tanganga has been an absolute colossus. Boro could be up be 3-4 here. Ings looking very ordinary so far.

Yeah saw that, may have misread somewhere.

Downes not travelled due to ‘illness’ could it be transfer related? Russ needs a lifeline right now.

“It’ll be £15 million and you’ll like it.” - @WestHamCentral (probably)

On the back of their performances in the shirt I'm just not sure I rate THB much further ahead of Wood but his price tag will be much higher. If it freed up funds to look at the 9 (pending other outgoings) I think I'd give it a sniff.

Back on topic. THB linked to Wet Spam if Aguerd leaves. If the price is right, I'd take it.

The ability of this forum to lump on Gav... even in a (mostly) unrelated transfer thread, is unmatched.

Reading between the lines with Still's interviews I think he's a fan of Taylor, seemed quite pleased to have him fit and available earlier on.

What is happening...

Think It's a boiler haha.

3 most important incomings taken care off. Scienza would be nice but apparently quite far appart on valuation at the moment. When the fallback option is Jay Robinson I don't feel quite so bad on that one.

Just goes to show, never believe what you read. This must've been pretty much wrapped up when Ryan Mason was doing his press conference.