Convict Colony Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 20 minutes ago, John B said: Because he does not want to play in a lower placed PL team Seasons not begun yet and Chelsea have already lost 2 games this pre-season, maybe they will be lower 😉 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSAINT Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlesaint Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 7 minutes ago, SuperSAINT said: To be fair SR have ticked the boxes we needed ticking - goalkeeper, central defender, central midfielder, attacking midfielder, striker(s)…..…just need cover at full back to go with this second striker. Now if we could lose some of the dead wood to enable them to bring a couple more in…..but that’s being greedy. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pwoite Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 54 minutes ago, beatlesaint said: To be fair SR have ticked the boxes we needed ticking - goalkeeper, central defender, central midfielder, attacking midfielder, striker(s)…..…just need cover at full back to go with this second striker. Now if we could lose some of the dead wood to enable them to bring a couple more in…..but that’s being greedy. I wonder to what extent losing the deadwood is part of the SR thinking. I’m guessing they aren’t expecting too much income from any of the players we might be happy to lose, and we will be lucky to move most of them on considering their current wages. Therefore I can see a lot of loan deals or wage assisted deals, or possibly cancelled contracts, just to get the squad size down. Equally, most of these players might prefer to sit out their contracts with us, rather than take an almost inevitable drop in league status, depending on their age and ambition. Apart from the obvious first team squad we see mentioned as potential leavers, how many younger players, who were on loan last season, are in similar situations? Ramsey, Vokins, etc…… Not seen mention of them at all, and not aware any of them went on the Austrian tour, though I might be mistaken. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turkish Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Done deal to West Ham. Guess they won’t be in for Broja now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 If the report in the daily star is true about the new offer for Delap being rejected then it does show we have the funds in place to spend big on a striker. Personally would love us to go and get Cornet and Dembele and for both combined would be for just under £30m. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 6 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said: If the report in the daily star is true about the new offer for Delap being rejected then it does show we have the funds in place to spend big on a striker. Personally would love us to go and get Cornet and Dembele and for both combined would be for just under £30m. Plus their salaries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Just now, Whitey Grandad said: Plus their salaries. Yes but thier salaries wouldn't be too high I wouldn't have thought. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew Le God Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 9 minutes ago, davefizzy14 said: If the report in the daily star is true about the new offer for Delap being rejected then it does show we have the funds in place to spend big on a striker. Personally would love us to go and get Cornet and Dembele and for both combined would be for just under £30m. It isn't being reported as £30m now for Delap by the Daily Star. It is £20m with a further £10m in extras to be paid if conditions are met in the future. So that isn't the same as being able to then spend £30m on Cornet and Dembele, plus their combined wages would be huge. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 1 minute ago, Matthew Le God said: It isn't being reported as £30m now for Delap by the Daily Star. It is £20m with a further £10m in extras to be paid if conditions are met in the future. So that isn't the same as being able to then spend £30m on Cornet and Dembele, plus their combined wages would be huge. Yes MLG your correct the deal would have been structured for Delap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Does the Daily Star have the inside track? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Fuck me, this spending money lark is taking a bit of getting used to. Whatever you think about the recruitment policy, and I’m really not sure, nobody can say Sports Republic aren’t giving it a go. Fair play to them. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpin4rizeal Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 21 hours ago, Chez said: he looks pretty slow. That doesn't mean he won't be effective. He certainly hits a decent ball. But Broja's combined pace and power brought something very different to the party, and something that opposing defenders struggled with. A big slow centre forward can be brilliant - we know that better than most - but the likes of Sir Ricky developed their technique over a number of years. Playing with your back to goal doesn't seem to be what he does best. Is he really a target man? Scoring 32 goals in that City youth team (that no doubt completely dominates other teams) is not the same as scoring goals for Saints in the Prem. Don’t know if u saw this, he does have a bit of pace nothing like broja but not slow imo.. can also run with ball well and not just a static big man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintwbu Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 I agree Broja’s pace was a bit of a game changer, having a lad of his stature with pace to burn is very rare. I described him early doors as a bit of a poor mans Haaland and I still think it. I really think he’s got huge potential and whilst I think it’s unlikely, I think us signing him would be a real coup, even at the 20/25mil figure suggested. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefizzy14 Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Dele Alli could be available, Ralph would get the best out of him. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ally_uk Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Can't we just loan Delap? I wouldn't want us to splash 25 odd million on him.... I'd rather we get somebody in more established at this level. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manuel Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 25 minutes ago, ally_uk said: Can't we just loan Delap? I wouldn't want us to splash 25 odd million on him.... I'd rather we get somebody in more established at this level. What I thought. Might solve our striker problem in the short-term without overspending, and Liam gets a little game time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Get him on loan for a season. See if Adams, Armstrong or eventually Mara can further develop alongside him and go from there. That would leave four decent strikers for the season. It’s Wingers and AMs we need now. Aribo is a start but I must say I’ve no idea how good he is because if never seen him player other than a highlight reel which as we know can be misleading (remember Steve de Ridder). Just under two weeks until the season kicks off and I’m still weary of our full back depth, CM depth, and AM/Wide depth. Also the lack of talk of players leaving on a permanent deal, Bednarek etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rebel Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 It’s simple really 😁 1) bring Broja back on loan with an option to buy 2) bring Delap in on loan 3) buy Sasa Kalajdzic 4) sell Che Adams to Leeds or Everton 5) loan Adam Armstrong to Middlesbrough with an obligation to buy and let’s not forget we still need a No 10 to play on the left - as well as cover at left back and right back in all honesty this transfer window has already been a lot better than I was expecting it to be - but we still have a lot to do if we are going to be truly competitive in the premier league - rather than avoiding relegation by not being as bad as 3 other teams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soggy Bottom Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 1 hour ago, ally_uk said: Can't we just loan Delap? I wouldn't want us to splash 25 odd million on him.... I'd rather we get somebody in more established at this level. A two year loan would be good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Move on from Delap and put all resources into getting a striker with a bit more first team experience. To me laying out that sort of money on a lad then expecting him to change our lack of goals from the word go is too much to expect from him along with all the pressure that comes with it, take A Armstrong as an example. City don't want to sell in any case so let's not waste time. Surely the 20 mil with 10 mil add ons we have offered for Delap is enough to tempt someone else, we could even throw in a player or two if it makes the deal sweeter. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu Man Do Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Think Kalajdzic Dembele Mara front three ❤️ obviously no chance but would be a great window and if nothing else could out score teams like an ardieles Spurs side ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Wolf Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 2 hours ago, davefizzy14 said: Dele Alli could be available, Ralph would get the best out of him. Argh no thank you... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 How about a cheeky bid for Kelvin Yaboah from Genoa? He joined them in January and they were relegated - didn't score for them in around 17 games . However, looks big, strong, quick and powerful in his skills videos, plenty of tricks, strong finisher and good in the air. Think he's Tony Yeboah's nephew. Would be well under 10 million so not a huge gamble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 No point in buying £30m strikers if you’re relying on Moussa Djenepo etc to be providing the creative build up. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Give it to Ron Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 28 minutes ago, Bad Wolf said: Argh no thank you... Poch, Jose and Conte can’t get a tune out of Delle Alli and Ralph who has what 1 win in 16 can? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 11 minutes ago, saintant said: How about a cheeky bid for Kelvin Yaboah from Genoa? He joined them in January and they were relegated - didn't score for them in around 17 games . However, looks big, strong, quick and powerful in his skills videos, plenty of tricks, strong finisher and good in the air. Think he's Tony Yeboah's nephew. Would be well under 10 million so not a huge gamble. He sounds amazing!! Sounds like his price should be about 3 training cones. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 2 hours ago, davefizzy14 said: Dele Alli could be available, Ralph would get the best out of him. is he not from Finland? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Just give me a full-back on loan and an exciting winger/striker before the season starts. Anything else afterwards dependant on departures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 8 minutes ago, FarehamSaintJames said: No point in buying £30m strikers if you’re relying on Moussa Djenepo etc to be providing the creative build up. very very good point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dusic Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Agree- would rather spend big on an attacking midfielder than a striker personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chez Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 3 hours ago, pimpin4rizeal said: Don’t know if u saw this, he does have a bit of pace nothing like broja but not slow imo.. can also run with ball well and not just a static big man yeah, I've seen that clip a lot and he certainly does well (all be it against another nipper), but when watching his youtube videos I don't see any pace. He can move, but its not a weapon. Smashing it in the top corner is though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex Lion Tamer Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Dusic said: Agree- would rather spend big on an attacking midfielder than a striker personally. If we can get McAtee on loan then I think that would cover us and we can spend money on a striker Edited 24 July, 2022 by Ex Lion Tamer 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SaintJackoInHurworth Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 So it seems all the talk is currently about Delap, but who is our back-up if we can't get him? And if we are also looking at others, in other positions, who are they? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atlanta Saint Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 16 minutes ago, SaintJackoInHurworth said: So it seems all the talk is currently about Delap, but who is our back-up if we can't get him? And if we are also looking at others, in other positions, who are they? Some guy called Broja apparently 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 17 minutes ago, SaintJackoInHurworth said: So it seems all the talk is currently about Delap, but who is our back-up if we can't get him? And if we are also looking at others, in other positions, who are they? Kelvin Yaboah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disco Stu Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 25 minutes ago, SaintJackoInHurworth said: So it seems all the talk is currently about Delap, but who is our back-up if we can't get him? And if we are also looking at others, in other positions, who are they? Sasa Kalajdzic I hope. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vectraman Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 How about a cheeky bid for Kelechi Iheanacho from Leicester? They need to shift players, he’s experienced, quick, decent and only 2 years on his contract. And he’s 25 so not old as that seems to be so important now… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 1 hour ago, Wade Garrett said: He sounds amazing!! Sounds like his price should be about 3 training cones. He's far better than we've got 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wade Garrett Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 13 minutes ago, saintant said: He's far better than we've got 🙂 He scored as many goals as I did last season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Billy Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 What we need is a modern day Ron Davies. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Doesn't fit the direction of our current transfer policy but I wonder if we would consider Belotti? I still feel Cornet should be a player we need to seriously consider alongside a second striker... imagine this position will be looked at if one of or a couple from Theo/Redmond/Moussa move on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 5 minutes ago, Monk said: Doesn't fit the direction of our current transfer policy but I wonder if we would consider Belotti? I still feel Cornet should be a player we need to seriously consider alongside a second striker... imagine this position will be looked at if one of or a couple from Theo/Redmond/Moussa move on. I don’t see us trying to move Redmond on. He is a useful player and still provides a lot more than Walcott and Djenepo do. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Belotti is definitely the one I'd like, but I'd guess he stays in Italy. I don't like the idea of Sasa, the German guys I know don't rate him and don't think he'd do very well over here, similar to their opinion of Taiwo who just went to Forest. I just desperately want us to find a gem like Raphinha/ASM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 19 minutes ago, Wade Garrett said: He scored as many goals as I did last season. One day, when he's banging in goals for fun at a top European side we'll wistfully look back and say, 'why didn't we sign Kelvin Yaboah when we had the chance?' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badger Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 25 minutes ago, Saint Billy said: What we need is a modern day Ron Davies. Only if we can find a modern day Terry Paine and John Sydenham though. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarehamSaintJames Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 I think our record fee will actually be on an AM/Winger rather than a striker. (Assuming they’re the positions we’re trying to get in an the fees being bandied around are to be believed). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSFC Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 Just now, FarehamSaintJames said: I think our record fee will actually be on an AM/Winger rather than a striker. (Assuming they’re the positions we’re trying to get in an the fees being bandied around are to be believed). Who is your hunch? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellman Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 35 minutes ago, Badger said: Only if we can find a modern day Terry Paine and John Sydenham though. Yes, it was Terry wot done it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Matty 76 Posted 24 July, 2022 Share Posted 24 July, 2022 2 minutes ago, MarkSFC said: Who is your hunch? I know we've always liked Madueke, and he'd definitely be a record fee if we were to go for him. Gakpo is really good as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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