Jas10 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Valencia could end up being a decent signing, I just don't know if he is clinical enough but I think he's been played out wide most of the time at West Ham. Maybe he'd relish a run of games as a centre forward but I don't know if he is clinical enough. I remember his debut goal for West Ham, it was quite a stunner! We desperately need a clinical, ruthless finisher who is focused on scoring goals but also has decent technique - something we don't have at the moment. Hernandez would be good too (the preferable option for sure based on his recent record). I have no idea what Dr. T means by world class so won't be too focused on that, a big surprise signing would be great though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Valencia is too risky if we are only signing one striker. For me it would have to be Hernandez or Rhodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jas10 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Not keen on Rhodes, not sure if he would contribute enough and I don't think he has the necessary attributes. Hernandez would be fine but hopefully there are some quality players lined up that we haven't thought of or discussed yet. If Okore leaves, I think Richards will be staying as I can remember reading something regarding him being a part of RDM's plans. If he could give up on trying to be a CB and focus on being a RB he could offer something. I don't think he can defend really, his positional sense is a joke and maybe he's just bulked up too much and lost any pace he may have had. As long as we get rid of Lescott, Hutton & Gabby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thabucks Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Ignore the above post couldn't delete it or add text. Strange. Anyways the point I was going to make was a front line of Ayew McCormack Valencia & Hernandez wouldn't look out of place in the Prem. Supported by Grealish Alberto or Morrison. Then Tish & Westwood & jedinak behind. It's gunna take $$$ and time but hopefully we will get there sooner rather than later. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xela Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 GK, CD, CM, AM, RW and ST x2 Not going to happen but I can hope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 21 minutes ago, Jas10 said: Not keen on Rhodes, not sure if he would contribute enough and I don't think he has the necessary attributes. Hernandez would be fine but hopefully there are some quality players lined up that we haven't thought of or discussed yet. If Okore leaves, I think Richards will be staying as I can remember reading something regarding him being a part of RDM's plans. If he could give up on trying to be a CB and focus on being a RB he could offer something. I don't think he can defend really, his positional sense is a joke and maybe he's just bulked up too much and lost any pace he may have had. As long as we get rid of Lescott, Hutton & Gabby... It was confirmed this afternoon on official site that okore transfer has been completed . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KJT123 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) I'd like to see us sign Adomah, exactly the type of player we have been lacking in recent years. Think it would require at least a £5m bid though. Edited August 27, 2016 by KJT123 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Goalie maybe on loan to enable Gollini to mature and not be another youngster we destroy . Is hart too ambitious? midfield wide threat required, not keen on the latest player linked but if he's the managers choice then it's his job not mine new striker definitely required to ensure the 1 nils go to 2 and 3 so the other teams have more to do and get stretched. mostly we need to be playing first choice players and giving them more game time to understand each other and the manager. I've seen posts saying we need to get another 5, 6 or 7 and for me that is not the answer. We have then majority of players we need maybe 3 or at a push 4 . What we need is time to develop. --------------------goalie de laet--------elf------------Chester---------amavi -----------Jedi -----------------tshibola new winger---------McCormack -----------grealish ----------------------striker bench ---Gollini , Westwood,. Ayew,. Bacuna,. Baker, green 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eastie Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 We are creating chances and need a natural finisher - I personally would go for Jordan Rhodes who has been prolific in recent seasons at this level and struck up a great partnership with gestede. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Adomah would be excellent...I actually thought in the prem he could have a Bolaise style impact but seems Karanka dosen't rate him at that level. Would be very happy with that move. If Derby are signing all these strikers....then I wouldn't be against making a move for Chris Martin. Cue much wrist slashing on here (not just thinking he's the Coldplay singer!) but the bloke has a very good record at this level (regularly gets 15-20) and he's good linking up with pace. Probably wouldn't even cost that much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Adomah was linked with us when Riley was doing the shopping. Any player he might want I don't want anywhere near the club. It would also be slightly worrying that perhaps in desperation we may have turned to his little black book. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 To buy Hart it would cost upwards of £30m and his wages £100,000 plus. Players like that don't come to the championship. Can't see us signing Adomah either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 We apparently let Okore go on a free transfer. Something not right there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Villaphan04 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 1 minute ago, Pilchard said: We apparently let Okore go on a free transfer. Something not right there. according to Sam Tighe we get 50% of next transfer fee 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchard Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Yeah, that's weird. Sounds like we were desperate to get rid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 I've got a feeling we'll still end up with Ravel Morrison. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentVilla Posted August 27, 2016 Moderator Share Posted August 27, 2016 Okore is being discussed in his thread, can we keep this on incoming links please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 How about Begovic if only on loan. We need a keeper that can be trusted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One For The Road Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 If we make just one more signing in this window, it HAS to be a proper goalkeeper. I've seen some crazy suggestions, like Hart and Begovic, but nobody of that stature would even look at us whilst we are a point above the Championship relegation zone. Whoever we do bring in, it can't be hard to be better than the incumbent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Just back from the game. Not going to talk about player ratings. Attacking midfielders, strikers and what not. We should have won etc. We have 3 days to sign a goalkeeper. Otherwise you can forget promotion. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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