ferguson1 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 For what it’s worth, I actually think Mitrovic would be a fantastic addition to the squad and I championed us signing him in the summer. However, i must say that from the games and highlights I’ve seen this season, I’m really struck on Watkins at Brentford. Could be the real deal and Smith would obviously know if he can be that player. Wouldn’t be good value though, as the usual £20m plus would get quoted at us I suppose. Alternatively, we look abroad again and a possible loan to buy option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, ferguson1 said: For what it’s worth, I actually think Mitrovic would be a fantastic addition to the squad and I championed us signing him in the summer. However, i must say that from the games and highlights I’ve seen this season, I’m really struck on Watkins at Brentford. Could be the real deal and Smith would obviously know if he can be that player. Wouldn’t be good value though, as the usual £20m plus would get quoted at us I suppose. Alternatively, we look abroad again and a possible loan to buy option. Why sign Mitrovic when from what I have seen in Wesley we have a younger, more clinical, and superior technical player. If I were in charge, and we are 15th or higher come January, I would only be looking at high quality 25 - 40 mill striker or winger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr_Pangloss Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Philosopher said: Why sign Mitrovic when from what I have seen in Wesley we have a younger, more clinical, and superior technical player. If I were in charge, and we are 15th or higher come January, I would only be looking at high quality 25 - 40 mill striker or winger. We need to fill both positions but in terms of a forward I'd certainly be open to a loan if there's anyone somewhat experienced (and good) not getting enough games out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zab6359 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Morelos 2 goals tonight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KenjiOgiwara Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) 21 hours ago, Philosopher said: Why sign Mitrovic when from what I have seen in Wesley we have a younger, more clinical, and superior technical player. Because Mitrovic is a much better player. Currently. Edited October 31, 2019 by KenjiOgiwara 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dudevillaisnice Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Mitrovic would cost too much. Only signed a new five year deal 3 months ago. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villalad21 Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 I'd like to see us sign a Maupay type of striker. We need something different up front. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 4 hours ago, KenjiOgiwara said: Because Mitrovic is a much better player. Currently. He isn't though. If he was he wouldn't still be at Fulham. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, villalad21 said: I'd like to see us sign a Maupay type of striker. We need something different up front. I believe we are looking at players that can play inside forward, and striker, preferably with searing pace. Maupay is a good player but is playing at close to his maximum already. Wesley has so much room for improvement and has the same in goals and assists. I believe the Leao and Augustin links were genuine, they fit the mold. This is the type of player that will give us more options. If we had we could play 2 up top, or bring this type on to get in behind when we are leading and being pushed deep, that pace in behind is particularly potent in those situations. Will give us many different tactical option. We could also play a very dangerous diamond. A diamond with 2 target men is easy to defend. Just push up, push your wingers to get behind our fullbacks and we get slaughtered. You have a speed merchant with a target man and suddenly pushing up becomes suicide. Creates room in the middle for the midfielders to work Edited October 31, 2019 by Philosopher Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 No to Mitrovic for me. We need a versatile striker and at least one winger or forward who gets in the box to support a striker. One who scores goals. I'd look at finding the next Lewandowski and Bowen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junxs Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 For a long while now people have been going on about signing Mitrovic, I really don't get it. He's a lump whos not even that tall, his finishing is erratic, he is also slow. There are plenty of strikers who would cost a similar amount that are far far superior players. What's even stranger is that now we have a bit of money and can probably stretch to £40m+ on a striker yet people are still going on about Mitrovic, when we already have a striker better than him at the club. Mitrovic doesn't create much and needs a few chances before he puts one away, from what I've seen of Wesley so far he tends to put his chances away quite consistently. If we are looking to replace Wesley (already?!) then it needs to be with someone better than him, if we are looking for back up then we shouldn't be spending silly money like 40m on a Championship striker. Thats not a dig at the championship, but that kind of money can probably get you the elite striker from foreign leagues. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Eberechi Eze is the player I like from the championship, probably the closest player i've seen in that division to Grealish, in terms of style of play, if we could get him for around £10m I think it would be a very good signing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) Juve asking £5.4m for Mandzukic in January. Can play both centrally of on the flank. Sure he'd love to come here and his wages would also be very modest Edited October 31, 2019 by sne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philosopher Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 3 minutes ago, useless said: Eberechi Eze is the player I like from the championship, probably the closest player i've seen in that division to Grealish, in terms of style of play, if we could get him for around £10m I think it would be a very good signing. I like him too, he would cost more than that though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
useless Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 HIs contract runs out in June 2021 so by the time January transfer window comes round he'll only have just over a year left on his deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazrim Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 If you believe the rumours, we were planning on signing a striker that would have easily broken our transfer record before it fell through at the last minute. We may well revisit that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 Would we be able to attract a player like Donyell Malen or Steven Bergwijn or are we a season away from that position? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sne Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 More Dutch players. Dortmund are apparently scouting Javairô Dilrosun as potential replacement for Jadon Sancho. Formerly at Ajax and Man C he's had a great start to the season with Hertha Berlin scoring 3 and assisting 2 in 6 games Perhaps the lure of the PL could sway him. Fast technical and a good crosser of the ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Mazrim said: If you believe the rumours, we were planning on signing a striker that would have easily broken our transfer record before it fell through at the last minute. We may well revisit that one. Where's that come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomaszk Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 1 hour ago, Mazrim said: If you believe the rumours, we were planning on signing a striker that would have easily broken our transfer record before it fell through at the last minute. We may well revisit that one. Oh yeah, I do remember now. Bit of talk it was Ben Yedder wasn't it. A gutting one was Alassane Plea. Perfect for what we need. Can play up front or on the wing. Dunno what happened but he stayed at Monchengladbach and is playing really well this season. We won't be signing him any time soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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