He really didn't exactly impress last time he played in the PL, that shouldn't be ignored. I just don't rate him, he's not some killer finisher either who you'd bring on and expect to score, he's far from lethal, which is what you'd want if you're going to have him play the role you suggest.
Striker options?
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He really didn't exactly impress last time he played in the PL, that shouldn't be ignored. I just don't rate him, he's not some killer finisher either who you'd bring on and expect to score, he's far from lethal, which is what you'd want if you're going to have him play the role you suggest.
Wouldn't mind Morata as the backup striker at all, but his wages makes it a non-starter imo. He's on £225k a week. If he for some reason would accept half of that he would be a good backup.
I see. I think a lot of stars would have to align for him to join us (him giving up half of his wages
), but my opinion is that he's good enough to be our second choice striker for the next one or two seasons. The 10 million release clause is the big reason why I think it would be a good deal even with him turning 32 next season.Morata 
It'll set us backward. Hoping for another Hojlund type of signing - young, scope to develop, low wages.
Can we go for Evan Ferguson? Last season everyone here wanted him, and he is still very young. Him and Hojlund could be our deadly duo.
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Don't see how it'll set us backwards when it's Martial he'd be replacing....but anyways yes obviously, it would be better if we managed to sign someone young and promising but proven, versatile, "budget-friendly" and with a good injury record - personally I would say that description fits Jonathan David though I'm fearing that also he's out of our price range for a backup CF.
If we're looking for an upgrade to Martial, a water bottle or a can of soda on the field as a striker will be an upgrade as well. At least it'll be there for 90mins. Our objective should be to build a team which can win the premier league in 2-3 years. Morata isn't going to get us there.
Yes it's about consistently making incremental improvements to the squad so that we can get to the position of challenging for the title in 2-3 years. Almost any decent backup CF would be exactly that.
Someone like Brian Brobbey would fit the profile and ETH has worked with him before as well.
He would cost too much.
Really like the look of Guirassy
Zirkee, Guihrassy or Gudmundsson. All below 40m
Muppetiers said that Zirkzee would only come if he was going to start.
He's not going to be a backup for Hojlund. That's why I think we need an established and more mature CF to support him IMO
According to the Daily Star today United are considering offering Athletico a swap deal, Greenwood for Jao Felix
Daily Star though
Daily Star though
It’s looking more likely day by day that ETH won’t be here?
Roma are apparently keen to offload Tammy Abraham, reunite with Mason Mount on the injury table?
So it this is true we are missing out on what should have been 1 of our primary targets to a Premier League rival because the club is dragging its feet over everything, thanks Sir Jim.
That's not what it means at all. If he signs for Arsenal then you just have to accept that it's likely he simply wanted, or would have wanted, to sign for a better team.
We dont even have an offer on the table and cant make one because of the ridiculous amount of time its taking to decide who will be manager next season.
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This is disappointing and a brilliant move by Arsenal. They are building a young squad bursting with potential. Sesko could be world class in a few years and one can see he is on an upward trajectory in terms of his goalscoring output. Sesko can play the Havertz role all day long and also as a traditional 9 given his height and physicality.
Ineos need to make a decision on ETH soon and start focusing on our summer rebuild.
Would be very shrewd from arsenal, they've become really well run these past few seasons.
We don’t need a Hojlund backup as this season has shown. Hojlund isn’t ready yet to be the main guy by himself so we need someone he will compete with not a backup
At that age, Zirkee is straight up competition. Not back up. I see no issue with fierce competition for the starting cf berth personally. Once upon a time we had 4 men fighting 4 two starting slots.
The only thing I'm against is signing an experienced player who is better than Rasmus. That would ensure Rasmus never plays.
I’d say it’s looking likely day by day that he will still be here.
Definitely. Can’t have 2 ST under the age of 21 and expect them to lead the line between them. Think we’d benefit with a clinical goalscorer that’s experienced. Højlund could learn a lot of them.
Benjamin Sesko actually turns 21 tomorrow.
Why cant you have 2 players under 21 to lead the line between them? There have been a few players under 21 who have led the line for clubs with no issues.
Like who? Inexperienced for a start. And the people wanting that will be the same ones moaning when they don’t do well because young players are known to be inconsistent. A more experienced goalscorer would definitely help the young ones out.
Maybe Utd will look at a swap deal ? A striker in return for Greenwood. He's had a good season at Getafe (player of the season). If there is a striker we are interested in who's not PL based, then a swap could help both clubs, especially with FFP
If they were like 21 year old Haaland it wouldn't be an issue. They need time to grow and we are in severe need of goals.
Toney seems to be the only option that fits our reported criteria of being English, PL proven and in the last year of contract.
That isn't the criteria. It was young and PL proven.
Also looking at players (anywhere) who are in the last year of their contract.
They also have no real first choice striker, whereas Hojlund looks quite promising (1 in 3 in Serie A at 19/20, 1 in 3 in the Prem at 20/21, 7 in 12 for Denmark, it's a solid resume for his age).
I think Arsenal are just a better choice for a striker who really backs himself, even if they weren't better than us and had a long-term manager and the Champions League, all of which they do.
I also think Guirassy might just go to Dortmund because he'll back himself to start over Fullkrug and they're in the CL.
Conversely, any good young RCB and DM should really be trying to get here. If you're Lesley Ugochukwu, you probably wish we'd come in for him instead of Chelsea. He'd be in line for a starting spot or at least solid minutes this coming season instead of maybe 10 minutes to go "hey he's a big DM and we have the lead and have to defend crosses and long balls" duty.
You genuinely don't have a clue what's going on (none of us do) so why be so certain?
Lautaro Martinez has just signed a new contract with Inter so thats another option off the list.
He is heavily linked to Arsenal lately. Just not sure how reliable it is.
whats happening with Evan Ferguson ?
I no would hope that he was never an option anyway
Not developing as quickly as the initial promise suggested imo.