People need to forget about Kane. As long as Conte is in charge and supported at Spurs Kane will most likely never leave
The centre-forward market...
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Of the strikers I've seen enough to have a firm opinion on, Osimhen would be the one I like the most.
I see posters mention Toney above but though I think he's good I'm not sure that profile (someone better in general play than as a goal threat) particularly suits the team as is.
I see posters mention Toney above but though I think he's good I'm not sure that profile (someone better in general play than as a goal threat) particularly suits the team as is.
The sesko deal is also a Red bull in house deal to appease FFP rules. Where are all the salzburg fans shouting not a penny less than 80 million plus Fred. 20 million makes you laugh.
I'm intrigued to see what profile of striker we will be looking for. The tall, physical, traditional number 9 or more of a fluid false 9 type. I have a feeling we will go big for Osimhen, but I wouldn't be too surprised if we pulled off something crazy like Harry Kane or even Karim Benzema. Alternatively, Joao Felix or Christopher Nkunku would be interesting prospects if we wanted a different type of striker.
Kane is not a bad shout to be fair. Would work well in an EtH side
I'd say this suits us better as neither Sancho nor Antony are physically dominant specimens or natural goalscorers. Well only get the best out of their well rounded skillsets with a clinical CF who is a big threat in the final third and can hold the ball up well.
I think we'll go for Gakpo. A lot of Dutch Football Experts think he'll have a similar transition to RVP/Henry from a winger to a ST. The little I've seen for him he does look like a ST playing out wide.
Ten Hag wanted him for a reason
Ten Hag wanted him for a reason
I would probably agree with you to be honest. Osimhen, Kane or Benzema it is then
Let's see what the season throws up. It's a world cup year so the January transfer window could turn out interesting.
It's in times like these that scouts earn their influence. City did sign Haaland more I feel more out of opportunity than anything else. Alvarez has been signed and looks quality the offset of Sterling / G.Jesus has had little or next to no impact on their squad depth and capabilities.
Inside forwards are also a good watch away from the reliance of traditional strikers. Salah's goal contributions alongside Sons are proof of this. Even Rashford in form has had decent goal scoring output. I think there is a drought for clinical finishers but that is an ability related skillset more than anything else.
So rather than a breakout talent I think it's going to take scouting and a good system for their to be an establishment of central forwards because this market has shown only three have stood out of this recent generation and the jury is still out with Nunez if he can adapt to the league.
Inside forwards are also a good watch away from the reliance of traditional strikers. Salah's goal contributions alongside Sons are proof of this. Even Rashford in form has had decent goal scoring output. I think there is a drought for clinical finishers but that is an ability related skillset more than anything else.
So rather than a breakout talent I think it's going to take scouting and a good system for their to be an establishment of central forwards because this market has shown only three have stood out of this recent generation and the jury is still out with Nunez if he can adapt to the league.
I would probably agree with you to be honest. Osimhen, Kane or Benzema it is then
I think Oshimen stands out as the next in line. I feel he hits the ground running in this league.
Also literally just been bought by RB Leipzig and staying at Salzburg for the season.
Yeah I can see him being the most likely target. All depends on how realistic the fee would be.
You'd have to go back to 90s/early 00s in my opinion, when teams played two strikers. Tons of quality forwards around. Been a steady decline since then cos forwards need to be complete players now, you can't have a speedster or goal poacher or target man or second striker, you need a player who can perform multiple of those roles. Tons of 90s centre forwards if coming through today would be wide forwards or attacking midfielders.
Definitely we used to have 1st or 2nd pick of the bunch though which also makes it worse for us. Gotta also question our recruitment. We used to pick out cheaper gems who were good options, Solskjaer, Forlan, Chicharito in addition to players who were top bracket/cost record fees, like Cole, Yorke, Ruud, Rooney, Berbatov, Van Persie etc.
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Missing out on haaland really hurts us badly for the forseeable future.
Not sure there is anyone out there that even comes close at the moment
Not sure there is anyone out there that even comes close at the moment
Osimhen would be my choice. Not world class, probably won’t ever be but he’s a good forward
Should just go all out for Mbappe
Is Nice to Rennes an upgrade? They finished level on points last season?
How about Patrick Schick?
I think Nkunku was a big Rangnick target, and probably would’ve been the one he would’ve pushed hardest on. Already on 4 for 4 this season. Will be interesting if ten Hag sees a position for him anywhere.
You are forgetting that this could change in an instant. Conte is volatile and could walk at pretty much any point and it wouldn't be surprising.
I rather we sign Oshimen or wait two three seasons for sesko,I hate we end up with another Jovic kinda player looks good enough but couldn't make the step up.
For all recommending David he would struggle like Werner in Chelsea's team,good players but not good enough to be the focal point of the team,they won't be breezing past EPL defenses unless the have unbelievable technique or are big bullies unfortunately they are neither.
Toney is good but there are far better options than him,(Mousa dembele) if we wanted someone like him.
Joao pedro is another one to keep an eye for.
It's either we go big on Oshimen or sign someone like Depay and get the next hotshot.
For all recommending David he would struggle like Werner in Chelsea's team,good players but not good enough to be the focal point of the team,they won't be breezing past EPL defenses unless the have unbelievable technique or are big bullies unfortunately they are neither.
Toney is good but there are far better options than him,(Mousa dembele) if we wanted someone like him.
Joao pedro is another one to keep an eye for.
It's either we go big on Oshimen or sign someone like Depay and get the next hotshot.
I'm pretty hyped up about sesko , waiting eagerly to see how he turns out.
Not to mention that there is a chance that Spurs could miss out on top 4 at our expense.
Not a bad shout particularly if juventus are broke
Laborde went the other way as well, I think. Yeah, Kalimuendo is someone I think is going to be great. Would have loved him as a back up here.
I think Rennes are in a better place and more on the up than Nice, personally. Not a huge deal in it though.
Just whisper it or HE will appear
Nobody seems to fancy Ligue 1 players. Surely one of them has to be worth a punt.
On paper, yes. Pinault is seemingly healed from the late 90s-early 2000s expensive flops and is ready to spend again. Currently they have a good coach and a talented young team.
Hence me saying that he’s not available for at least two years.
I think he’s the most likely of the following pack to be the next elite all round striker.
we’d have to do a lot of early leg work with his agent to get him focussed on a move here over any other club.
Also need to get him out of Italy pronto as a lot of the players there don’t want to leave the lifestyle after awhile.
Kane doesn’t work the same here for me. Kane doesn’t belong in a team with a 10 as he wants to do that himself, which will only increase as he ages and tries to avoid centre halves. He also needs a Son, so if Rashford isn’t going to be a starter, I don’t think he works with Sancho and Antony.
I think the Arnautovic link was to have some one rotating for 2-3 years and go back in for Sesko then. Really gutted we have missed out on Sesko though. He definitely would have started couple of matches for us already with all the injuries and shenanigans we have been dealing with.
Has anyone mentioned Broja? I like him as an alternative and would have been delighted if we did a straight swap with Ronaldo going the other way. May be add in 10m as well.
Has anyone mentioned Broja? I like him as an alternative and would have been delighted if we did a straight swap with Ronaldo going the other way. May be add in 10m as well.
Broja signed a 6yr contract with Chelsea today
For the record, Haaland was about two tiers above any other option on the market. He’s sure as shit above Nunez.
I’m also of the opinion that unless you can get a freak like Haaland, you’re better off getting a more well rounded CF that can create and is technically proficient unless you are already a team full of creators. So grabbing an in the box merchant that’s going to have the ball bouncing off of their feet constantly is not a smart way of doing business.
Sesko, Felix, and Nkunku should be the first names on the list.
I’m also of the opinion that unless you can get a freak like Haaland, you’re better off getting a more well rounded CF that can create and is technically proficient unless you are already a team full of creators. So grabbing an in the box merchant that’s going to have the ball bouncing off of their feet constantly is not a smart way of doing business.
Sesko, Felix, and Nkunku should be the first names on the list.
Nice Haaland type of goal at midweek...
He stayed at Blackburn finally. He will listen to offers in January.
He stayed at Blackburn finally. He will listen to offers in January.
Strangely Atlético de Madrid used to sign and produce quite a few outstanding strikers although they payed a lot for Joao Felix. In the Premier League the last striker I thought was quite good and complete was Raul Jimenez before his injury.
I don't know if he's the classic CF but Nkunku is good
6 years fecking hell.