January transfer window 2019/20 season

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  • IronHerbIronHerb
    And therein lies the problem....
  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    I think Haller will be the player most pleased to see the back of Pelle. I think he came with a great attitude and looked good but I feel he looks as though he is frustrated at present. I think with someone next to him he may become as prolific as Arnie was under Moyes.

    when you buy a striker you must do so with the intention to play to his strengths, just as you would never buy Chico and send crosses in for him you wouldn't buy Haller and leave him up on his own. In my view a loan striker needs either blistering pace to run onto balls or just be an outright beast like Drogba who can out fight and make his own space against defenders. Haller isn't either but if you put him along side a decent busy attacker he will show what he can do.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    There are so few strikers able to actually play the lone role. It's so stupid that it became the main way of playing a striker.
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    claretandbluesky said:

    I think Haller will be the player most pleased to see the back of Pelle. I think he came with a great attitude and looked good but I feel he looks as though he is frustrated at present. I think with someone next to him he may become as prolific as Arnie was under Moyes.

    when you buy a striker you must do so with the intention to play to his strengths, just as you would never buy Chico and send crosses in for him you wouldn't buy Haller and leave him up on his own. In my view a loan striker needs either blistering pace to run onto balls or just be an outright beast like Drogba who can out fight and make his own space against defenders. Haller isn't either but if you put him along side a decent busy attacker he will show what he can do.

    Welcome back hugill :lol:
  • HammerdublinHammerdublin
    Apart from buying players, the most important thing is to recall Diangana from his loan spell at WBA. This should be done between January 1 to 14, as specified in his contract. Loaning him out was Pellegrini's huge mistake. We need his speed and trickery; our midfield looks dormant without him.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    I disagree. Diangana out on loan was one of Pelles few successes. Leave him be for the rest of the season.
  • stevesteve
    Daves to moyes ,Welcome back David heres an 18 month contract and 30 mill to spend in January,Just sign here ……….Good boy …………..By the way we will be selling Haller ,Rice,Anderson,and Lanzini. great to have you back
  • claretandblueskyclaretandbluesky
    I think bringing Diangana back may do more harm than good even though I do believe he would be an asset in this squad. Footballers love to win and win trophies, at present he is flying high with a real chance of promotion and a Championship trophy. Take him away from that to join in a relegation fight as a squad player and you may take away all the benefit of loaning him out in the first place.

    I also wouldn't expect him to be quite so impressive back in the Premiership, teams are in the Championship for a reason and he is benefitting from the lower calibre opposition. Let him stay as it's the perfect loan, which rarely happens, Playing consistently, getting rave reviews and clearly having fun and gaining confidence.
  • Pearces_Left_FootPearces_Left_Foot
    I agree Chelsea loaned Mount, Abraham amongst others to championship teams and reaped the benefit this season when they have been on the naughty step for dodgy signings
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    Purely hypothetical question. I’m assuming things will still be pretty tight to fund new signings. Leicester for example have sold to buy/reinvest.

    If, say, £35m were offered for Anderson - would you take it if it meant we could buy someone like Jarrod Bowen and a good quality CM?
  • HamstewHamstew
    baracks_a_hammer said:

    Purely hypothetical question. I’m assuming things will still be pretty tight to fund new signings. Leicester for example have sold to buy/reinvest.

    If, say, £35m were offered for Anderson - would you take it if it meant we could buy someone like Jarrod Bowen and a good quality CM?

    Yes. Although I'd rather Moyes managed to get a tune out of Anderson some how.
  • alderzalderz
    baracks

    Yes, I would.
  • stevesteve
    have we signed anyone yet
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    7 to 10 days I reckon.
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    Have I got to stay awake for 7-10 days
  • Ravel49Ravel49
    Transfers inkooming
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi

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  • Ravel49Ravel49
    We can hope Bazman
  • jay_in_cptjay_in_cpt
    edited January 2020
    Bazshuayi said:


    Look's to me he's heading for the barcodes :hmm:
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    3-0 up at half time, G&S will see no need to strengthen the squad :doh:
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    I love those Hippo skin suitcases (the guy in the background is a natural in front of the camera)
  • BubblesNeverDiesBubblesNeverDies
    edited January 2020
    Just goes to show that if you haven't got style, it doesn't matter how much money you have, you'll never have it :whistle:
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    When you look at a supposed valuation of £25m for Granit, it highlights just how difficult it is going to be to bring in quality into the areas where we need it (given that cash is presumably tight). I am actually expecting Diop to be sold to help provide significant funds to improve the squad properly.
  • SuzanneClaretSuzanneClaret
    Cuz1 said:

    Have I got to stay awake for 7-10 days

    :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee: :coffee:
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Ex reporting that Gabigol (25 goals in 29 games for Flamengo this season, 18 in 35 last season for Santos) is a target. Sully's mate Barry Silk has apparently offered to help secure the deal, which was mooted in the summer but the player had work permit issues then, which seem to have been resolved.
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    We're going to end up with Gabby Yorath or Logan (or both) aren't we
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    Darren Randolph and Asmir Begovic on 6 month loans being considered
  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    Yeold,

    That would be the West Ham way signing a goalkeeper who isn't currently playing for their respective teams. Although I have to admit Begovic's season has finished after his loan spell in Azerbaijan. Rumour has it we have £24 million to spend split with anything between £6 - 12 mill to acquire a CDM & Goalkeeper.
  • alderzalderz
    With Fab back I really don’t see the need for a keeper. Martin is an able deputy, I’d stick til the summer and priorities other areas.
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