LooneyToonArmy Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 That Sunday Sun article implies that the striker would be domestic, and would be from a cash strapped club, that is looking to get rid. also seems to imply that it's someone quite reputable. Rodallega? Wigan are not cash strapped are they? Dave Whelan has said he doesn't need to sell players in the past and Zoggy only went because of his desire to move on etc. Besides Sow, the best cheap ST we can get atm would be Lucas Barrios. -He gets less playing time at Borussia after Lewandowski took over..we're talking Borussia's best scorer of last season. He wants playing time and has threatened to leave in search of that. The head guys at Dortmund admitted that they will let him go if the right offer comes, which would be in the range of (8-12m). Lucas can play as ST, while Ba plays SS. He's got height, strength, pace, good link up play, and solid finishing. I think a partnership of Ba and Barrios would be more than enough to take us to the next level. ..or we can get Ivica Olic, if we think like Mike Ashley.. Don't think 8-12m is cheap for Ashley standards.....would be amazed if we spent anything over 5m (let alone anything with the way things usually pan out) Olic on loan sounds more realistic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtype Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Blackburn are probably the most cash strapped club in the Prem right now. It's Yakubu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'd take Rodallega for under £5m like. I get the feeling that he's a good player who's gone stale at his current club. Two-footed, quick, decent poacher, not bad from set-pieces either. Reckon he'd do a good job up top with Ba. Like i say though, wouldn't be worth throwing a shitload of cash at. There would probably be better options abroad. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylor Swift Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'm pretty relaxed about this window. Sure, we need a couple of players but this has been a fantastic season so far and I'm enjoying it a lot. It'd be nice if we push on but it would also be all right if nothing happened because we have a good spine to which I'm sure we'll add to in the summer. I honestly have not been less worried about a transfer window in a long time. We don't have any pressing needs that require significant money to be spent to achieve our goals. We'll be challenging for 7th if nothing happens this window, and that's good enough for this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'd say the need for a defender was pretty damned desperate. An injury to one of Williccini would see us dropping points like no-one's business. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Rodallega, man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiresias Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 A cash strapped club? We're signing Rooney! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thought Pardew said we weren't going to sign a striker? Why does everyone suddenly think that we are? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 I'm not "stressed" about this window however we really do need to sign a defender as cover for Williamson or Coloccini as mentioned above. The reason I'm not stressed is because I threw all logical stress out the window a while ago and logic would've meant us sign a centre half and a striker. The board is clearly seeing that we can "make do" with what we've got up front while Demba is away so they won't bother with a striker. Can't see Demba going at all, saggy face mentions a clause and then all the papers go bananas with the story. The latest is there's a bidding war among 6 clubs, :lol: Yeah right, fuck off. As skirge says it's probably related to relegation or at the very least if there is a clause in there, I'm guessing the club will offer him a new contract on more money to stave off the chance of him going. The only way I could see him going in the summer is if someone offers daft money but he's integral to the team and seems to be enjoying his time here especially as we took a punt on him with his knee questionmarks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thought Pardew said we weren't going to sign a striker? Why does everyone suddenly think that we are? managers lie all the time in a transfer window trusting ones word is moronic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 There was a bit of chat of Erding to Everton on loan. Surely something we'd look at? Loan with view to buy, saving money for some defensive backup? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Can't say I've really watched him that much, any opinions? Assume he's not getting much game time at PSG. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 No starts and 12 sub appearances in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Quoted yesterday by Canal+ saying he wants to stay and fight for his place. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Stupid dickhead. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Interpolic Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodson Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 What happened to the Luuk de Jong rumours? And Vertonghen? Doubt tha latter would come here though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Both too expensive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Willow Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Stupid dickhead. :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Certainly seems like he can't see that they don't want him.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yeah but he's on a lush contract with the new owners. The Turkish-French Smith it would seem. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unlucky Luque Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Yeah but he's on a lush contract with the new owners. The Turkish-French Smith it would seem. Alain Smitoglu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest axel Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thought Pardew said we weren't going to sign a striker? Why does everyone suddenly think that we are? managers lie all the time in a transfer window trusting ones word is moronic Even when they say we will buy a striker we don't, just stupid to think we are when he says we won't. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Have we gotten in anyone we've publicly pursued recently anyway? Fuckers love clandestine deals. Samba on the 22nd out of nowhere is my guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest je85 Posted January 9, 2012 Share Posted January 9, 2012 http://www.lifesapitch.co.uk/laptv/window-watch/toon-and-spurs-tipped-to-be-busiest-clubs-this-january/ Spurs want Krul and Ba. I want a bigger dick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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