Mole_Toonfan Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 To follow on from madras' point earlier about us being a pull I'm sure I read due to taxation laws French clubs have to pay 20%+ more than what English clubs would do to a player on the same wages making it easier for us to offer more net income to the players. Not sure what it's like in Germany but iirc it applies to a lesser degree in Spain too. Anyhoo back to the random speculation... Wahhi Khazri. I like this. Random young player in the French league as cover for across the front three... Jordan Ayew Interesting you bring that up because Jordan Ayew is supposedly on our radar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 From .com After that game, Twente boss Steve Maclaren refused to answer media questions regarding interest in a number of his players from Premier League clubs, notably defender Douglas. The Dutch side have already agreed a deal for their Australian forward Brett Holman to join Aston Villa at the end of this season. Holman plays for AZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Surely Dost couldn't play on the left like Ba does? That'd be a strange replacement. I really hope Ba signs a new deal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 oh and if we are to play 4-3-3 and ba should go then marveaux (fingers crossed with his injury) would suit that down to the ground. i'd still want another forward brought in mind, not just for cover but to offer a little different if need be to cisse and to go 2 up front if we want. Haven't seen enough of Marveaux tbh. I was kind of hoping that Vuckic might fit in there, left side of a front 3. Would need to help out defending on that side but no where as much responsibilty as the LM position. Still, guess we'll have to wait and see on both of them! Think the role would suit Marveaux fine. You never know, Obertan could be a potential option there too (if, by some miracle, he actually acquires a footballing brain over the summer..........). Don't think Vuckic has the legs/mobility to play in a front three. I would much rather see Haris part of a midfield three (with him being the most advanced). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Losing Ba will be a massive blow , however it looks like we have some fantastic replacements lined up. There is the added bonus that the replacements won't be missing for a month in January/February. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 About Ba, I'm still pretty confident that he's going nowhere. Current situation aside (which is just a blip in form really, all players will suffer that at some point in their career), the setup we have here seems to be the perfect environment for him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 We can replace Ba, I'm confident of it, probably with a player more suitable to formation were currently playing as well. Stays or goes, not the end of the world. £7m is a fair enough fee as well, fully fit with perfect knees we could only expect £10-12m in all honesty judging him on a full season, not just his purple patch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Icke - Son of God Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I'd love Ba to stay but I wouldn't begrudge him a move to his boyhood club. If he does leave then I'm confident we'll replace him adequately. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JS Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Can't see why PSG would want him when they could afford others Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TherealnorthernTOON Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Cheeky swap, Gameiro for Ba? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Revolution Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I can't see Ba staying if PSG come in, he has stated his desire to play the club he supported as a boy. I think we can replace him though, we're probably already working on it. Doubt there is much truth in that Chronicle article, other than Zaha who will be expensive and British, none of the other targets have experience playing as a wide forward. I doubt we could trust him with his fitness record but whenever I saw Marveaux in France he was excellent, I'm sure he could do a good job on the left. Hoilett would be my choice. Would love to see Gameiro here, it does not seem to have turned out that well for him at PSG. Splendid player- a more polished Hernandez. No chance sadly! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unbelievable Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I may be naive, but I don't expect to see Ba leaving this summer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 Purple patch is more thsn a bit harsh, he has scored goals his whole career and will still end this season with a 1 in 2 ratio. The lack of goals currently is the patch and he has still played well apart from a couple of games. £7m would be a really low fee considering his talent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If Ba was to leave, we should go for Dries Mertens. Think Ba will stay though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If Ba was to leave, we should go for Dries Mertens. Think Ba will stay though. Dr.Mertens to me and you, sir. And the people of Ershington. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If Ba was to leave and Wigan were to go down, perhaps Moses from Wigan would be a shout. Certainly not as prolific as Ba, but seems to have all the physical and technical attributes to go out wide in a 4-3-3. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenham Mag Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If Ba was to leave and Wigan were to go down, perhaps Moses from Wigan would be a shout. Certainly not as prolific as Ba, but seems to have all the physical and technical attributes to go out wide in a 4-3-3. Good shout actually. Still , there is that thing in my mind he originally turned us down for Wigan. Fucking Wigan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If Ba was to leave and Wigan were to go down, perhaps Moses from Wigan would be a shout. Certainly not as prolific as Ba, but seems to have all the physical and technical attributes to go out wide in a 4-3-3. Good shout actually. Still , there is that thing in my mind he originally turned us down for Wigan. f***ing Wigan. Aye but in fairness to the lad we were offering more money and he wanted to go somewhere he knew he was guarenteed first team football so he could develop better as a player. Can only respect him for that like. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If Ba was to leave and Wigan were to go down, perhaps Moses from Wigan would be a shout. Certainly not as prolific as Ba, but seems to have all the physical and technical attributes to go out wide in a 4-3-3. Good shout actually. Still , there is that thing in my mind he originally turned us down for Wigan. f***ing Wigan. Aye but in fairness to the lad we were offering more money and he wanted to go somewhere he knew he was guarenteed first team football so he could develop better as a player. Can only respect him for that like. We refused to match the wages he wanted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 PSG are back in the Champions League next season - surely they'd sign a higher profile striker? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If Ba was to leave and Wigan were to go down, perhaps Moses from Wigan would be a shout. Certainly not as prolific as Ba, but seems to have all the physical and technical attributes to go out wide in a 4-3-3. Good shout actually. Still , there is that thing in my mind he originally turned us down for Wigan. f***ing Wigan. Aye but in fairness to the lad we were offering more money and he wanted to go somewhere he knew he was guarenteed first team football so he could develop better as a player. Can only respect him for that like. We refused to match the wages he wanted. Honestly? I can't imagine Wigan EVER being able to offer more money than us, no matter how tight we are for wages! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaun Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If Ba leaves I'll cry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cronky Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If Ba leaves I'll cry. Keep the tissues handy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 If Ba was to leave and Wigan were to go down, perhaps Moses from Wigan would be a shout. Certainly not as prolific as Ba, but seems to have all the physical and technical attributes to go out wide in a 4-3-3. Good shout actually. Still , there is that thing in my mind he originally turned us down for Wigan. f***ing Wigan. Aye but in fairness to the lad we were offering more money and he wanted to go somewhere he knew he was guarenteed first team football so he could develop better as a player. Can only respect him for that like. We refused to match the wages he wanted. Honestly? I can't imagine Wigan EVER being able to offer more money than us, no matter how tight we are for wages! Aye. This was straight from the mouth of Llambias. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Shaun Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 I can totally understand if he wants to leave for PSG though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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