louistoon Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Why? I never get that. Chelsea may have no intention of selling him. If he can do a job to help us stabilise next season then if it's just for 12 months, I'll take it. Also I can't see him breaking through at chelsea. no one ever does. A 12 month loan with a release clause may be doable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 We do need to pad-out the squad, especially up front because Gayle is the only one capable next season. Would have no issue with a couple of loans. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Even it wasn't I don't see why we shouldn't take advantage of a league wide rule which everyone else takes advantage of. It's completely nonsensical and putting yourself at a disadvantage for no real reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 We do need to pad-out the squad, especially up front because Gayle is the only one capable next season. Would have no issue with a couple of loans. That's not a guarantee either like. The most Gayle has scored in the Premier League is 7. Mitrovic has beaten this and Perez equalled it. We've still no idea whether he's a Premier League squad player who can start 10-15 a season, make a similar number from the bench and score 6-10 a season, or if he's a Defoe who can single-handedly get the goals when starting over 30 games a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 We do need to pad-out the squad, especially up front because Gayle is the only one capable next season. Would have no issue with a couple of loans. That's not a guarantee either like. The most Gayle has scored in the Premier League is 7. Mitrovic has beaten this and Perez equalled it. We've still no idea whether he's a Premier League squad player who can start 10-15 a season, make a similar number from the bench and score 6-10 a season, or if he's a Defoe who can single-handedly get the goals when starting over 30 games a season. It's why I was apprehensive about his signing to begin with, he proved me wrong obviously but I wouldn't want to rely on his performances continuing to carry us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 FWIW his goals/minute ratio in the PL was very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sempuki Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Haven't really paid much attention to him: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toon25 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 He's been excellent for Hull. Like him as a player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 FWIW his goals/minute ratio in the PL was very good. Too small a sample size to take anything from it IMO, although I should be clear that I'm quite optimistic he will translate after his performances this season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Aye he's stood out as one of the best players in Hull's resurgence, always making things tick. What's the situation with Lucas Perez at Arsenal? He's looked good whenever he's been given minutes, but just hasn't seen the pitch this season. I wouldn't mind taking a punt on him for about £12m max. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mole_Toonfan Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Aye he's stood out as one of the best players in Hull's resurgence, always making things tick. What's the situation with Lucas Perez at Arsenal? He's looked good whenever he's been given minutes, but just hasn't seen the pitch this season. I wouldn't mind taking a punt on him for about £12m max. Didn't they spend around 20m on him, might be a tough ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Rafa wants Abraham on loan apparently. Want him regardless. But would rather a £15m purchase if needed and say a £30m buy-back clause that we can buy out for £5m anytime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho Time Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Aye he's stood out as one of the best players in Hull's resurgence, always making things tick. What's the situation with Lucas Perez at Arsenal? He's looked good whenever he's been given minutes, but just hasn't seen the pitch this season. I wouldn't mind taking a punt on him for about £12m max. Didn't they spend around 20m on him, might be a tough ask. £17.1m according to Wiki. For a 28 year old that hasn't seen any game time I think £12m sounds quite reasonable, but maybe a little optimistic - they'd probably want about £14m I reckon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I would be very interested in buying a number of young players from the top teams. Abraham, Ake. Potentially Fosu Mensah. Ineanacho. Think the big big clubs will always go for the sure-fire signings over giving kids a chance. There's a market there. Get them disciplined into Rafa-ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin75 Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I would be very interested in buying a number of young players from the top teams. Abraham, Ake. Potentially Fosu Mensah. Ineanacho. Think the big big clubs will always go for the sure-fire signings over giving kids a chance. There's a market there. Get them disciplined into Rafa-ball. you'd have to offer buy-backs or sell on %'s for that to work imo but yeah seems a decent way to go to some extent rafa will always value experience though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 FWIW his goals/minute ratio in the PL was very good. Too small a sample size to take anything from it IMO, although I should be clear that I'm quite optimistic he will translate after his performances this season. 64 league appearances over 3 years is a pretty decent sampling. Doesn't mean we shouldn't be looking for another proven goalscorer, mind. I'm more concerned about how he's gonna hold up physically...he's missed a not-insignificant amount of time to injury over the past two seasons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Happinesstan Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 I think Gayle has done all he can to prove he deserves the opportunity to be first choice in the prem. And if we can buy some goals from midfield then I would be more than happy to go with him as first choice. Trouble is, can we as a club afford to take a chance on his fitness? I think if we lost Gayle to injury then a Mitro/Peres combo could possibly see us through a few games, especially if we had a more creative midfield/flanks. So for me, while a top striker would be fantastic, I think we really need to strengthen our midfield and most of our resources should be spent there (and a CB). Maybe we could get a premiership standard Darryl Murphy for about 6 Million? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seymour Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Haven't really paid much attention to him: Yes please Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
taxfree Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Grosicki and Mitro. Partnership of dreams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Grosicki and Mitro. Partnership of dreams. You must have pretty shit dreams Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Not sure about Grosicki after watching this Hull game. Had a lively first half with little end product and has been basically anonymous for most of the second half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Aye, he looked limited to me. Was blowing out of his arse by the end as well the baldy Slav. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Varadi Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 He had Billy Jones on toast first half like but was pretty anonymous after switching wings Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
triggs Posted May 6, 2017 Share Posted May 6, 2017 Aye, he looked limited to me. Was blowing out of his arse by the end as well the baldy Slav. Don't know why Silva put him on the right in the second half mind, after looking dangerous on the left in the first half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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