AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Is there any hype? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackflap Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Plenty of reasons why he might have struggled other than he's shit. Our recruitment has been spot on so far barring doubts over Gordon and has been given deserved credit for it. Ekiteke was their primary target since day one of the new regime. I'd still trust there's a player there somewhere especially at that money. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbandit Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 1 hour ago, Toon88 said: Don’t get the hype with Ekitike. They signed him, and he’s been crap, hence why they want rid. In a dominant side, in a tinpot league, he’s struggled and scored 3 goals in 25 games. Awful. Glad we missed out on him. He’s clearly not awful. I watched him play a few times and he looked good. He struggled to get minutes and that’s hardly surprising given then players he was up against but it looked like the issue was more with his attitude than his ability. I’m sure he’ll have a very good career but I’d want us to steer clear at this point Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 At that price I think we may go back in for him. Covers the front 3 and plenty of room to grow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Why are people so reactive? He's clearly got something about him if psg signed him at a young age and our management team wanted him. "3 in 25" as if he started more than a quarter of those matches Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon88 Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 No doubting he has talent. IMO, we should steer clear though. Questionable attitude, and one who didn’t fancy joining our project over a year ago. Doubt Ashworth and co will want to revisit this one, given the work they would have put into that deal, only to be dropped like a stone once PSG called. He chose money, which says a lot about him, and it’s ended up stagnating his development/career. Just something about his character which I don’t think would be a good fit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamPS Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 The club is in a very different place to January 2022. And if he wants to leave psg would he join a club where he isn’t a guaranteed starter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teslact Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 He's a kid who stayed at home to play with Messi, Neymar and Mbappe. I can't fault living the dream and then knowing to get out when it turns out the bright lights were hiding the reality. Could be real growth from him here on out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 He'll most likely be on prohibitive wages now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrRaspberryJam Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 7 minutes ago, Django said: He'll most likely be on prohibitive wages now. I think this is the first time I’ve seen you post in the football forum. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Django Posted July 14, 2023 Share Posted July 14, 2023 Yes, in the football forum I'm very much a lurker Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viana Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 2 hours ago, Teslact said: He's a kid who stayed at home to play with Messi, Neymar and Mbappe. I can't fault living the dream and then knowing to get out when it turns out the bright lights were hiding the reality. Could be real growth from him here on out. You're right. I also think we should avoid him for two reasons. 1.) I don't think he's that good. He has a skillset that works for a team like Reims, but at PSG he looked quite awkward and clunky in tight spaces (from what I've seen). I think in Isak we have now what Ekitike was billed as potentially becoming one day. When money is tight I don't see a point in taking that risk and giving PSG 20m for the trouble. Last summer we could be a little bit more optimistic with our signings but the landscape has changed considerably. The expectation on the team is bigger and the wiggle room due to FFP is smaller. 2.) If he comes here and doesn't work out early doors I can see fans turning on him really quick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Harry Maguire to West Ham seems to be a goer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Everton fan in the gym, yesterday, was getting quite depressed at the idea of Johnny Evans joining Ashley Young in the squad. Asked him about the Leeds lads & he reckons it's bolloxs. Quite resigned to relegation. He's a lovely lad but I still had that warm buzz inside ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 1 minute ago, Groundhog63 said: Everton fan in the gym, yesterday, was getting quite depressed at the idea of Johnny Evans joining Ashley Young in the squad. Asked him about the Leeds lads & he reckons it's bolloxs. Quite resigned to relegation. He's a lovely lad but I still had that warm buzz inside ? What's the Leeds lads Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, Ben said: What's the Leeds lads Vague rumour they were after Gnonto, Harrison and another (?) He'd heard it as well so it wasn't just in me heed ? Edited July 15, 2023 by Groundhog63 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeordieDazzler Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Would take Ekitike on loan for a year although he’d still mainly be on the bench which his issue I suppose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 24 minutes ago, Groundhog63 said: Everton fan in the gym, yesterday, was getting quite depressed at the idea of Johnny Evans joining Ashley Young in the squad. Asked him about the Leeds lads & he reckons it's bolloxs. Quite resigned to relegation. He's a lovely lad but I still had that warm buzz inside ? Delicious. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DebuchyAndTheBeast Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 14 hours ago, SUPERTOON said: I have the impression that Arsenal approach players early and attempt to lure them away from their current clubs in order to negotiate a lower transfer fee. Maybe they're bluffing and they don't have the money ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 West Ham have announced Declan Rice has left the club. Wonder where he’s going? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBG Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 My sources are saying possibly Arsenal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 I’m absolutely here for West Ham spoiling Arsenal’s big signing unveiling after being annoyed it took so long to complete Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 9 minutes ago, The Prophet said: Big ambition from them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McCormick Posted July 15, 2023 Share Posted July 15, 2023 Christ alive, imagine if we still had Ashley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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