Kanj Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 If we keep him, I'd rather us sign a #1 RW and hybrid, young attacker who can play striker and winger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Upthemags Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Just now, Kanji said: If we keep him, I'd rather us sign a #1 RW and hybrid, young attacker who can play striker and winger. Should take the cue from Arsenal with a Trossard type signing Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanj Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 ^ but younger and cheaper. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lush Vlad Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Mental decision to keep him, IMO. As great as he has been for us. It’s the last chance to get some money for him and he’s never fit. I also think his pace and sharpness has noticeably dropped off recently. Like others have said. I hope we get someone in that can play wide and through the middle. As Isak will need someone to deputise for him now and then and Wilson can’t be relied upon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted July 1 Share Posted July 1 Well, he's "expected to stay" until one day he's suddenly gone. It's all binary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 12 hours ago, Ketsbaia said: Well, he's "expected to stay" until one day he's suddenly gone. It's all binary. Exactly. I'm sure we'd sell him if we got a half decent price, and more importantly, have someone lined up who can replace him. That second bit might be the tricky part. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibierski Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Retain hope that Leicester sign him by end of August. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I'd rather not have him in the PL if possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverThere Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 hour ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I'd rather not have him in the PL if possible. When he's fit he's very good but is rarely fit. Maybe Callum has accepted this and is prepared to play a supporting role but past statements and body language would not suggest this is the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 2 hours ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: I'd rather not have him in the PL if possible. Do you have anybody in mind to replace him? I know we must be looking, but there hasn't really been any serious talk about strikers doing the rounds. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Just now, TRon said: Do you have anybody in mind to replace him? I know we must be looking, but there hasn't really been any serious talk about strikers doing the rounds. Nah, no idea. Good backup strikers are hard to find. The Palace model of signing a whole load of forwards and hoping one makes it is interesting, but we have Isak so we won't be doing that. I wasn't saying I want to sell Wilson BTW, just if he goes I want it to be outside the league. My ideal option, if we didn't need to consider finances, would be to keep Wilson and sign a young third forward with potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 minute ago, AyeDubbleYoo said: Nah, no idea. Good backup strikers are hard to find. The Palace model of signing a whole load of forwards and hoping one makes it is interesting, but we have Isak so we won't be doing that. I wasn't saying I want to sell Wilson BTW, just if he goes I want it to be outside the league. My ideal option, if we didn't need to consider finances, would be to keep Wilson and sign a young third forward with potential. Ah ok gotcha. That makes sense. I actually would like to see him be sold, I'm too wary of him getting crocked for months and leaving us hoping Isak doesn't get injured. At the same time, he is a top quality striker when fit, not easy to replace with our budget which is why there's not been much serious talk of potential targets. Jao Pedro would have been ideal, but of course we backed out of that deal to get Isak. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 He would've been sold soon after the takeover IMO, except for that career-high form that got him into the England reckoning. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Prontonise Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 If we had a young 3rd striker then I'd fine with keeping him for when he is fit but we don't so we need a reliable backup for Isak which Wilson just isn't. Also he's basically a poacher / finisher nowadays, his mobility has completely gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 I love Wilson as #2 tbh. Isak, Wilson, Gordon is a top 4 striker option in the league. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 It's not because half the time Wilson is injured so you end up with Gordon or A.N. Other up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: I love Wilson as #2 tbh. Isak, Wilson, Gordon is a top 4 striker option in the league. Agreed but a consistently fit Wilson though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 8 minutes ago, PauloGeordio said: Agreed but a consistently fit Wilson though! With a rugged Isak and no European football, 20-30 minute Cal is perfect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 minute ago, The College Dropout said: With a rugged Isak and no European football, 20-30 minute Cal is perfect. If that’s all we go with I’m OK with it, but still a gamble. Isak’s fitness improved over the season once the CL football ended. Love Wilson but it’s a proper who the fook knows what pops next Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 We’ll get nowhere with a 32 year old Wilson as backup. He’s just not remotely reliable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BergenMagpie Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Love Wilson, but it would be mental not to sell him this window. Last year of contract and turning 33 in February Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Just now, BergenMagpie said: Love Wilson, but it would be mental not to sell him this window. Last year of contract and turning 33 in February Think he’ll be gone soon enough! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 hour ago, The College Dropout said: I love Wilson as #2 tbh. Isak, Wilson, Gordon is a top 4 striker option in the league. Gordon isn't a top 4 strike option in the league. He's barely good enough as an emergency stand in let alone a prolonged period if Wilson is out. That's why I can understand us pursuing DCL. Not my ideal type of striker, but he would have been a good alternative to Isak, especially given his strength in the air. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 1 minute ago, TRon said: Gordon isn't a top 4 strike option in the league. He's barely good enough as an emergency stand in let alone a prolonged period if Wilson is out. That's why I can understand us pursuing DCL. Not my ideal type of striker, but he would have been a good alternative to Isak, especially given his strength in the air. Better options than any other team in the league apart from City, Liverpool & Brentford imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 2 Share Posted July 2 Just now, The College Dropout said: Better options than any other team in the league apart from City, Liverpool & Brentford imo. Assuming Wilson stays fit for 70% of the season. How much would you be willing to bet on that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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