Thumbheed Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 6 minutes ago, KaKa said: I like the look of Azmoun from the little I've seen. Incredibly rapid and a pretty cool finisher. Also really like Cabral at Basel due to his physicality and finishing in the box. Apparently Basel are asking for 17 million euros, which is pretty decent. There's seemingly options out there, but unlike our defence it's pretty unclear who our priority signing is. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) I know a few people had mentioned we should go for Belotti, guess moves like this are not likely to happen until we are safe or promoted Edited January 10, 2022 by Geordie Ahmed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 45 minutes ago, STM said: Genuinely tired of the transfer links now. It's hard to sort facts from fiction. I will wait until there is something concrete before getting excited. All the machinations are so dull that adding more fuel to that fire just gives me a headache now as at best it seems like it'll take ages to get done. Like waiting for VAR to give a decision. Between the link/incident I just want to f**k off for a slash and hope its all sorted when i come back. Edited January 10, 2022 by Wolfcastle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 52 minutes ago, KaKa said: I like the look of Azmoun from the little I've seen. Incredibly rapid and a pretty cool finisher. Also really like Cabral at Basel due to his physicality and finishing in the box. Apparently Basel are asking for 17 million euros, which is pretty decent. I would take both of them in a heartbeat! Both quick but in a different way, Azmoun is much more agile speed and Arthur is more brute force speed. Neither would be that expensive either as you say, but again it's down to whether they want to come here. I think £10-15m was touted for Azmoun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 This Azmoun only has to be an upgarde - never seen him play but he is an upgrade on someone out of position or at best a seldom fit, past his sell by date forward that was borderline at this level on his best day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 20 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said: I know a few people had mentioned we should go for Belotti, guess moves like this are not likely to happen until we are safe or promoted What's the crack with Toronto - 1st Insigne now linked with Belotti. They finished second bottom of their conference last season so not exactly riding high. https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4557899/live-transfer-talk-toronto-want-to-add-torinos-belotti-along-with-napolis-insigne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 $$$$$$$$$ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 5 minutes ago, duo said: What's the crack with Toronto - 1st Insigne now linked with Belotti. They finished second bottom of their conference last season so not exactly riding high. https://www.espn.com/soccer/blog-transfer-talk/story/4557899/live-transfer-talk-toronto-want-to-add-torinos-belotti-along-with-napolis-insigne Yep heavily linked there and looks a goer. Probably paying double what we would offer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
et tu brute Posted January 10, 2022 Share Posted January 10, 2022 (edited) 33 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said: I know a few people had mentioned we should go for Belotti, guess moves like this are not likely to happen until we are safe or promoted As mentioned by a couple of others earlier, I’m just ignoring all the click bait articles until there is something concrete to actually discuss. According to the press we’re trying to sign just about everyone who plays football, with each alleged exclusive being a different player. Actually reminds me of when the takeover was going on with all the yes it is or no it isn’t daily bullshit exclusives. Edited January 10, 2022 by et tu brute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
duo Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I can't help reading them all - so much is riding on this window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montey Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 It's important to keep in mind that most transfer rumours will be player agents trying to stoke interest in their players or player agents trying to convince clubs their players may leave if they don't get a better contract. Most of these rumours will have no actual connection with the club or reality. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomas Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) I would have imagined agents/talent companies/clubs etc have large lists of contacts and when they need to make it known their player is unhappy/looking to leave/etc they can make like 5 calls max and word spreads through the football world. There's probably 500 different agent whatsapp groups. Absolutely no need to "leak" a rumor to the press and hope an interested club catches wind the next morning like it's 1975. I think if anything the rumours the general public gets are the byproduct of communication like that and we're basically always getting late information. Or maybe I give them too much credit. Edited January 11, 2022 by thomas Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kanji Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 I’ve been pretty chill and patient overall and am trying to be… but can’t compute the absolute positivity and vibes last week versus this week. Only this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToonScotman Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Shearergol said: he just isn’t. We asked. Fair enough however things may chance, but point still stands there’s plenty good enough left backs out there all have a price and most willing to move. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Wood's worth the money just because it confirms Burnley's relegation. But Azmoun seems a no-brainer and we desperately need to have someone within 48 hours. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 4 minutes ago, Ketsbaia said: Wood's worth the money just because it confirms Burnley's relegation. But Azmoun seems a no-brainer and we desperately need to have someone within 48 hours. I'm going out on a limb here, but there's no way an Iranian player would be granted a work permit quick enough for the next game. Probably not the one after either. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geordie Ahmed Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, elbee909 said: I'm going out on a limb here, but there's no way an Iranian player would be granted a work permit quick enough for the next game. Probably not the one after either. Why would him being Iranian matter? Coutinho for example is awaiting a work permit and Gerrard reckons he could be training with Villa by Wednesday Obviously if we wanted Azmoun for Watford we'd need to get a move on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbee909 Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 (edited) 9 minutes ago, Geordie Ahmed said: Why would him being Iranian matter? Coutinho for example is awaiting a work permit and Gerrard reckons he could be training with Villa by Wednesday Obviously if we wanted Azmoun for Watford we'd need to get a move on Coutinho has a Portuguese passport, and worked in the UK before. He's been through the process, probably still has the prerequisite permit. I don't know about Azmoun but hiring foreigners in the UK has not got any easier over the last few years. Edited January 11, 2022 by elbee909 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Training (especially if you are unwanted by parent club so can fly in earlier) and actually playing in games are different. What is the typical time frame for a WP to be granted? Doubt it will be in time for Watford where we need a striker. That is possibly why Wood is an option if he has a release clause. Not bargaining, pay up, sign someone familiar with the league and he's available in the next game. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 hours ago, duo said: I can't help reading them all - so much is riding on this window. And we aren't doing very well in truth , it was 100% urgent we needed a striker this week and we aren't going to have one .poor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Alfredo Morelos anyone? If Chris Wood is the level we are considering then why not. I've seen a couple of rumours stating Howe specifically wanted to get him in. Could be total guff ofcourse but he can certainly score goals, albeit in Scotland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWN Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 8 minutes ago, Mazzy said: Alfredo Morelos anyone? If Chris Wood is the level we are considering then why not. I've seen a couple of rumours stating Howe specifically wanted to get him in. Could be total guff ofcourse but he can certainly score goals, albeit in Scotland. Could he handle the PL? Be an instant target to wind up , not a great record at staying on the pitch . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 33 minutes ago, GWN said: Could he handle the PL? Be an instant target to wind up , not a great record at staying on the pitch . Who knows, got to take the chance sometimes though. Most of these strikers that are rumored are from foreign leagues with no guarantee they'd fit in straight away. Atleast he's already got a grasp of the language and culture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 3 hours ago, Ketsbaia said: Wood's worth the money just because it confirms Burnley's relegation. But Azmoun seems a no-brainer and we desperately need to have someone within 48 hours. Does it? They could sign a replacement that will score more than 3 goals Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted January 11, 2022 Share Posted January 11, 2022 Azmoun being linked to Juve now according to Di Marzio. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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