WideopenMag Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 7 minutes ago, STM said: Protecting their asset? Maybe not. Its the type we should be after though. Pie in the sky stuff, no way are we getting Bowen from west ham especially not for 50 million. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 6 minutes ago, WideopenMag said: Pie in the sky stuff, no way are we getting Bowen from west ham especially not for 50 million. We got Tonali for similar. Hardly pie in the sky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sushimonster85 Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 As well as being a proven PL player capable of goals and assists, Bowen's also English. There's no way West Ham would accept anything less than 75m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BoSelecta Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Bowen for any amount is wishful thinking. £50m is laughable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
huss9 Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Bowen's not leaving London. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WideopenMag Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 13 minutes ago, STM said: We got Tonali for similar. Hardly pie in the sky. He's their best player and selling to a Premier league rival, 50 million is pie in the sky. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Duper Branko Strupar Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) Bowan is worth well more to West Ham than 50m. Suits their style.of play down to the ground and is a guaranteed double digit goal return each season. Can play a couple of positions too. No way they'd sell unless it's silly money. Edited December 17, 2023 by Super Duper Branko Strupar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Izakaya Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 The Dildo Twins would have our eyes out over Bowen, they'd want at least $75m and it'd take an astronomical wage to get him out of London. Shame as he'd be perfect for us. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiLvOR Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Danny Dyer would go all Football Factory on Bowen if he tried to leave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 (edited) If I was going for a domestic right sided player it would be Michael Olise bags of potential. Edited December 17, 2023 by Whitley mag Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 36 minutes ago, STM said: We got Tonali for similar. Hardly pie in the sky. Tbf, we now know why this was possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelrouser Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 29 minutes ago, McDog said: Tbf, we now know why this was possible. How does Tonali's suspension affect FFP? We know we don't have to pay him £11m in salary. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
McDog Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Just now, rebelrouser said: How does Tonali's suspension affect FFP? We know we don't have to pay him £11m in salary. Has nothing to do with FFP. It likely affected his availability at that price which was being discussed unless you believe Milan knew nothing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 On 13/12/2023 at 12:09, KaKa said: I didn't tell the club to buy him. Tell them to buy Chiesa. What are you playing at, Kaka. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted December 17, 2023 Share Posted December 17, 2023 Bowen is great but we already have a player like him in Harvey Barnes we just haven't seen him much. I'd say Bowens game is probably more expansive though. But the returns are there for Harvey. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 2 hours ago, relámpago blanco said: Bowen is great but we already have a player like him in Harvey Barnes we just haven't seen him much. I'd say Bowens game is probably more expansive though. But the returns are there for Harvey. Bowen is more creative. Bowen has a 7 year contract. He would go for closer to £100m than £50m. They would laugh at £50m. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The College Dropout Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Someone was super against Kudus in the summer. Wouldn’t accept he’s even talented. Who was that? That person doesn’t know ball. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitley mag Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 I might be In minority but got to say I’d be disappointed if we committed to a permanent deal for Phillips. He’s 28 barely played and if we we’re obligated to fork out 40 million of our budget on him I think it would look a short sighted deal in January, with many better options potentially out there next summer. If it’s a 3 million loan deal without an obligation it potentially makes sense, it would be a stop gap until Tonali returns, but big part of me hopes it’s a bull shit rumour and we have something a bit more exciting lined up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Certainly wouldn’t be against bringing in a player with a bit more experience, not sure if Phillips is the answer mind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 37 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said: Certainly wouldn’t be against bringing in a player with a bit more experience, not sure if Phillips is the answer mind. Yeah I’m not 100% convinced Phillips is the answer but I’m torn because I think Howe could have a massive impact on him if you look at players like Gordon and those who improved who were already here. Hes 28 in his prime and with a point to prove (you’d hope). I do think we’d benefit from a more designated defensive midfield just to give us more options but whether that player is Phillips or whether they have an eye on someone next summer or even if they see Tonali doing some of that role next season even if he isn’t that exact type player. A Phillips version from a fee years ago sitting with Bruno and Miley/Joelinton just ahead ‘could’ be awesome. I suppose with Phillips loan with option to buy if he does well is probably the best idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groundhog63 Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Not sure what the beef is with this lad? We're a team in transition. Not every player we go for will be a bairn for the future or have any resale value. Even if you go by the difference in our home/away form you'd appreciate the need to do something. He's a good player and will provide solidity through the middle. Him and Bruno would be class Him behind Bruno and Tonali would be awesome. I'd not sniff at the chance to sign him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExiledGeordie Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Groundhog63 said: Not sure what the beef is with this lad? We're a team in transition. Not every player we go for will be a bairn for the future or have any resale value. Even if you go by the difference in our home/away form you'd appreciate the need to do something. He's a good player and will provide solidity through the middle. Him and Bruno would be class Him behind Bruno and Tonali would be awesome. I'd not sniff at the chance to sign him Yeah I think players are written off too easily, just look at Gordon, I had my doubts about him like others did. If Howe wants Phillips and he comes in that’s good enough for me. Edited December 18, 2023 by ExiledGeordie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Some people have different opinions. Maybe they want a different type of player, or prefer to go for another option/route. I personally wouldn't mind Phillips. Everyone can not always agree with every signing. That signing might prove to be a great one (great, everybody wins) or the opposite (everybody lose). Sometimes people get it right when they say he's the right one, sometimes they get it wrong. Writing someone off 100% entirely even if they don't like the signing is wrong though. If so, i'm sure everybody hopes to get proven wrong. No need to argue about it like kids when it happens, or being silly a year later. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
relámpago blanco Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 Phillips would be class under Eddie, though as others have said I'm not sure he is the right type of player we need due to Bruno, not that they are the same type but they'll occupy the same spaces. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nucasol Posted December 18, 2023 Share Posted December 18, 2023 9 hours ago, Izakaya said: The Dildo Twins would have our eyes out over Bowen, they'd want at least $75m and it'd take an astronomical wage to get him out of London. Shame as he'd be perfect for us. Presuming David Sullivan would be canvassing David Gold’s opinion on the deal via a seance or Ouija board? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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