NUFC Transfer Rumours

[sushimonster85]

I think unlike Wilson DCL would help us offer an actual plan B. When we swap out Isak for Wilson we can't really change the way we play all that much. Bringing on DCL would. That's what I'm guessing a large part of thinking behind it is. 

[cubaricho]

5 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said:

I think unlike Wilson DCL would help us offer an actual plan B. When we swap out Isak for Wilson we can't really change the way we play all that much. Bringing on DCL would. That's what I'm guessing a large part of thinking behind it is. 

He’s very much a plan B option and I think they’ll be hoping his injury concerns are a past problem now. And if he’s cool with coming here just to be a true second striker where he won’t be starting but be coming on for the last 20 for most of the season, then I think it’s not terrible business. The whole Howe effect and all. 

[STM]

Does the fact he played 38 times last year count for nothing? If Wilson was available for that amount of games we don't need a striker.

[McCormick]

I don’t know if he’s still the same player after all those setbacks (he’s generally looked quite poor this season despite being more available) but if- and it’s a huge if- Howe can get him back to the player he was a few years ago then 25m would be very solid business. 

[sushimonster85]

He's also 5 years younger than Wilson. Would be a good few seasons of not having to worry about a backup striker.

[ryanegg]

6 minutes ago, STM said:

Does the fact he played 38 times last year count for nothing? If Wilson was available for that amount of games we don't need a striker.

 

7 in 32 games in the Prem this year. Not great, but look at the team he was in. I'm not his biggest fan at all and if we are in for him (which I highly doubt) then I personally wouldn't pay anymore than £15M.. would probably get laughed at.

[Decky]

Really don't want Calvert-Lewin but Howe probably does given that we've been constantly linked to him. I trust the club to make the right signings so I'll back whoever we sign. 

[SteV]

Just now, ryanegg said:

 

7 in 32 games in the Prem this year. Not great, but look at the team he was in. I'm not his biggest fan at all and if we are in for him (which I highly doubt) then I personally wouldn't pay anymore than £15M.. would probably get laughed at.

His goal return this season is a concern (but then it was for Isak’s previous season before signing) however they are one of, if not the, most negative team in the league.

 

His record was much, much better under Ancelotti, when obviously he was surrounded by better players than now.

[LionOfGosforth]

Can't help but think a player with a past history of injury like DCL wouldn't fare that well with getting through a pre-season under Howe, can see him falling to bits . That said, if there's truth to it, EH will probably wring the best out of him.

[Steve Charlton]

Not a fan of people with double barrelled surnames to start with,Will he be the 1st in black and white if he does sign?

 

Edit Just remembered Saint Maxi 

 

 

Edited May 24, 2024 by Steve Charlton

[Teasy]

17 minutes ago, STM said:

Does the fact he played 38 times last year count for nothing? If Wilson was available for that amount of games we don't need a striker.

 

Yeah and if Calvert-Lewin could score one in two like Wilson he'd be a great signing based on last season's appearance record, but he can't.  He scored less goals in 38 games then Wilson did in 20.  Yeah there's more to a front man than just goals, but I think we should be aiming higher than significantly sacrificing goal threat for a the possibility of more appearances.

 

 

Edited May 24, 2024 by Teasy

[SteV]

1 minute ago, Teasy said:

 

Yeah and if Calvert-Lewin could score one in two like Wilson he'd be a great signing based on last season's appearance record, but he can't.  He scored less goals in 38 games then Wilson did in 20.  Yeah there's more to a front man than just goals, but I think we should be aiming higher than sacrificing goal threat for a the possibility of more appearances.

Managed one in two the last time had Everton had a half decent squad.

[SUPERTOON]

13 minutes ago, sushimonster85 said:

He's also 5 years younger than Wilson. Would be a good few seasons of not having to worry about a backup striker.

Unless he continues to pick up injuries then we would worry every season.

[Thumbheed]

25 minutes ago, STM said:

Does the fact he played 38 times last year count for nothing? If Wilson was available for that amount of games we don't need a striker.

 

It counts for less when he scored 7 and even less when not all of those games were starts or full games in a team crying out for someone of his ability. 

 

 

[worthy]

I honestly thought he had been gone for more than that. But im not sure if he can handle a Howe preseason. Chuck 15 at them and call it a day.

 

[Andy84]

This would be an inspired piece of business imo 

[The Butcher]

 

[Guest]

I’m all in on DCL. Get him in 

[Keegans Export]

Just had a look there and he's made 32+ appearances in 5 of the last 7 seasons. Best Wilson has managed for us is 31 (26, 18 and 19 in the other three seasons here).

[Yorkie]

If the boss has seen something in DCL then there's no chance I'm doubting him after Gordon, not that I really felt any different about that signing. Would hope there'd be flexibility for at least one other forward mind. 

[Unlucky Luque]

32 minutes ago, Steve Charlton said:

Not a fan of people with double barrelled surnames to start with,Will he be the 1st in black and white if he does sign?

 

Edit Just remembered Saint Maxi 

 

 

 

The legendary Yanga-Mbiwa

[Dr Jinx]

Sort of seems like a short term Chris Wood type move. Looks like he could be available for more games than Wilson likely would and he’ll score goals if given chances, add to the threat from corners etc.. but he’d be shipped off as soon as we had a chance to upgrade properly.. which I have no issue with.

 

Would they really sell for 25m though, I think it’s a fair price but if roles were reversed perhaps not.

[NSG]

1 minute ago, Dr Jinx said:

Sort of seems like a short term Chris Wood type move. Looks like he could be available for more games than Wilson likely would and he’ll score goals if given chances, add to the threat from corners etc.. but he’d be shipped off as soon as we had a chance to upgrade properly.. which I have no issue with.

 

Would they really sell for 25m though, I think it’s a fair price but if roles were reversed perhaps not.

Apparently he’s got 1 year left on his deal and not expected to sign another. I think this one could happen. TBH if he’s happy to sit on the bench for 90% of games and start the carabao cup then it’s not the worst deal in the world.

[Hudson]

51 minutes ago, Decky said:

Really don't want Calvert-Lewin but Howe probably does given that we've been constantly linked to him. I trust the club to make the right signings so I'll back whoever we sign. 

Yup my position on things this summer. 

 

Feels surreal 

[Dokko]

DCL is a very good player, minus injuries this would be a good move. One thing he suffered from, like wilson here in the earlier days, is being rushed back into action as the team was crying out for goals. If we don't do that with him, I think he could put most of it behind him. Main worry is his hamstring injuries which he seems to get a lot of, especially as he's a decent size, strength and with pace, those hammys need to be solid or his game is fucked.