Yoane Wissa

[TRon]

4 minutes ago, Big Geordie said:

Wissa isn't worth £50-60 million. If a Newcastle 'tax' is being applied - time to look elsewhere. 

 

 

Yeah good idea. Might be a bit late in the window for that though....

[Stal]

All this talk of "resale value" is baffling. Who are we hoping to sell any good player to? The only folks who could buy one of our better players are the sky 6 and the likes of Real Madrid, the former of which we don't want to strengthen.

 

Just buy who will do a job for us in the here and now, just not for really stupid prices. 

[Gottlob]

We initially bid £25 million and have been chasing him for a month so if we're now being quoted £50-60 million it suggests that we've completely misread the situation or they've upped the price, either because it's getting late in the transfer window or because they've been forced to go higher for potential replacements.

 

Anyway I'm not sure why people keep talking about Wilson replacements for us. The club will be chasing any striker who they think can lead the line and unless Isak goes I think we will settle for one player.

 

I'm not sold on Ramos with regard to his ability or availability, Watkins is surely unavailable, and Jackson has his merits but Saturday suggested to me that we need somebody with a bit of finishing and smarts rather than a headless presser. I haven't followed Toney's availability and however unlikely perhaps we could test Palace with an offer for Mateta that would allow them to keep hold of Guehi and Eze for another season. It's really slim pickings at this point especially if we're not prepared to take a punt abroad. Somebody suggested a Greek or Turkish forward with a good name and maybe he's as good as any.

[The Fountain]

3 minutes ago, Gottlob said:

We initially bid £25 million and have been chasing him for a month so if we're now being quoted £50-60 million it suggests that we've completely misread the situation or they've upped the price, either because it's getting late in the transfer window or because they've been forced to go higher for potential replacements.

 

Anyway I'm not sure why people keep talking about Wilson replacements for us. The club will be chasing any striker who they think can lead the line and unless Isak goes I think we will settle for one player.

 

I'm not sold on Ramos with regard to his ability or availability, Watkins is surely unavailable, and Jackson has his merits but Saturday suggested to me that we need somebody with a bit of finishing and smarts rather than a headless presser. I haven't followed Toney's availability and however unlikely perhaps we could test Palace with an offer for Mateta that would allow them to keep hold of Guehi and Eze for another season. It's really slim pickings at this point especially if we're not prepared to take a punt abroad. Somebody suggested a Greek or Turkish forward with a good name and maybe he's as good as any.

A Toney loan would be tremendous 

[LFEE]

2 hours ago, Yorkie said:

Is it plausible that, in Jackson's case (and unlike Isak and Wissa), his price falls the closer we get to the deadline? They already have their replacements. 

It is. Though PSR wise makes no difference to Chelsea now as past the deadline. Would be based solely on how much they want him out the door. 
 

Overall though yes you’d think if not the price ideal negotiations would be smoother and quicker which is what we require to replace Wilson.

[LFEE]

1 hour ago, Wandy said:

And yet some people think it's ok to let Isak go. 

 

If you want a glimpse of what it will be like if we have £130m to £150m burning a hole in our pocket then look no further than here. We'd be getting quoted outrageous prices for absolute tat.

 

 

 

 

 

Some sanity in thread at last. Isak doesn’t leave without replacement in ideally 12 months prior.

 

This is all about replacing Wilson now as far as I’m concerned.

[GWN]

just buy him man

[Kid Icarus]

10 minutes ago, Stal said:

All this talk of "resale value" is baffling. Who are we hoping to sell any good player to? The only folks who could buy one of our better players are the sky 6 and the likes of Real Madrid, the former of which we don't want to strengthen.

 

Just buy who will do a job for us in the here and now, just not for really stupid prices. 

Isn't that the problem? That getting someone who will do a job automatically means really stupid prices unless you're willing to take a risk.

[Stal]

2 minutes ago, Kid Icarus said:

Isn't that the problem? That getting someone who will do a job automatically means really stupid prices unless you're willing to take a risk.

 

Aye, but that was my secondary point. Us worrying about resale value is what just seems daft.

[Toon No9]

Should have been allover Kalimuendo instead of Wissa.

[OverThere]

I doubt he will arrive. We would be better off loaning Jackson with an option to buy.

[TRon]

27 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Some sanity in thread at last. Isak doesn’t leave without replacement in ideally 12 months prior.

 

This is all about replacing Wilson now as far as I’m concerned.

 

Tbf, I think that was always the club's stance as well. I just worry that they have gone all in on a player who might not be available unless we pay stupid money. 

[Armchair Pundit]

Starting to feel a bit like the Guehi thing all over again

[OverThere]

Just now, Armchair Pundit said:

Starting to feel a bit like the Guehi thing all over again

Yup, this is a waste of time IMO. A striker on loan is probably the best option now.

 

Surely there is someone available???

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Has something happened? 

 

 

Edited August 18, 2025 by AyeDubbleYoo

[SteV]

Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Has something happened? 

 

 

 

TalkSport said the asking price has gone up.

[Armchair Pundit]

Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Has something happened? 

 

 

 

[sushimonster85]

Hoping we get a definitive update one way or another this evening from Hope or Downie. Either need to get this done or move on fast.

[Scoot]

So this seems to be ANOTHER boring transfer saga we seem to love getting involved with.

 

Not having a recognised striker available is pretty shocking.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

Just now, Scoot said:

So this seems to be ANOTHER boring transfer saga we seem to love getting involved with.

 

Not having a recognised striker available is pretty shocking.

Only one person to blame for that. 

[Fenham Mag]

Just now, AyeDubbleYoo said:

Only one person to blame for that. 

 

Mike Ashley.

[OverThere]

It is criminal that a club of our stature has failed to have a single striker signed before the start of the season.

 

Even if Isak had not been a dick we would still have been in a precarious position.

 

Ultimately, the CEO should have been replaced long before now.

[Jewel]

I think we were all confident of getting Wissa. With that now seemingly more doubtful, panic has set in big time.

 

We've had people in another thread suggesting Raheem Sterling ffs.

[Adrian1881]

Imagine if we sold ISAK, the price would go up to 70? Time to start shopping outside EPL and take some risks.  

[Famous Nick]

unreal how long this takes. would understand if he is Haaland or prime Lewandowski or Kane, but lets be honest we wanted him as decent upgrade on Wilson. now it might have changed and would become our main striker if he arrives.