Nicolas Jackson

[lovejoy]

6 minutes ago, TRon said:

 

 

I don't think it's out of the question we sign Jackson and Wissa and let Isak go if we get close to £150m. I know the owners have said he's not leaving, but I get the feeling Eddie is done with him. 

 

I think Wissa is the more accomplished striker right now, but Jackson is younger so might still come good.  

as I’ve said before, I change my mind like the wind on this but this is the most likely scenario imo.

[Emotic]

1 hour ago, lovejoy said:

as I’ve said before, I change my mind like the wind on this but this is the most likely scenario imo.

The thought of Gordon or Osula playing for us upfront, even for a month during AFCON is giving me chills. We’re already going to suffer for at least the first three matches of the coming season unless a miracle happens, which I doubt it will.

[toontownman]

1 hour ago, Emotic said:

The thought of Gordon or Osula playing for us upfront, even for a month during AFCON is giving me chills. We’re already going to suffer for at least the first three matches of the coming season unless a miracle happens, which I doubt it will.

If we manage to get Jackson on a loan to buy that covers us should Isak stay. If he goes we can also bring another striker in come January. Osula isn't there yet, could be Osula out on loan or just go with 4 strikers. Far from unheard of.

[Mike]

3 hours ago, Shak said:

Jackson would totally elbow someone in that Liverpool game though

 

Bruno Jackson Gordon and Joe we'd just have rolling suspensions.

[r0cafella]

I don't think Chelsea are going to let Jackson join us on loan without a hefty obligation. No need for them to strengthen the competition. 

[SUPERTOON]

8 hours ago, Coffee_Johnny said:

Really?

Not from a financial side (if we sell Isak), i meant we can't have both missing for AFCON.

[TRon]

9 hours ago, Shak said:

It’s surely one or the other?

 

Having two strikers that will both be gone for the AFCON would be really stupid.

 

Didn't really consider that, but you are right. Along with Samu Aghehowa those were my two most likely replacements to fit alongside Wissa which would allow us to get rid of Isak if Liverpool stumped up the asking price. Not surprising really that we refuse to let Isak go then, we've run out of even 5th option strikers. 

[HayDen Traces]

Just now, TRon said:

 

Didn't really consider that, but you are right. Along with Samu Aghehowa those were my two most likely replacements to fit alongside Wissa which would allow us to get rid of Isak if Liverpool stumped up the asking price. Not surprising really that we refuse to let Isak go then, we've run out of even 5th option strikers. 

Can't say we didn't try. But Liverpool themselves (by signing Ekitike) and Man U have blocked the Isak transfer this summer

[TRon]

1 minute ago, HayDen Traces said:

Can't say we didn't try. But Liverpool themselves (by signing Ekitike) and Man U have blocked the Isak transfer this summer

 

 

We might still end up with Jackson if Liverpool go for Wissa and reckon on leaving Isak until next season. 

[George Bailey]

On 08/08/2025 at 12:00, Shak said:

@George Bailey I know you’ll have been itching to hear back.

 

Struggled to get involved for long periods of the match, quite isolated up front and the service was poor. Did bag a first half hat-trick, though.

 

6/10. Excellent.

Thanks. Lad had a lot of promise and seems a waste in Turkish league..

[SteV]

[JT24]

EDWARDSSSSSSS

[Collage]

No really Luke? Very insightful.

[The Prophet]

Subtext: lower the asking price and we'll think about it, Todd.

[SUPERTOON]

We wont be getting anyone of the calibre of Isak though.

[1964]

2 minutes ago, SteV said:

It's insight like this that pays the bills 

[HayDen Traces]

2 minutes ago, SteV said:

Whoa. I hadn't even considered this. Incredibly insightful. 

[Nucasol]

4 minutes ago, SteV said:

@LFEE dropping insight bangers

[Barnes23]

Luke Edwards redemption arc continues unabated.

 

The more time passes, the more re-integrating Isak seems like the best bet for this season

[Kimbo]

7 minutes ago, SteV said:

Who would we get that is the same calibre? I wouldn’t consider Šeško or Ekitike the same calibre either.

[Mole]

4 minutes ago, SUPERTOON said:

We wont be getting anyone of the calibre of Isak though.

I imagine there's levels to it though. The fact people on here said they'd be happy with Jackson but only as a Wilson replacement speaks volumes I think.

 

The first choice replacement would have to be of much higher quality I would imagine.

[HayDen Traces]

The truth is there's noone left available on the market that we could move for as a #1 striker for the new season.

So its Wissa (or alternative) until Isak stops crying into his Liverpool duvet and comes back...

[Moose]

11 minutes ago, SteV said:

 

Moose has reservations about believing a word Luke Edwards says. Not seen as the same calibre of journalist as Francis Chipp for a start #baldnonce

[Kimbo]

I’m probably more onboard with signing Jackson than anyone else tbh, I think his pace, pressing, and link up play would suit our style perfectly. He needs some refining in other areas of course, but so do most players we sign.

[Moose]

Just now, Kimbo said:

I’m probably more onboard with signing Jackson than anyone else tbh, I think his pace, pressing, and link up play would suit our style perfectly. He needs some refining in other areas of course, but so do most players we sign.

 

Of all the post-Ekitike striker links, I was firmly in the Jackson camp. At the right price of course.

 

We're not going to replace Isak in terms of like for like ability so get the one who suits our style of play best and who leaves us with enough change to spend on one or two more bits of quality.

 

We don't necessarily need to buy a purple, buy a blue and Eddie will make him a purple.