Summer 2017 Transfer Speculation
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Personally I would keep Carroll and try to sell Sakho. I believe there are more 'Sakhos' of this world around then 'Carrolls' if we wanted to replace like for like. Also from the little we see of how they interact with the rest of the team, Carroll seems far more united and popular with the squad than Sakho. I also worry about Sakho's behaviour outside of football, whereas although Carroll has history of being a bit of a 'lad' he seems very settled now with his wife and child. All just my opinion mind you, and it relies on us finding a buyer for Sakho, and it appears we tried and failed that last summer.
Spending that sort of money is usual these days. Average players are going for a lot of money. Its time our owners realised that the market has moved on and you can't get a Lanzini (a massive bargain) every window.
Look at some of the transfer fees already, Ake - 20m, Pickford - 30m, Moody - 10m,
Bamford went for 10m in January. These are the sign of the times
Or Iheancho ;hmm
Or Bats ;hmm
Or Modeste ;hmm
Or Hernandez and Giroud ;hmm
Or Iheancho and Hernandez ;hmm
Or Shane Long
Would anybody believe only a five or so years back that Championship sides would be regularly buying players for £10m+?!
Helda Costa to Wolves £12.75m; McCormack to Villa £12m AND to Fulham £11m; Ritchie to Newc £12m; Gray to Burnley £10.5m; etc etc etc
You are quite right
However AC might just be a loan option for a club? Maybe even Sakho too. We are not going to get much for either in terms of a sale, but then them staying, utilising wages and not playing does us no favours
At the risk of repeating myself:
complaining about the quality of the transfers is a matter of opinion
complaining about the perceived lack of spend by the owners is a matter of not being bothered to look at the facts.
Claret & Hugh report that Hernandez is in no rush and will wait for other offers.
As I've previously stated I think Giroud would be a great signing for us and it surprises me that some think he wouldn't be good for us. A regular champions league and French national player who has a good goalscoring record. Usually this would make him out of our reach but it seems there is a chance with Arsenal looking to bring in better, him wanting games, and crucially it seems he wants to stay in the Capital.
Hernandez again would be a top purchase. We all know he can score in the prem, his ability and ;baldock skillz, and he has a had a top couple of years at Leverkusen. That supposed buy out clause is more than acceptable at todays rates, I just feel better teams then us will come in for him knocking us to touch.
Iheanacho is a weird one for me. Clearly got great ability but not really had the chance to show it that much, understandable as he's only 20, but that transfer fee plus buy back deal is of a concern to me. However if we can bring in 2 and he's one of the 2 I would be more than happy. If we can only bring in one striker this summer, I feel it's a lot to put on his relatively inexperienced youthful shoulders.
My only discrepancy would be I'd still keep Carroll, even if he can only play half a season than loan him out (still working on the presumption we bring in at least one 'first team' striker). I am actually fed up with Sakho far more than Andy, so really hoping we are able to shift him in whatever form this summer (although I fear it won't happen), a shame as I used to be a big fan.
Who ya gonna call?
GhostBoogers
He is a top top player and guarantees goals.....although I am slightly worried how he'll fit into the system (if we can call it that) we played with last year as it does seem to favour a 'work horse' kind of guy
In order for me:
1. Batshuayi- Just think he's class he looked great when he got the chance at Chelsea and is still second choice! Perfect age to perhaps sell for a profit one day
2. Giroud - The most complete player weve been linked with he fits our systems and gets goals but I question whether he will actually want to join.....plus there isn't likely to be a sell on fee
3. Bakambu - Biggest risk perhaps but stylistically is the perfect build, he gets goals and is at a great age + cheaper than Batshuayi
4. Gray - compared to the others perhaps a little underwhelming but in comparison to what we have.....and who we had last year (Zaza, Calleri) he's a major improvement plus is affordable and British (HG spot)