The Transfer Window 2: Electric Boogaloo

baracks_a_hammer

Reckon we may see rondon sign after the AC news. I also wonder if AC will ever play for another Prem club again once he has finished with us?

Fortuneseeker

Adam,

Is he likely to be any nearer the first team with the new players we have added and hopefully Hernandez playing more often?

baracks,

Isn't this what we did with signing Evra, I know Rondon is a different type of player, but any way signing someone just to cover an injury/suspension?

Diop plus who at centre half? Will Ogbonna now stay or will the club make a better offer to Rice? Is this why the rumours of an offer going in for Marcelo have been renewed?

Antonio to cover as a striker until Andy C is fit, might be a long time though.

;biggrin

Adam

I don’t know. I’ve never seen him play! ;lol

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

Still see Hugill gone if an opportunity to recoup the fee arises

May be harsh but I didnt know him before he joined, but his record for Preston wasnt anything exicting and i thought he looked like a classic championship level striker from the clips i saw of him

If its a choice between selling Hugill for £10m or Antonio (who can play CF) for £15mil its not even a question for me

Vorselaarhammer

We need a striker.....

Pengeman

With Carroll out injured, I know that is normal now, until January, it makes sense to keep Antonio. He is versatile and brings the unexpected if his head is sorted out. Hugill is an an enigma. Someone must have seen something in him to fork out £10m. I like to see him given a chance.

Vorselaarhammer

Manuel Pellegrini on the Carroll and Reid injuries:

"It does mean that we have lost two players in key areas, and we’ll continue to work hard with the owners to make further additions to strengthen the playing squad, beyond the five new signings already confirmed.”

Bazshuayi

secrethammersfan said:

The sum total of summer activity means I cannot wait for the season to begin. At this stage, the club could post a video of a tin of beans in a home jersey, and I'd get excited about it!

Vorselaarhammer

Video of Anderson at Heathrow.....it happening....

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

Lets hope for no 11th hour gazzumps

But it is looking likely

Cuz1

Vorselaarhammer said:

Video of Anderson at Heathrow.....it happening....

Vorse, think he’s picking his mum up got a big tennis semi to play tomorrow lol

Fortuneseeker

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years said:

Lets hope for no 11th hour gazzumps

But it is looking likely

Has Harry R been spotted anywhere near the airport? ;wink

BubblesNeverDies

Baz, I'm suddenly reminded of a certain scene in Blazing Saddles but I can't for the life of me think why. ;biggrin

secrethammersfan

Bazshuayi said:

;wahoo

Lukerz

In light of the Andy news I think a bid needs to be made for somebody like Rondon. We need to basically plan for him leaving at the end of this season.

Bazshuayi

I can see Rondons positives but the guy just doesnt score goals.

MunichHammer

Bazshuayi said:

I can see Rondons positives but the guy just doesnt score goals.

Neither does AC since he is usually on the treatment table.

Cuz1

Like for like then as ever you will get

Bazshuayi

Yes, but why pay another reported 16M relegation clause price for Rondon? ;hmm

baracks_a_hammer

Will it be bad karma if we announce the signing of Felipe on Fri 13th?.. ;hmm

grey_til_I_dye

I don't think we can afford (in various senses) to bring in a like for like player while AC is still with us, and I don't really think it is necessary.

If we get Anderson over the line, then we have Arnie, Yarmo and Anderson who can all play the main forward role.

Lukerz

grey - not sure Yarmolenko or Anderson are suited to being the main target up front. Both are more No.10’s or wingers. No more square pegs in round holes. With Carroll out it leaves us with Arnie and Hernandez. We need another body. Carroll will be let go this time next year anyway, so get someone in and give them a season to gel with the side and settle in. So not so much a stop gap signing, more a long term replacement.

OldCastleSwift

Can Anderson? ;hmm

Genuine question, as I thought he was a winger/No10.

Arnie and Yarmo are very similar so I think they can rotate the centre forward role, but I would still like to see another striker come in to at least cover Carroll's latest absence.

baracks_a_hammer

I think getting a replacement in will depend on what happens with little pea. If he goes, I would imagine we would definitely replace.

Adam

I don’t think that’s right Grey. Anderson is a small-ish winger type and not really suited to the striker role. Yarmolenko is similar in stature to Arnie but hasn’t played as a centre forward.

I’ve had a look on tranfermarkt and they’ve both played about 5 games as a centre forward in their career. Even though these stats aren’t 100% accurate, they haven’t been used in a striker role much at all.

Pearces_Left_Foot

Arnie moved from winger to forward with out too much trouble, I think Yarmolenko has similar attributes so could step in if necessary. I think Carroll wont be replaced unless we sell 3 or 4 players the FFP could be a problem

Adam

So since Arnie was able to, that means Yarmie (trying it out!) will? That’s risky. I think if Hugill goes, we will bring in a striker (possibly on loan).

And I think we will be selling players anyway, as per the rumours.

Adam

And I just saw that Lukerz beat me to my first point.

WHU_Champo_league_in_7_years

Thats personally why i'd keep Antonio think he always does pretty well as a striker when called upon

Hes not natural there nor is gonna get a load of goals but with his pace/power he usually holds its up and gets us up the pitch....if he can stay fit that is

IronHerb

'Holds the ball up'... ;hmm Palace anyone? ;whistle