January Transfer speculation, (it will be here before you know it)

IronHerb

That's Traore isn't it?

Fortuneseeker

Happy to have both but a CH is more of a priority IMO especially if Traore is going to be our wide option.

alderz

I agree we need wingers, but there is always the option of wingbacks and more central options too. I think a CB would be my first choice, because the idea of Kilman needing to come back in scares the life out of me.

OutcastLondoner

alderz said:

I agree we need wingers, but there is always the option of wingbacks and more central options too. I think a CB would be my first choice, because the idea of Kilman needing to come back in scares the life out of me.

Thought we were doomed when he came on for the last few minutes yesterday.

A CB really is necessary though I think as an attacker we might need more of a number 10 to replace what Paqueta (in theory) does.

BubblesNeverDies

You have to ask just what has happened with Kilman.
From Wikipedia:
In April 2019, Wolves head coach Nuno Espírito Santo stated that "Max is 100 percent integrated into the (first team) squad... I just see him as a very good football player, a centre-half with quality. He's big, aggressive. He has to improve like all young players, but we're really, really happy with Max."
You'd think that Nuno would be able to get him back to the form that he apparently had.
To me, Kilman always looks like he's in a permanent daze.

Lukerz

I’m not sure he actually enjoys playing football

Lukerz

Irving gone to Sparta Prague on a permanent

Ravel49

Ravel49

West Ham in talks to sign winger

Latest from Sky Sports News' Chris Reidy:

West Ham are in talks to sign winger Keiber Lamadrid from Deportivo La Guaira.

Talks are ongoing around a loan move with an option to buy.

The 22-year-old has spent the last four seasons at the Venezuelan side, scoring 14 goals in 107 appearances.

alderz

Ravel49 said:

West Ham in talks to sign winger

Latest from Sky Sports News' Chris Reidy:

West Ham are in talks to sign winger Keiber Lamadrid from Deportivo La Guaira.

Talks are ongoing around a loan move with an option to buy.

The 22-year-old has spent the last four seasons at the Venezuelan side, scoring 14 goals in 107 appearances.

alderz

Fella doesn't even have a Wikipedia page!

Ravel49

I’m assuming the strategy is attack is the best form of defence

Fortuneseeker

We have been linked to a young ......................goalkeeper from France but still nothing on a CENTRE HALF!

BubblesNeverDies

I can just hear the chants now
"Carry on up the Keiber" or variations on it.

OutcastLondoner

Ravel49 said:

I’m assuming the strategy is attack is the best form of defence

I think it’s a Sully “one for the future”.

I give it three games until someone on Twitter has decided the reason we’re not out of the relegation zone is that Nuno hasn’t played this guy.

Ravel49

West Ham still interested in Cresswell
Latest from Sky Sports News' Lyall Thomas and Chris Reidy:

West Ham remain interested in Toulouse’ Charlie Cresswell as Wolfsburg push to try and sign the centre-back.

The French club will not listen to offers below £22m (in excess of €25m) and therefore they have rejected offers from Wolfsburg so far.

Cresswell was of interest to West Ham in the summer and they are believed to remain in the background as they weigh-up several options for a new centre-back this month.

They were last week linked with Eric Dier but the player is happy at Monaco, who do not plan to let him go this month.

Wolfsburg were also interested in Brentford’s Kristoffer Ajer but the West London club will not sell.

Cresswell, 23, is formerly of Leeds and an ex-England U21 international.

BubblesNeverDies

You'd think Dier would jump at the chance to swap Monaco for Stratford, some people eh?

secrethammersfan

BubblesNeverDies said:

I can just hear the chants now
"Carry on up the Keiber" or variations on it.

I think his special move as a winger is the Keiber Pass!

BubblesNeverDies

secrethammersfan said:

BubblesNeverDies said:

I can just hear the chants now
"Carry on up the Keiber" or variations on it.

I think his special move as a winger is the Keiber Pass!

Very good

claretandbluesky

A winger could only be for depth of squad as it's our strongest position at present with Bowen and Summerville.

What I want them to do is gather up all the money from down the side of the sofa and anywhere else and then sink it into a centre back. He should be fit and have a good injury record, he should be playing in one of the big five leagues, UK, Italy, Span, France or Germany. He should be good in the air and have leadership qualities. oh and quickly.

secrethammersfan

And he should not be Harry Maguire.

Fortuneseeker

Rumours are NES is doing his best dithering Dave impression when it comes to deciding on who to bid for as a new CH 🤷‍♂️.

Ravel49

IronHerb

Fortuneseeker said:

Rumours are NES is doing his best dithering Dave impression when it comes to deciding on who to bid for as a new CH 🤷‍♂️.

Rumours are NES is fighting off Sullivans picks.

Ravel49

alderz

Ravel49 said:

I read an article yesterday that said that he'd join the PL2 side if he comes, not the first team.

Lukerz

According to what I’ve read, we’re selling Magassa, Fernandes, Paquetá & Rodríguez!

BubblesNeverDies

Lukerz said:

According to what I’ve read, we’re selling Magassa, Fernandes, Paquetá & Rodríguez!

Source? Why would we sell Fernandes of all people?

claretandbluesky

I would be pretty certain Fernandes is staying as not only has he been an asset but he is exactly the type of player that will be needed in the Championship if the worst happens.

claretandbluesky

I reckon Paqueta, Roderiguex and JWP will be leaving but the last two on loan.