Summer 2017 Transfer Speculation (continued)

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  • HammerexHammerex
    Can't say I am happy about paying 24million for Arnautovic, a so called striker
    that has scored just 7 goals in 35 games. On average that works out at 1 goal every
    5 matches. ;doh
  • eskimokingeskimoking
    He's not a striker though, is he? He's a winger. He's not even a striker/winger, he's just a winger.
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    If they are pitching Arnaoutouvic as a striker like Ayew they have no idea on what his actual position is....

    We need another striker on top of Hernandez and move on Sakho....
  • HammerexHammerex
    eskimoking said:

    He's not a striker though, is he? He's a winger. He's not even a striker/winger, he's just a winger.

    If that is the case why did we pay all that money when it was more important to
    get a striker in.
    We needed to get two strikers first. Anything after that would be a bonus.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    But we have AC and Sakho who no one will buy so we utilise them
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    As what ? the worlds most expensive water boys ? cant utilise someone on the treatment table.
  • LukerzLukerz
    Rumours have died down a bit around Andre Gray.
  • grey_til_I_dyegrey_til_I_dye
    Yeold

    They aren't pitching him as anything at all.

    However, Sullivan talks about two 'attackers', and Arnautovic is an attacking player.
  • Dodger58Dodger58
    I liked this part of the PR
    We said at the start of the summer that we wanted to prioritise quality over quantity and that is what we have done, and what we will continue to do.
    Read more at http://www.whufc.com/news/articles/2017/july/19-july/joe-hart-best-goalkeeper-i-have-worked-david-sullivan#i0rrCv48fC3rp2mg.99
    It also advises focus on 'attackers' not 'strikers'. Many appeared to agree that creativity has been lacking, strikers do not opportunities created before they can put them away ...
  • alderzalderz
    Just because Dave has said that we're targetting two signings doesnt mean it will only be two. If he said 4 and we only managed to sign two people would be disappointed
  • Tomw85Tomw85
    If we manage to move players on (Sakho, Snoddy etc) then we may have the funds and spare wages to go for Gray or someone else.

    But if we get the little pea we will have 3 strikers, 2 youth strikers and Ayew who can play up top all sitting on the wage bill and not able to play at the same time.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    alderz said:

    Just because Dave has said that we're targetting two signings doesnt mean it will only be two. If he said 4 and we only managed to sign two people would be disappointed

    He did say 'solely' though.

    I suppose it could be 'solely concentrating on' rather than concentrating on 'solely two attackers' ;hmm
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    I get the feeling of that to Adam. Disappointed as I really liked Adrian, should hopefully get a reasonable fee for him though. 8m ?
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    edited July 2017
    Maybe we loan him out for a year... ;whistle
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    edited July 2017
    Reaction to the completed Hart signing, and #keepergate comments moved to the Hart thread ;ok
  • LukerzLukerz
    From Sky Sports transfer centre

    West Ham are expected to sign Javier Hernandez "in a matter of days", according to Sky sources.

    The former Manchester United striker, who almost joined the Hammers when he left Old Trafford two years ago, has a £13m release clause in his Bayer Leverkusen contract.

    Sky Sports News understands the Mexico international wants to return to the Premier League.

    If completed, Hernandez’s first league outing for his new club would be against United at Old Trafford on August 13, live on Sky Sports Premier League.
  • Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_MoyesJorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes
    Lukerz ;ok

    Hernandez is the kind of player who better teams than us might come in for last minute. He'd score goals for any top side, IMO, even if he was an impact sub.

    I'm really desperate for that transfer to happen ASAP, as I think he'll be a big signing for us.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Brookings ;ok There's still a chance we could go on for Bats on loan if, for arguments sake, Chelsea followed up their interest and got Aguero. If ( ;pray ) we do get Hernandez, then it takes the pressure off a bit.

    Hart, Zaba, Arnie and Hernandez would represent great business and it would address out biggest areas of weakness, and then we can see what develops later on in the window and maybe capitalise on something because we want to rather than needing to.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    IMG_20170719_175216

    Don't go to bed ;wahoo
  • LukerzLukerz
    Kouyate and Antonio to miss first few games of season.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    Where'd'ya hear that, Lukerz?

    (Asking for a FF friend ;wink )
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    MrsGrey said:

    Where'd'ya hear that, Lukerz?

    (Asking for a FF friend ;wink )

    Baz can talk for himself ;whistle
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    ;whome
  • BazshuayiBazshuayi
    Hey! I can be bashful sometimes!

    In any case, I suspected the Antonio fitness issue for the start of the season and he's not on my extensive list of potentials (until hes back and firing). A list I will make lengthy analytical notes on and share if you dont be'ave yerselves ;whistle
  • TwistandShoutTwistandShout
    ;thumbsup

    I give the board a lot of stick but if they can get us:
    Hart, Zabaleta, Arnautovic, Hernandez

    + a couple more....

    Then fair play ;clap
  • Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_MoyesJorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes
    Not sure there will be a couple more. Maybe youth prospects. But they have emphasised they want quality over quantity this year.
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    edited July 2017
    I do think the Dave's will sit and wait to see what's around near the end of the window. For example Liverpool want £40m for sturridge and Arsenal apparently want £20m for wilshere plus a buyback clause even though he only has 12 months left on his contract ;lol

    Both of these are examples of pie in the sky valuations which will plummet as the window draws to a close and these clubs will be desperate to get rid. Not saying we will or should go for either, but there will be other examples.

    I don't think we will be done if we get Hernandez and arny.

    I also think at least one of ac and Sakho will be off one way or another
  • MunichHammerMunichHammer
    Only 20 euros? I'll buy him and loan him to the club for a nominal 250k/year if they pick up his wages.
  • Ace of ClubsAce of Clubs
    Javier Hernandez: West Ham close to deal for Mexican forward
    http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40669333
  • PengemanPengeman
    Getting the players is one thing, but making the best use of them is something else. We all remember how Pardew (or was it Curbishley) had Tevez and Mascherano but did not initially play them. It was only pressure form the crowd that forced him to play I think Bilic wants to change WHU playing style. With Carroll there is a temptation to hoof it and the opposing defences gang up on hi. I think Bilic is looking for more movement up front and more nimble players. That will probably suit Lanzini, Fernandes, Hernandez, Arnautovic and Quina/Martinez (if they make the first team). To do that recruits need to be secured sooner rather than later and learn the new tactics.
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