The Transfer Window 2: Electric Boogaloo

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  • LukerzLukerz
    edited July 2018
    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.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    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_hammerbaracks_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.
  • Pearces_Left_FootPearces_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
  • WHU_Champo_league_in_7_yearsWHU_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
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    'Holds the ball up'... ;hmm Palace anyone? ;whistle
  • Pearces_Left_FootPearces_Left_Foot
    Yarmolenko has 143 goals in 367 games I would prefer him upfront to Hughil but obviously I would prefer a proper striker in that position. I think we will be flogging a few in the next few weeks can see Hughill /Snodgrass/Antonio/Quina/Oxford all be sold to fund maybe another signing or two
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    I’d offer a payment to release AC as I’ve stated I like him but we aren’t going to offer another deal, three months takes us to November/December so not get much game time out of him, not that we ever have. So it’s not cover we need it’s a replacement and hugill imo won’t be given the opportunity given that at he hasn’t thus far in his West Ham career
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    I don't think the board are going to have enough money to get a replacement in after Anderson (potentially Balbuena and maybe Stuaro) come in.
  • LukerzLukerz
    With a front four potentially of Yarmie, Marko, Chicharito & Anderson, there's got to be a way we incorporate that into a version of YMCA...
  • Pearces_Left_FootPearces_Left_Foot
    https://www.whoscored.com/Articles/2pQ4vaKbuUC094zK8b0yaw/Show/Premier-League-preview-Where-West-Ham-s-new-signings-could-fit-in-next-season
  • LukerzLukerz
    Out of interest, has anyone watched this Anderson guy play before? Anybody follow Serie A? I ask as I see loads of comments on forums & social media about what a class signing he'll be, but before this window I'd never heard of him or seen him & I watch a lot of football lol. Wonder how many of the comments are from people who know anything about him.
  • HamstewHamstew
    Was thinking the same. I've never heard of him.
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    To be honest lukerz I’ve heard of him but never seen him actually play but I can’t recall making a comment as such, friends of mine who are scousers say they have seen him and say he looks class
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    Here you go Lukerz Ade

  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Here's a view on Anderson.
    http://www.claretandhugh.info/andersons-wow-factor-analysed/#coyi#whufc
  • Pearces_Left_FootPearces_Left_Foot
    I trust Pellegrini knows what he is doing. Anderson looks good from the clips above has good feet quick can beat his man and some decent finishes in there aswell I look forward to seeing our front 3 with Arnie and Yarmolenko I think we could cause teams a lot of problems and be a lot better counter attacking
  • Cuz1Cuz1
    And from the clips he looks unselfish too and uses both feet
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    Anderson and Balbueno having medicals today being confirmed by Ex. ;pray
  • Pearces_Left_FootPearces_Left_Foot
    Shaqiri off to Liverpool having medical today
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    IronHerb said:

    Anderson and Balbueno having medicals today being confirmed by Ex. ;pray

    Apparently being unveiled as a double signing Monday.
  • LukerzLukerz
    Where you hear that, Yeold?
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    On the Grapevine?
  • WHU_Champo_league_in_7_yearsWHU_Champo_league_in_7_years
    The hear £35/40mil

    Assume some of it are probably add ons
  • Pearces_Left_FootPearces_Left_Foot
    http://sportwitness.co.uk/west-ham-outbid-benfica-south-american-agent-flies-london/

    Bernard story again he is on a free :neutral:
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    edited July 2018
    Would be crazy if he arrived. If we go with MP's suggested preferred formation of 4-2-2-2, how about (with only 1 more addition):

    -------------------Fabianski-----------------

    Fredericks------Diop------Ogbonna-----Cresswell

    ----------Sturaro------------Wilshere---------

    -----Anderson------------------Bernard-------

    -----------Yarmie-------Arnie-----------------

    Would only feature 2 of last season's squad in the starting line up, and, in all honesty, Cresswell has struggled in a back 4 recently, but that team, or even a front 4 of Arnie in front of Yarmie - Anderson - Bernard (in a 4-2-3-1), would be of a quality we're not used to.

    Pie in the sky I know, especially given that Anderson isn't even over the line yet, but no harm in dreaming.
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    Bernard would be an incredible pick up on a free. Quality player, vastly underrated imo. Surprised one of the big clubs haven't snatched him up.
  • YeoldhammerYeoldhammer
    Arnie

    Bernard Anderson Yarmalenko

    (tasty)
  • baracks_a_hammerbaracks_a_hammer
    Frightening pace. Both Bernard and Anderson are supposed to be amongst the quickest around
  • VorselaarhammerVorselaarhammer
    So what are the odds on us winning the league... ;whistle
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