January 2019 Transfer Window

[davek]

He's failed to impress since he burst onto the scene and was christened as the next best thing, Dave.

There's a reason he's going to Leicester.

Because they're more ambitious than us or have a DoF who knows what he's doing?

 

[maccavennie]

See, when people were saying they were happy to let Gana leave for £21m, this is why they were called out on it.

Gana don't love you no more Toff, let him go, he doesn't deserve your affection

 

[Kinky Koeman]

Batshuyai's record (not including the farmer Belgium league)

Marseille: 62 games (26 goals) ave 1 in 2.5 games

Chelsea: 32 games (7 goals) ave 1 in every 4.5 games

Dortmund 10 games (7 goals) ave 1 in every 1.5 games

Valencia 15 games (1 goal) ave 1 in 15 games

Belgium 22 games (12 goals) ave 1 in every 1.5 games

So basically has a good scoring record in Germany, France and at international level.

Poor record in Spain and England although he has not had a settled run of games at Chelsea so hard to fully judge him.

Based on the fact that their are no top strikers available in January its definitely a yes for me. Miles better than Tosun and DCL.

I could be wrong, but his minutes to goal ratio was decent at Chelsea wasn’t it?

 

[BlueToff]

Because they're more ambitious than us or have a DoF who knows what he's doing?

David, Tielemens isn't all that. He really, really isn't.

He's decent, a good prospect. But he's done nothing - nothing - at Monaco. Even when they were half-decent last year, he hardly played.

 

[Goat]

Thing is, for the top top strikers these days it's gonna cost far more than we can afford, so we've almost got to go for players who might reach their potential and where 35m sounds a lot, he could be worth double after a good 18 months

When we bought Lukaku for 28m I honestly thought that was 10m too much

If the likes of Solanke go for 19m then I'm not surprised they want around 35m

Loads of people said we overpaid for Lukaku, hell I think I was 1 of them, BUT, Lukaku was much younger and had a much better record.

Interestingly they are now the same age.

Their records read :

Bats 108 - 288 = 2.66 goals per game
Rom 181 - 397 = 2.19 goals per game

Granted most of Roms goals are in this League.

 

[Pittsburgh Footy]

Thing is, for the top top strikers these days it's gonna cost far more than we can afford, so we've almost got to go for players who might reach their potential and where 35m sounds a lot, he could be worth double after a good 18 months

When we bought Lukaku for 28m I honestly thought that was 10m too much

If the likes of Solanke go for 19m then I'm not surprised they want around 35m

Difference with Rom was we actually watched him perform on loan for us and knew what we were getting

Bats is still an unknown quantity. Anything more than 20 is insane

 

[davek]

I've always thought that Batshuayi was a wasteful player who needs about three gilt edged chances to score one.

There has to be a better deal out there than this.

 

[DaviesIsTheFuture]

He spent a lot of time deeper and outside the box for Valencia, taking part in build up play more than being a Centre Forward.

One thing I've noticed about him is he's equally comfortable using either foot.

I also get the impression he needs a home where he's top dog to get the best out of him, and playing regularly.

Could be a decent signing but will depend on outgoings. Wouldn't be surprised if we're trying for a loan with option to buy though.

Yes.... and here's the thing... I'm not a fan of Batshuayi, but the more I think it through, the more I like it....

for those saying no, which other 25 year old striker can we buy with such talent/potential/experience mix he's had? Yes, he had stretches and moments where he looked bad, which is why I'm not a fan of his, but let's face it.... we're not getting Lewandowski to come here..... are we?

The big thing to me would be that he would be playing for us in his best years (he will be 26 in October)

Big gamble no doubt, but an even reward if all goes well

 

[davek]

David, Tielemens isn't all that. He really, really isn't.

He's decent, a good prospect. But he's done nothing - nothing - at Monaco. Even when they were half-decent last year, he hardly played.

He is all that. He's young and he needs a proper stage to play on. He could have gone anywhere after Anderlecht.

 

[wainy]

Anything over 20 for him is madness. Would rather just wait till summer.

 

[maccavennie]

Difference with Rom was we actually watched him perform on loan for us and knew what we were getting

Bats is still an unknown quantity. Anything more than 20 is insane

true mate true.

Just trying to put a bit of positivity when in all fairness I'm not arsed because we are crap anyway.

I think if we signed Modric I'd perk up a bit

 

[Connor]

Because they're more ambitious than us or have a DoF who knows what he's doing?

Neither, D

 

[Goat]

I've always thought that Batshuayi was a wasteful player who needs about three gilt edged chances to score one.

There has to be a better deal out there than this.

Doesnt seem like it sadly David.

Im not a massive fan, I agree he seems quite wasteful, hes very, very hit and miss, but Marcel only buys ballers.

 

[BlueToff]

He is all that. He's young and he needs a proper stage to play on. He could have gone anywhere after Anderlecht.

He isn't all that.

He's a proper crab, for one. Has a half-decent long-range strike on him.

Could he be an option? Certainly I'd like to think so. But would he offer anything that we're currently missing - nah, not really. We need power and presence in midfield, not the Belgian version of Davies.

 

[Kinky Koeman]

Signing a striker, well anyone at this late stage - suggest Silva has possibly begged Brands for a signing given Brands’ comments earlier in the window.