The only way to judge the first two windows is at the end of the season, the rest is mere conjecture.
Transfer window 1 is done. FACT.
Transfer Window 2 is almost done.
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The only way to judge the first two windows is at the end of the season, the rest is mere conjecture.
Eh, it's all a matter of good investment and cash up front. If we buy say Kessie for 25M...his value isn't dropping unless he is a complete mess and could be dealt to someone else if we are suddenly cash strapped. If it's because he's young and protectable and that's your point, then I agree. Of course it's cheaper to have academy players coming in, so no arguments there. But the main point is about wise investment in players that hold their value.The transfer market is out of control average players are commanding ridiculous fees, if China really gets stuck in they will go higher.
The only way forward is to have the best youth policy, both academy and buying, only the mega-rich clubs, which we are not, will be able to buy the very best players
The transfer market is out of control average players are commanding ridiculous fees, if China really gets stuck in they will go higher.
The only way forward is to have the best youth policy, both academy and buying, only the mega-rich clubs, which we are not, will be able to buy the very best players
Agreed, which is why we've smartly been linked to a bunch of ride sided middys and strikers. It's to me the biggest need. I'd love a backup for Rom, but he's irreplaceable. However, you find another first team attacker, maybe we have enough flexibility to line up differently and still score goals.Will say though we are one winger down
Which is a bit odd if we don't get cover.
what we are really saying is we can't recruit the finished article so we will target the next generation, hence the links to young Hirst at Sheff Wed and the Manchester City centre half, makes sense and it is great to see young talented youngsters in the first team, they have ability and desire and will offer value in the long term transfer market, play on I sayThe transfer market is out of control average players are commanding ridiculous fees, if China really gets stuck in they will go higher.
The only way forward is to have the best youth policy, both academy and buying, only the mega-rich clubs, which we are not, will be able to buy the very best players
I think he's fine with seeing what Calvert-Lewin can do this season. He made special mention that his injury came at a time when he was going to be in the team quite a bit. Who knows if he can be an adequate backup for a team chasing Europe but I guess we'll see.Those comments are all well and good but we still need a striker. Doesn't seem to be any strikers from the academy that are quite ready for the PL. Unless Lookman is able to play there?
And the market isn't changing or going anywhere. It's the same for everyone. But it's far from perfect and there is opportunity.Where on earth have you been for the last 2 decades, our transfer conductor has been relying on sell to buy in inflated markets since the PL started.
Sorry mate, what do you mean by this?The only way to judge the first two windows is at the end of the season, the rest is mere conjecture.
It's nice to be top of the under 23 league, but it's all about producing players as opposed to successful teams, as strange as that sounds. Koeman would much prefer a player of the standard of holgate and Davies coming through each year, then a successful title winning team but doesn't produce stand out players.That's a full team though; we'd only be bringing a few of that team up wouldn't we.
Yeah but if the one we want isn't available why overspend on someone they don't really want just to get a big name in?We need to push the boat out more. Yes it's great we have good youth, but it's the big name signing which we lack. We need one to prove we have the capability to make one happen. Supposedly money is no object, so let's show that.
Lukaku getting injured is an issue but we arent getting a top class striker in. Not in January, so its Enner Valencia as back up.
Wingers are not crap; Mirallas, Lookman, Lennon, as well as others can play there.
We have 4 cbs (Williams, Mori, Jagielka, Holgate) which is the standard amount.
I'm not saying our squad is perfect, but we don't need signings anymore than the other 19 clubs.
Can see 4 outs:
McCarthy
Gibson
Jagelka
Oviedo
We desperately need some winners in the squad i.e. people who have actually won trophies / leagues.
I love Baines, Coleman, Jags (although seemingly on his way out) etc but they have never won anything. So we've got these kids coming through who have bags of talent with no-one around them who can lead them through 38 games / a cup competition using their experience.
If we've got cash, go out and get some winners.