January Transfer Window 2023

[BigDuncTributeBand]

He is clearly not Championship level, that’s absolutely ridiculous.

Don’t shoot the messenger.

 

[GoldenToffee]

See Big Kopite Kev is still “doing bits”

I'd replace the 'b' with 'sh' to describe the likes of Maupay, McNeil et al.

 

[blue to the bone]

Can anyone post the full athletic article please?

 

[BigDuncTributeBand]

It’s a tough one mate, you’re looking at young ones who are surplus at big clubs, or experienced ones at other clubs. Elangas Vs El Ghazi’s. She’s a tricky limited market that can blow up in your face, like last season with ElGhazi, Dele, VDB - we got minimal value overall for a decent out lay, Jan window is tough, loads of clubs shopping in a limited market. Never like it but know we need it. We’re in a tough position, because we badly need to replace Richarlison threat, innitive and goals. Think many underatted all he brought.

I could handle Elanga as a hit and hope if we brought a decent playmaker, think that would change the dynamic, but it’s line breaking and creativity we need as a priority in my opinion.

Papered over the cracks, carried the attacking threat and ridiculously underrated by some, especially how easy he’d be to replace.

Also agree, creativity is what we need, doesn’t matter who’s playing upfront if the supply’s not there.

 

[jonnyboy316]

Wonder would they have said the same of Andreas Pereira whose having a very good season at Fulham.

Ive seen Elanga a bit, he’s a real trier, direct, pace, he can break a line, but a bit headless after doing it, technically he has a heavy touch and relies on pace to compensate - like so many of our players. Not convinced he has the sufficient injection of quality required to make the impact we are likely to need, but open minded.

We are devoid of quality in possession

 

[HalfTimeSayers]

Links again to Gyokeres. I really like him. Strong lad, quicker than he looks and I think same height as Dom. Plays like he knows he’s living the dream and wants to make the most of it. I’d have 11 players like that rather than top 6 cast offs.

Not the long term no9 we need if DCL’s woes continue. But he’s the exact sort of player we should have bought instead of Maupay, to at least put himself about and scuff a few chances in.

 

[Dymak]

It feels more like another Garner deal

Please God, no!

 

[Zatara]

Keane not on bench...surely hes off in Jan?

 

[alwaysblue]

Keane not on bench...surely hes off in Jan?

Surely....... fingers crossed

 

[Azza]

Says they'll definitely be looking to add players to improve especially in forward areas.


Welcome Benteke!

 

[PhilM]

Surely....... fingers crossed

Hopefully on a permanent deal for a good couple of quid, which we can invest straight into a striker.

Says they'll definitely be looking to add players to improve especially in forward areas.


Welcome Benteke!

I'm obviously not liking the Benteke part, but the adding players in the forward areas sounds positive.

 

[hktoffee]

Skint then? A Utd reject on loan is still better than McNeil or Gray…

 

[MisterJ]

Links again to Gyokeres. I really like him. Strong lad, quicker than he looks and I think same height as Dom. Plays like he knows he’s living the dream and wants to make the most of it. I’d have 11 players like that rather than top 6 cast offs.

Not the long term no9 we need if Dominic Calvert-Lewin’s woes continue. But he’s the exact sort of player we should have bought instead of Maupay, to at least put himself about and scuff a few chances in.

Links where?

 

[hktoffee]

Gosens - loan
Elanga - loan
Kamada 6 months left in his contract - ￡12m
Thuram 6 months left in his contract - ￡12m

Holgate, Keane, Doucouré and Davies all available for perm move.

 

[Saaby]

We all know what is coming:
1. Lampard will sign two players who are past it
2. He will lose his next two games
3. He will get the sack
4. New manager is left with Lampards deadwood
5. Cycle