Summer 2018 Transfer Window

[TrixyStevens]

Do you rate the boy Zat? I think he’s a good footballer, but perhaps lacking that top end pace. Hate to make the comparison but almost a younger Firmino (not that he still wouldn’t be an improvement on what we have at the club)

I would say he’s very like shrunken head but with a bit more pace to him. He can play off of the left, similar to the way firminho did at Hoffenheim or as a forward as he is now with the [Poor language removed]. Can Richarlison score as many goals or create the chances that the mutant can... time will tell. Very young but he’s shown glimpses of what he’s about. I think he will be devastating down the left with a good full back on the overlap.

 

[davek]

Still think our midfield needs work if 4-3-3.

We are desperate for both a deep lying passing midfielder to keep us ticking over


They signed Bernd Leno for £25m, still have Cech and Ospina.

Haven't they just signed Leno? Don't see a PL club coming in for him this summer at all.

Didn't realise that.

I can still see a big name GK leaving though.

 

[Daveysgingerlovechild]

Have we signed anyone horrifically expensive yet?

 

[davek]

You wanted us to buy Siggurdsson!

I know. But not at that price. I also see now how limited he is.

 

[davek]

Interestingly he was a player in rich form und was Silva at Watford - With the majority of goals and assists secured whilst under Silva.

He is a real prescence on the pitch and bullied Coleman at Goodson, appreciate he may not hit the heights expected of him immediately, but he’s a young exciting player who contributes off the ball to the team with his physique.

One last point is that he’s had a season of the premier under his belt. For me the lad is a big improvement on Bolasie, plus we won’t see Gylfi out wide any longer.

Good business for me, the price arguably too much, but it’s what we’ve had to pay.

...the majority of the 5 goals and 4 assists he made? Impressive.

 

[Ash Woods]

...the majority of the 5 goals and 4 assists he made? Impressive.

In his first season in the premier league at 20 years old at the time on the wing for watford ffs

 

[davek]

Didn't they buy Leno?

Didn't realise that. I still see one of City, United or Chelsea looking to change keeper.

 

[davek]

In his first season in the premier league at 20 years old at the time on the wing for watford ffs

...yes, yes, and yes.

...still hardly someone you'd value at £40M to £50M is it?

World's gone mad.

 

[BirkenheadBlue]

Didn't realise that. I still see one of City, United or Chelsea looking to change keeper.

City

Never ever change, dave

 

[Deulofeumygod]

Ederson and De Gea are going no where. Courtois may move to real but Chelsea will want a big name to replace. Pick isn’t that yet.

 

[Ash Woods]

...yes, yes, and yes.

...still hardly someone you'd value at £40M to £50M is it?

World's gone mad.

Transfer prices in the last 3 years have been ridiculous and scary but at the same time

People believe figures in the papers for transfers that have not been completed yet.... world has gone mad

30- 35m is reasonable for a highly talented youngster who has oroven he is more than good enough for the prem

 

[havrey0123]

This window has been a triumph of negativity so far. Still we are only getting actual solid links to a few players.

Exactly malcom

Transfer prices in the last 3 years have been ridiculous and scary but at the same time

People believe figures in the papers for transfers that have not been completed yet.... world has gone mad

30- 35m is reasonable for a highly talented youngster who has oroven he is more than good enough for the prem

Proven after 4 months in the prem

 

[windymiller]

I know. But not at that price. I also see now how limited he is.

For me, the difference between Sigurdsson and Richarlison is the potential to improve. I don't think we had a clear plan for using Sigurdsson after Giroud's Mrs jibbed us off and so he's been a bit of a square peg in a round hole (not helped by his crazy fee). I still think he's a decent player but we'll have to see how Silva wants to use him, if indeed he does. Richarlison on the other hand, we know exactly how Silva wants to use him and I'm excited to see it. He is overpriced, but there is a lot of politics in this transfer, the Silva compo issue is clearly wrapped up in all this and there will be a lot of add ons which means the "real" price is a good bit lower. I like the lad, I think he's a better player in his position than anyone we currently have, he can improve and he's a good age.

 

[davek]

Transfer prices in the last 3 years have been ridiculous and scary but at the same time

People believe figures in the papers for transfers that have not been completed yet.... world has gone mad

30- 35m is reasonable for a highly talented youngster who has oroven he is more than good enough for the prem

...still outrageous. 5 goals.

 

[Foot Long Hot Dog]

...yes, yes, and yes.

...still hardly someone you'd value at £40M to £50M is it?

World's gone mad.

We’re paying a basic fee of £35m aren’t we?

Which is what the RS paid for Oxlaide Chamberlain ffs.