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I just want to see that celebration at Tottenham if anything.
I think this move is unlikely now though.
I think this move is unlikely now though.
Why was I even born?
This is my concern at the thought process of buying because his fee is reasonable. Our wage bill is considerably higher than many clubs in Europe and those in the Prem below us.
If he struggles then we can be a bit stuck with a player that is hard to sell.
Personally ain't fussed 30 million near enough is a lot of money and a big risk on him. Jose was always my preferred target as I think he would suit the league and out style more.
Piatek is a great finisher but his hold up and build up aint great IMO
Piatek is a great finisher but his hold up and build up aint great IMO
Loan to buy was OK but 27m for a reserve who frankly isn't proven top drawer, not sure we should be doing that ..... there are better options in the summer I'm sure.
It's the Kane situation all over again. Really if we do have high hopes for Parrott we only need sufficient cover for 1.5-2.5 years before his influence doesn't impact the team negatively based on his current inexperience.
We have pressing issues in the squad moving forward, mostly defensive focused and with a kitty already £25m in deficit due to loan repayments on the stadium each year moving forward, do we really want to slap the same amount we've just paid to make Lo Celso permanent and to bring Bergwijn through the door on what would be a backup as Kane will always be top dog up front?
If Parrott wasn't in the mix I would say absolutely throw £27m at a backup striker for the next 4-5 years but when I look at Parrott, see what he can be maybe a 33 year old looking for minutes this season and happy to do his part next season so that Parrott can step up more rounded as a 19-20 year old when that time comes with no added obstacles in his way? The more I think about it, if Chelsea are prepared to sell for £4.5m I think Giroud is the smartest move based around on field needs we are now looking at.
Giroud for £4.5m, 1.5 year contract, Troy comes into play a year and a half stronger, groomed to compete good and proper. Makes sense rather than chuck coin at something only to be left with 3 players fighting it out for sole up top slot in the 4-2-3-1 formation most teams go with this day and age. Giroud for me, what the hell am I thinking? :mourfacepalm:
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Striker is a must. Even a Champo one for cover.
Naive at best not to sign one and no excuses to be honest.
Naive at best not to sign one and no excuses to be honest.
If we were really convinced by the guy then we’d of paid the money for him, we obviously weren’t by only wanting a loan. Got to trust the club on this one. After Janssen I’m nervous about bringing a striker in who has only had a year or two of top level football, even if they did get a bucketload of goals.
Better options in the summer,yeah,but we need a striker now.
Dropped points due to not having a fox in the box. I think we wouldn't have a replay in the cup either had we had a proper front man.
Dropped points due to not having a fox in the box. I think we wouldn't have a replay in the cup either had we had a proper front man.
Nah, let's go for someone even younger.
Fuck me, that some salubrious surroundings right there!