Does Llorente not want to come back?
Surely Napoli would take a nice loan fee to rent him out for a few months.
Surely Napoli would take a nice loan fee to rent him out for a few months.
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Yeah that Janssen fella has been tearing Mexico apart. Truly World Class stuff. Worth the risk imo
Interesting. I've just done a player comparison on WhoScored involving Piatek and Willian Jose and it makes for interesting reading.
Apart from goals scored (4 to 8), Piatek comes out as having better numbers regarding shots per game, key passes, dribbles, fouled more often, offside less and dispossessed less than Willian Jose.
Willian Jose has twice as many goals but with Piatek being 4 years younger and us being reluctant to do a deal with perm option factors, I doubt very much we'd commit to similar for Willian Jose based on his overall contributions to games face value.
If there's no movement from Real Sociedad's side I doubt we'll move for him as Piatek would have offered a more well rounded option compared, apart from the goals of course
Apart from goals scored (4 to 8), Piatek comes out as having better numbers regarding shots per game, key passes, dribbles, fouled more often, offside less and dispossessed less than Willian Jose.
Willian Jose has twice as many goals but with Piatek being 4 years younger and us being reluctant to do a deal with perm option factors, I doubt very much we'd commit to similar for Willian Jose based on his overall contributions to games face value.
If there's no movement from Real Sociedad's side I doubt we'll move for him as Piatek would have offered a more well rounded option compared, apart from the goals of course
First of all, I'm not saying WJ is the tits in vinegar or anything, just what I've said before, he's a younger Llorente - very strong in the air, holds the ball up well, maybe a little more skillful. Good passer too. I don't watch as much Spanish football as I used to but he seems a very decent option for the money we want to spend. My Atleti-supporting mate describes him as a "good player, not top", which I think might be as good as we can hope for, that would seem to describe all the strikers we've been linked with. I know nothing about Piatek so can't compare him, but I'd say he's more "involved" than Giroud. I liked what I saw of Muriqi against England but I'm aware that's just one game.I'd have preferred Piatek, but given the circumstances tonight I saw we bite the bullet on Willian Jose if the price isn't too expensive. If it is and if Chelseamare genuinely willing then let's be honest we have a better chance of having a decent last spell of the campaign with him than without him.
Bill Madrid how much did you say he'd cost us?
I do know that WJ is popular in San Sebastián, among fans, teammates and the club alike, he's seen as a hard worker.
As for how much he'd cost, you can forget about his €70 million buy out clause. La Real were holding out for €25 million (£21.2 m), we have supposedly offered €15 (£ 12.7) million which is way too low. There was some talk of a loan till the end of the season with a commitment to buy, so there is some leeway. I imagine €22 million (£ 18.7m) would do it, as the player is now "unsettled" and his replacement, Isak, is in fine form.
I'd rather we brought in Ian Wright than have to put up with people referring to WJ as "Jose" though.
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I was only joking with you apologies if not clear.
I thought Any Cunt was more of a winger?
From Ornstein in the Athletic. Doesn't look like we are going to get one. Cant say I'm surprised but I am pissed off.
Further to Charlie Eccleshare’s post and related to Simon Johnson’s, my understanding is that Tottenham’s desire to sign a striker before the window closes is now unlikely to materialise - unless they can secure a deal for Olivier Giroud. And with that there is a problem because I’m told that, despite mixed messages on this in recent weeks, Chelsea will not let Giroud go without securing a replacement. If the Blues do get somebody in, things could get tasty because it is suggested to me that they would not block Giroud from joining Spurs. Giroud would seriously consider all options - including Tottenham - provided he gets the move he has been craving for the past few months, since it has become clear that he is not part of manager Frank Lampard’s plans at Stamford Bridge.
Further to Charlie Eccleshare’s post and related to Simon Johnson’s, my understanding is that Tottenham’s desire to sign a striker before the window closes is now unlikely to materialise - unless they can secure a deal for Olivier Giroud. And with that there is a problem because I’m told that, despite mixed messages on this in recent weeks, Chelsea will not let Giroud go without securing a replacement. If the Blues do get somebody in, things could get tasty because it is suggested to me that they would not block Giroud from joining Spurs. Giroud would seriously consider all options - including Tottenham - provided he gets the move he has been craving for the past few months, since it has become clear that he is not part of manager Frank Lampard’s plans at Stamford Bridge.
Diego Costa 
Piatek hasnt really impressed me..Rebic is far far better than him. Hope we dont waste money that impacts the summer budget. Giroud on a 1-2 year deal would be acceptable..with the kind of service he is going to get, he will score a bucketload and especially against Woolwich - the celebrations alone would make it worth it..
Can we have "None of the above" added to that list pls?
None of them are filling me with delight
None of them are filling me with delight
Me in my final season playing pub footie, getting skinned by 18 year old wingers and having the turning circle of the QE2