We have already signed a striker for the future in Chermiti but we also need someone for the here and now. Che Adams in not an exciting signing but is a practical one and at a price we can probably afford. At least we know what to expect... a solid but unspectacular premiership forward. I think if we had signed El Bilal Toure we would not then have signed Chermiti but either of those would need a settling in period and that is something we can't afford if DCL can't stay fit.
Che Adams and Neal Maupay are totally different players and Adams does add the physicality that Maupay doesn't. The signing of Adams probably will be paid for by the departure of Maupay and if that can happen that will be solid business.
In twelve months DCL will be moving into the last year of his contract and the next ten months will tell us if he has put his injury problems behind him or is now a player that has ongoing fitness issues. Either way there will be some form of new contract signed or he will be sold. By then we will also probably know if Tom Cannon has shown enough to be brought back to play for us. Chermiti should be ready by then to have an impact in the team as well.
As badly as we need a striker we need creativity and the pursuit of Gnonto recognises that, strikers can't score if chances are not created. I think the signing of someone who can create chances is every bit as important as someone to score them.
Che Adams, a signing that is solid, not surprising and in keeping with our lack of transfer budget this summer.
Che Adams and Neal Maupay are totally different players and Adams does add the physicality that Maupay doesn't. The signing of Adams probably will be paid for by the departure of Maupay and if that can happen that will be solid business.
In twelve months DCL will be moving into the last year of his contract and the next ten months will tell us if he has put his injury problems behind him or is now a player that has ongoing fitness issues. Either way there will be some form of new contract signed or he will be sold. By then we will also probably know if Tom Cannon has shown enough to be brought back to play for us. Chermiti should be ready by then to have an impact in the team as well.
As badly as we need a striker we need creativity and the pursuit of Gnonto recognises that, strikers can't score if chances are not created. I think the signing of someone who can create chances is every bit as important as someone to score them.
Che Adams, a signing that is solid, not surprising and in keeping with our lack of transfer budget this summer.
