Rachid Ghezzal

[AmericanBlue]

It's literally hours away, I reckon...

Depends if by plane, train or car/ferry combo. But in theory yes you are right.

 

[Khalekan]

....he'd be a bit like John Connolly.

sigh.....those were the days


He was never the same after breaking his leg versus Altrincham.

We would have probably won the Title that season if John had stayed fit.

 

[Petit]

Think this might be another Walsh target from his Leicester days.

 

[Zaschrona]

So if Ghezzal comes - Deulofeu likely becomes our backup striker and likely no Mata in royal blue jersey.

 

[BlueToff]

It's literally hours away, I reckon...

nah, maybe terms agreed etc. today/over the weekend, medical monday, announced next week (if all goes to plan I reckon)

then our business (at least in terms of incomings) will be done on deadline day I think

 

[bitter-no-better]

Think this might be another Walsh target from his Leicester days.

Yes Leicester where linked a couple of months for this fella. looks decent by all accounts.

 

[Toast]

Depends if by plane, train or car/ferry combo. But in theory yes you are right.

Private jet.
Although under a Lorry is the current chosen method of transport from France according to the daily mail.

 

[Blue Cheese]

Never seen this guy play so he's either the nxt mahrez or the nxt niasse....

Pretty much what I know about him as well lol

 

[Eggs]

So if Ghezzal comes - Deulofeu likely becomes our backup striker and likely no Mata in royal blue jersey.

...I'd be disappointed if we don't get a proper striker this window. Regardless, I would think Bolasie is ahead of Deulofeu in the back up striker stakes.

 

[collymcd]

Has Walsh stamped all over this deal tbh

and got to say i'm happy about that

think Koeman thinks we have/had two wingers at the level he wants - Mirallas and Deulofeu, but the fact we could need Deulofeu up front for certain games (and until we buy a striker he's the only option to start if Luakkau is out) then seems he decided we needed at least another couple - which would give us 3/4 depending on Del being used up front - assuming McGeady is off (100%) and Lennon is not someone he fancies atm (possible)

Bolasie, Mirallas, Deulofeue and Ghezzal would give us a lot of Strength out wide

Exactly this.

Another point to add is that wingers are typically players that need subbing in games. Freshening up that position around 70mins can add a lot more than most other ones. We should be using at least three of these wingers in games, if not four. So we'll definitely need the strength there.

Great to see us making the squad balanced again.

 

[Blue Cheese]

So if Ghezzal comes - Deulofeu likely becomes our backup striker and likely no Mata in royal blue jersey.

I would play Deulofeu if Lukaku plays, they are so good together, Del just needs to up his fitness and last 90mins, If he can he'll be some player but good to have top quality back-up(if that's what Ghezzal is as I've never seen him)

 

[Tony Hibbert's 3rd leg]

Haven't seen much of this lad but maybe he could play central? Allows Barkley to sit deeper if need be

 

[LostLegend]

Exactly this.

Another point to add is that wingers are typically players that need subbing in games. Freshening up that position around 70mins can add a lot more than most other ones. We should be using at least three of these wingers in games, if not four. So we'll definitely need the strength there.

Great to see us making the squad balanced again.

I mentioned after the Spurs game that we are lacking someone who can come off the bench and make a real impact in games.

It's unlikely that Del, Bolassie, Kev and this fella will all play together, so having one or two of them on the bench is a good option.

 

[blulouie]

he's just waiting for Lacazette to also agree terms..........

And Gonalons

 

[Jayhow15]

I like unknown quantities like this. Exciting signing if it comes off.