Summer Transfer Window 2017

[toffee-L]

But for every van dijk there's about 30 players that have crossed the border and been utterly amateur quality

You're right of course with examples such as Gary Hooper who had a big scoring record and turned out to be utter toilet. The only other option if we didn't bite on someone like Dembele I think would be to get a short term option like Max Kruse from Werder Bremen and reassess our options next season.

 

[toffee-L]

Does any one know if Dembele is injured?

Yes but not long term, I think he's scheduled for return next month.

 

[Kantareller]

Best defender in the league, you'd get the elite teams going for him if he was available, we wouldn't stand a chance

The statement signing we're due

 

[sageyefc]

The statement signing we're due

That'll be Troy deeney

 

[royalblue66]

That'll be Troy deeney

Don't see why not, holds the ball up, lays it off, brings others into play, prem experience.

 

[svenboss]

He's INJURED. I swear some people don't read my posts.

I kmow he done his hammy, don't mean you can't buy him, he is due back Sep hardly finished his career and you are right I didn't read your post lid.

 

[billyblue80]

 

[jceverton]

..I presume that's what's happening. The reality is we haven't got a clue what's going on behind the scenes, I would be very surprised if Walsh and co are sitting on their hands.

You would think so but given how long we've known about this and the seasons started you'd have to have your doubts.

 

[only_sleeping]

And how the hell were we supposed to stop him going?? Do tell....

Well, we didn't have to sell - wasn't he under contract for another 2 years?

But the point of my original post was it's the lack of a suitable replacement for him that frustrates most.

 

[Mozza1987]

He's INJURED. I swear some people don't read my posts.

He is only out till some point in September. Hardly a long term injury.

 

[sd_1992]

..I presume that's what's happening. The reality is we haven't got a clue what's going on behind the scenes, I would be very surprised if Walsh and co are sitting on their hands.

I'd be very surprised if we started the season without a decent striker up front...

But here we are

 

[Kenshin]

Because top strikers want champions league footy. At their pay, cash is not everything, almost, but not quite.

That is limiting the amount of strikers we should be going after though. I mean just to name a few

Falcao (Porto + athletico)
Manduzic (spell?)
Bacca (sevilla)
Dzeko (city)
Benteke (villa)
Aguero (city)
Lebondowski (Dortmund)

Off the top of my head. None of them moved for champions league in their career before they became top stars. They were All signed up before they were household names and got their big money moves afterwards or got that champions league at their then clubs. Point is, there are many strikers out there like the above that money would buy now , they may not be the finished article but at least they are a blue before they become it and we benefit from the ability and goals.

There are thousands and thousands of strikers out there to buy. Surely we can go and buy one that isn't a world renowned name but will still be a good signing? That's what our dof and scouts are for after all and they don't seem to venture very far south of England never mind abroad

 

[mightymoyes]

any quality strikers or defenders in those teams?

 

[billyblue80]

 

[Wat Tyler]

any quality strikers or defenders in those teams?

Kempf left footed centre half fits the bill.