Statement signings if we go up? (18 Viewers)

[Sick Boy]

No but Haji?

He'll sign a new contract if we go up.

 

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[Gleneagles65]

Not a statement signing but does anybody know anything about the young lad at norwich Toure .

Looks a real prospect

They’ve made some brilliant signings for very little outlay in the January window. He’s out injured but should be back before the Ipswich match.

 

[JSL]

There was a rumour a few months back that we could be in for Ben Chilwell of Strasbourg (ex Chelsea)

 

[Ccfcisparks]

There was a rumour a few months back that we could be in for Ben Chilwell of Strasbourg (ex Chelsea)

Wouldnt mind that to be honest

 

[KenilworthSkyBlue]

If Chilwell's reported wages are even close to being accurate then there's no chance of that happening unless they were incredibly generous with the wage split.

I strongly suspect that the only reason he landed at Strasbourg was because there was no other suitors. (Both owned by BlueCo).

 

[shmmeee]

You maybe surprised.

I wouldn’t be surprised if we kept all of them, but also King won’t like to see players worth millions go for nothing. Will depend on what they’re asking for an extension and what interest there is I guess.

 

[shmmeee]

Which is nonsense really. He played at this level successfully and was signed for relatively big PL money.

Has he? He had a breakthrough season and was gone in Jan of that season. He was signed for potential because if you can teach him how to play the game he’s clearly got natural talent on the ball. But his overall ability to do the stuff that isn’t flashy tricks is way below where it needs to be. There’s a reason he’s back here and not able to get into the side.

 

[Trueskyblue20]

If Chilwell's reported wages are even close to being accurate then there's no chance of that happening unless they were incredibly generous with the wage split.

I strongly suspect that the only reason he landed at Strasbourg was because there was no other suitors. (Both owned by BlueCo).

If this is to be believed then I don’t think £60k a week would be over the top for a starting Premier League left back?

 

[RoysterE17]

Lewis ferguson Scottish dm and bologna C. Id say in the mould of grimes, once see a sky interview of him playing in seria a a few years back and followed him a bit since then

 

[Terry_dactyl]

Esse has been a big disappointment. Really thought he’d be a big player for us but his impact has been extremely limited.

Despite my disapproval of his antics vs Oxford I’d really like us to sign Esse. Hes got bags of talent and I suspect wouldn’t be ridiculous money (if we get promoted).

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

Max Dowman on a season long loan

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[baldy]

Max Dowman on a season long loan

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Why? Because he's made a whopping 3 appearances in his career? He's only 16 ffs

 

[Wyken Sky Blue]

Why? Because he's made a whopping 3 appearances in his career? He's only 16 ffs

Yeah and? If you're good enough you're old enough and he is ready for a spell in the Prem, so why not us that will guarantee him game time which Arsenal won't

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[baldy]

Yeah and? If you're good enough you're old enough and he is ready for a spell in the Prem, so why not us that will guarantee him game time which Arsenal won't

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We'll need experience for one thing in the Prem plus nobody knows if he's gonna be good enough - not after 3 games

 

[Sky_Blue_Daz]

Gonna be an interesting summer hopefully

 

[shmmeee]

Despite my disapproval of his antics vs Oxford I’d really like us to sign Esse. Hes got bags of talent and I suspect wouldn’t be ridiculous money (if we get promoted).

He’s got four years left on his contract, I’d expect he’d cost over £10m an he’s not worth half that.

 

[Terry_dactyl]

He’s got four years left on his contract, I’d expect he’d cost over £10m an he’s not worth half that.

The figure I had in my head was £10mil…nothing for a prem side.

 

[TomRad85]

The figure I had in my head was £10mil…nothing for a prem side.

I'm not joining the Esse knocking as i think he's a good talent for his age, but that's not true. £10 million is a good amount for a first year Prem side who would have to get most their signings absolutely bang on to stand even half a chance.

 

[shmmeee]

The figure I had in my head was £10mil…nothing for a prem side.

Probably a tenth of our budget and we could get much better for the money IMO

 

[shmmeee]

I'm not joining the Esse knocking as i think he's a good talent for his age, but that's not true. £10 million is a good amount for a first year Prem side who would have to get most their signings absolutely bang on to stand even half a chance.

He’s very talented but he’s nowhere near ready to be starting for a Prem team, as shown by the fact he isn’t starting for a Champ team.

 

[Senior Vick from Alicante]

I doubt we could afford him but a player in the mould of Ivan Toney who's scoring a goal a game, although in a poor league, and has the experience we need. I know he wants to come back but no one will pay him the 2 million a month he's on. We must sign someone that has the premier league experience to lead the line as goals are crucial. Good teams have a great spine as long as we get that right we could be ok, Rushworth though is the first building block.

 

[SkyBlueDom26]

Max Dowman on a season long loan

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lol he’s a generational talent, not a chance he’ll be leaving Arsenal even on loan

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Robertson potentially? Him or Chilwell would be good for LB

 

[Marty]

Robertson potentially? Him or Chilwell would be good for LB

I don't watch much prem football but I watched the second half on Sunday, he looked way off the pace.

 

[Sick Boy]

He’s got four years left on his contract, I’d expect he’d cost over £10m an he’s not worth half that.

He’s easily worth £5M.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

I don't watch much prem football but I watched the second half on Sunday, he looked way off the pace.

Just trying to fit in prem experience, that we can get for decent value.

Its tough. I think we need 2 in the team.

 

[SleepyGinger]

Looking at the premier league relegation scrap. Burnley are as good as gone, Bashir Humphreys has been one of if not their player of the season. 23 year old left footed cb. Chelsea kid too.

 

[Sick Boy]

It sounds like King would look to bring in 5-6 first team players based on his interview, IMO.

 

[Marty]

Just trying to fit in prem experience, that we can get for decent value.

Its tough. I think we need 2 in the team.

I agree, we do need the experience. I would just look elsewhere.

Maybe Jose Sa could be an option if we don't sign Rushworth, bags of experience and a decent keeper.

 

[oneofourown]

Chilwell is a friend of FL and it was rumoured FL sees him as being part of the coaching team. I don't get this issue of not paying people, if we sign a player for 12 million and has a salary of 25,000 per week, why if the player comes for a few million, or even free, can't we sign them with a 50,000 a week deal? Wilder has always done that at Sheff Utd and apart from this season it has worked. I really think in some cases, like Chilwell, it is worth it especially as he can coach the defence.

 

[skybluecam]

Why? Because he's made a whopping 3 appearances in his career? He's only 16 ffs

I’d snap Arsenal’s hand off for Dowman, he’s obviously quality. Not realistic though.

 

[Marty]

I've always liked Ampadu at Leeds too.

 

[TomRad85]

I’d snap Arsenal’s hand off for Dowman, he’s obviously quality. Not realistic though.

Not sure what's funnier, the suggestion we could get him or the suggestion we wouldn't want him anyway.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Chilwell is a friend of FL and it was rumoured FL sees him as being part of the coaching team. I don't get this issue of not paying people, if we sign a player for 12 million and has a salary of 25,000 per week, why if the player comes for a few million, or even free, can't we sign them with a 50,000 a week deal? Wilder has always done that at Sheff Utd and apart from this season it has worked. I really think in some cases, like Chilwell, it is worth it especially as he can coach the defence.

Chilwell would not come in as a coach ffs

 

[SleepyGinger]

I’d take a year of James Milner