Srg Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I heard that Fulham are getting Dwight Gayle on loan. What are we doing if that's the case? I'd rather have Gayle than Grayyou say that like it's an absolute statement of fact we even want Gray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 you say that like it's an absolute statement of fact we even want Gray. But if Fulham get Gayle on loan then they will be serious contenders. If we are looking for any striker then why not go for him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearetherams Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Didn't PC say that the players he will bring in, will be as good or better than we currently have - he is neither. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shuff264 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 I really like Gray, but £8m is excessive. He's got the whole lot upfront, though, he could easily be a premier league player but would be a huge gamble.Brentford have made good movements in the window too, I expect them to be one of our main challengers despite warburton's departure. Brentford could go either way, this new way of managing could be a huge success or a disaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wearetherams Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Cardiff getting 5m for Marshall aren't they? Might meet our valuation for Russell.Who's said JR is going? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 But if Fulham get Gayle on loan then they will be serious contenders. If we are looking for any striker then why not go for him?how do you know we are even looking for a striker, and if we are, how do you know we haven't? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCFC1388 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Where would that leave Weimann though? Weimann has to playClement is going to use different formations so it could mean they both play or neither play. Yesterdays formation 4231 could be Weimann Ince Gray in the 3...442 diamond could have Weimann or Gray up front...we will need plenty of goals and if the price is right Gray would be a decent addition, reminds me of an Ian Wright type of forward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 how do you know we are even looking for a striker, and if we are, how do you know we haven't?Nixon said it is a forward but can also play on the wing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Nixon said it is a forward but can also play on the wingso that narrows that down then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireRam Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 This would only make sense if Martin was to leave.3 strikers of the quality of Martin, Bent and Weimann means that we'd be paying £8 million for a player that could well be sat on the bench if Weimann and Bent hit their strides and maintain good levels of form.However, if Swansea or West Brom ore even a newcomer, come back with an improved offer for Martin that meets our valuation, we will need a third striker to replace him. The sale of Martin would probably fund this transfer too. Gray is certainly an excellent replacement; I was very impressed whenever I saw him last season.So, in my opinion, would be a good signing but only if Martin left. £8 million is £5 million more than I would have valued him at though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernRam Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 But wasn't Clement insinuating we buy another striker, as another choice? Say the £8m was for Odubajo and Gray - so the price for Gray was only £4.5-5m - would we want him? If it was just another addition, almost as cover to Sammon then I would.Plus Gray is better than Sammon - do it kind of fits what Clement said Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needles Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 This would only make sense if Martin was to leave.3 strikers of the quality of Martin, Bent and Weimann means that we'd be paying £8 million for a player that could well be sat on the bench if Weimann and Bent hit their strides and maintain good levels of form.However, if Swansea or West Brom ore even a newcomer, come back with an improved offer for Martin that meets our valuation, we will need a third striker to replace him. The sale of Martin would probably fund this transfer too. Gray is certainly an excellent replacement; I was very impressed whenever I saw him last season.So, in my opinion, would be a good signing but only if Martin left. £8 million is £5 million more than I would have valued him at though...Chris Martin is still one of our best 3 or 4 players. No deal where he leaves could be described as good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RamLad1884 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Look at Watford as a good example here, last season they had 4 top strikers plus the wingers. It worked well as they got promoted. So Gray, Martin, bent and weimann fighting for striking position with Russell and ince as players that would play behind seems a good level of strength in depth. Plus, Gray can be a winger, that leaves us with 4 players that can be wingers in a system. It's all about strength in depth here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Look at Watford as a good example here, last season they had 4 top strikers plus the wingers. It worked well as they got promoted. So Gray, Martin, bent and weimann fighting for striking position with Russell and ince as players that would play behind seems a good level of strength in depth. Plus, Gray can be a winger, that leaves us with 4 players that can be wingers in a system. It's all about strength in depth here.I guess so but I wouldn't pay too much for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 But if Fulham get Gayle on loan then they will be serious contenders. If we are looking for any striker then why not go for him?Some players just don't want to leave Landon init! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sexydadbod Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Some players just don't want to leave Landon init!Ah the mighty London Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Chris Martin is still one of our best 3 or 4 players. No deal where he leaves could be described as good.Martin won't be going anywhere before January! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Look at Watford as a good example here, last season they had 4 top strikers plus the wingers. It worked well as they got promoted. So Gray, Martin, bent and weimann fighting for striking position with Russell and ince as players that would play behind seems a good level of strength in depth. Plus, Gray can be a winger, that leaves us with 4 players that can be wingers in a system. It's all about strength in depth here.Worked for Leicester too if I remember correctly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAT Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 Ah the mighty LondonSeems to have some pulling power! Get into London, get the wages. After a couple of seasons move back out and keep the wages! Just ask Bent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Hughes Hair Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 £8 million???That's not far off 2 Tom Ince's.In my head it's an Ince and three Barkers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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