Realistic striker targets - anyone in our league to make a difference? Or Prem teams but not playing?
I feel it's more pressing than centre back.
Jack Marriott of Peterborough 22 goals this season in total..
Looks like he could step up just like Vardy did from that league,strong and quick.Leeds and Villa are after him so I suppose we will look elsewhere.
Ulloa
Hemed
Grabban
All hold up strikers, with a wealth of Championship experience and goals.
Smaller strikers such as Marriott and Gayle would be good additions, but I don't think we'd benefit as a whole as much as a target man would.
always thought Tommy Elphick was a realistic target as he was out of Villa team but has recently got back in whether the return of JT sees him return to wilderness who knows but certainly a player who would be able to go straight in and improve us. Though having a poor season I would even take a punt on Liam Moore of reading think there is a good defender in him.
Forwards I'm not sure if there are many available who suit our style better than Martin right now. If Hugill was available and we could afford then I would make him priority.
We really should go all out on a striker like Ulloa. If it proves to be impossible for one reason or another then someone like Grabban would be decent, but certainly wouldn't scream of ambition to get promoted.
Wout Weghorst.
We were linked with him in the summer, and he's continued his fine form ever since.
6'6, target man, prolific and would have been available for around £3-5m in the summer, that price might have just inflated a little by now though.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 08, 2018, 08:28:25 AM
Jack Marriott of Peterborough 22 goals this season in total..
Looks like he could step up just like Vardy did from that league,strong and quick.Leeds and Villa are after him so I suppose we will look elsewhere.
According to paper today will be the man every club will be targeting so price will go up, also we are mentioned in the Grabban fans and among three clubs, Wolves and Villa the others, have asked about him. Cardiff are sniffing around for a loan deal and Wolves have just brought a striker so not sure how they could offer him serious game time.
By the time our recruitment dudes get back in England 🏴 and remind themselves " hang about it's the transfer window ", " who can we dig out on the cheap that runs in conjunction with our glorious stats dept ".
Therefore, any decent players that may be available will be snapped up by clubs with more ambition than Fulham FC.
All this in the name of.......wait for it......sustainability, a word you will find lurking in the English Oxford Collins Dictionary between Shite and Syphilis.
Quote from: Bronaldinho on January 08, 2018, 10:15:07 AM
Wout Weghorst.
We were linked with him in the summer, and he's continued his fine form ever since.
6'6, target man, prolific and would have been available for around £3-5m in the summer, that price might have just inflated a little by now though.
I remember him being linked, certainly scores his fair share of goals in the dutch league, not the strongest league though. For every player form the dutch league that is a success over here there are about 5 players who just don't adapt to the physicality.
That aside didnt one of the forum members (cant remember his name but he seemed to have info on European transfers) say that AZ were looking for 10 million plus euros for him last summer and that is why we didnt further that option
Nahki wells?
or Lys Mousset...
Theo Walcott wanted a loan move.
http://www.goal.com/en-in/news/walcott-wants-loan-move-to-increase-england-world-cup/c70m8655u8vlzla7l8yykpwm
I think realistically, we can only look at players for loan.
I'd love to get Mitrovic from Newcastle on a season long loan.
As someone mentioned before, get him some playing time and fit for the World Cup.
Naismith?
http://www.bbc.com/sport/football/42610173
Quote from: VancouverWhite on January 09, 2018, 02:41:48 AM
I'd love to get Mitrovic from Newcastle on a season long loan.
As someone mentioned before, get him some playing time and fit for the World Cup.
In talks with Bordeaux, no chance him coming to Championship.
Gary Madine.
But, others are interested.
Charlie Wyke of Bradford.
Both the sort we should be looking at who will give us something we don't currently have in the 1st team, or the under 23 squads.
Mitrovic, Ulloa, Hemed. If Slavisa wants a big man, I think he does.
Don't think any of those 3 are realistic, Not really sure we need a striker either (Controversial one)
Quote from: Jims Dentist on January 11, 2018, 06:34:47 PM
Gary Madine.
But, others are interested.
Charlie Wyke of Bradford.
Both the sort we should be looking at who will give us something we don't currently have in the 1st team, or the under 23 squads.
I agree with you on both players.
Quote from: Mince n Tatties on January 09, 2018, 08:00:01 AM
Quote from: VancouverWhite on January 09, 2018, 02:41:48 AM
I'd love to get Mitrovic from Newcastle on a season long loan.
As someone mentioned before, get him some playing time and fit for the World Cup.
In talks with Bordeaux, no chance him coming to Championship.
Can't we leak a fake rumour, get it tweeted, and then have a less then reputable publication print it out, just to gauge his reaction? Maybe he wants to play for us, but no one's asked! :003:
Quote from: VancouverWhite on January 12, 2018, 02:00:54 AM
Can't we leak a fake rumour, get it tweeted, and then have a less then reputable publication print it out, just to gauge his reaction? Maybe he wants to play for us, but no one's asked! :003:
One of the best posts on what transfer deals are all about. I do hope the recruitment team read your last sentence and inwardly digest.
Ighalo wants to come back from China. He was with our manager at Watford and looked top class. Will our manager offer him a 6 month contract with a proviso that if we go up sign a longer one?
Thank you and good night
All these different players is getting a bit silly, if I suggest a player and the club don't go for him does that mean they have failed and have no ambition.
Quote from: bog on January 12, 2018, 09:01:41 AM
Ighalo wants to come back from China. He was with our manager at Watford and looked top class. Will our manager offer him a 6 month contract with a proviso that if we go up sign a longer one?
Thank you and good night
Yes please, but we will not sign a striker I am afraid.
Maybe Connor Wickham from Palace.
Suffered a very serious cruciate ligament injury just over a year ago. He's back fit but is yet to begin full training according to Roy. I bet Roy won't want to gamble Palace's safety on a striker returning to fitness. Could be worth having a look at him on a 6 month loan to get some minutes under his belt in the championship.
He's a big man up top who showed a lot of promise when he was playing regularly a few years ago and has done very well in the championship in the past.
Quote from: Hoppus on January 12, 2018, 11:20:44 AM
Quote from: bog on January 12, 2018, 09:01:41 AM
Ighalo wants to come back from China. He was with our manager at Watford and looked top class. Will our manager offer him a 6 month contract with a proviso that if we go up sign a longer one?
Thank you and good night
Yes please, but we will not sign a striker I am afraid.
My feelings too.
Javier Hernandez is supposedly being let go from West Ham. They paid £16mm in the summer for him from Bayer Leverkusen, they have to cut their losses so £10-12mm might make that work and would not have to uproot family from London. He always scored the kind of goals our forwards do not seem to be able to and he is still 29. I would think the likelihood of us getting him is higher than Gayle as Gayle is one of only 2 scoring options Benitez has.....unless the Toon take Henrandez who I think played under Rafa at Real Madrid and then let Gayle go?
I liked the Ighalo shout, at times with Watford he was unstoppable but if playing in China he is earning a fortune.
Ighalo and Hernandez would both be the best strikers in the league but would both not come to the championship. There wages would be massive also.
Quote from: YoungsBitter on January 12, 2018, 05:58:39 PM
Javier Hernandez is supposedly being let go from West Ham. They paid £16mm in the summer for him from Bayer Leverkusen, they have to cut their losses so £10-12mm might make that work and would not have to uproot family from London. He always scored the kind of goals our forwards do not seem to be able to and he is still 29. I would think the likelihood of us getting him is higher than Gayle as Gayle is one of only 2 scoring options Benitez has.....unless the Toon take Henrandez who I think played under Rafa at Real Madrid and then let Gayle go?
I liked the Ighalo shout, at times with Watford he was unstoppable but if playing in China he is earning a fortune.
Did you see Hernandez the other day against Shrewsbury in the cup,never hardly got a kick..Useless only after a wage.
Quote from: @jolslover on January 12, 2018, 06:53:36 PM
Ighalo and Hernandez would both be the best strikers in the league but would both not come to the championship. There wages would be massive also.
If only it were that easy to determine how to win the Championship. I think we could do better with the somebodies who are just a little bit more realistic price and wage wise. Any transfer is a risk and that is why I would opt for a Marriott rather than a Hernandez. I'd be interested to know whether SJ actually had the chance to name names or just profiles (that nasty contemporary description of intent) ......
Quote from: bog on January 12, 2018, 09:01:41 AM
Ighalo wants to come back from China. He was with our manager at Watford and looked top class. Will our manager offer him a 6 month contract with a proviso that if we go up sign a longer one?
Thank you and good night
Problem could be that he has not collected Stats in China, remember these days Stats take priority over goals.
A couple of important criteria for a new striker that may be overlooked:-
1. Is he better than Kamara.
2. Does he want to play for Fulham.
Without a clear yes to both of these questions we really should not sign him.
Quote from: filham on January 13, 2018, 11:06:06 AM
Quote from: bog on January 12, 2018, 09:01:41 AM
Ighalo wants to come back from China. He was with our manager at Watford and looked top class. Will our manager offer him a 6 month contract with a proviso that if we go up sign a longer one?
Thank you and good night
Problem could be that he has not collected Stats in China, remember these days Stats take priority over goals.
Chinese league is covered by full opta stats.
Quote from: MJG on January 13, 2018, 11:20:58 AM
Quote from: filham on January 13, 2018, 11:06:06 AM
Quote from: bog on January 12, 2018, 09:01:41 AM
Ighalo wants to come back from China. He was with our manager at Watford and looked top class. Will our manager offer him a 6 month contract with a proviso that if we go up sign a longer one?
Thank you and good night
Problem could be that he has not collected Stats in China, remember these days Stats take priority over goals.
Chinese league is covered by full opta stats.
Well that of course will be Stats collected in Chinese games and in the hands of our Stats Boys, looking for a Championship player, that could be worse than no Stats at all.
1, Lucas Joao (Sheff Wednesday)
2, Jordan Hugill (Preston)
3, Nelson Oliveira (Norwich City)
4, Stick with what we've got until the summer (Fulham FC)
5, Jordan Rhodes (Sheff Wednesday) some on here wanted us to sign him for £9 Miliion 😦
6, Chris Martin (Derby County) some on here wanted us to sign him for £9 Million 💩💩💩
The OPTA China stats are in : -
A=16 B=21 C=23 D=33 E=47
The Khans have decided to make a bid .............
And have got themselves a .....
.....Saturday Night Takeaway !!!!!!!!!
Quote from: filham on January 13, 2018, 12:32:08 PM
Quote from: MJG on January 13, 2018, 11:20:58 AM
Quote from: filham on January 13, 2018, 11:06:06 AM
Quote from: bog on January 12, 2018, 09:01:41 AM
Ighalo wants to come back from China. He was with our manager at Watford and looked top class. Will our manager offer him a 6 month contract with a proviso that if we go up sign a longer one?
Thank you and good night
Problem could be that he has not collected Stats in China, remember these days Stats take priority over goals.
Chinese league is covered by full opta stats.
Well that of course will be Stats collected in Chinese games and in the hands of our Stats Boys, looking for a Championship player, that could be worse than no Stats at all.
Stats and box ticking are two of the three evils of the footballing world.
If we win 3-2 today with a Kamara hat trick will we call off the search for a striker and concentrate on finding the big ugly good in the air centre back.
Is troy deaney realistic? Think he could be good for us.
Now Carvalhals gone I think Joao will play regularly for Wednesday. Can probably cross him off.
Quote from: Woolly Mammoth on January 11, 2018, 11:56:44 PM
Quote from: Jims Dentist on January 11, 2018, 06:34:47 PM
Gary Madine.
But, others are interested.
Charlie Wyke of Bradford.
Both the sort we should be looking at who will give us something we don't currently have in the 1st team, or the under 23 squads.
I agree with you on both players.
Thanks Woolly
Seems like we agree on most things Fulham.
Quote from: HV71 on January 13, 2018, 01:34:05 PM
The OPTA China stats are in : -
A=16 B=21 C=23 D=33 E=47
The Khans have decided to make a bid .............
And have got themselves a .....
.....Saturday Night Takeaway !!!!!!!!!
They are just waiting for the Chinese new year in the hope of some free firewoks.
Quote from: filham on January 14, 2018, 07:52:11 PM
Quote from: HV71 on January 13, 2018, 01:34:05 PM
The OPTA China stats are in : -
A=16 B=21 C=23 D=33 E=47
The Khans have decided to make a bid .............
And have got themselves a .....
.....Saturday Night Takeaway !!!!!!!!!
They are just waiting for the Chinese new year in the hope of some free firewoks.
Do you happen to know which Chinese New Year? I am thinking maybe 2020 which is the year of the Water Rat. This year is the turn of the Metal Dog.
When is the year of Debbie does Donkey ?
Alex Iwobi from Arsenal anyone?
Quote from: fulhamfever on January 15, 2018, 07:03:28 PM
Alex Iwobi from Arsenal anyone?
I think he would be too much of a hangover for us.
Bump! :005:
Assombalonga from boro.
Quote from: @jolslover on January 11, 2018, 06:39:25 PM
Mitrovic, Ulloa, Hemed. If Slavisa wants a big man, I think he does.
Don't think any of those 3 are realistic, Not really sure we need a striker either (Controversial one)
Nailed it.
