Traore to West Ham done deal

[General]

We need to get deadwood out, to add, sadly, so Adama out quickly is good business by the Club. Whilst I agree he needs to be replaced quickly, the aim is to also replace with better quality, so not bothered if it takes a couple of weeks.

He's done a job for us, however, like Adama does with every club, and soon to be West Ham, he'll fade after a season or so.

Adam is 30 in January, so, he's on the decline now in both price and pace, so now is the right time to cash in.

It's not good business if you've mismanaged the clubs finances through fees and wages to the point you have no wriggle room and have to get rid before you sign, especially when you already have a small squad short on players.

Just saying.

It's remarkable to see how many clubs have come and gone who, whilst we muddled round, have got into Europe, figured out a better transfer strategy, sold players for higher valuations and found better quality replacements for a fraction, and even got into the top six, in the time that Fulham has gone up and down leagues, and then had one particularly good season, and simply - like when we got to the europa league final- failed to capitalise on the positives of those seasons..

Brighton have been steadily pushing for Europe, forest and wolves have got Europe, Sunderland are in the top 6 currently, though have dropped off the pace a bit recently..

Villa are another example, we beat them in the playoff final and now they've just overtaken us.

And it's not due to our manager, or even the players we do have, but whatever drives our wider club strategy behind the scenes.

You could argue at this point, after so many years in the PL, or as owners, its just our ownership or perhaps Ali Mac that are hampering this club.

[akf]

To the point on being more strategic in our replacement process by blocking a move until we get a suitable backfill...

I recall we did that a couple summers ago to great effect and got a whole season out of Palhinha, perhaps his best season in the last few years.

In general I think that approach makes sense, but I can see cases where you might want to deliberately act differently. 

To be fair, though he hasnt looked inspired since Pep put emasculated him after he missed a couple sitters, I dont think Traore deserves all the stick he gets here.

[McBrideOfFrankenstein]

I was excited when we got him, and he did have his moments. Especially his little looping crosses that led to several goals. He is also just an entertaining character.

Maybe he could have embraced his role as a super sub with more energy, but I think his biggest obstacle was just too many bodies in front of him on the team sheet. If he does leave I wish him well

[bill taylors apprentice]

It's not necessarily all his fault he never got an extended run in the team and he seems like a decent chap but he never really showed much quality.

I can only think of 4 or 5 good things he did in his time with us but lots of wasteful play and losing the ball leading to dangerous situations.

Time for all concerned to move on.

[perry geyton]

He'll serve them well In the championship 

[sarnian]

Adama was the only experienced forward on the bench against Forest so there is no way he will go without replacement. It has all gone quiet on how bad Sess's injury may actually be therefore we are short of front players until Muniz and the ANC players are back.

[bog]

When we played at Manchester City last season, if Traore was able to finish it would have been 0-3 at half time. I will never forget Kyle Walker running out of breath trying to keep up with him!
  The best goal I ever saw him score was for Wolves at the Cottage in a 0-1 loss. That loss saw us relegated.     

[bencher]

I know it's popular to say that Silva gets the best out of players, but I think Traore has declined in his time at Fulham. At his best he is an unplayable powerhouse that weaves through defenders with a combination of speed, strength and skill. I can't remember that last time we saw anything like that. He delivered some valuable assists last season but we haven't really seen the true Adama, and I think that's down to coaching. If he does leave, I wish him well personally but I really hope he fails at West Ham, because when on song he can be a weapon.

[H4usuallysitting]

Personally, I couldn't fault his work ethic, he just hasn't been able to secure a more prominent role.

Eh? He comes on for 10 mins and spends most of the time walking about

But, it's the way he walks about

[SP]

He'll serve them well In the championship 

Unfortunately, I do think that's his level.

The dream of WHU being relegated is beautiful, the bookies have them filling the third slot at 1/2 so fingers crossed.

[Chi_FFC]

I know it's popular to say that Silva gets the best out of players, but I think Traore has declined in his time at Fulham.

You sure about that? Last season was comfortably his best season in terms of goals + assists since 2019-20.

[hopper]

We need to get deadwood out, to add, sadly, so Adama out quickly is good business by the Club. Whilst I agree he needs to be replaced quickly, the aim is to also replace with better quality, so not bothered if it takes a couple of weeks.

He's done a job for us, however, like Adama does with every club, and soon to be West Ham, he'll fade after a season or so.

Adam is 30 in January, so, he's on the decline now in both price and pace, so now is the right time to cash in.

It's not good business if you've mismanaged the clubs finances through fees and wages to the point you have no wriggle room and have to get rid before you sign, especially when you already have a small squad short on players.

Just saying.

It's remarkable to see how many clubs have come and gone who, whilst we muddled round, have got into Europe, figured out a better transfer strategy, sold players for higher valuations and found better quality replacements for a fraction, and even got into the top six, in the time that Fulham has gone up and down leagues, and then had one particularly good season, and simply - like when we got to the europa league final- failed to capitalise on the positives of those seasons..

Brighton have been steadily pushing for Europe, forest and wolves have got Europe, Sunderland are in the top 6 currently, though have dropped off the pace a bit recently..

Villa are another example, we beat them in the playoff final and now they've just overtaken us.

And it's not due to our manager, or even the players we do have, but whatever drives our wider club strategy behind the scenes.

You could argue at this point, after so many years in the PL, or as owners, its just our ownership or perhaps Ali Mac that are hampering this club.

I agree, but there are also plenty who have done worse too, just to mention for perspective.

[btffc]

With the Nigerians at AFCON, we have 3 available wingers. We absolutely cannot let him go before securing a replacement or waiting until the Nigerians return. ESR can do a job out there but then we are thin at the 10 position. Sess can also play there but he is not fit currently.

Going back for Tyrique George is a possibility. Raheem Sterling on loan may be as well but it may take a while to get him anywhere close to match fit since he has only been training with Axel Disasi for the last 6 months so he may not be a reliable immediate replacement.

[KJS]

Some of you are missing the point,it's not the fact he's going that's the issue it's the fact that our already stretched squad is about to be reduced by one, that's the issue.

You're missing the point, getting him off the wage bill means we can get someone else in

[SerbianLad]

Some of you are missing the point,it's not the fact he's going that's the issue it's the fact that our already stretched squad is about to be reduced by one, that's the issue.

You're missing the point, getting him off the wage bill means we can get someone else in

But we need to have a replacement ready before letting Adama go. Even if it's for one game, not having a replacement for him would be extremely problematic. We'd have two wingers in the whole squad. Imagine if, God forbid, Kevin or Wilson get injured and we sell Adama and don't replace him? What would you do then?

I don't think anyone is against selling Adama, but we need to replace him either before selling him or just after.

[Rambler]

Better getting something rather than nothing in the summer. Plus wages. I think it's a good decision from the club

[Carborundum]

Makes good sense. Kevin, HW, Chukwueze, Iwobi, ESR, King, Sess and at one point recently Castagne.  We have a load of options for two wing spots who aren't obviously less effective than Adama's recent outings.  There's also a lad pulling up trees in the U-21s, Ali Wahid who might not be out of place in a match day squad soon enough.

Afcon affects the position short term.  But unless one can envision Adama making a game-changing impact against Liverpool or Chelsea, it's probably not going to matter if he's gone early.

[perry geyton]

Bloke can cross a ball ill give him
That but far too much dilly dallying when he's got the ball

[I Ronic]

Personally, I couldn't fault his work ethic, he just hasn't been able to secure a more prominent role.

Eh? He comes on for 10 mins and spends most of the time walking about

But, it's the way he walks about

😂

[jayffc]

Do we need to get another right winger when we have Macaulay Zepa waiting on the wing   

Gotta be honest I've been unimpressed almost every time I've watched zepa for a good year now. Am I missing something? I watch any game and highlights I can that's streamed of the academy but for me he's not living up to the initial expectations