Alternative striker options

I do think we need another striker in a different mould to Kun and Jesus. Someone like Dzeko or Giroud who can be an aerial presence in both areas and have the skillset to play as well.
 
daztrueblue91 said:
I do think we need another striker in a different mould to Kun and Jesus. Someone like Dzeko or Giroud who can be an aerial presence in both areas and have the skillset to play as well.
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Auba would tear up this league, it's not too late to go for him if we don't get Sanchez/Mbappe
 
Auba would be excellent.

Aubameyang Aguero Jesus

Sané Aubameyang Sterling

Sané Jesus Aubameyang

Could also play in a front 2 if we continue to play 3-5-2
 
I may be in the minority, but after Ryan forearm shivered Jesus in the face today and GJ layed on the ground for a time after hoping he was ok all I could think was we need another capable, proven goal scorer.

If he, or Sergio, is out for an extended period we will struggle, imho, to grind out goals. Yes, Raheem and Sane can play up top and some argue they want them and forget signing another striker. Stones can play right back. I haven't seen many arguing he can/should play there behind Walker. To me it is a similar argument. and I hope we are in for another goal scorer.
 
I think we do not need more strikers, it's not an immediate necessity .. the reinforcements to <future> should be an LB and in the midfield:
Fernandinho 32 years old - Yaya 34 years old - D.Silva 31 years old.
I would like to see if B.Silva could play the role of D.Silva.
 
venom99 said:
I think we do not need more strikers, it's not an immediate necessity .. the reinforcements to <future> should be an LB and in the midfield:
Fernandinho 32 years old - Yaya 34 years old - D.Silva 31 years old.
I would like to see if B.Silva could play the role of D.Silva.
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Welcome to the forum boss :-)

I fully agree, these players would be very nice to have but i could not say with a straight face "We really need a striker" when we have Aguero, Jesus and 2-3 of the worlds best attack minded mids/wingers etc.
 
I would imagine our big money transfers next season will be a couple of central midfielders who can patrol in front of the back four. Sadly, I'm still not convinced by Gundogan, and we've yet to see how he recovers from his ACL injury after his kneecap when we signed him. Then again, WHU are looking at Carvalho, so I wonder if we might put in a sneaky bid before the window closes.
 
ChicagoBlue said:
I would imagine our big money transfers next season will be a couple of central midfielders who can patrol in front of the back four. Sadly, I'm still not convinced by Gundogan, and we've yet to see how he recovers from his ACL injury after his kneecap when we signed him. Then again, WHU are looking at Carvalho, so I wonder if we might put in a sneaky bid before the window closes.
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If Gundogan can stay fit, and I understand it's somewhat of a big if, I think he'll be great for us. The Barca match last season he was unreal.
 
KCblue said:
If Gundogan can stay fit, and I understand it's somewhat of a big if, I think he'll be great for us. The Barca match last season he was unreal.
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Fingers and toes crossed. Saw a few good runs, but struggling to see where he fits in at pivot. Not his game.
 
ChicagoBlue said:
Fingers and toes crossed. Saw a few good runs, but struggling to see where he fits in at pivot. Not his game.
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He mentioned when he came over that he likes to play further up field, but with the talent in our squad I'd be surprised if he wasn't willing to fully commit to playing the pivot the way Pep wants. Our depth this season should ensure that the best players play.
 
KCblue said:
He mentioned when he came over that he likes to play further up field, but with the talent in our squad I'd be surprised if he wasn't willing to fully commit to playing the pivot the way Pep wants. Our depth this season should ensure that the best players play.
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Don't think he can do it like Yaya and Fernandinho, which is why we seem interested in Real Madrid's Llorente. Young, schooled, already played at top level, including internationally, but defo not a first choice for Madrid. Never a dull moment!
 
ChicagoBlue said:
Don't think he can do it like Yaya and Fernandinho, which is why we seem interested in Real Madrid's Llorente. Young, schooled, already played at top level, including internationally, but defo not a first choice for Madrid. Never a dull moment!
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I would absolutely love Llorente here but have you seen any actual links?
 
It's a resounding no from me for Llorente. Over 30, bang average Swansea striker, slow as fuck, poor first touch. May as well keep Bony! Would be a huge downgrade to the point of embarrassment if we get Llorente instead of Sanchez or Mbappe. Like going out intending to buy an Aston Martin or Ferrari and coming home in a Focus. How the media and rivals would laugh.

We just need to get Sanchez sorted out, or slap down proper money for Mbappe and tell PSG to go fuck themselves. Which, incidentally, I don't understand why we're not doing after missing out on Neymar and Dani Alves to those cünts. We need to show the football world who the real big dogs are.
 
The Riot Club said:
It's a resounding no from me for Llorente. Over 30, bang average Swansea striker, slow as fuck, poor first touch. May as well keep Bony! Would be a huge downgrade to the point of embarrassment if we get Llorente instead of Sanchez or Mbappe. Like going out intending to buy an Aston Martin or Ferrari and coming home in a Focus. How the media and rivals would laugh.
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I'm confused myself, but I think you're confusing Marcos with Fernando Llorente.
 
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