Harry Kane

[FromPollockToSilva]

Still a quality player who could do a job for us imo for 12-18 months. Obviously I'd prefer Kane but if a deal falls through there are players like that who we could go for who would strengthen us. Giroud after all did a job for CFC last season.

I don't think Lacazette would give us anything that Jesus doesn't already, he's less good at most aspects of the game and also misses more big chances than Gabby does

 

[blueparrot]

Can't wait for it to be over tbh. This thread that is!

It isn’t compulsory.

 

[Oooh Curley Wurley]

Chelsea have strengthened up front. Liverpool have a 20+ goalscorer.. we don’t.. Sunday showed that.. we won’t get away with not converting our chances this season.

Apologies - what chances would a 20+ goalscorer have scored on Sunday

 

[blueparrot]

I don't think Lacazette would give us anything that Jesus doesn't already, he's less good at most aspects of the game and also misses more big chances than Gabby does

That’s the point none of these stop gaps bandied about are better than Jesus.

 

[Paul1970]

If and of course a big IF we end up with no striker then I fail to see how Ings for a year wouldn’t have been better than nothing?

Or would people just rather he played Jesus?

Think if we don’t get a striker and once again it’s a big if. Then we have major problems this season and if will the biggest mistake we have ever made in transfer terms but I have a feeling this week could bring good news .

 

[OntarioBlue]

Still a quality player who could do a job for us imo for 12-18 months. Obviously I'd prefer Kane but if a deal falls through there are players like that who we could go for who would strengthen us. Giroud after all did a job for CFC last season.

Exactly, on a short term basis there are a number of players who could do the job for us. In a years time, Haaland release clause is more affordable than it is now, Mbappe is a free agent. Delap and Palmer are another year older. Who knows what will happen ? Kane at the right price is a great answer but it’s not the only one.

 

[jrb]

What about a punt on Joelinton?

Ashley would snap Omar's hand off for £100mill.(flat)

 

[southamptonblue]

we are (quite maturely)discussing options if we fail to sign Kane. Sorry none of the back up options meet your approval. Should have checked with you before posting!

Some of the posts and players being suggested as options, are actually proof beyond reasonable doubt that "quite maturely" is a million miles away from the truth LOL

 

[City_Sean]

Apologies - what chances would a 20+ goalscorer have scored on Sunday

He'd have scored the Torres chance. The Mahrez chance too (if he was in that position). A proper goalscorer also gets on the end of the Cancelo cross.

 

[wolfie1988]

Apologies - what chances would a 20+ goalscorer have scored on Sunday

He doesn't necessarily have to score the goals yesterday but a proper striker occupies a defender with his presence and stretches a game differently.

We may not have won with him but it's a different approach when you have a focal point and a threat. Our creative options wouldn't look so blunt if we did.