It's Quiet 18 - Wanna ring the bell?

[richards30]

I think he only has to clear his name.

Agreed, I think we will have promised him that if it happens then we will still sign him.

 

[RayCTID]

I don't think Paqueta will be signed mid season. We will probably wait and see if Kev has recovered fully recovered from surgery in January.

 

[Keeper!]

I don't think Paqueta will be signed mid season. We will probably wait and see if Kev has recovered fully recovered from surgery in January.

Phillips will be gone in January and will be replaced, Paqueta would be a huge player for us and would strengthen our squad massively.

 

[houraisen]

 

[richards30]

i guess we already still have his commitment so should be fast and easy to do if he is indeed cleared.

 

[waspish]

You know they can drag this out for another 12 months before they come to a conclusion! I'd love him at city! I'll be shocked if it's all sorted by next summer! Don't forget the longer it's takes to sort the longer West Ham can use this great player

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Could see Paqueta come in in January

Who does he replace though? Surely if we sign him we have too many attacking midfielders when they are fit.

 

[decmancity]

Who does he replace though? Surely if we sign him we have too many attacking midfielders when they are fit.

Bernardo is going. KDB can't be relied upon for a full season anymore and Kovacic has had more than a fair share of injuries.

Tolm also thinks Phillips is off so we are immediately light in midfield.

 

[Cheadle_hulmeBlue]

Bernardo is going. KDB can't be relied upon for a full season anymore and Kovacic has had more than a fair share of injuries.

Tolm also thinks Phillips is off so we are immediately light in midfield.

Is it 100% confirmed Bernardo is going in January?

I don’t think he plays in the same role as Philips/ Philips doesn’t play anyway.

 

[TonyColemansbagofapples]

Phillips was bought to assist Rodri. As he hasn’t managed that we still need someone to fill that role