Kyogo Furuhashi - on final striker shortlist

[striver]

This. I'm sure he's a good player, and I'm sure he'd do well at a lot of clubs. But aren't we shooting a little too low here? I understand we need a back up. I'm not saying we need to splash cash or anything. But this seems a step too light. I'd rather use our existing f9 options

yep, it's a sideways move, almost 30 yo playing in a league 2 level, basically midtable PL type signing. so what he will happily sit on the bench for one season and then will be sold? i don't get it, hopefully we don't go for him or in the worst case just loan him till january when bobb comes back

 

[footballmanager]

you just know that some pl thug will bust his shoulder for good as soon as he plays for us. I like the player but id rather get someone a bit younger

 

[MarsLlama]

This. I'm sure he's a good player, and I'm sure he'd do well at a lot of clubs. But aren't we shooting a little too low here? I understand we need a back up. I'm not saying we need to splash cash or anything. But this seems a step too light. I'd rather use our existing f9 options

A lot of big sides are turning to backup strikers who are noticeably below the level of their key players because that’s the only way to keep them happy on the bench - think Joselu, Chuopo Moting etc. I think it makes sense personally. If we bring in a top player to be Haaland’s understudy they may want out in 12-18 months.

 

[Tugay One Cup]

Only concern for me is the shoulder issue.

Everything else I've seen and heard about him suggests he'd be a very good addition.

 

[abellwillring]

If that's his highlight reel...

Hmmm, not convinced. At all.

Wow, not really sure how you watch that and come away with that impression. A ton of absolutely world class goals in there -- one of the best highlight reels I've seen in awhile. Scoring for fun, ball control looks very similar to David Silva.. I'm sold.

 

[Mayor West]

Wow, not really sure how you watch that and come away with that impression. A ton of absolutely world class goals in there -- one of the best highlight reels I've seen in awhile. Scoring for fun, ball control looks very similar to David Silva.. I'm sold.

Haha ok

 

[Bluemoon115]

Nothing wrong with a stop gap signing, as long as everyone knows where they stand.

We're obviously saving for a war chest for next season, with or without Pep.

 

[Jonas.shaffer]

I actually remember being impressed with him in our pre-season match—not just because of his great goal but also because of how he dropped deep and linked up play. Albeit, that was against academy defenders with Phillips in front of them. As others said, his shoulder would be my only worry.

 

[southamptonblue]

Putting the most blue tinted specs ever on.......he's nowhere near good enough.

 

[YatesA]

Spurs wanted, but deemed 20mil too expensive

Ah I didn't know that, Ye I think you could get cheaper as he's 29 and with the shoulder issue you may not get a full contract out of him before he needs surgery