Ponky Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I'd say Tim managed to pinch a copy of the Spurs scouting file before he left because these are the sorts of players a club in their position should be looking at. I'm loving the ambition though. After many seasons of being envious of some of the transfer coups being delivered by other teams it's nice to see us looking at the designer labels rather than the bargain basement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley the Bognor Villan Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Wouldnt mind Michu from swansea to bolster our options. Not as Tekkers replacement, just as a 4th striker in the squad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacketspuds Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Hopefully we will announce the signings of Amavi and Praet as soon as the Liverpool announce the Benteke deal, just to soften the blow. Then we can crack on with finding 2 strikers that will score enough goals to keep us up next year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysasquatch Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 This link is really doing the rounds in France. Might have some legs to it. It was only a contract extension he signed, not a complete new deal from from I read. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshVilla Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I just watched Martial youtube vid looks like a gabby replacement if anything The bloke is rapid plays of the shoulders of defenders and can actually finish and score all types of goals henryesque In no way a targetman or a big striker though 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobzy Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I just watched Martial youtube vid looks like a gabby replacement if anything The bloke is rapid plays of the shoulders of defenders and can actually finish and score all types of goals henryesque In no way a targetman or a big striker though Would seem like a sensible type of forward/striker given the potential of playing narrow with Grealish/Gil/whoever as 2 x No. 10's behind him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marley the Bognor Villan Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Then we can crack on with finding 2 strikers that will score enough goals to keep us up next year. Ambition? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Most won't agree but again i'm seriously warming to the idea of Balotelli on loan (If he would come). Martial(or a similar player) would leave us with Martial, Kozak, Balotelli, Gabby, which is not a bad forward line at all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightysasquatch Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Martial is a great prospect, not sure he'd net as many goals as Benteke as of right now. But has the potential to be a world class player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Read an article about Monaco's buying/selling policies. They unashamedly buy cheap with the intention of selling high either 1 or 2 seasons later. They've done it with Kondogbia, Ferreira Carrasco, and according to the article intend to do it with Martial. Bought him for E5m and hope to sell him for E25m. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El-Reacho Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 L'Equipe are reporting the Martial link. It's behind a paywall though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabby Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Herd has gone , was offered 3 month contract to be assessed by Sherwood and turned it down Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharkyvilla Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Most won't agree but again i'm seriously warming to the idea of Balotelli on loan (If he would come). Martial(or a similar player) would leave us with Martial, Kozak, Balotelli, Gabby, which is not a bad forward line at all. It's not a bad shout, I reckon Sherwood is more likely to inspire a performance out of Mario than Rodgers is. The deal would need to have as little risk attached to it as possible, though. Same with Adebayor. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Posted July 17, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2015 I dont want Adebayor or Balotelli, or any other lazy players with no motivation anywhere near us! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beeky Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 Most won't agree but again i'm seriously warming to the idea of Balotelli on loan (If he would come). Martial(or a similar player) would leave us with Martial, Kozak, Balotelli, Gabby, which is not a bad forward line at all. It's not a bad shout, I reckon Sherwood is more likely to inspire a performance out of Mario than Rodgers is. The deal would need to have as little risk attached to it as possible, though. Same with Adebayor. Would take a punt of balotelli on loan (part wage payment or similar) - have that same niggling feeling that sherwood could get the best out of him. Would prefer this over any Adebayor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted July 17, 2015 Moderator Share Posted July 17, 2015 If you absolutely had to pick between Balotelli and Adebayor I honestly think I'd pick Balotelli purely for the mental aspect. They're both shit but one would at least be entertaining shit. I'd then go and buy someone who'd do a job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lexicon Posted July 17, 2015 Author Share Posted July 17, 2015 Read an article about Monaco's buying/selling policies. They unashamedly buy cheap with the intention of selling high either 1 or 2 seasons later. They've done it with Kondogbia, Ferreira Carrasco, and according to the article intend to do it with Martial. Bought him for E5m and hope to sell him for E25m. Hardly anything new - I think that's roughly our new model too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VILLAMARV Posted July 17, 2015 Share Posted July 17, 2015 I dont want Adebayor or Balotelli, or any other lazy players with no motivation anywhere near us! If either of these come in the door it will feel like signing Heskey and Ireland combined to me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted July 17, 2015 VT Supporter Share Posted July 17, 2015 If you absolutely had to pick between Balotelli and Adebayor I honestly think I'd pick Balotelli purely for the mental aspect. They're both shit but one would at least be entertaining shit. I'd then go and buy someone who'd do a job. Balotelli is a better player, and still has time to turn it around. Adebayor is shit and past it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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