rayk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) 19 minutes ago, Trickster said: It's almost as if different transfers take different amounts of time. I'm not saying all of the Rashica stuff was true, or any of it in fact, but judging against length of other transfers makes no sense. So many variables included. I’m not so sure. Loads of clubs make loads of ‘enquiries’ about players......but when clubs go in with a bid that’s accepted and agree wages it’s a couple weeks. The ONLY reason I can think why Rashica’s transfer hasn’t really progressed is that Benrahma is our first choice. But having been a massive Benrahma fan, I think the signing of Traore points to a different type of signing. A pacey forward who can genuinely play across the front three and that points more now to Sarr/Brewster rather than Benrahma or Rashica. Edited September 25, 2020 by rayk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delphinho123 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 7 minutes ago, rayk said: I’m not so sure. Loads of clubs make loads of ‘enquiries’ about players......but when clubs go in with a bid that’s accepted and agree wages it’s a couple weeks. The ONLY reason I can think why Rashica’s transfer hasn’t really progressed is that Benrahma is our first choice. But having been a massive Benrahma fan, I think the signing of Traore points to a different type of signing. A pacey forward who can genuinely play across the front three and that points more now to Sarr/Brewster rather than Benrahma or Rashica. We’re not signing Benrahma. Very reliable journo reported it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinker Posted September 25, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted September 25, 2020 Maybe Smith thinks Benrahma can play across the front three? One thing's for sure Benrahma will be sold in this transfer window the question is how much it will be for. The asking price must be high otherwise he would have gone already. Game of wait and see who will lose their bottle first , I just hope we have an alternative player , maybe it's Rashica and we're holding it up to try and flush out Brentford out , going to be an interesting last day in the transfer window. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, Delphinho123 said: We’re not signing Benrahma. Very reliable journo reported it. Was he Kosovan? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 minute ago, tinker said: Maybe Smith thinks Benrahma can play across the front three? One thing's for sure Benrahma will be sold in this transfer window the question is how much it will be for. The asking price must be high otherwise he would have gone already. Game of wait and see who will lose their bottle first , I just hope we have an alternative player , maybe it's Rashica and we're holding it up to try and flush out Brentford out , going to be an interesting last day in the transfer window. I don’t think DS believes Benrahma or Rashica can play across the front three, more LW/AM/RW. It probably means nothing but DS said after the Sheff Utd game that Franks said no more Brentford players were for sale. Now our only interest can be Benrahma or Henry. So we either get Sarr who can genuinely play LW/ST/RW or both Benrahma/Rashica AND Brewster. I’d still prefer Benrahma over Rashica but only because I think he maybe better suited to AM and so a back up to Jack. Just my ramblings..... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dubbs Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 8 minutes ago, rayk said: Was he Kosovan? No, he works for Sky Sports. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trickster Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Brewster doesn't play across front three either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 minute ago, dubbs said: No, he works for Sky Sports. Even worse then lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
string28 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Benrahma is a no way 35 million even palace walked away from the price unless brentford cut the price he will still be there once the window closes. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Just now, Trickster said: Brewster doesn't play across front three either. I agree he’s a ST pure and simple but like Rashford and Greenwood .....and many FWs these days....have shown you need to play across the front three. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Just now, string28 said: Benrahma is a no way 35 million even palace walked away from the price unless brentford cut the price he will still be there once the window closes. Completely agree. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, rayk said: I’d still prefer Benrahma over Rashica but only because I think he maybe better suited to AM and so a back up to Jack. From what I have seen of the both - largely Youtube clips - Rashica looks the more capable of playing 10 ... more phyical and pacey as opposed to Benrhama who is more of a trickster/winger. I was really keen on Benrhama but am now leaning towards Rashica with his big league experience and impressive stats - he looks like the Bundesliga's Jack. Edited September 25, 2020 by barry'sboots Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) Rashica definitely plays across front 3. Majority career position RW but didn't play there last season. Left wing in 433 half the games and rest mix of striker and support striker Edited September 25, 2020 by Kiwivillan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 minute ago, barry'sboots said: From what I have seen of the both - largely Youtube clips - Rashica looks the more capable of playing 10 ... more phyical and pacey as opposed to Benrhama who is more of a trickster/winger. That’s what I mean though, Benrahma could be the Jack like magician as an AM, not so much the no 10/second ST role. Despite what others might say, Rashica more of a out and out winger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barry'sboots Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, rayk said: Despite what others might say, Rashica more of a out and out winger. I'm sure I've read that he has actually played as an ACM/10 for Bremen. Again, as far as I'm aware, Benrhama has always played wide in a 3 for Brentford?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 3 minutes ago, Kiwivillan said: Rashica definitely plays across front 3. Majority career position RW but didn't play there last season. Left wing in 433 half the games and rest mix of striker and support striker No way in this world could he lead the line in the Prem. Bertrand could and maybe that’s why we’ve bought him. Obviously we’ve got Watkins who can play ST/LW, and we have Wes who can play......errr.....errr....up front. So maybe it will be the Benrahma/Rashica type player who is better playing AM than ST. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwivillan Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 (edited) 7 minutes ago, rayk said: That’s what I mean though, Benrahma could be the Jack like magician as an AM, not so much the no 10/second ST role. Despite what others might say, Rashica more of a out and out winger. 3 goals and 5 assists last season in all comps were playing support striker Edited September 25, 2020 by Kiwivillan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 2 minutes ago, barry'sboots said: I'm sure I've read that he has actually played as an ACM/10 for Bremen. Again, as far as I'm aware, Benrhama has always played wide in a 3 for Brentford?? I agree, I just meant he can’t play the Watkins role. Benrahma has played wide but blimey, if he can’t play AM with all his tricks I’m not sure who can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rayk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 1 minute ago, Kiwivillan said: 3 goals and 5 assists last season in all comps were playing central support striker I’m not saying he can’t play AM, just his main asset is speed. Benrahma has more skill and tricks in his locker that make him better suited to AM. But if Rashica is half the price of Benrahma then absolutely Rashica makes the most sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pintpotvilla Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Rashica is definitely our preferred winger and almost certainly it will happen if no CL league team come in - very unlikely. Brewster is very likely Villa very interested Loftus Cheek is a real possibility. Chelsea will have to be convinced he will play enough Barkley is unlikely A french midfielder is also being assessed As far as i know no-one else is being sought Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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