The happy days are here again, hopefully no more repeated arguments, transfer thread

[T-dot-wolves]

It's easy when you're selling a 50/50 chance of a league title, Champions League football and the chance to be paid more for your level than you would at any other club.





…and you have unlimited money

 

[manchesterwolf17]

Robbie Keane (technically)
Pukki
kevin phillips
yakubu
andrew johnson
ivan toney
mitrovic

Now granted most of this are just players who have managed 10 goals in a season, so this is my criteria (not smashing it persay)

4 of those are 10+ years ago at least though. Pukki is a good call.

Toney I like, but penalties were a major part of his tally last season. Albeit they all count of course.

Mitrovic is pretty much the epitome of what I'm talking about. 40 something goals last season. I'll be very surprised if he hits double figures this campaign.

 

[manchesterwolf17]

Generally speaking, prolific Championship strikers don't continue their prolific scoring in the Premier League, as being prolific in the Premier League is so much harder.

But loads have made the step up in recent times to be decent or good PL strikers. Maupay and Toney as you mention, Deeney, Ings, Wood, Murray, Pukki, Watkins, Bamford, etc.

That's all we need really. A decent, target man striker to give Raul competition. Loads of people turn their noses up at players like Benteke, Wood, Pukki or your Glen Murrays of the past, but they all know how to put the ball in the net, which is the hardest thing to do in football!

It would be great to find a prolific striker, but the reality is we wont. Someone who can contribute between 5-10 goals a season and take some pressure of Raul and other players in terms of goalscoring would be perfect.

I watched Watford last night and their starting front 3 was Lucas Joao down the middle, with Emmanuel Dennis and Isamael Sarr behind. Joao wasn't brilliant, but he did his job as a target man very well. He would not be near the top of my list, but as an option if no others are available, he would be fine.

Brereton Diaz has shown that he can really improve his game. Whether he has hit is ceiling I don't know, but he's young and seems to have the desire to improve. Perfect for us at the right price!

Good post. There's a lot I agree with there.

I think one way in which we've gone wrong the past few years is by only targeting players who'll immediately improve the first team, whilst somewhat neglecting those who will be good squad players. We often put all our eggs in a basket that would be a fantastic signing, but rarely get them over the line, and ultimately end up with no one.

Just having a decent CM alternative would have helped us massively last season for example. And it looks like it's going to be the same again i.e. with the Nunes saga.

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

4 of those are 10+ years ago at least though. Pukki is a good call.

Toney I like, but penalties were a major part of his tally last season. Albeit they all count of course.

Mitrovic is pretty much the epitome of what I'm talking about. 40 something goals last season. I'll be very surprised if he hits double figures this campaign.

Yet everyone is expecting the world and more off MGW.

 

[manchesterwolf17]

Yet everyone is expecting the world and more off MGW.

Not necessarily mate. I see him as hopefully more of a creative link up player who chips in with the odd goal, rather than being a main source. Time will tell I suppose.

 

[reanswolf]

I am finding it hard to believe we are actively looking for players. It’s becoming a bit of farce now.

Are we really looking? Unless players leave and we have some money I personally don’t think so. It would explain why the Itk info hadn’t come to fruition, numerous irons in the fire but no triggers pulled, so to speak.

 

[RMNottm]

Yet everyone is expecting the world and more off MGW.

He is still developing, I expect him to be around (better) than Trincao (who cost Barc aound 30M euros in 2020). Good attitude and he cannot do too much wrong. Yes he will make mistakes but that is part of learning.

 

[Joshwolf218]

Frustrating seeing how quickly other clubs move.

Don't think it matters when you have all the money and prestige city have now

There is now seeing if they want to move it's a massive club to go to

 

[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

Not necessarily mate. I see him as hopefully more of a creative link up player who chips in with the odd goal, rather than being a main source. Time will tell I suppose.

Problem is that is what I expect all of our front 3 right now, and I don't know where the hell the goals are going to come from!

 

[wolfslair]

It's easy when you're selling a 50/50 chance of a league title, Champions League football and the chance to be paid more for your level than you would at any other club.

By that logic, why haven’t Leeds struggled then? They were crap last season and only just stayed up and they have signed players and i believe one or two more very close to being over the line.

 

[Wonder Boyo]

Frustrating seeing how quickly other clubs move.

Bit easier when you have a bottomless pit of money. Also, City have been fannying around trying to sign Cucurella for weeks but Brighton were stubbornly refusing any bids below £50m. Looks like Chelsea have bid £50m and gazumped them. That didn't move quickly for Man City at all. Also take note that Newcastle have been trying to sign a striker for the whole window without any success.

 

[Lobo de Ouro]

Just been told to still expect 3 additions... 50/50 that one will be done before the Leeds game but likely not soon enough to play a part.

I know nothing has come to fruition yet, which is why I'm not banging on about it... still a rumour and nothing more until proven otherwise... but those 3 players would be a much needed striker, an exciting young wide forward and the long needed addition of a forward thinking CM.

 

[Flump]

I am finding it hard to believe we are actively looking for players. It’s becoming a bit of farce now.

Are we really looking? Unless players leave and we have some money I personally don’t think so. It would explain why the Itk info hadn’t come to fruition, numerous irons in the fire but no triggers pulled, so to speak.

I don't understand - you start off saying we're not looking for players, but then say we have irons in the fire but don't get it over the line - they can't both be true?

 

[Joshwolf218]

Just been told to still expect 3 additions... 50/50 that one will be done before the Leeds game but likely not soon enough to play a part.

I know nothing has come to fruition yet, which is why I'm not banging on about it... still a rumour and nothing more until proven otherwise... but those 3 players would be a much needed striker, an exciting young wide forward and the long needed addition of a forward thinking CM.

Thx again

I know you just pass stuff on but I do like your optimism

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Just been told to still expect 3 additions... 50/50 that one will be done before the Leeds game but likely not soon enough to play a part.

I know nothing has come to fruition yet, which is why I'm not banging on about it... still a rumour and nothing more until proven otherwise... but those 3 players would be a much needed striker, an exciting young wide forward and the long needed addition of a forward thinking CM.

Osario I would hope is one.
A lump of a forward
And a superb midfielder.

 

[YouGottaRaulWithIt]

Osario I would hope is one.
A lump of a forward
And a superb midfielder.

...or none of the above.

 

[reanswolf]

Just been told to still expect 3 additions... 50/50 that one will be done before the Leeds game but likely not soon enough to play a part.

I know nothing has come to fruition yet, which is why I'm not banging on about it... still a rumour and nothing more until proven otherwise... but those 3 players would be a much needed striker, an exciting young wide forward and the long needed addition of a forward thinking CM.

Thanks Lobo.

Appreciate you sticking your neck out here. Absolute fair play.

I will believe it when I see it tho, but want to believe Wolves.

 

[reanswolf]

I don't understand - you start off saying we're not looking for players, but then say we have irons in the fire but don't get it over the line - they can't both be true?

I didn’t think it was really that hard to understand, and I don’t really know how to explain it to you more clearly.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

Just been told to still expect 3 additions... 50/50 that one will be done before the Leeds game but likely not soon enough to play a part.

I know nothing has come to fruition yet, which is why I'm not banging on about it... still a rumour and nothing more until proven otherwise... but those 3 players would be a much needed striker, an exciting young wide forward and the long needed addition of a forward thinking CM.

Exciting young wide forward - still could be osorio? unless madueke (would be a dream)

Let see if the CF can be over the line Friday, that would mean he wouldnt play against leeds but still a signing

 

[Adrian_Monk]

You wonder how Brighton keep finding players with how 'difficult' the market is.....Cucurella, Moder, Trossard, Mewpu, Lamptey, Sarmiento, Caicedo, Mac Allister, Alzate and now Mitoma and Enciso. Granted not every signing comes off for them, and it's easier to strengthen when you're in the bottom five, but they do consistently find top talent in that £10-20m category and will more than double their money on Bissouma and Cucurella alone

 

[Metal Wolf89]

Only has a year left on his deal they will have to take around 15mil or lose him for nothing next summer

I believe he only has a year left.

GET HIM IN!!

 

[NothingButNeto]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554454501758746624

 

[Flump]

I didn’t think it was really that hard to understand, and I don’t really know how to explain it to you more clearly.

Well, do you think we're not looking for players, or do you think we're looking but not able to get the signing done?

Because if it's the latter, it can't be the former. And vice versa.

 

[Dan G WWFC]

4 of those are 10+ years ago at least though. Pukki is a good call.

Toney I like, but penalties were a major part of his tally last season. Albeit they all count of course.

Mitrovic is pretty much the epitome of what I'm talking about. 40 something goals last season. I'll be very surprised if he hits double figures this campaign.

Mitrovic has had three full seasons in the premier league and done well in two of them. 9 in 34 and 11 in 37. Last one got 3 in 27 and other appearances came in half a season when he fell out with the manager with 1 in 6

I wouldn't write him off.

 

[reanswolf]

Well, do you think we're not looking for players, or do you think we're looking but not able to get the signing done?

Because if it's the latter, it can't be the former. And vice versa.

What bit of waiting to get the money in first did you not understand?

 

[wolfslair]

Just been told to still expect 3 additions... 50/50 that one will be done before the Leeds game but likely not soon enough to play a part.

I know nothing has come to fruition yet, which is why I'm not banging on about it... still a rumour and nothing more until proven otherwise... but those 3 players would be a much needed striker, an exciting young wide forward and the long needed addition of a forward thinking CM.

Great news!

No one can judge you for sharing info about potential wolves signings and them not coming off just yet, the sunken titanic moves faster than our transfers do so you still have weeks to still be correct before the pitch forks come out lol

 

[Northampton_wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554454501758746624

I mean that potentially could be the striker its not a bad grab, but i mean he has been in no way prolific in serie a.

But fits the "model" and this target man

6ft 3

 

[Flump]

What bit of waiting to get the money in first did you not understand?

So in that case we are looking for players.

 

[reanswolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554454501758746624

Fantastic goals doing record -

 

[reanswolf]

So in that case we are looking for players.

Ok -

 

[Northampton_wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1554450279965368321

Wolves have 'made progress' to sign attacker - Club want player's permanent exit - Sport Witness

The time has come for exits at AS Roma, with the Serie A side simply having too many players in their squad currently, and Wolves could be the destination for one. Multiple players are being edged towards the exit door, and Eldor Shomurodov is one of those. The 27-year-old old attacker signed...

sportwitness.co.uk

 

[Ponty]

Good post. There's a lot I agree with there.

I think one way in which we've gone wrong the past few years is by only targeting players who'll immediately improve the first team, whilst somewhat neglecting those who will be good squad players. We often put all our eggs in a basket that would be a fantastic signing, but rarely get them over the line, and ultimately end up with no one.

Just having a decent CM alternative would have helped us massively last season for example. And it looks like it's going to be the same again i.e. with the Nunes saga.

Both Nuno and Bruno have been reluctant to use squad players. Nuno gave MGW and Vitinha limited game time and Cundle was largely unused. Even Chiquinho only got limited minutes. If you want squad players to develop and improve you need to use them more.

Any youngster looking to move would look at how we’ve used other young players and could well decide their opportunities will be limited compared to elsewhere.

 

[dnf14]

Exciting young wide forward - still could be osorio? unless madueke (would be a dream)

Let see if the CF can be over the line Friday, that would mean he wouldnt play against leeds but still a signing

Madueke's done his ankle and is out 'til next year.

 

[SteveBullsKnee]

Not concerned about losing ? It absolutely, totally , 100 % ****s up my mood for the week !!

You mean sometimes you’re in a good mood?

 

[Joshwolf218]

I mean that potentially could be the striker its not a bad grab, but i mean he has been in no way prolific in serie a.

But fits the "model" and this target man

6ft 3

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How many mins did he play in the appearances

 

[westside wolf]

You wonder how Brighton keep finding players with how 'difficult' the market is.....Cucurella, Moder, Trossard, Mewpu, Lamptey, Sarmiento, Caicedo, Mac Allister, Alzate and now Mitoma and Enciso. Granted not every signing comes off for them, and it's easier to strengthen when you're in the bottom five, but they do consistently find top talent in that £10-20m category and will more than double their money on Bissouma and Cucurella alone

without meaning to let the truth get in the way, but how many of those players were signed in the current market exactly?

 

[Dan G WWFC]

I mean that potentially could be the striker its not a bad grab, but i mean he has been in no way prolific in serie a.

But fits the "model" and this target man

6ft 3

View attachment 29165

Can also play outwide too, where a lot of his appearances came for Roma off the bench.

 

[Oldgold Wolfcub]

You mean sometimes you’re in a good mood?

Thing is..............what we have seen actually IS his good mood.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

How many mins did he play in the appearances

20/21

Serie A

32

31

1.03

8

1

-

15

12

1

-

-

-

209'

1.671'

1671 mins for 8 goals

209 mins per goal

21/22

Serie A

37

28

1.39

3

4

-

23

4

2

-

-

-

255'

766'

766 mins last year
255 mins per goal

As comparison

Rauls best season 190 mins per goal

19/20

Premier League

38

38

1.55

17

6

-

1

17

3

-

-

4

191'

3.252'

 

[Oldgold Wolfcub]

Both Nuno and Bruno have been reluctant to use squad players. Nuno gave MGW and Vitinha limited game time and Cundle was largely unused. Even Chiquinho only got limited minutes. If you want squad players to develop and improve you need to use them more.

Any youngster looking to move would look at how we’ve used other young players and could well decide their opportunities will be limited compared to elsewhere.

This in very very big shovels.