We undoubtedly need a striker to replace either Adebayor or Soldado and I think that this guy is exactly what we need. Prolific for the england u21s and a decent record for West Brom both this season and last season. He's a striker who has pace and that is what we lack at the moment in that position and he's exactly the type of partner Harry Kane needs, not to mention the fact that he's already formed a good understanding with him for england u21s. Harry Kane needs someone to run ahead of him and stretch defences and unfortunately soldado simply isn't capable of doing that.
Price wise 25 million is clearly too much but he has around 2 years left on his deal so I'd be confident of signing him for 15-20 million, particularly if he forces through a move. We probably won't go for a striker in January but in the summer he has to be our priority.
Berahino
posted on 22/12/14
We have to sell to buy
posted on 23/12/14
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posted on 23/12/14
Berahino hasn't scored for 9 games, we've already got a quick donkey in Adebayor.
Martinez or Benteke for me, I would be happy with Bony but I'd be over the moon with Martinez or Benteke
posted on 23/12/14
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posted on 23/12/14
If we sell Adebayor, it's essential we get a rangy player with a bit of pace to replace him. I'd be happy for it to be this lad (if at a reasonable price), but.....
....ONLY if it meant Soldado also being replaced with a proper #9 of the Benteke/Bony mould.
Madness would be to go in to 2015 with Kane, Berahino and Soldado
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posted on 24/12/14
Madness would be to go in to 2015 with Kane, Berahino and Soldado
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Agreed.
go into 2015 with Kane, Soldado, +1 PL striker,
go into 2015/15 Kane, Berahino, 1 Pl striker
posted on 24/12/14
Soldado is a waste of space. Lovely bloke and all, the tears say it all, but offers us absolutely zilch.