The January window is soon upon us, and I have seen us linked heavily with two players over the last couple of days.
Rico Henry
An 18yr old Walsall leftback, who is interesting the bigger clubs. Said to be the new Ashley Cole, hopefully playing style and not that he's a massive Berkshire.
I think this is an area we should definitely be looking at. Rose is a Poch fullback all day long, but I don't think Davies is at all and there is nothing in the youth pipeline I believe.
Jonathan Calleri
A 22yr old Boca striker who has said goodbye to them on Twitter. 5'10, can play up front or on the right. Said to be interesting us and Chelsea.
This would appear to be in line with our pursuit of Berahino, who are on the face of it players who would fill similar squad roles. Albeit this lad would probably cost a fraction of what Berahino would, albeit a settling gamble.
Moussa Dembele
Young Fulham striker who is making waves in the Championship.
Fits the profile of young, hungry players.
Laurent Depoitre
27yr old, 6'3 Belgian who plays for Genk.
Has refused a contract extension at Genk. Looks to be a late developer, and only just making an impact at club and international level. The Belgian Charlie Austin?
Personally I'd be happy with a couple of the first 3 for the long term - assuming they are players Poch wants, as I haven't seen them - as long as it's with the addition of a 9 who can hit the ground running for now. Whether that be Depoitre, Austin or similar
January links so far....
posted on 9/12/15
Berahino is keeping his head down and saying all the right things.
Tweeted his thanks yesterday about being 'allowed' 90 mins with the U21's...
posted on 9/12/15
Ighalo for me even if we have to wait till summer. Really been impressed anytime I have seen him this season. He is a Poch player in the making. He chases, harries, loads of energy and has this never say die attitude I really like. Against Norwich on Saturday he never gave their defence a moments rest and caused them to make mistakes time and time again and creating half chances for himself as a result. Eventually he got a goal that had been coming.
I can see one of the big boys in for him this summer.
posted on 9/12/15
completely brain dead
posted on 9/12/15
We`ve been linked with Michy Batshuayi also
posted on 11/12/15
I have heard from a sorce that Berahino is a done deal for January.
posted on 11/12/15
You may have seen a Calleri goal already....He scored a Rabona and it was doing the rounds after Lamela's
posted on 11/12/15
BAZTHFC
I have heard from a sorce that Berahino is a done deal for January.
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I said the same that i wouldnt be surprised if talks had already commenced behind the scenes..
posted on 11/12/15
who is the source? as in position at the club / in the media?
posted on 11/12/15
After seeing Clinton taking his time to settle, and Lamela finally looking settled after 2 seasons, I wouldn't want any strikers from overseas unless absolutely necessary.
posted on 11/12/15
I think you can negate the risk somewhat.
I'd never seen Soldado before he signed, but common sense would say a slight, short centre forward probably is going to struggle to cut it here.
Ditto Lamela, he looked fragile.