Summer Transfer Thread: Speculation, Lies, Absolute Cr*p and Bosman Rumours

[lukey27]

If Lambert is looking for a hold-up man up front, I wouldn't be surprised if we were one of the clubs in for Steven Fletcher. It's an area along with central defence that I think we'll strengthen in and Fletcher knows all about the Premier league, right sort of an age and is different to what we've already got.

That's a joke right?  Don't Wolves want 10mill quid for that aging streak of piss?  We could probably buy somebody decent for that price.  I'd rather have Emule back.  Jesus, I can't believe I just typed those words.

He's 25 I think, so not ageing. Wasn't advocating it but strange that people don't seems to rate him but will happily talk about 9 mill for Ba or 5 mill for Holt.

[rutski]

If Lambert is looking for a hold-up man up front, I wouldn't be surprised if we were one of the clubs in for Steven Fletcher. It's an area along with central defence that I think we'll strengthen in and Fletcher knows all about the Premier league, right sort of an age and is different to what we've already got.

That's a joke right?  Don't Wolves want 10mill quid for that aging streak of piss?  We could probably buy somebody decent for that price.  I'd rather have Emule back.  Jesus, I can't believe I just typed those words.

he is 24 and goals record is very good. £10m is way too much but considering he cost them £7m and has improved as a player i would think his value would have gone up. All my wolves mates round here in the black country reckon he is the one player of real quality and i completely disagree with you over emile.

[Phil from the upper holte]

I was going to say that he's 25 just had a rough life

[peter w]

I think Fletcher could 'do a job' but think there's better for cheaper.

[Concrete John]

But might Fletcher be one of those players who is prepared to come to us and not be a first choice, thereby given us that different option in a striker to Gabby and Bent? 

Personally I think he'll prove too expensive for that, but would be keeping an eye on Jordan Rhodes to see if his valuation gets anymore realistic.

[N'ZMAV]

TBH If Newcastle bring in Carroll then they might sell Ba. But, at £7mil Ba could go anywhere, Chelsea, Spurs, United... wherever... he scores goals.

[N'ZMAV]

Fletcher at £6m or so would be worth it. Not much more.

[Summers]

I think he's a cracking player.. but his price tag is ridiculous.

[rutski]

I think Fletcher could 'do a job' but think there's better for cheaper.

i do think he is expensive, who would you go for peter? the problem you have with anyone who has a decent record in the prem is instantly expensive, the next bunch come through hunches and gambles, like rhodes, who for about £8m is an expensive gamble

[peter w]

Any signing is a gamble. But I would rule out anyone froma lower division where the asking price is like Rhodes or fletcher. And I'm a fan of Flethcer. I'd rule out BA as I'm not sure he'd come. To be honest i don't know -  but this is where I'd hope the manager's contacts and scouts have a better idea.

On that note, if his wages were not a millstone, would it not be an idea to have a Michael Owen on the bench?

[JJ-AV]

If we've got money set aside for a striker, any of Ba, Sturridge, Carroll would be a decent partner for Bent, IMO.

[Concrete John]

Owen on the bench would be great.  Owen in the treatment room not so great.  Which do you think we'd get?

[Toronto Villa]

I think Fletcher is very good. You want a player that can score goals, will score goals in a scheme set up to create chances and gives 110% every game then Fletcher will do that. If the manager thinks the price is right he'll be a very astute signing in my opinion. His work rate in a dire Wolves team reminds me a bit of Dempsey and he plays the link role very well.

[placeforparks]

owen would only be worth considering on a pay-as-you-play deal.

[N'ZMAV]

I've always liked Owen. But, I think if he was any good still then Fergie would keep him.