Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[JJ-AV]

I don't see a big money striker coming in, I see Gestede as his centre-forward. I think he'll want someone a little more establishedto come in on a short-term deal, just incase though. Adebayor, Hernandez...

[KevinGage]

It does seems so, and Evans in the mail seemed convinced that we are after another forward option as well as Traore.

We still have our 2 loans too, maybe Wilson from United if they sign a forward might be an option. I would still sign Carroll from Spurs in midfield if we could too. Talented as a youngster and a position I still think we need another body in, especially if Gardner is allowed to go back to Forest.

My concern with many of the signings we have made is they look the sort who you would add to a decent core.

Ideally, you would ease them in over a few games. Rather than expecting them to be the backbone of the side from the off.

That applies particularly to Veretout, who I think will come good in time.

Ayew displayed patchy form and drew plenty of criticism in an inferior league, so I'll be honest, I do have more concerns about him. Fitness or no, to be presented with that chance he had to run at their backline early in the second half yesterday and to not even test the keeper was poor.

The Traore signing has generated plenty of interest, but he's still only a babby (albeit a babby built like a cruiserweight boxer).

Last I heard, Lescott hasn't signed the new deal offered to him at Olbiyun.  He could cover two spots and would be another senior voice in an increasingly young dressing room.   Barry will divide opinion, but in the current setup, he could be ideal for us.  I'd be quite happy with Carroll too, based on the bit I have seen of him at Tottingham and Swansea.

I sincerely hope Dr Alban does choose West Ham over us. They have the makings of a decent side, and a signing like that has the potential to scupper their season.   Austin even at £12-14 million would be better value.  (A) Because he would still have some resale value in 2/3 years even if it didn't work out and (B) He's not a complete head-the-ball.

Imagine a poacher like Austin in the box when that cross from Amavi came over last night, instead of the brainless crew we had up top, looking to get out of the way.

[JJ-AV]

Adebayor

[mr underhill]

to be honest I would think Tim's attitude to Adebayor might be a lot more circumspect now; if he came it would in the knowledge that he doesn't really want the gig and signing anyone under duress,  wouldn't be good for team morale.

[Salsa Party Animal]

I want Tim Sherwood to find someone like next Juan Pablo Angel with more pace and power for central forward.

[silhillvilla]

Austin scored for qpr again today. Still be tempted to get him if his wages could be brought inline

[ozzjim]

Adebayor

When?

[Dante Lavelli]

Austin even at £12-14 million would be better value.  (A) Because he would still have some resale value in 2/3 years even if it didn't work out and (B) He's not a complete head-the-ball.

Imagine a poacher like Austin in the box when that cross from Amavi came over last night, instead of the brainless crew we had up top, looking to get out of the way.

Isn't he known as "Big Time" at QPR?  That might just be a play on his name but I'm sure I've been told it is a reflection of his character too.  Personally I do not think his style is suited to the type of football I'd want and hope TS is aiming for.

[silhillvilla]

I don't know much about Austins personality but he seems a very versatile goal scorer, headers , tap ins, 20 yarders, seems the type of predator we need.

[olaftab]

Austin scored for qpr again today. Still be tempted to get him if his wages could be brought inline

You mean pay him less for playing in the Premier League? Yes that will work!

[ozzjim]

I wanted Austin before Benteke left, and still would want him now. He is another where you might be able to swing a 12 month loan deal with the fee agreed for next summer, as it may suit him and QPR. He is a very good player, and would give us the goals Benteke did in my opinion.

[UK Redsox]

Watching the game back last night...Shaw definitely has what appears to be "man boobs".

Given the size of his arse as well, Shaw could be described as Rubenesque

[Toronto Villa]

Watching the game back last night...Shaw definitely has what appears to be "man boobs".

Given the size of his arse as well, Shaw could be described as Rubenesque

Barryesque?

[OCD]

I wanted Austin before Benteke left, and still would want him now. He is another where you might be able to swing a 12 month loan deal with the fee agreed for next summer, as it may suit him and QPR. He is a very good player, and would give us the goals Benteke did in my opinion.

They would probably only allow a loan move if they thought they could get back into the Premier League without him and without the money to replace him. They probably need to raise as much as they can after the last few years they've had too.

This game of saying who we should go for only works if we look at the domestic market and that's not been the strategy, for the most part, thus far. I know there's some among us who watch foreign leagues so have an idea of the players out there but most don't.

[Concrete John]

I don't see a big money striker coming in, I see Gestede as his centre-forward. I think he'll want someone a little more establishedto come in on a short-term deal, just incase though. Adebayor, Hernandez...

I suspect the money is there if we could find one.  You'd think Tim wants another striker after trying for Adebayor, but perhaps Traore coming in means Ayew can be used through the middle, making another striker not needed?