Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread

[jwarry]

Commonly known as ‘Big Wes’ according to Wiki

[Duncan Shaw]

I guess if it's true it means we know for sure there is no chance of getting Tammy back then.

[Tuscans]

You tube montage shows him scoring lots from inside the six yard box , rebounds etc, and a few longish shots. Like the look of him from that, much as Youtube is obviously a highlight reel

Remember when Helenius looked good on youtube.

He was pants.

Vertonghen thought so.

[maidstonevillain]

Then get in Maupay, and Benteke on a free for back up. Front line is sorted. Tammy who.....

[supertom]

He's young. Could be a promising signing. I think it's worth the gamble. 20 million isn't a huge amount for a forward these days. We're going to take a dent in the finances from the promotion windfall that's for sure, so hopefully we stay up (which we will of course).  He looks built for this league that's for sure. He's gonna have El Ghazi, McGinn, Grealish, Jota and Hourihane providing. He should score goals. It's either that or we pay 30 million for Tammy, and there's still no gaurantee Chelsea would let him go at this juncture given their situation.

Any striker we sign is going to be a gamble. This big fella, plus another in the 10 bracket would be good.

[jwarry]

Wiki also says he was Belgian young footballer of the year in 17-18

[Toronto Villa]

Fwiw (i.e. nothing) I'm interested in how from the YouTube clip he seems to drop deep and create a fair bit - always a concern that a big striker won't combine as well with sharper players like Jack but he seems to have the technique. That said he'll need to speed it up for the Premier League.

Monty you ok man? You seem a bit down about things. English players, this signing potentially, bring back in the PL. Not like you.

[Monty]

Been burnt too often, never hope too hard or it'll hurt more when the inevitable happens.

[Sexual Ealing]

They don't seem to do much defending in the Belgian league.

[Small Rodent]

I'm not going to believe any story until I'm told Admin is in the building with all the news.

[pauliewalnuts]

I thought it was obvious from Tammy's tweet last week that he won't be coming back.

Given that, it is extremely encouraging to sign a forward so quickly. Like we've been thinking about stuff in advance for a change.

No idea if he's any good, but the seeming quick action on pre identified targets is cause for optimism.

[berneboy]

It's beginning to look real.
https://m.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-agent-of-newcastle-and-lazio-target-confirms-agreement-53099

[Dave]

Isn't this the sort of signing that doesn't get a work permit?

[Monty]

According to Terreur, having played in the Champions League (and the fee) next to guarantees a permit from the Exceptions Panel.

[Toronto Villa]

Been burnt too often, never hope too hard or it'll hurt more when the inevitable happens.

You’re right but I’m prepared to give it the full benefit of the doubt with the current group. We’re not winning the league any time soon, and I know it is a gut feeling but it all seems to be a lot more cohesive with actual bonafide business professionals in charge, the owners who have legitimately made money and lots of it vs the last two who either inherited it or who knows if they even had it. And a manger who genuinely cares about every single aspect of the club.