Winter transfer, gossip, speculation and usual butter ollocks thread

[Toronto Villa]

Can we also get Westwood back so we can service Benteke with those high looping crosses he likes? I have no idea on Benteke. Maybe he wants one more go at things because it simply won’t ever work at Palace. But it would be a massive gamble if he’s not up for the fight. Either way if we are going to stay with the target man approach our crossing needs be much, much better. Yesterday was as bad as I have seen in a while. Personally I’d like to see us play a different way. On the ground, better passing and movement to a quick and mobile striker. 

[ChicagoLion]

A quick glimpse on Holmsdale.net will give you all the information you need to decide if we should sign Benteke.

[four fornicholl]

I like the sound of that Costa Rican, done deal apparently.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

A quick glimpse on Holmsdale.net will give you all the information you need to decide if we should sign Benteke.

To be fair I think most of us are pretty happy with how Ayew is performing this season, but you need more than one striker in the squad (no, I don't count Benteke).

[FrankyH]

I like the sound of that Costa Rican, done deal apparently.

What player is this ?

[eamonn]

Paolo Wanchope? There's only one CHOP!

[four fornicholl]

I like the sound of that Costa Rican, done deal apparently.

What player is this ?

Sorry Franky, it was just a reply to all the butter ollocks.

[hilts_coolerking]

If his name wasn't Benteke the idea of signing someone with his recent record would be quite rightly regarded as ridiculous. It's a no from me. Underlined.

[cdbearsfan]

His name is Benteke, though.

[hilts_coolerking]

His name is Benteke, though.

And it's still ridiculous.

[cdbearsfan]

I don't know. Not sure how you can be so certain. He's 29, there's no reason why he can't be good again. Then again, he might stay shite. I'd rather have him that Wesley up front. Then again, I'd like to see us get Cavani if possible.

[brontebilly]

If his name wasn't Benteke the idea of signing someone with his recent record would be quite rightly regarded as ridiculous. It's a no from me. Underlined.

At the moment, we have three forwards in our squad none of which are good enough. Benteke on a loan to buy type deal would still be a far better backup option than Kodjia or Davis at a minimum. Let's be honest, he would be better at his worst than Wesley too.

Ollie Watkins looked decent against us last season and would be an option across the front three. Brentford would want stupid money though and they have pulled out pants down badly before with Hogan. Rondon was excellent at Newcastle last year, not sure if he could be tempted from his crazy wage in China. Giroud's legs are gone but would be a useful target for crosses. Who else realistic could we get in Jan?

Out wide, Pedro or Hudson Odoi could be available on loan if they get in Sancho. Albrighton and Gray are better than what we have.

[hilts_coolerking]

I don't know. Not sure how you can be so certain. He's 29, there's no reason why he can't be good again. Then again, he might stay shite. I'd rather have him that Wesley up front. Then again, I'd like to see us get Cavani if possible.

I agree he 'could' be good again but I can't see any convincing reason to believe he will.  Not only will he have to turn around 2 or 3 years of very poor fkrm, he'll have to do it instantly and under great pressure.  There must be less risky options than him surely.

[cdbearsfan]

There are less risky possibilities. On the other hand there are very few we could realistically get, while eighteenth, who could be as good as Benteke was for us. So if it did work out...

[JJ-AV]

He would be brilliant and I’ve loved him since I found out his German nickname was krarfwurfel.

But he’s probably going to get minutes and presumably will hang around for a league winner’s medal.

Shaqiri would be great but probably occupies the same space as Grealish and why would he leave Liverpool when he's on the verge of more silverware? Even without playing much he'd be mad to leave mid-season.

Think Giroud would be good, maybe not in terms of goals but his linkup play is sublime and we miss that now. He'd teach Wes a thing or two, too.

Benteke would be a yes as last option but not for now. We'd get behind him and that would give him a lift but ultimately he's been shit for 3 years now.

Batshuayi, Morelos, Giroud, Ihenacho, Josh King, Watkins all above him for me.