Summer Transfer Thread and Gustavo Cisneros Type Rumours.

[algy]

Teamtalk reckon we've put in a £13.8m offer for Benni McCarth .... sorry, Milot Rashica.

[AllanW]

At half the price of a 'bidding war' Tammy, I'd take Luka Jovic. IF his temprement is okay and he's fizzing to show the world he's still the best young striker in Europe after an awful Real Madrid experience, I'd like Deano and Terry to kick him into shape then unleash him next season.

https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2021/5/25/22450911/barcelona-juventus-inter-milan-manchester-city-bayern-munich-gosens-real-madrid-hazard-jovic-bale

[chrisw1]

At half the price of a 'bidding war' Tammy, I'd take Luka Jovic. IF his temprement is okay and he's fizzing to show the world he's still the best young striker in Europe after an awful Real Madrid experience, I'd like Deano and Terry to kick him into shape then unleash him next season.

https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2021/5/25/22450911/barcelona-juventus-inter-milan-manchester-city-bayern-munich-gosens-real-madrid-hazard-jovic-bale

Looks like a superb finisher, 23 years old.  Would be an exciting signing that's for sure.  Wonder what his problem at Real was?

[Drummond]

Teamtalk reckon we've put in a £13.8m offer for Benni McCarth .... sorry, Milot Rashica.

The alleged release clause as a result of Bremen's relegation..... 2+2= 13,800,000....

[sickbeggar]

That's the one from last summer who looks like Gerrard's lovechild? Too lightweight and injury prone for me. Plus he takes the penalties so y'know,,,

[Monty]

Teamtalk reckon we've put in a £13.8m offer for Benni McCarth .... sorry, Milot Rashica.

The alleged release clause as a result of Bremen's relegation..... 2+2= 13,800,000....

[voice of HAL from 2001] Laaazyyy, laaaazyyy...

[jwarry]

Teamtalk reckon we've put in a £13.8m offer for Benni McCarth .... sorry, Milot Rashica.

The guy that didn’t want to come to us to be in a relegation fight, who’s team have just been relegated?

[jwarry]

At half the price of a 'bidding war' Tammy, I'd take Luka Jovic. IF his temprement is okay and he's fizzing to show the world he's still the best young striker in Europe after an awful Real Madrid experience, I'd like Deano and Terry to kick him into shape then unleash him next season.

https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2021/5/25/22450911/barcelona-juventus-inter-milan-manchester-city-bayern-munich-gosens-real-madrid-hazard-jovic-bale

Why will he be half the price if Real paid 60m euros for him?

[oldtimernow]

Maddison would be a great signing. Set piece specialist too would be welcome.  Yes please!

Conor upgrade then?

[ian c.]

At half the price of a 'bidding war' Tammy, I'd take Luka Jovic.

Looks like a superb finisher, 23 years old.  Would be an exciting signing that's for sure.  Wonder what his problem at Real was?

He hasn't really pulled up trees at Frankfurt. 4 goals and 1 assist in 18 appearances (he started 8 of those 18 games).

His strike partner, Andre Silva, scored 28 in 32 games (7 pens) with 10 assists.

[AllanW]

Why will he be half the price if Real paid 60m euros for him?

Did you see the other link I posted and the references on half a dozen posts on this thread to Real Madrid having a fire-sale of Hazard, Bale and Jovic to raise money? That's why.

[Russ aka Big Nose]

Saint Maximin has 6 goals and 8 assists from 51 PL games (last season and this). That would put him behind AEG, Traore and probably Trez in terms of his contribution.

I'm absolutely convinced he is a 'highlights' player in a poor team and not worth the likely fee. We have three capable though inconsistent wide forwards and we need a genuine upgrade, not more of the same.

Plus he is the main man at Noocassel, i.e. always given the ball, generally then stopping it dead before trying to dribble around defenders. Given our playing style is based on Grealish being creative and the running power of Watkins, I don't think he is a good fit unless some believe he is a back-up for when Grealish is injured or misfiring - though I think we can do better if that is the case.

A definite 'NO' from me! UTV.

[Monty]

I agree, I think Saint-Maximin is the kind of player to light up your midtable doldrums rather than seriously propel you into European contention.

[Lsvilla]

I’d rather take a look at Dan James as a speedy winger with potential. Although I’m sure there’s better out there.

[AllanW]

He hasn't really pulled up trees at Frankfurt. 4 goals and 1 assist in 18 appearances (he started 8 of those 18 games).

His strike partner, Andre Silva, scored 28 in 32 games (7 pens) with 10 assists.

As you say, after coming back from injuries in Spain and a huge emotional let-down of never starting games there, he contributed 4 goals and 1 assist with a new partner in 8 starts and a bunch of sub appearances.

It's not earth-shattering but is a clear indication he's getting back to the form that made him the most exciting young striker in Europe 2 years ago.