Huxley
John Robertson
Worth pointing out at this juncture that inter are well on their way to skinthood and will have to sell before they buy.
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BUPA - Folarin Balogun
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Yep, ways to go yet. Arsenal also currently getting taken by West Ham for one with Declan Rice.
GOBIAS
Ian Bowyer
€40m is insane for this lad.
Yep, on balance I’d certainly agree. Especially as an all upfront amount. Arsenal sticking to a £34m valuation as Inter sniff about, for now.
Arsenal might have to cash in on someone though, especially as they seem keen to keep Smith-Rowe, plus they are heading towards getting royally taken to the cleaners by WHam. I guess they may back off, like they did with the guy who ended up at Chelsea.
£25m initially plus add on’s, I’m in on that.
Rzar
Bob McKinlay
I don't think you can ever tell nowadays what's insane or not, people said MGW fee was insane now it looks like a bargain.
Ashley
Steve Chettle
Yep. If we did sign Balogun for the €40m asking price and he scores 15+ in the Premier League next season, he'd be already worth a lot more than the €40m we'd have paid for him. MGW has probably already increased his value by at least £15m after one season.
PynchonForest
John Robertson
I thought he looked quite good for USA last night. There is definitely something there. He has good pace, looks solid technically, and seems a reasonably intelligent player.
Just watched through that game and agree.
Pulisic and Weah also standouts. Pulisic still only 24.
PynchonForest
John Robertson
Pulisic is always hurt though. I'd stay away from him. He has some talent for sure, but it is one thing after another with him, injury wise.
apondaway
Viv Anderson
Weah would be a solid replacement for BJ should he chose to leave.
Haych
John Robertson
It’s a lot of money to pay but MGW looked a lot of money as well.
Sometimes you have to overpay to get the man you want.
Saying that, if Inter want him I can’t see us having any change of getting it done.
Sometimes you have to overpay to get the man you want.
Saying that, if Inter want him I can’t see us having any change of getting it done.
I think it was your comment on Weah I picked up on in the McKennie thread just now. Very good RW option.
PynchonForest
John Robertson
Sign him. This guy is the real thing.
Redemption
One less gobshite...
So €40m for a striker to warm the bench for our €20m striker?
PynchonForest
John Robertson
Not certain he would warm the bench.
Gyros Peter
Sauce salad?
Palace and inter 'in the race'. I've read nothing of any interest from us outside of this post. Anyone else has?
Nope, two up top. MGW sat behind, more advanced wing backs. All possible with a stronger back three and a CM who can retain possession. We need to address those positions too.
This lad could also play LW. He is quality and fits the template of what Cooper if after, that’s very obvious when you watch him play now.
Did you watch the final?
Missed it myself but was interesting to see how he and David looked in comparison (albeit a one off game it was an important one). Have always thought David would be a superb signing
MaxiRobriguez
Bob McKinlay
Doesn't matter if it improves us on the pitch, hence why no one complains about our £0 right back starting over our £17m right back.
PynchonForest
John Robertson
Balogun was miles better than Jonathon David. David was absolutely dreadful, as was Alphonso Davies. Balogun took the second USA goal superbly, and had an excellent game. He played well vs Mexico too, albeit without a goal. He is an electric player and we should go in full bore. Wherever this kid ends up, they've got a player. I was very impressed. Equally so with USA mid Yunus Musah (Valencia). And Gio Reyna (Dortmund) before getting hurt was outstanding too. Reyna went off injured and he has had an issue with injuries, but he is a very good player.
justnotjase
Viv Anderson
I'm not doubting you but genuinely asking, why hasn't he made it at Arsenal? I've personally never been wildly impressed with the likes of Nketiah, but who is obviously well ahead of Balogun in the pecking order.
Arsenal fans aren’t too happy at the prospect of him leaving, and are questioning why Nketiah would be retained before him.
Sounds like they do need to recoup some cash from somewhere and Arteta has decided to keep hold of Smith-Rowe, who was the other 30-40m prospect they could cash in on.
Plus, they want Havertz don’t they. Or at least Arteta does.
FC Bayern are also trailing Kai Havertz, as they seek a long-term successor for Thomas Müller in the „Thomas Müller“ role.