Willian (BUPA suggestion)

[Heffing Psycho!]

Not linked at all but makes a bit of sense...

35 by the time the season starts, leaving Fulham on a free and in talks with other Premier League clubs, big name, Brazilian... if that doesn't stink of a Marinakis "marquee signing" I don't know what does.

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[DanR]

Could fill the Lingard role perfectly.

 

[Trents]

Wonder what wages he's after. Thought he had a cracking season.

 

[Trents]

Could fill the Lingard role perfectly.

What, getting injured, sitting in the dugout and dancing in the dressing room?

 

[Est.1865]

Yep, does make sense. Very good pro coming off the back of an excellent season. Another year of so in the PL before Saudi football beckons.

 

[gamble]

5 goals and 5 assists for Fulham, scored that worldie against us.

I'd not be against him joining on a free, adds quality depth to the squad and keeps transfer fees low.

 

[thehockleyhustler]

Was great for Fulham last year. Be worth a 2 year contract

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[Project Zeus]

No thanks. I'd rather we focused on younger talent that can form a spine for years to come.

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[Est.1865]

No thanks. I'd rather we focused on younger talent that can form a spine for years to come.

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What’s stopping us from also doing that?

 

[gamble]

No thanks. I'd rather we focused on younger talent that can form a spine for years to come.

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That's what Southampton did and went down.

You need a mix of both, and let's be honest young talent get poached off by the big boys anyway.

 

[Rzar]

No thanks. I'd rather we focused on younger talent that can form a spine for years to come.

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For me I have no problem with older players on frees.

A lot helped us last season, and Willian clearly has minutes left in the tank.

It's when you pay fees for them on long term deals when it's a problem.

 

[Ashley]

On a one year deal (with maybe an option for a further year if things go well), I'd take him. Quality player who showed with Fulham that he still has a lot to offer. Plus he's Brazilian, so will fit right in.

 

[Rzar]

He would also give us something different in possession, I remember both games against Fulham he absolutely bossed it with the ball at his feet. I can't recall him giving it away in either game.

 

[justnotjase]

On a one year deal it's definitely minimal risk, based on his performances for Fulham last season. Seems to have matured well as a player, like Aurier.

 

[Ashley]

I think the fact that he wants to stay in the Premier League at his age when he'd be forgiven for taking the easy money in Saudi Arabia or the MLS also says a lot about him as well. Indicates that the desire to play at the highest level is still there.

 

[Bob Fossil]

He was quite frankly immense for Fulham last year.

Looked on a completely different level to everybody else when they played us.

For 1 - possibly 2 years- it's a yes.

However, I'm guessing the above is what Fulham has offered him and he wants longer?

 

[Est.1865]

Fulham could be losing their manager so that may be a factor for them at the minute too.

 

[The Frog]

Fulham could be losing their manager so that may be a factor for them at the minute too.

Where’s he off to? Will be a big blow for them

 

[Est.1865]

Where’s he off to? Will be a big blow for them

Linked with a move to Saudi, won’t sign a new deal at Fulham.

 

[The Frog]

Linked with a move to Saudi, won’t sign a new deal at Fulham.

Should of guessed that really shouldn’t I given the current climate

 

[Project Zeus]

That's what Southampton did and went down.

You need a mix of both, and let's be honest young talent get poached off by the big boys anyway.

Southampton signed a load of teenagers who had barely played first-team football before. I'm suggesting we sign 21-27 year olds who have experience already, but have yet to peak.

I wouldn't be disappointed if we signed Willian; I just don't think he fits the profile of what we need and would be a bad fit.

 

[Cortez the Killer]

No thanks. Hasn't been the same since Black Eyed Peas split up.

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[gamble]

Southampton signed a load of teenagers who had barely played first-team football before. I'm suggesting we sign 21-27 year olds who have experience already, but have yet to peak.

I wouldn't be disappointed if we signed Willian; I just don't think he fits the profile of what we need and would be a bad fit.

Which is fine, but we're in a place where those players that will take us to the next level have a massive fee and a choice of us possible relegation/low mid table or Westham Europa League.

Then there's the cost multiple 10s of millions.

A few older but talented freebies that improve the overall squad for a season or 2 is always a good thing.

 

[Bob Fossil]

No thanks. Hasn't been the same since Black Eyed Peas split up.

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Wait till you see what's happened to Fergie

 

[Malwood]

Would love to sign Willian. He's been a stupendous, undervalued player his whole career. Starts in my all-time premier league eleven. Just a wonderful player who's got everything. He's still half as good as he was at his peak, so he'd be our best player by a mile.

Definitely going to Saudi though, so no point dreaming.