SouthernSmoggie 4,242 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 minute ago, LBP said: Gayle has at least 2 years left of being a championship bagsman imo Gayle - Gyokeres is a dream come true + Joao (or someone of similar price and standard) and we'd be well stocked. No way Gayle is playing 40+ games... I think we need three good strikers to rotate for two places with Watmore and Coburn as back-up/late game subs. Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,974 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 It all depends on the Gayle we are buying today rather than the one that we lusted over a few back. If he can get fit then keep reasonably fit and rediscover his former form then he could be the talismanic striker we desperately need but there are a few "if's" in all that. It's a gamble, we are pinning our hopes on him being hungry and desperate to get going again after a few years languishing in the shade. If he can still do it then great as I doubt there is much better out there realistically within our grasp but Boro and Strikers don't often work out well. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Dan1234 1,053 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 minute ago, cornishboroboy said: As much as I'd like Gyokeres, I'm a bit concerned at Lurkers 'majority of Spence fee' comment. Given that we're talking about ~£17m for Spence - and I know we won't be reinvesting all of that sum - but how much is a majority? Think I read a few pages ago anything north of £6m is too much, I agree. "Large part of the fee" were the words used. I think that's pretty vague to be honest. I doubt we'll get a 23 yr old striker who's just scored 17? Goals for 6m though. I think it'll be more like 7.5-8m region, maybe with some promotion clauses or something. Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,974 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 4 minutes ago, SouthernSmoggie said: + Joao (or someone of similar price and standard) and we'd be well stocked. No way Gayle is playing 40+ games... I think we need three good strikers to rotate for two places with Watmore and Coburn as back-up/late game subs. Gayle, Joao and Watmore would certainly keep the Physio's busy at Rockliffe but between the three we might just get the equivalent of one prolific goals return collectively. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Lurker 2,118 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 8 minutes ago, Dan1234 said: "Large part of the fee" were the words used. I think that's pretty vague to be honest. I doubt we'll get a 23 yr old striker who's just scored 17? Goals for 6m though. I think it'll be more like 7.5-8m region, maybe with some promotion clauses or something. Wasn’t told a fee, they just said a large part. Could be miscommunication and they just meant a large fee for us but that’s what I was told. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
nunthorpered 1,922 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 hour ago, Lurker said: We’re close to signing Gayle, it’s almost done. Heard this too 🙂 4 Link to post Share on other sites
Neverbefore 10,933 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 11 minutes ago, Redcar Rioja said: It all depends on the Gayle we are buying today rather than the one that we lusted over a few back. If he can get fit then keep reasonably fit and rediscover his former form then he could be the talismanic striker we desperately need but there are a few "if's" in all that. It's a gamble, we are pinning our hopes on him being hungry and desperate to get going again after a few years languishing in the shade. If he can still do it then great as I doubt there is much better out there realistically within our grasp but Boro and Strikers don't often work out well. True, but every player you sign in the championship is a risk whether it's because they've not played much football, age, cost etc etc. You can't buy a risk free player at this level without spending a fortune and that in itself is a risk! 2 Link to post Share on other sites
estonpidge 1,449 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 minute ago, nunthorpered said: Heard this too 🙂 Loan or perm? Any ideas Link to post Share on other sites
nunthorpered 1,922 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 1 minute ago, estonpidge said: Loan or perm? Any ideas loan with obligation to buy. Needed to sort the wages was the last i heard. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Brunners 7,981 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 19 minutes ago, cornishboroboy said: As much as I'd like Gyokeres, I'm a bit concerned at Lurkers 'majority of Spence fee' comment. Given that we're talking about ~£17m for Spence - and I know we won't be reinvesting all of that sum - but how much is a majority? Think I read a few pages ago anything north of £6m is too much, I agree. I think you'll be looking somewhere in the 7-10m range personally, especially to a team they should be considering a direct rival. Hopefully on the cheaper end of that range, but wouldn't be terribly shocked to see it hit 9+ all told 2 Link to post Share on other sites
estonpidge 1,449 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 We might be talking about the whole package,wages, signing on fee etc. And possibly only about the first payment from Spurs ( or whom ever) Link to post Share on other sites
RiversideRed 1,216 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 It depends how much is upfront for Gyokeres. Hopefully, it’s clauses like £2m for promotion and we’re only paying £7m upfront or something but it could rise to £10m with add-ons. I like him, he’s a young modern striker with potential but he has only had one season. I imagine he’ll be cheaper than Piroe who I would also like to see how much he would be available for. Hopefully we get Gayle wrapped up today or tomorrow. Then Spence gone by end of next week at the latest. We need players in the door. Link to post Share on other sites
Redcar Rioja 5,974 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 14 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: True, but every player you sign in the championship is a risk whether it's because they've not played much football, age, cost etc etc. You can't buy a risk free player at this level without spending a fortune and that in itself is a risk! Signing or loaning footballers is a risk at all levels whether its a Pogba or a Payero. It's just the financial exposure which is different but it's all relative to the level of the Club whether Championship or Champions League. Getting it right is the hard bit. Link to post Share on other sites
SouthernSmoggie 4,242 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 13 minutes ago, Neverbefore said: True, but every player you sign in the championship is a risk whether it's because they've not played much football, age, cost etc etc. You can't buy a risk free player at this level without spending a fortune and that in itself is a risk! Exactly. Anyone who's young, been hitting 20+ plus for over two seasons, and has a clean bill of health won't be signing for us. Strikers we sign, realistically, are going to be one of the following: - Out of favour at a better club - Young and relatively unproven, maybe had one good season - Proven record but lingering doubts over injury or age putting off bigger clubs - Less than stellar goal record but potential to improve Link to post Share on other sites
CWC 383 Posted June 8, 2022 Share Posted June 8, 2022 I’ve got to say IF we get Gyokeres and Gayle I’d be feeling really good about next season. You pair them two with Coburn and Watmore and you’ve got yourself some really good options. Even if we bring another forward in it just means Coburn can go out on loan. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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