So does anyone have any idea who this striker is that Gus wants to sign??

[Betfair Bozo]

I agree with foolg (except about Tudgay.) Bednar would seem the likeliest if Gus's pal RDM gives him a good reference. Bound to leave this window with Long, Odemwingie, Tchoyi and Cox at least ahead of him. Won't be a snip though, probably around £1million I'd think.

 

[Betfair Bozo]

This end information has dried up for me at the moment. I have a very good source for transfer gossip etc... Yet he is at a loss as to who the striker is! We are not looking at a CB nor are we persisting with the Lansbury deal as quite evidentally Wenger needs him more than we do. Harley will be signed next week as stated pending international clearance but the two others Gus talks about are a complete unknown.

I would imagine a target man type player, Jamie Mackie has been mentioned, is what we are going for and I wouldn't be surprised to see a full back coming in as Vincelot is proving to be a very effective midfielder that can actually START games in that position. Gus, unlike last year where he ended up with settling for Sandaza after enquiring about a ZILLION strikers, has focused on specific players. The "special" striker he talked about was not CMS as he was banging on about him afterwards. One thing is for sure is that if Gus get's his man it will be down to MONTHS of hard work and the player will be of very high calibre.

Mackie is 5ft 8. And has a broken leg.

 

[BensGrandad]

The "special" striker he talked about was not CMS as he was banging on about him afterwards. One thing is for sure is that if Gus get's his man it will be down to MONTHS of hard work and the player will be of very high calibre.

I think that was Robbie Keane but David Beckham thwarted that move. We must just wait a few days unless of course he is not contracted to a club and that may take longer than this week. Deadline finishes in about 10 days time so not long to wait to find out.

 

[perseus]

If another Lawrenson comes up for the defence. This means looking for a prospect in lower divisions or abroad. Still Gordon Greer should be good enough for a few seasons. Otherwise a large centre half or a midfielder-forward in the Ray Kennedy style would be an ideal presence.

This players are often recognised playing for third tier sides. That's where we will find young promising players.

It was a worry when Billy Sharp got away from Dunk early on and fired hopelessly high and wide (that's when Sharp already looked injured to me).

 

[BrickTamland]

So after Harley are we after 1 or 2 players?

 

[murraymints4brighton]

Mackie is 5ft 8. And has a broken leg.

I have no idea who he is appart from he plays for QPR. It was just posted on here and a website that we are after him.

 

[severnside gull]

My reading is Harley plus one

 

[BensGrandad]

You can count Jermaine Beckford and Simon Cox out as apparently Leicester are after either both or one of them.

 

[beardy gull]

You can count Jermaine Beckford and Simon Cox out as apparently Leicester are after either both or one of them.

They were after CMS too.

 

[7:18]

You can count Jermaine Beckford and Simon Cox out as apparently Leicester are after either both or one of them.

they were also after CMS were they not?

 

[trueblue]

Mackie is 5ft 8. And has a broken leg.

Doesn't sound like a great signing

 

[JJB]

You can count Jermaine Beckford and Simon Cox out as apparently Leicester are after either both or one of them.

SSN said we had a £2.5million bid rejected for Beckford. Think they wan't nearer £5million.

 

[SeagullEd]

This end information has dried up for me at the moment. I have a very good source for transfer gossip etc... Yet he is at a loss as to who the striker is! We are not looking at a CB nor are we persisting with the Lansbury deal as quite evidentally Wenger needs him more than we do. Harley will be signed next week as stated pending international clearance but the two others Gus talks about are a complete unknown.

I would imagine a target man type player, Jamie Mackie has been mentioned, is what we are going for and I wouldn't be surprised to see a full back coming in as Vincelot is proving to be a very effective midfielder that can actually START games in that position. Gus, unlike last year where he ended up with settling for Sandaza after enquiring about a ZILLION strikers, has focused on specific players. The "special" striker he talked about was not CMS as he was banging on about him afterwards. One thing is for sure is that if Gus get's his man it will be down to MONTHS of hard work and the player will be of very high calibre.

Do you know who the special striker was?

 

[BHseagull]

Will it be another cash signing or a Premiership loanee?

Personally I would like to see Benik Afobe down here from Arsenal on loan, I think he would be an excellent addition to our set of strikers.

Pretty certain Gus rules out a young Prem loaned when the 5 sub rule came in... Would think it'll be permanent.

 

[murraymints4brighton]

Do you know who the special striker was?

I have no idea who he IS...

 

[Lady Whistledown]

I've got to say, the only player who is making me nervous at the moment is Painter. Unfortunately.

Last season his speed of thought got him through games, he was incredibly consistent, and our Mr Reliable. This season, in the three games I've seen- OK maybe not Gillingham- he seems to have been caught out a lot of times, and his lack of pace has been shown up somewhat. I was surprised Blackpool didn't target him more in the second half as he did appear to be the weak link.

I'm very much hoping it's just a form thing (nervously so, as the Swansea fans talking about him after the Cardiff game mentioned his lack of pace loads of times) and he'll pick up a bit, as he certainly doesn't deserve to be dropped yet. But he's not quite been at the races so far, for my money.

 

[Hungry Joe]

I've got to say, the only player who is making me nervous at the moment is Painter. Unfortunately.

Last season his speed of thought got him through games, he was incredibly consistent, and our Mr Reliable. This season, in the three games I've seen- OK maybe not Gillingham- he seems to have been caught out a lot of times, and his lack of pace has been shown up somewhat. I was surprised Blackpool didn't target him more in the second half as he did appear to be the weak link.

I'm very much hoping it's just a form thing (nervously so, as the Swansea fans talking about him after the Cardiff game mentioned his lack of pace loads of times) and he'll pick up a bit, as he certainly doesn't deserve to be dropped yet. But he's not quite been at the races so far, for my money.

Very much agree with this, Painter has been skinned too many times already this season, and we've yet to come up against the best wingers. I think this was part of Gus' thinking in bring Lua Lua on yesterday as his pace provided much needed cover (as good as Noone is, he doesn't get back as quickly as Kazenga).

As for the mystery striker, unless the special one arrives I'd be happy with Lomana on loan.

 

[BrickTamland]

SSN said we had a £2.5million bid rejected for Beckford. Think they wan't nearer £5million.

Link?

 

[blue2]

Link?

5million would you get BZ for that amount?

 

[beardy gull]

Link?

JJB is a Southampton fan....Everton snub Saints bid From Daily Echo)