Do you think we'll sign a forward in the January transfer window?

[Hyperion]

Brentford might sell Hogan, but not to Brighton. Tony Bloom fell out with their chairman & they dislike each other intently.

Really? What was that over?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

Really? What was that over?

They co-owned a company, but I don't know why they fell out.

 

[Machiavelli]

Yes and early on too, what with 4 potentially crucial games from the middle of the month.

This post is infused with optimism. I agree with it, too and suspect that we're working on putting a deal together now or over the next few weeks.
But, as others have said, it's more about the quality and suitability than anything else. If we can find someone not only to help us towards the PL, but play a part in in keeping us there, then let's go for that player; if not, happy to go for a loanee.
People like to invoke Bloom's fondness for gambling, but he's far more a statistician than how most conceive of his gambling, and he'll recognise that (so far, at least) we've been lucky that our forwards haven't been afflicted with long-term injuries or suspensions.

 

[Machiavelli]

Maybe that South American chap who is struggling to get a game at West Ham after signing in the summer. I forget his name.

Shall we start a thread about him, and see how many pages we can get to?

 

[Lower West Stander]

If anything happens to Murray we will be completely stuffed. Hemed is ok but not at the same level.

With the quality we have elsewhere on the pitch we can't rely on the fitness of a 33 year old loanee to get us promoted.

So yes I think and hope we will get someone else in. Who we would be able to get is another matter entirely.


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[Blue Valkyrie]

1 striker needed, 2 strikers if Elvis leaves.

1 young central midfielder needed to replace Ince when he is in court, or in the worst case if his contract is terminated after the outcome.

 

[Triggaaar]

I doubt we will spend (or need to spend) any money on a striker, as they'll be someone on loan who can cover Muzza, Hemed and Baldock when fatigue kicks in.

So that's a yes from you then. If we sign someone on loan, we've still signed them. They'll still cost money too.

 

[Triggaaar]

If we are serious about the P/L a loan is not the long term solution

If we're serious about the PL, we need to get there first and foremost. If we get there and the striker then leaves, that's fine, we'll have more money to spend in the summer.

 

[sir albion]

If Brentford don't have to sell they won't.

They will as long as the price is right

 

[Napier's Knee]

i would imagine the deal with whoever it is has already been pretty much done (subject to things like league position etc) and we just need to wait to find out. This is both exciting and frustrating.

 

[sydney]

Shall we start a thread about him, and see how many pages we can get to?

jorge callamari...

 

[carteater]

On loan.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

i would imagine the deal with whoever it is has already been pretty much done (subject to things like league position etc) and we just need to wait to find out. This is both exciting and frustrating.

Let's hope it wasn't Danny Ings !

 

[sydney]

i'm thinking / hoping an audacious loan from the prem or the continent.

 

[pb21]

As things stand, if we do (and I think we will), I suspect it wouldn't be someone who is straight into the first 11.

 

[Blues Rock DJ]

Bobby !!!!!

 

[Hotchilidog]

As things stand, if we do (and I think we will), I suspect it wouldn't be someone who is straight into the first 11.

I agree, I think we have our first choice strikers in place. However we only have three who are likely to play (discounting Elvis) so a fourth member of the striking corps is required. I think we'll get someone in but not anyone that we may get immediately excited about.

 

[B.W.]

Yes. Surely, we won't take a flyer on our current 3 only? 4 required minimum. We have no competition for Sam B. Simple.

 

[Surf's Up]

We missed out on a number 10 (Pritchard) so I imagine we'll be looking to strengthen there,

and this gives us a clue as to the type of player CH is looking for.

 

[Stat Brother]

This post is infused with optimism. I agree with it, too and suspect that we're working on putting a deal together now or over the next few weeks.
But, as others have said, it's more about the quality and suitability than anything else. If we can find someone not only to help us towards the PL, but play a part in in keeping us there, then let's go for that player; if not, happy to go for a loanee.
People like to invoke Bloom's fondness for gambling, but he's far more a statistician than how most conceive of his gambling, and he'll recognise that (so far, at least) we've been lucky that our forwards haven't been afflicted with long-term injuries or suspensions.

As others have said, a loan would make the most sense.

I have no idea how those happy with 3 get through a game.
Every time a tackle goes in on one of them, esp Baldock, my heart is in my mouth.