[Albion] Neal Maupay *** SIGNED from Brentford - 4 year deal - undisclosed fee ***

[casbom]

Sounds like he didn't play today or in yesterdays game for them. Based on info on the Brentford thread, someone saw him at Gatwick yesterday as he was going home again for a few days, when asked if he was leaving he said Yes.

It appears that it's between us and Villa for his signature. Sheff Utd focusing on McBurnie.

 

[BensGrandad]

Still desperate to get rid of Kayal I see...

I dont see that he has any part to play for us and would serve them well so lets capitalize on his Championship ability,.

 

[dazzer6666]

Or better still £12m plus Hemed and Kayal. who will both serve them well in The Championship.

Hemed didn’t look at all interested last night to me......

 

[Albumen]

I have a feeling it’s Villa.

 

[southstandandy]

I'm not sure we need another shorty (at 5ft 7in) up front? If we are going to sign somebody up front I personally would prefer a taller hold up type player to take over from Murray.

 

[Arkwright]

BBC text and The Sun mention Sheffield United and Villa no reference to the Albion.

 

[Zebedee]

BBC text and The Sun mention Sheffield United and Villa no reference to the Albion.

When we people understand: we don't, as a general rule, buy strikers - or at least we appear to be in the market for them far less than most other teams. I'm resigned to it now but it's bloody annoying.

 

[Blues Rock DJ]

When we people understand: we don't, as a general rule, buy strikers - or at least we appear to be in the market for them far less than most other teams. I'm resigned to it now but it's bloody annoying.

'When we people understand: we don't, as a general rule, buy strikers'................what ?

 

[Stat Brother]

When we people understand: we don't, as a general rule, buy strikers - or at least we appear to be in the market for them far less than most other teams. I'm resigned to it now but it's bloody annoying.

It could be worse.

Newcastle a rumoured to be back in for Andy Carroll.


Given the choice I'd take Muzza all day long.

 

[deslynhamsmoustache1]

'When we people understand: we don't, as a general rule, buy strikers'................what ?

I have to say a few weeks ago i was supremely confident that we would sign at least 1 if not 2 strikers by now. One being a land mark £25 -35m statement and another a championship acquisition. Clearly we knew last year an aging Murray could not continue playing 90 minutes at 36, Hemed is just not up to it and Andone does not look convincing. Don't even mention Locardia. I know there is still plenty of time but my confidence and that of friends is starting to get a little wobbly.

 

[forumwayseagull]

I have to say a few weeks ago i was supremely confident that we would sign at least 1 if not 2 strikers by now. One being a land mark £25 -35m statement and another a championship acquisition. Clearly we knew last year an aging Murray could not continue playing 90 minutes at 36, Hemed is just not up to it and Andone does not look convincing. Don't even mention Locardia. I know there is still plenty of time but my confidence and that of friends is starting to get a little wobbly.

Agreed, all other teams showing they mean business etc...us, well I'm not sure what we are showing but its certainly not what I thought wed be doing after scraping 17th place by the skin of our teeth.

 

[LamieRobertson]

It could be worse.

Newcastle a rumoured to be back in for Andy Carroll.


Given the choice I'd take Muzza all day long.

I guess for five games a season he might do it ...then be back with the Physio

 

[dazzer6666]

Agreed, all other teams showing they mean business etc...us, well I'm not sure what we are showing but its certainly not what I thought wed be doing after scraping 17th place by the skin of our teeth.

That’s simply not true though is it. Have you looked at the business done so far ? A few teams have gone mad with numbers - like Villa, but they had to as they lost a load of loanees at the end of the season.

Palace have signed Henderson on a free. That’s it.
Newcastle have signed nobody (and lost some)
Norwich and Sheff Utd have brought a few in but none look like worldbeaters
Watford have signed two and Saints three - none particularly inspiring

https://www.premierleague.com/news/1213395

 

[maltaseagull]

BBC text and The Sun mention Sheffield United and Villa no reference to the Albion.

Sheffield United have signed striker Lys Mousset for a club-record fee from Bournemouth.

(Not sure why. If he wasn't good enough for them why would he improve at Sheffield United?)

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Not sure about Maupay. A big worry that he couldn't step up a level.

 

[cuthbert]

Sheffield United have signed striker Lys Mousset for a club-record fee from Bournemouth.

(Not sure why. If he wasn't good enough for them why would he improve at Sheffield United?)

Glen Murray wasn't good enough for Bournemouth but he improved us.

 

[Johnny RoastBeef]

Not sure about Maupay. A big worry that he couldn't step up a level.

He was playing in ligue 1 in France when he was 16 and has played in the Europa League at 18.

 

[Lower West Stander]

It doesn’t help when the strikers we do buy can’t get work permits so they can’t actually play for us.


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[saafend_seagull]

It doesn’t help when the strikers we do buy can’t get work permits so they can’t actually play for us.


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They are not bought to play for the first team. Bought to make money without playing.


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[Blue Valkyrie]

It doesn’t help when the strikers we do buy can’t get work permits so they can’t actually play for us.


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A permit for Percy - so he could replace AK - would certainly lift the mojo levels.