22 Jul 2021 15:12:14
Hey edd002, are we still trying for a deal for malen? Or can we cross him off the list now?
Cheers.

{Ed002's Note - I suspect he will head elsewhere.}


1.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 17:13:54
Dortmund.


2.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 19:18:25
Any thoughts on who you think we will end up with forward wise eds? Most of the linked players seem to be heading elsewhere. Very interested in who you think are serious options/ contenders. Thanks in advance.

{Ed002's Note - Bowen, Sarr, Trore, Hoppe perhaps.}


3.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 20:15:33
Ed002 could Ousmane Dembele still be a target? Sly sports sources say Barcelona are looking to get rid of him.

{Ed002's Note - No. He is injured and staying.}


4.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 21:37:47
Thanks Ed, don't fancy any of those if I'm honest.


5.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 21:55:36
We're we ever close to signing Sarr in 2020 transfer window Eds and if so what happened to the deal? In regard to Traore would 35m be enough in your opinion.

{Ed002's Note - Watford would not accept a payment plan.}


6.) 22 Jul 2021
22 Jul 2021 22:35:35
Out of those suggested by ed002 think I’d like Hoppe as he’s more of a centre forward and could push Bobby perhaps. Don’t see Sarr or traore good enough to come in anywhere near the levels of Salah or Mane.


7.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 06:29:42
We have four top forwards already (including Jota) and then Elliott pushing for time and Minamino in the wings as well.

Personally I feel if we can’t get someone that can both
1) push the wingers and
2) is young enough to provide long term solution
then I’d rather be patient and get the best possible player in the next window or when either Mane or Salah move on. This is a role we can be a bit more patient with.

The CM position is the bigger problem IMO, with a much more limited bench strength now that Gini has moved on…. and Hendo and Thiago not getting any younger.


8.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 07:27:08
I guess the bowen interest is due to our issue with home grown players, Hoppe is lacking experience for me and one for the future. Has good composure in front of goal but have not watched him extensively so don't know how much he contributes in transition and build up.

Out of that group Sarr would be my choice, has that x factor, even though he looks raw at times he is effective. But we shall see, I still think Jota will step up next season and ed01s favourite kiddie could also have a big breakout season if he doesn't go out on loan again.


9.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 10:39:28
Ed002, would you include Hlozek in your list as well? We've had rumours linking us with him on and off for around 2-3 months now, before the Euros. And they are resurfacing again now.

{Ed002's Note - Adam Hlozek (S) has been scouted by RBL, Milan, Liverpool, Dortmund, Arsenal and others but has a desire to move to West Ham where Soucek, who he shares an agent with, plays. Has made clear that he will want assurances of game time.}


10.) 23 Jul 2021
23 Jul 2021 10:49:21
Thanks for that Ed002, and fair enough to the lad. He's only going to improve by playing and joining West Ham would at least mean he gets 20-30+ games in the season whilst having someone he knows well to help him adjust to life in a different country.

We'll probably be in for him in a few years time!