[Albion] Dembele on the way

Bladders said:

Yes, you're right.

But, West Ham bough a couple of strikers in the summer and also seem poor in the transfer market. Made a lot of promises to fans about recruitment that they cant seem to make happen .

Newcastle owner looking to sell, again littek spending there and might not want to blow his money at a time of getting out.

Everton are a good shout, they do need a striker, but again spent a lot in the summer and look worse. If they do go big on a striker maybe their first choice is someone more established/prolific.

All conjecture of course but there is more to landing players that who waves the biggest cheque, although that does help

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Weststander said:

CP spent £30m plus on a centre back. Everton majority owned by a billionaire who spends £200m per transfer window

Cautious Albion using Moneyball, several levels below that just at the moment.

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Bozza said:

Indeed - no bid or approach made.

To counter any future trolls: at this point in time no approach nor bid has been made. If something happens in the future it won't mean that an approach was made on or before today.

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Triggaaar said:

From whom, surely?

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BensGrandad said:

I have my doubts as to whether or not he is good enough but I am sure many in Scotland who have seen him play would have a better idea Just hope that he doesnt turn out to be another CMS.who couldnt make the step up in grade.

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dangull said:

From the Celtic forum " the only explanation for this is maybe the big man wants to come out"

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Mr deez said:

Don't worry, he's not coming so you don't need to bother writing him off early, save it for the actual signings.

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BensGrandad said:

According to Sky Sports Celtic have accepted our bid so down to the player. Simple question to NooBHA and others familiar with Scottish football is he good enough,obviously CH etc think so? Would just like some opinions and views.

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BensGrandad said:

According to Sky Sports Celtic have accepted our bid so down to the player. Simple question to NooBHA and others familiar with Scottish football is he good enough,obviously CH etc think so? Would just like some opinions and views.

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Bladders said:

I'm sure I read somewhere when the news of our interest broke that Celtic will get a sell on fee from us when sold on in the future.

My guess is the pitch to the player is guaranteed first team football, put yourself in the window for the French WC squad, stay with us for a couple of seasons and we wont stand in your way when one of the big boys come in.

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BensGrandad said:

I have my doubts as to whether or not he is good enough but I am sure many in Scotland who have seen him play would have a better idea Just hope that he doesnt turn out to be another CMS.who couldnt make the step up in grade.

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Bladders said:

Yup, so my guess is those with big money wont have 21 year old striker playing in Scotland at the top of their striker list.

He may be on their list, but not necessarily their main target. 1in4 for Fulham and 1 in 2 in the SPL is a risky move for bigger Prem team to blow their striker budget on.

For a moneyball outfit like us, its a calculated risk.

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dazzer6666 said:

We knew that already. In fact, we knew that before he was named.

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Gazz15 said:

Maybe, someone can ask Sky to explain why they posted such as story?

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