01 Jul 2015 20:36:28
Just wanted to know your opinions on the Benteke rumours. A lot of people here are saying "we should spend our money somewhere else", but is there really a better choice then him? Clearly, we need to invest in a center forward and if you think about it there isn't much choice. Bacca is off to Milan, we just won't get Lacazette cause he wants CL footy and Higuain is way too overpriced (he would be my choice). So now, there's only Benteke left and even if they ask massive money for him, I think they'll find an agreement, or else there isn't much choice on the market for a quality center forward.
01 Jul 2015 21:26:12
I think I'd prefer to give youth a go until January then assess where we are at then. If we need a striker, then we can go for one and if Benteke is available and playing well then, I think then and only then we should go for him
01 Jul 2015 21:44:46
We'll be well off the pace mate if you're pinning your faith on Ings (massive step up) and Origi (new to club and league and an even bigger step up). And how shafting Sinclairs confidence by putting pressure on him to contribute is helping his development I don't know.
01 Jul 2015 21:45:28
Not mitrovic no.
01 Jul 2015 22:07:59
Same thing I said the other day, would rather have Walcott. Can play central or with Sturridge and fits us much better I would think. Likely cheaper as well. Not perfect, but would rather him than Benteke.
01 Jul 2015 23:11:15
I think he's rubbish. His attitude stinks.
He's just like Mario. Why sign him when we already have a player exactly like him.
He doesn't make many runs unless there's a cross on the way. Never seen him tracking back for the ball.
Money for old rope.
01 Jul 2015 23:25:42
Without pulling a list of players there are a lot more than 4 quality strikers available this summer. Agree with boom regarding origi, Ings and especially Sinclair. Although I think Benteke would be a good option. He plays in a villa side who under Lambert did not know how to play ball yet he still shone through. With the supply I'm offer this year If he comes in will help him no end.
02 Jul 2015 07:46:10
I think, if there was even a remote possibility, that a lot of fans would be happy with Lacazette. Sadly no CL and our finances render it virtually impossible. Aubameyang has been mentioned by a few on here - I personally haven't seen enough of him to know, but he is lightening quick which already makes him sound a better fit than Benteke.
I know it adds pressure on Sinclair, but we need to start learning lessons from our previous mistakes. If the right player isn't out there we should not be panic buying or buying for the sake of it. Balotelli and Carroll didn't exactly work well - if we cannot get the right target then better to get nobody than squander the money on a player who will not fit into our style of play. Would also say that Sinclair needs some game time so it can be seen whether or not he can make the step up - he can't play reserve footy forever, he needs a real test on a regular basis.