Strike

Haven't watched him but going through the internet for reasons - Looks like there are doubts he can handle the Premier League's defenders. He has two seasons in the Championship and two seasons in the Portuguese league. He rarely scores headers and without his box contribution, there are doubts his technical level is good enough.

I wonder what has put both Arsenal and Chelsea off Gyokeres. Yet to see a club go in for him when he has the most impressive numbers

Stylistically he's closer to Isak and can also play off the main striker

I see two options that could emerge soon. Liverpool have not yet signed a striker and will replace Darwin. It could be that they go to Gyokeres Barca want a striker too but are not yet committing to signing players due to their finances.

Where does that leave Gyokeres I wonder? No word on him. Decent fee too

I disagree. I think Mbeumo is gonna come off for a big team too. His finishing and numbers were better than most wide forwards except Salah this season. Liverpool Arsenal and City don’t seem to be interested in going for a winger so the competition is Man United and Newcastle. This is a good pickup if we offload Madueke

I think Mbeumo at the price mentioned 50m is a great pickup. But we need someone for the left side first since Palmer Madueke and Estevao all play on the right Morgan Rogers would be great

Yup, right thing to do if we didn't get positive signals from Sesko, Gyokeres. No point waiting around another summer window

Clearly Madrid media drumming up interest

Here we go We’ve gone for the Delap deal. Will wait to see where other hot strikers end up before drawing conclusions.

He might end up in Bayern it looks like.

There's good hold-up play and a range of finishes in this compilation. Realized he's right footed only when I watched the penalty he took. He's got a good left foot. Useful weapon and hopefully can play against low blocks and not just in transition

Thanks Jadon. Conference league really was your level

Even with that they need to sell from what I've read

Yup, I'd be happy with Rogers or Rodrygo for the left on top of Delap

No chance this happens imo. No rumors of Jackson leaving so the timing is going to catch us out - Don't see Gyokeres, Sesko looking at Delap joining and feel like they want to come here and compete.

25 m and high wages for a player who had 3G 5A in 31 league appearances. And someone who didn't look like he could cope with a competent defense in front of him. There's loads of wingers I'd take over this deal. Leroy Sane contract expiring. Ademola Lookman, Johan Bakayoko are cheaper options. There's also Rodrygo, Morgan Rogers, Bryan Mbeumo if we pay more.

Think we can find loads of better players in the market who can have the impact he did. Even with the small fee, I'd pass on signing Sancho. So far there's been no communication to him about continuing at Chelsea and I hope it stays this way

https://swissramble.substack.com/p/aston-villa-finances-202324 Substack by the Swiss Ramble about Aston Villa's finances. Likely they'll have to sell couple of players this summer. Should be approaching them about Rogers.

I was skeptical last summer but he's had a strong season and is a good creative mid who'd stop us from being Palmer FC.

He is going to be at Sporting for 2025-26. Joining Chelsea only next year.

We have been linked to all 4 - Delap, Ekitike, Sesko and Gyokeres. I think we are pursuing them simultaneously. Hopefully end up with one great striker.

Estevao needs to be treated like Nwaneri at Arsenal or Yamal at Barca last season. No expectations, just getting rotation time and get him used to the league. If he handles the physicality of the league he could be a player who helps unlock low block defenses. Quenda, the Sporting kid and Paez, are going out on loan and not going to be around the first team I think

Lol Palmer with the POTM award

This is the important stuff. Wishing you a full recovery