Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[LAM09 6,809]

i'd take either, but lacazette hit 22 goals , the year before last, and is now doing well this season. so one season wonder is harsh

He hasn't performed for Lyon in the CL and has even been dropped from the French NT because of his dip in form. His last game was a bright spot from an average start to the season.

[LAM09 6,809]

If we're looking to buy a striker from ligue 1 it should be Michy Batshuayi. He's the real deal. Lacazette is just a one season wonder.

He would be a great signing. Ticks quite a few boxes and could have the same effect Didier once had.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

Batshuayi looks pretty interesting in those videos. Does anyone know how he stands viz the Belgian national squad? It proves nothing either way but you'd have thought that a player who is of the quality we'd like to have would be in the frame for international honours.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

there really isnt many top strikers out there who can make chances for themselves at the highest level, i can only think of Suarez, Benzema, Ibra and Aguero when he is on form, Benzema could be a realistic signing in the summer but without CL football probably wont happen, Ibra is out of contract in the summer but he will probably want to try and win the CL before he retires and may end up at Man United

Lacazette is one, aboubakar of Porto is another with his drogba like style of play. Hopefully we get Lacazette..

[Rapkun 668]

He would be a great signing. Ticks quite a few boxes and could have the same effect Didier once had.

Oh I think he would. He has all the qualities to make it here or elsewhere. combination of technique,pace,strength,and he's comfortable with both feet. What I like about him most though, is his ability to play with his back to the goal something which he will have to do on regular basis if he played here.

He only signed for Marseille last season, and he was for the most part behind Gignac in the pecking order. Nevertheless, he had an impressive goal/minutes played ratio as an impact sub. Now that Gignac is gone to Mexico he's starting every game for his club and is currently the leading goalscorer in the league. That would explain why he was overlooked for his NT until very recentely.

[DYC. 7,542]

He hasn't performed for Lyon in the CL and has even been dropped from the French NT because of his dip in form. His last game was a bright spot from an average start to the season.

Have you seen Lyon in the CL this season? They're poor. Defensively they're still pretty solid but going forward... Slow, congested and a complete lack of creativity. Any forward would suffer. Their form in the league is nothing compared to last season either (not surprising, they overperformed last year). Lacazette is now asked to do it all by himself. As in create space, set up chances for others and himself and score goals. A tough task for any player.

Lacazette and Fekir carried them last season. They have a very young team so their form will naturally fluctuate. But they're lacking in true quality so they were never going to keep last season's form up. The Fekir injury hit them hard. He is brilliant. He brings that spark and the ability to turn nothing into something. A decent team at best overall but with good potential.

France can afford to drop him because they have plenty of options. Benzema, Griezmann, Giroud, Martial. Deschamps will soon bring him back in the squad and deservedly so He knows he's quality. His form has dropped but that happens to even better players. He'll bounce back. It would be even better if his price dropped because of his dip. I doubt it though. Aulas is smarter than that.

@Rapkun

Hard to be a one season wonder when you've been one of the better players in the Ligue 1 for two years. To call Lacazette that and then bring up a forward who's never performed for a full season for Marseille, let alone at a high level, is odd.

Lacazette's first goal vs Saint-Etienne (big game btw) was a reminder of his class. Turned nothing into something and the finish was class.

[DYC. 7,542]

Lacazette is one, aboubakar of Porto is another with his drogba like style of play. Hopefully we get Lacazette..

You really think Aboubakar's good? I find him so unrefined.

[Clockwork 1,794]

Are we linked to Batshuayi? Only Belgium striker I actually rate.

[LAM09 6,809]

Have you seen Lyon in the CL this season? They're poor. Defensively they're still pretty solid but going forward... Slow, congested and a complete lack of creativity. Any forward would suffer. Their form in the league is nothing compared to last season either (not surprising, they overperformed last year). Lacazette is now asked to do it all by himself. As in create space, set up chances for others and himself and score goals. A tough task for any player.

Lacazette and Fekir carried them last season. They have a very young team so their form will naturally fluctuate. But they're lacking in true quality so they were never going to keep last season's form up. The Fekir injury hit them hard. He is brilliant. He brings that spark and the ability to turn nothing into something. A decent team at best overall but with good potential.

France can afford to drop him because they have plenty of options. Benzema, Griezmann, Giroud, Martial. Deschamps will soon bring him back in the squad and deservedly so He knows he's quality. His form has dropped but that happens to even better players. He'll bounce back. It would be even better if his price dropped because of his dip. I doubt it though. Aulas is smarter than that.

I have. They have been a mess at the back and aren't as creative as last season. I'm not one of those that think he's a one season wonder, but I think Michy would be a better signing all round. Cheaper, higher ceiling (IMO) and is built to succeed in the Prem.

[Rapkun 668]

@Rapkun

Hard to be a one season wonder when you've been one of the better players in the Ligue 1 for two years. To call Lacazette that and then bring up a forward who's never performed for a full season for Marseille, let alone at a high level, is odd.

Lacazette's first goal vs Saint-Etienne (big game btw) was a reminder of his class. Turned nothing into something and the finish was class.

I'm sorry but he is nowhere near the player you think he is. He overperformed during the first half of last season and benefited from the penalties Fekir offered to him to boost his stats. Not to mention he was only playing on one front(league) and only had to play once every week. He is already being found out this season and will only look worse if he moves to a better league. he can't play the lone striker role and he is only at his best when his team is playing on the counter, he can't play with his back to the goal and his finishing except for the 1/2 of last season was dreadful. Michy is superior in every aspect of his game and is begining to prove it playing for an awful OM side in ligue 1 and europa league.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

You really think Aboubakar's good? I find him so unrefined.

I want players who can create chances for themselves. He does with his size just like drogba did

Even though I don't like players who are not technically very good starting in attacking positions. People with size and technical ability are scarce...

[DYC. 7,542]

I'm sorry but he is nowhere near the player you think he is. He overperformed during the first half of last season and benefited from the penalties Fekir offered to him to boost his stats. Not to mention he was only playing on one front(league) and only had to play once every week. He is already being found out this season and will only look worse if he moves to a better league. he can't play the lone striker role and he is only at his best when his team is playing on the counter, he can't play with his back to the goal and his finishing except for the 1/2 of last season was dreadful. Michy is superior in every aspect of his game and is begining to prove it playing for an awful OM side in ligue 1 and europa league.

I don't know how you know how highly I rate him but fair enough, you're not a fan. But your statement was wrong. He's been performing for longer than a season.

I want players who can create chances for themselves. He does with his size just like drogba did

Even though I don't like players who are not technically very good starting in attacking positions. People with size and technical ability are scarce...

True but I just find him so unrefined. I can see him ending up like Ba.

[bethos1 802]

Batshuayi looks pretty interesting in those videos. Does anyone know how he stands viz the Belgian national squad? It proves nothing either way but you'd have thought that a player who is of the quality we'd like to have would be in the frame for international honours.

I think he's the most talented Belgian striker we have atm, he's strong, can dribble, good shot, his technique is pretty good as well. Definitely not ready for Chelsea though, maybe in 2-3 years.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

I think he's the most talented Belgian striker we have atm, he's strong, can dribble, good shot, his technique is pretty good as well. Definitely not ready for Chelsea though, maybe in 2-3 years.

Thanks Bethos. You've answered another question I had. Wenger remains an ardent watcher of French football and he needs a striker. If this lad was ready then it's not hard to imagine Arsenal would have made a move.

[bethos1 802]

Thanks Bethos. You've answered another question I had. Wenger remains an ardent watcher of French football and he needs a striker. If this lad was ready then it's not hard to imagine Arsenal would have made a move.

Imo he would start at Arsenal, I really don't rate Giroud. Batshuayi needs to work on his attitude a bit as well, he's a bit too selfish, always tries to score even if a teammate is in a better position he'd still try to score himself.

[OhForAGreavsie 5,898]

Imo he would start at Arsenal, I really don't rate Giroud. Batshuayi needs to work on his attitude a bit as well, he's a bit too selfish, always tries to score even if a teammate is in a better position he'd still try to score himself.

Interesting. That exposes the major problem with highlight vids. I really like his decision making as shown there. Definitely want to see more of this lad though.

[The Power 147]

What about Gonzalo Higuain?

[the wes 7,212]

What about Gonzalo Higuain?

his agent the other day said he's going nowhere good player tho