Gonzalo Higuain

[kc_blue 265]

I hope that one PRIORITY deal isn't this one.  Feels like we need more then one honestly.  

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

The priority will likely be a Cesc replacement. Unless Morata goes, we wont sign a striker

 

Just my opinion, of course

[Antonio8 736]

higuain will change everything in this squad, that lacks of a real striker 

but juventus doesn't conceed him on loan. 

and batshuay is coming back from another failed loan 

[kc_blue 265]

5 hours ago, Antonio8 said:

higuain will change everything in this squad, that lacks of a real striker 

but juventus doesn't conceed him on loan. 

If it's not a loan I can't see it happening.  The same reason Juventus want it to be a sale is the same reason it can't be a sale from our perspective, his age.  

[ChelseaFanUK 1,014]

55 minutes ago, kc_blue said:

If it's not a loan I can't see it happening.  The same reason Juventus want it to be a sale is the same reason it can't be a sale from our perspective, his age.  

yeh has to be a loan IMO.  Milan, if (big if) they get top 4, will pay Juventus 54m Euros in total for the whole operation inc. the loan fee of 18m euros.  We wont pay anywhere near that.  So a loan with obligation to buy is a no-no, because Juve would likely want similar to the Milan agreement.  And a straight permanent deal is a no go because what would Juventus ask?   If they're on course to get 54m euros from Milan? 

[kc_blue 265]

2 hours ago, ChelseaFanUK said:

yeh has to be a loan IMO.  Milan, if (big if) they get top 4, will pay Juventus 54m Euros in total for the whole operation inc. the loan fee of 18m euros.  We wont pay anywhere near that.  So a loan with obligation to buy is a no-no, because Juve would likely want similar to the Milan agreement.  And a straight permanent deal is a no go because what would Juventus ask?   If they're on course to get 54m euros from Milan?

Yeah.  54m euros, no way our board will pay that and honestly no way they should.

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Milan 17,853]

Sign him in the midweek and he will score a winner at the Emirates. 

[xPetrCechx 13,563]

[Special Juan 27,424]

So he's on his way, I will welcome him with open arms.

[Fernando 6,456]

18 minutes ago, Special Juan said:

So he's on his way, I will welcome him with open arms.

Agreed this false 9 is horrible. 

And that speaks of the state we are in, where the coach rather play a false 9 then an actual striker. 

What the board has done with the strikers have been abysmal. 

[DDA 9,690]

Imagine the 2 chances that fell to Willian and the chance that fell to Pedro from Alonsos cross had fallen to this guy. 

4-1.

I was worried about Higuains lack if pace but the way we play (high up the pitch agaisnt super defensive sides, due to our dominance in possession) it won't matter.

Job done.

Get this deal done.

[Pizy 18,368]

Simply having a striker that opposing defenses respect and are fearful of would be a huge difference. For our players likewise. For the past few months I bet you even small teams are delighted to see us line up with Morata. He's soft as hell and has zero confidence. They know he can be physically bullied and his game goes to hell if he misses an easy chance. Giroud, bless him, tries like hell but our team doesn't play to his best attributes (crosses).

On the other hand, our players are probably demoralized having a void up top where attacks go to die. Having a striker that you are confident can score is invaluable.

If this is the best we can do in January then do it. A CL place is essential this season.

[Superblue 6,370]

17 minutes ago, DDA said:

Imagine the 2 chances that fell to Willian and the chance that fell to Pedro from Alonsos cross had fallen to this guy. 

4-1.

I was worried about Higuains lack if pace but the way we play (high up the pitch agaisnt super defensive sides, due to our dominance in possession) it won't matter.

Job done.

Get this deal done.

He doesn't have blistering pace (he never has) but he isn't slow. Giroud would be what I would call slow.

Where Higuain does make up for it is his movement off the ball and positions he'll find himself in are that of a natural predatory striker, something which Morata and Giroud are not.

We have players behind him who will create chances for him and I do think short term, he would be a big upgrade on what we have.

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

5 minutes ago, Superblue_1986 said:

He doesn't have blistering pace (he never has) but he isn't slow. Giroud would be what I would call slow.

Where Higuain does make up for it is his movement off the ball and positions he'll find himself in are that of a natural predatory striker, something which Morata and Giroud are not.

We have players behind him who will create chances for him and I do think short term, he would be a big upgrade on what we have.

That's true. For someone being called out for his lack of pace for ages he really is quite nippy even if he is not 100% in shape, which probably due to his endomorph body type. And given he has never been super pacey anyway his game is not build on that but rahte rhis positioning and goal instinct. The question is if this does translate to the premier league without any transition and whether his recent decline in form is jus tthat or sign of a permanent decline. 31 is hardly an age for a striker but given he has been around for ages he could be physically worn out just like FAbregas.

[Vesper 28,796]

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desperation oldster or soon oldster  Cavani or Lewandowski

 

fuck off with tubby, terminally regressing, arrogant Higuain

or EPL hacks Wilson (decent back-up, but sorry, not buying the typical English hype) or Arnautovic (he is soon 30 ffs)

[LAM09 6,744]

Sounds like it's happening

[Jase 43,479]