Even with all my Balkan bias, I don’t get Vlahovic. If we had to go Balkan, I’d take Mitrovic over Vlahovic in a heartbeat. 

I see we are all over him again, sort out jogging Lukaku on, and get him…

If Vlahovic is the answer, then there are two possibilities. One, we are asking the wrong question and two, we need new scouts.

38 minutes ago, Sexyfootball said:

If Vlahovic is the answer, then there are two possibilities. One, we are asking the wrong question and two, we need new scouts.

I reckon we start the season with Nkunku as our furthest forward player. 

This rumor will not go away annoyingly. 

Thank god. 
 

 

13 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Thank god. 
 

 

His name is gathering pace though and our focus seems to be on Caciedo. It would not surprise me in the slightest if he ends up here or Bayern because I don't see Levy selling Kane.

Think most of the rumours with this guy are manufactured by the papers due to Juve now having an interest in Lukaku.  I don't know why but the media loves inventing these random swap deals that never occur.  No ones swapping anyone for anyone just stop with the swap deals!

I don't think Vlahovic is terrible, I actually really liked him at Fiorentina, but the step up to a bigger name really hasn't worked out well for him, something that has happened to countless players over the years. Is it because Juve have been a mess for the past few seasons, or is it because Vlahovic can't perform for one of the big names?

23 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

I don't think Vlahovic is terrible, I actually really liked him at Fiorentina, but the step up to a bigger name really hasn't worked out well for him, something that has happened to countless players over the years. Is it because Juve have been a mess for the past few seasons, or is it because Vlahovic can't perform for one of the big names?

I have mentioned before that whenever i have seen him he has been cr@p, but i watched one of those Weclome to Chelsea Youtube montage things, which we all know is BS, and there is no getting away from the fact that he has presence and does look rapid although he looked very ponderous when i have seen him on TV.

If Pochettino could work with this guy and could see him as his new Kane, the fella is what 6 years younger. It would be a gamble of course and we have a shocking track record in this position, but as you say maybe he just had a bad move and could be a new player with a change of environment. I still maintain that we need a solid focal point up top that has presence. We have plenty of pace, guile and invention buzzing all around. We need a strong presence that holds his position and others can work off of.

25 minutes ago, Scott Harris said:

I don't think Vlahovic is terrible, I actually really liked him at Fiorentina, but the step up to a bigger name really hasn't worked out well for him, something that has happened to countless players over the years. Is it because Juve have been a mess for the past few seasons, or is it because Vlahovic can't perform for one of the big names?

I think he lacks a lot from a technical point of view, which is something strikers at top clubs need to be a success. His control in tight areas, passing, and hold up play is very sub par, and it will only highlight further once he's in the Premier League. 

Sure he can develop and get better, but we already have two strikers we are banking on to develop and get better (Jackson & Broja). 

9 minutes ago, WhiteWall said:

I have mentioned before that whenever i have seen him he has been cr@p, but i watched one of those Weclome to Chelsea Youtube montage things, which we all know is BS, and there is no getting away from the fact that he has presence and does look rapid although he looked very ponderous when i have seen him on TV.

If Pochettino could work with this guy and could see him as his new Kane, the fella is what 6 years younger. It would be a gamble of course and we have a shocking track record in this position, but as you say maybe he just had a bad move and could be a new player with a change of environment. I still maintain that we need a solid focal point up top that has presence. We have plenty of pace, guile and invention buzzing all around. We need a strong presence that holds his position and others can work off of.

I think the biggest issue for alot of teams right now is the lack of sure things on the market, even Oshimen at that 120m+ price is not a sure thing. Was only a few years ago Vlahovic produced 24 goals in a season, just 2 short of Oshimen who was in a title winning side. Who's to say he won't follow Vlahovics path at his next club.

Finding someone like Kane is near impossible and our expectations should be alot less, if we manage to find a good striker that can put it in the net and target 15 goals a season. In my opinion that's a good season.

What we need is someone who's reliable, nothing fancy just reliable.

1 hour ago, Sheva said:

What we need is someone who's reliable, nothing fancy just reliable.

Perfect scenario for me - Kane to Bayern, Thomas Müller to Chelsea - Müller may be 33 but still has a lot to offer. The German Diego.

Though won't complain if we sign Vlahovic, for the simple reason he isn't Lukaku.

Edited July 10, 20233 yr by the special one

16 hours ago, the special one said:

Perfect scenario for me - Kane to Bayern, Thomas Müller to Chelsea - Müller may be 33 but still has a lot to offer. The German Diego.

Though won't complain if we sign Vlahovic, for the simple reason he isn't Lukaku.

Surely after getting burnt by Lukaku we wouldn’t be crazy enough to go after a Serie A forward on big money. Osimhen is on the market for €120m and no bids have gone in, that should tell you every one is scared of that league. Vlahovic is also on €250k/w, and Juve want their €80m to sanction a deal. In a league where a 36yr old Giroud is still scoring 13 league goals, a couple more than Vlahovic that should tell you all you need to know.

14 minutes ago, ducavis said:

Surely after getting burnt by Lukaku we wouldn’t be crazy enough to go after a Serie A forward on big money. Osimhen is on the market for €120m and no bids have gone in, that should tell you every one is scared of that league. Vlahovic is also on €250k/w, and Juve want their €80m to sanction a deal. In a league where a 36yr old Giroud is still scoring 13 league goals, a couple more than Vlahovic that should tell you all you need to know.

That's telling.

24 minutes ago, ducavis said:

Surely after getting burnt by Lukaku we wouldn’t be crazy enough to go after a Serie A forward on big money. Osimhen is on the market for €120m and no bids have gone in, that should tell you every one is scared of that league. Vlahovic is also on €250k/w, and Juve want their €80m to sanction a deal. In a league where a 36yr old Giroud is still scoring 13 league goals, a couple more than Vlahovic that should tell you all you need to know.

Let's hope Nicolas Jackson impresses Pochettino in training !

3 hours ago, Sexyfootball said:

Let's hope Nicolas Jackson impresses Pochettino in training !

Not forgetting Broja either.

I'd like to believe our recruitment team are wise to this, especially Stewart and Winstanley. 

Jackson and Broja will be given a chance, and if anything we'd probably go the value for quality option, which would then be Dybala. 

Can't think of a more nailed on flop than Vlahovic in the Premier league. 

5 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I'd like to believe our recruitment team are wise to this, especially Stewart and Winstanley. 

Jackson and Broja will be given a chance, and if anything we'd probably go the value for quality option, which would then be Dybala. 

Can't think of a more nailed on flop than Vlahovic in the Premier league. 

Er, I can think of one......but we already bought him 

5 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Can't think of a more nailed on flop than Vlahovic in the Premier league. 

Romelu Lukaku returning 

There is nothing exciting about this potential signing.

me personally i prefer ivan toney over this dude 

No plz

 

He will 100% be a flop

Not technical enough

It would be worth it just to get Lukaku out of the club

Never rated him. He needs to know he’s second fiddle then because Jackson looks the real deal.