Now that the Austin deal looks to be over, barring a newly negotiated deal with Burnleh. Who do you want to see become the summer striking signing? Would Hooper want to come, knowing he was second choice?
Philip Buckingham ‏@PJBuckingham 4m Just to stress #hcafc's interest in Austin ends here. A risk they are unwilling to take at any price.
I would like Mboyo and Odemwinge, but my gut feeling is that they will push us beyond our budget so it may be Cole and Odemwinge. Plus there is the loan market as well for someone like Ãngelo HenrÃquez. Wonder if a change of manager might release Victor Anichebe from Everton's requirements??
Probably look abroad, someone like Philipp Hosiner, Alfreo Finnbogasson, Luc Castaignos, Ilombe Mboyo, Carlos Bacca etc...
Whoever was the top scorer in the Bulgarian First Division. Or Christian Danalache, because his name reminds me of an éclair based dessert.
I mentioned these two as potential targets last month, Hosiner smashed his league last year. Finbogasson is also a great talent, but I think Castaignos has falled by the wayside a little bit.
I never speculate BUT a close friend in Blackburn believes we will bid for Jordan Rhodes. He would be an excellent acquisition.
He would, if he's told them he won't play for them again he might be worth a punt, but not for more than £5m. The only other option would be a season long loan with no recall option and a high loan fee.
Who ever Steve Bruce signs will be fine by me. As long as its not Mboyo. Plenty of time before kick off. Austin Deal off. Shame really , especially for the player. UTT
Odemwingie for definite for me We'd be better off with a cardboard cut out than Carlton Cole, don't want him anywhere near our club Would be happy with Gedo as a signing Mphela looks like he would do well I'm sure there's a few more we haven't even heard of too that SB and team have in mind
