TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) Just trying to be pragmatic here, but if we don't have cash sitting there for permanent signings, could we go back to the drawing board and reconfigure a bit? Williams is clearly a talented player, but so is Giannoulis, could McCallum or Mumba fill the void left by Williams and free up a loan spot? I doubt we can terminate Kabak without financial penalty unfortunately as we have the future fee which is triggered if we stay up. If we can find £11m down the back of the sofa, might it make sense to try and make the Normann transfer permanent (rumoured fee which is triggered if we survive) to free up a loan spot, rather than spending that £11m on another player? If Normann can be persuaded I think we all want him to stay don't we? And surely if we're resorting to pumping balls into the box for the last 5 to desperately try and find an equaliser or winner (Lambert-esque) then surely Hugill off the bench isn't a terrible idea in the Wilbrahimovic "we know that you aren't very good but just try and get your head on things" sense? Edited December 1, 2021 by TeemuVanBasten Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Boris 56 Posted December 1, 2021 Technicaly in transfer window is possible to recall or terminate loan. I'm sure DM know if not added somehow new striker we are without chance to stay with only Teemu scoring time to time is not enough imo. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,947 Posted December 1, 2021 38 minutes ago, TeemuVanBasten said: Just trying to be pragmatic here, but if we don't have cash sitting there for permanent signings, could we go back to the drawing board and reconfigure a bit? Williams is clearly a talented player, but so is Giannoulis, could McCallum or Mumba fill the void left by Williams and free up a loan spot? I doubt we can terminate Kabak without financial penalty unfortunately as we have the future fee which is triggered if we stay up. If we can find £11m down the back of the sofa, might it make sense to try and make the Normann transfer permanent (rumoured fee which is triggered if we survive) to free up a loan spot, rather than spending that £11m on another player? If Normann can be persuaded I think we all want him to stay don't we? And surely if we're resorting to pumping balls into the box for the last 5 to desperately try and find an equaliser or winner (Lambert-esque) then surely Hugill off the bench isn't a terrible idea in the Wilbrahimovic "we know that you aren't very good but just try and get your head on things" sense? Hugill has a grant total of 1 goal for Albion this season. Their fans think he’s shocking and hope he’s sent back in January. Other than Pukki we have no one else really chipping in. Cantwell could be useful but that’s another story. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted December 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Hugill has a grant total of 1 goal for Albion this season. Drmic? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,947 Posted December 1, 2021 Drmic or Hugill is quite a choice. It’s like being on death row and choosing between the electric chair or gas chamber. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,390 Posted December 1, 2021 John Rowe is the answer! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ged in the onion bag 855 Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) 23 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Drmic or Hugill is quite a choice. It’s like being on death row and choosing between the electric chair or gas chamber. oooh! its all getting rather desperate! Well put! Edited December 1, 2021 by ged in the onion bag Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mello Yello 2,286 Posted December 1, 2021 25 minutes ago, Midlands Yellow said: Drmic or Hugill is quite a choice. It’s like being on death row and choosing between the electric chair or gas chamber. Point is....I'm a lethal injection man myself..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curious yellow 184 Posted December 1, 2021 28 minutes ago, shefcanary said: John Rowe is the answer! Wouldn't mind seeing this and he's doing enough to warrant it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted December 1, 2021 Don't think we have an issue with foreign loan spots and pretty sure Norman won't want to turn his move permanent at this stage. A lot of rumours in the summer that he didn't want a permanent move to us. It's the prem loans we're only allowed 2 off. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
By Hook or Ian crook 917 Posted December 1, 2021 International loans don’t count as loans they are classed as signings it’s only British club loans that are restricted to 2. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites