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Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 10:15 am
by Bumble
AjaxAndy wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 8:39 am
I doubt anyone would want Soucek but I also think most would swap Alcaraz for him given the chance.
Moyes would want Soucek. Don't be under any illusions about that.
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 11:17 am
by Nicco
Bumble wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 10:15 am
Moyes would want Soucek. Don't be under any illusions about that.
That's way we now have a transfer comittee.
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 12:05 pm
by AjaxAndy
Bumble wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 10:15 am
Moyes would want Soucek. Don't be under any illusions about that.
Yeah sorry I thought that was a given, I meant supporters. No doubt Moyes would want him here.
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 12:34 pm
by 777Kidnappings
Nicco wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 11:17 am
That's way we now have a transfer comittee.
To sign players moyes doesn't want?
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 12:58 pm
by Nicco
777Kidnappings wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 12:34 pm
To sign players moyes doesn't want?
To sign players the CLUB want. Might be for now or for the future.
But to have a plan looking further than the next game.
So to some extent, yes.
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 1:56 pm
by 777Kidnappings
Nicco wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 12:58 pm
To sign players the CLUB want. Might be for now or for the future.
But to have a plan looking further than the next game.
So to some extent, yes.
They have to play to progress though
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 2:41 pm
by NickNack
AjaxAndy wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 8:39 am
I think if West Ham go down there's a very high possibility we sign, or at least try to sign:
Wan Bissaka
Soucek
Bowen
I'd be happy with Wan Bissaka at RB, providing we buy an Antonee Robinson type to overlap Grealish. We'll never play with 2 attacking full backs and Wan Bissaka is pretty much exactly what Moyes will want at RB (obviously he signed him so that's not an earth shattering prediction).
I'd have Bowen over Grealish, especially as this means Ndaiye stays on the left.
I doubt anyone would want Soucek but I also think most would swap Alcaraz for him given the chance.
If we’re going to have an attacking FB on one side and a more defensive type on the other I don’t see the point in buying Wan Bissaka, we might as well keep Myko & buy an attacking RB. We might spend on two first choice FB’s but I can’t see it tbh
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 3:18 pm
by AjaxAndy
NickNack wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 2:41 pm
If we’re going to have an attacking FB on one side and a more defensive type on the other I don’t see the point in buying Wan Bissaka, we might as well keep Myko & buy an attacking RB. We might spend on two first choice FB’s but I can’t see it tbh
Buying an attacking RB wouldn't resolve the issue of Grealish having no one overlapping him though.
If you're going to unlock Grealish then having an attacking LB is non negotiable imo.
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 4:11 pm
by kramer
AjaxAndy wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 3:18 pm
Buying an attacking RB wouldn't resolve the issue of Grealish having no one overlapping him though.
If you're going to unlock Grealish then having an attacking LB is non negotiable imo.
Agreed.
We desperately need someone who can play in all the space Grealish inevitably creates.
There’s a whole bunch of creative potential to be realized there.
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 4:34 pm
by AjaxAndy
kramer wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 4:11 pm
Agreed.
We desperately need someone who can play in all the space Grealish inevitably creates.
There’s a whole bunch of creative potential to be realized there.
Also having someone overlapping means they can't double up easily on Jack without leaving the full back free... Absolutely has to happen if we do intend on keeping him.
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 6:23 pm
by NickNack
Has it been confirmed Grealish is staying?
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 7:35 pm
by 777Kidnappings
Wouldn't it just be easier to pass on grealish unless we get a spectacularly good deal
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 8:44 pm
by Audrey Horne
Id want Diouf
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 8:48 pm
by 777Kidnappings
Was brilliant for Senegal against England. Can't believe west ham got a free run at him
Re: Scouting/recruitment
Posted: Wed May 06, 2026 8:49 pm
by Audrey Horne
777Kidnappings wrote: ↑Wed May 06, 2026 8:48 pm
Was brilliant for Senegal against England. Can't believe west ham got a free run at him
I think he will go a big team unfortunately. He is a fantastic defender!