Matt Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 Apparently so I wouldn't be surprised if he ended up there for the buttons he'd cost in today's market if they show interest he'd surely go and he'd be a force in a side like Arsenal just like another 15-20 a season goal striker we could mention.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 bony should have been ours 12 months ago. not happening now though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubecula Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 bony should have been ours 12 months ago. not happening now though 12 months ago, Moyes was here and just about to leave ... A fact he knew at the time, so was not about to pay good money for a striker he might want at United. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but not what it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 4, 2014 Report Share Posted May 4, 2014 12 months ago, Moyes was here and just about to leave ... A fact he knew at the time, so was not about to pay good money for a striker he might want at United. Hindsight is a wonderful thing, but not what it was. not sure we can blame Moyes for any missed out signings dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EFC-Paul Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Not to hijack the Bony thread with Remy talk but as it's relevant to the above I'll stick it here (When asked if reported interest from Arsenal had resulted in an official offer, the QPR manager told Starsport: "I don't know the answer to that to be honest. "I think he must have a buyout clause. I would imagine he has a buyout clause but I don't know how much. "Someone said Everton were in for in for him too." QPR paid a club-record £8m to sign Remy from Marseille in January 2013.) Having a quick snoop it's rumoured to be around £12m to land him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Would love Bony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Boner for Bony, Haf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted May 5, 2014 Report Share Posted May 5, 2014 Everytime I see him play i think he would be ideal for us. Would gladly pay 15-17 million for him. He can bully defenders, has a good touch and knows where the goal is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 15, 2014 Report Share Posted May 15, 2014 1:02 pm Greg O’Keeffe Phil Smith: Any truth in the Bony rumours Greg? Reckon he would be a good replacement for ROm? The manager likes him as a player but the fear is Everton would be priced out of any deal. Swansea want £20m for him and there's a concern he's not quite as dynamic as is required to play in Everton's system. He's a powerhouse who holds the ball up brilliantly but is he worth £20m? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duncanmckenzieismagic Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Everton-looking-Wilfried-Bony-Swansea-City/story-21102599-detail/story.html? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memmaclub Posted May 16, 2014 Report Share Posted May 16, 2014 We should have bought him last summer. We can't afford 20mil for one player. We have to get the next Bony from holland Belgium etc I think we could get wolfs winkle from Norwich for what they paid for him. Sounds silly but better team creating more chances. It's only last season he didn't score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romey 1878 Posted May 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 http://www.southwales-eveningpost.co.uk/Arsenal-Liverpool-want-Wilfried-Bony-Swansea-City/story-21110587-detail/story.html? Think we can probably cross this one off our list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeQuince Posted May 19, 2014 Report Share Posted May 19, 2014 Crossed this off my list before it even started. No reason at all for Swansea to sell, and no reason he would want to go anywhere (other than maybe us having champions league). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BedfordBlue Posted May 27, 2014 Report Share Posted May 27, 2014 Sky bet has us down has favourites to sign him Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sibdane Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Sky bet has us down has favourites to sign him I would definitely like him here, but how are we favorites? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I would definitely like him here, but how are we favorites? Maybe they know something we don't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 For me he is the one who I would spend the £££ on, he is the finished article - reminds me of Alan Shearer. Holds up the ball very well, probably the strongest player in the league - look at this link (brilliant) http://talkingbaws.com/2014/02/09/5-examples-of-why-swanseas-wilfried-bony-is-the-strongest-striker-in-the-world/ He has more of leaders mentality - bosses defenders, has pace, can pass well, good touch. For me £20m gets a player who does what it says on the tin - build up play, lone striker, determined, hard working, good in the air, scores goals. With Lukaku if you could gurantee me that he will develop the footballing attributes I would gladly spend £20m but I think the player you see now is 95% of the player he will be at best. For me Bony is the real deal and in a team that generates more chances you are looking at a £40m striker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Bony is probably the striker I want most as well, but I really can't see us being able to afford him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Bony is probably the striker I want most as well, but I really can't see us being able to afford him. Lets properly throw our hat in the ring, starting bid £17m to let the player know we mean business and then take it from there. He enjoyed Europe last season and i'm sure he would like to meet up with Kone. I don't like our players getting unsettled, but thats the way other clubs go about it. Monk will look at that money as a means of strengthening their team - £20m will be the magic number I think. Get it done Bobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowensda Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 People said the same about Michu last year.... Just saying. MC11 and Matt 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 People said the same about Michu last year.... Just saying. Thats my concern too, 1 season hes played well. Plus, he would have little sell on value at the end of his contract. Whereas Lukaku... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shukes Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Been saying all along I would love to have him, ever since i watched him bully our defence. He is already the finished article. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hafnia Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Bony is 25, 8 months older than Gareth bale. For me he demonstrates attributes that I don't see romelu developing. Excellent link up play, holding the ball up, and aerial ability. I would not be surprised if Chelsea or arsenal came in for him. MC11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 I have the same feeling as other members about him being a flash in the pan. There must be cheaper options abroad who can provided just as much for far less. Easier said than done though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikica Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) He's a very good player for sure. I can see the point that some posters are making though - that he may not be able to maintain his current level. Still worth a gamble, i think. "There must be cheaper options abroad who can provided just as much for far less" This is a great point. I have no doubt that there are gems to be unearthed in South America, for example. Better players than Bony potentially. It's just scouting them and giving them that chance in a major European league. Admittedly Spanish and Portuguese clubs find this far easier than British due to colonial ties, football culture and - most critically - work permit issues. Edited May 28, 2014 by Nikica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest blueboy122 Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Also Bony was garbage for the first part of the season. He has only come good second half the season and received the plaudits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikica Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 People said the same about Michu last year.... Just saying. Michu has suffered from terrible injuries though, to be fair. Don't think he can really be help responsible for the non-entity of a season he had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markjazzbassist Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 Michu has suffered from terrible injuries though, to be fair. Don't think he can really be help responsible for the non-entity of a season he had. Yes and I'd give Michu a punt, I think he will come good again next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve_E Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 The circle of Toffeetalk Rumours: 1. Get linked to striker X from abroad. 2. Claim striker X hasn't done anything in the PL yet and strikers from abroad often fail in the PL. 3. Striker X moves to other club in England, scores lots of goals. 4. Get linked to striker X again. 5. Striker X has played well for one season, he's probably a flash in the pan, he's 25 so nearing retirement anyway, rather get a striker from abroad. Cornish Steve, Bailey and Toffee_in_LA 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikica Posted May 28, 2014 Report Share Posted May 28, 2014 (edited) The circle of Toffeetalk Rumours: 1. Get linked to striker X from abroad. 2. Claim striker X hasn't done anything in the PL yet and strikers from abroad often fail in the PL. 3. Striker X moves to other club in England, scores lots of goals. 4. Get linked to striker X again. 5. Striker X has played well for one season, he's probably a flash in the pan, he's 25 so nearing retirement anyway, rather get a striker from abroad. lol, does seem to go that way - think people are inherently cautious. My own view is that the 'PL proven' thing is given far too much importance. It is a never-ending circle. Edited May 28, 2014 by Nikica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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