I think we can all agree that 4 from that infamous 7 are at least deserving of time:
Eriksen = the real deal
Capoue = also the real deal
Chadli = definitely solid, and possibly on the way to good/great
Lamela = jury's still out, but we've all seen the possibilities-- the kid might just be the real deal
But what about the others? What order would you rank them in in terms of who will help us the most (and possibly justify the money spent on them) and who will straight flame out?
Chiriches. What do you make of this guy? Has he got the goods, or not?
Paulinho. Might he come good- or should we get rid and eat a few mil?
Soldado. Will he ever justify his fee?
My rankings in terms of best to worst would be Soldado, Paulinho, Chiriches.
Out of those three, I think Soldado has the most potential to help us in that I think he's class and will win us matches. I am fascinated to see what he could do in a settled squad, and I think having him for Cup/Europa League games will be vital.
Next would be Paulinho- who I think may help the cause but who I would also sell tomorrow if his fee could be recouped.
Last on my list would be Chiriches, whom I remain utterly unimpressed by. I think he's too slow and too weak to make it in England. Obviously I am happy to be wrong, and I will support whomever wears the shirt. But out of the three remaining question marks, Vlad concerns me he most, followed closely by Paulinho.
What say you SCers?
Eriksen = the real deal
Capoue = also the real deal
Chadli = definitely solid, and possibly on the way to good/great
Lamela = jury's still out, but we've all seen the possibilities-- the kid might just be the real deal
But what about the others? What order would you rank them in in terms of who will help us the most (and possibly justify the money spent on them) and who will straight flame out?
Chiriches. What do you make of this guy? Has he got the goods, or not?
Paulinho. Might he come good- or should we get rid and eat a few mil?
Soldado. Will he ever justify his fee?
My rankings in terms of best to worst would be Soldado, Paulinho, Chiriches.
Out of those three, I think Soldado has the most potential to help us in that I think he's class and will win us matches. I am fascinated to see what he could do in a settled squad, and I think having him for Cup/Europa League games will be vital.
Next would be Paulinho- who I think may help the cause but who I would also sell tomorrow if his fee could be recouped.
Last on my list would be Chiriches, whom I remain utterly unimpressed by. I think he's too slow and too weak to make it in England. Obviously I am happy to be wrong, and I will support whomever wears the shirt. But out of the three remaining question marks, Vlad concerns me he most, followed closely by Paulinho.
What say you SCers?