[betterthanbaird]

Is he still mobile? Wouldn't be great alone up front, I'd have him in addition to the current 3 but not replacing anyone, also wages issue.

[Foxman_WBA]

Striker wise if Berahino goes i cant look past Danny Ings, Contract up at the end of the season so would be available for less than 5 mil. I'd say a better option than Ideye up front.

[betterthanbaird]

Ings would be great but the amount of competition for him makes it unlikely.

[Tom_Wba]

Striker wise if Berahino goes i cant look past Danny Ings, Contract up at the end of the season so would be available for less than 5 mil. I'd say a better option than Ideye up front.

Didn't realise he was out of contract in the summer, I'd be in there making a bid even if we keep Berahino

[Stairs]

Gary Mackay-Steven checked on by Swansea and West Brom scouts in Dundee United's derby win against Dundee

[wba_1996]

IF we sell Saido, we need to invest the money in a promising, young goalscorer either from the UK or in a top European league. I've seen a lot of Albion fans suggesting Defoe, Crouch or Lambert as replacements, look at what Swansea and Southampton do when they sell one of their star players - they sign a Wilfried Bony or a Dusan Tadic who are quality players and when they inevitably sell these players they will be getting another £20m+. Defoe or Lambert would be good for a season or so and would guarantee goals, but if we want to get back to being a comfortable midtable side we have to look at the bigger picture and make signings for the future who have resale value and can help us grow as a club.

[betterthanbaird]

Gary Mackay-Steven checked on by Swansea and West Brom scouts in Dundee United's derby win against Dundee

Sounds decent if there's any truth in it and a good age but I'd be wary of buying players from the Scottish league cos it's shit.

Am I the only one who thinks Berahino won't leave this window out of interest?

Bad news: one prime candidate to fill the experienced striker role is gone, Bent on loan to Derby.

[silverbaggie]

IF we sell Saido, we need to invest the money in a promising, young goalscorer either from the UK or in a top European league. I've seen a lot of Albion fans suggesting Defoe, Crouch or Lambert as replacements, look at what Swansea and Southampton do when they sell one of their star players - they sign a Wilfried Bony or a Dusan Tadic who are quality players and when they inevitably sell these players they will be getting another £20m+. Defoe or Lambert would be good for a season or so and would guarantee goals, but if we want to get back to being a comfortable midtable side we have to look at the bigger picture and make signings for the future who have resale value and can help us grow as a club.

Not sure about Lambert 96.
Last time out when he came on as a sub for England, he didn't look fit or particularly quick.

[betterthanbaird]

Lambert does seem to have gone downhill since joining Liverpool.

[wba_1996]

IF we sell Saido, we need to invest the money in a promising, young goalscorer either from the UK or in a top European league. I've seen a lot of Albion fans suggesting Defoe, Crouch or Lambert as replacements, look at what Swansea and Southampton do when they sell one of their star players - they sign a Wilfried Bony or a Dusan Tadic who are quality players and when they inevitably sell these players they will be getting another £20m+. Defoe or Lambert would be good for a season or so and would guarantee goals, but if we want to get back to being a comfortable midtable side we have to look at the bigger picture and make signings for the future who have resale value and can help us grow as a club.

Not sure about Lambert 96.
Last time out when he came on as a sub for England, he didn't look fit or particularly quick.

All the more reason to go down the young and promising route.