I was surprised he played today as by cup tieing him his value has reduced to us by at least 1 million.
On the subject of right wing backs the Millwall wing back yesterday was quite promising. I know it is dangerous to judge on one game but I wonder if he is worth a punt and loaning back for rest of season

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This is a difficult one for the club,Mateta or Nketiah.Mateta shines every now and then but offers little to the team and on the very little I’ve seen of Nketiah I’m not sure.
So save the money after Alcon can use Ayew or Wilf down the middle if necessary. Roy was far worse off. Buy a striker in the summer.
Agree about Spence, looks strong. Comes from London. I’d take a punt on him this window if there’s a sensible price .

Middlesbrough signed Spence from Fulham when Tony Pulis was manager.He is on loan to Nottm Forest and there had been rumours that his parent club might recall him in this window.

And while we dilly dally Brighton pick him up at a price reflecting one buyer and one eager seller.

I suspect the latter assumption may not apply. Does a club cup tie a player, risk injury in the transfer window and pick him to lead the line in a televised senior game if they wanted to offload him?

Quite. Also, he was as rusty as Gallagher was for us against Millwall.

Nketiah has not had a run of games so can't be judged on what you have seen; but like any player who has not had such a run, he is cheaper than one who has - but a risk.

As others have said, our talent hunters know more than I and have done OK in recent years.

Everyone is a different type of player to Benteke

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