He's 26 and scored 89 goals in 286 goals

I know there's always the odd late bloomer but I'm sure there must be better out there.

I don't know much about him, but I read today that he spent a large part of his career as a winger rather than a striker, as well as playing in midfield for Leeds last term. If that's true that might explain the relatively low output.

If we had Zaha and Andros on the wings and a speedster up top we could really hurt teams on the break. The one concern I would have is that apparently he had an average of over 3 shots per game over 30 odd appearances which given that amount of chances 14 goals does not that seem that high a return. However, if he really is available for around £5m then surely a better option than re-signing a player (Ayew) who we know can't score.

I'd much rather give minutes to Sorloth than any of Benteke, Wickham, Ayew or Roofe.

Sorloth might just make the step this year. He has been playing as right winger for Gent in Belgium and doing well. At his height and physique, it's good that he also does his defensive duties. He works hard for the team.

Benteke has been a horrible finisher for 3 years now, things will not improve for an almost 30 year old. Wickham will probably need time in the 3rd or 2nd divisions to get in shape. Ayew is average. Roofe would be a decent second striker.

Sorloth remains the best option. At 23, this is his time.

Edited by mattteo (16 Jul 2019 2.55pm)

Pleased he’s done ok with Gent but I can’t see time spent in the right wing is much if a recommendation. We need someone to put the ball in the net and lead the line.

Has anyone snaffled Rondon yet? Newcastle of course were never going to buy him. His age doesn’t bother me - as it turns out we sold Murray too early. That’s the profile of player we should be looking at imo.