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AshfordEagle94 Flag Canterbury 26 Jul 22 3.17pm Send a Private Message to AshfordEagle94 Add AshfordEagle94 as a friend

Originally posted by PatrickA

Wolves have let a promising centre forward, Silva , who they spent a lot of money on go on loan so it's likely they are looking for a replacement at least for the new season.
It's been widely reported that they've made an enquiry for Benteke and this is understandable as they only have Jiminez as a centre forward option and he has yet to recover his form after his head injury.
This doesn't mean Benteke will go.
He seems settled in London, has shown no inclination to want out and then there is the question of fee and wages.
If he still has ambitions to play for Belgium and knows he's way down the pecking order under Vieira, I suppose this could make him reassess his options in search of more regular football.

Whilst I would agree this seems like the reasoning behind the transfer (if the rumours are true) I still can't help but feel there has to better options for Wolves. Whether that's taking a risk on someone in the championship or going for someone on loan. I wonder whether this could be more made up to try and drum up some interest in Benteke. Either by the club or by Benteke/his agent

 

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doombear Flag Too far from Selhurst Park 26 Jul 22 3.18pm Send a Private Message to doombear Add doombear as a friend

Originally posted by AshfordEagle94

I can't really see why Wolves would want Benteke. I guess at 10 million it is worth the off chance that he finds form again or at worst is a decent player to have on the bench


Despite their 10th place finish, only the 3 relegated clubs scored fewer goals than Wolves last season. That may be a reason.

 

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Stirlingsays Flag 26 Jul 22 3.19pm Send a Private Message to Stirlingsays Holmesdale Online Elite Member Add Stirlingsays as a friend

Benteke gets a lot of criticism but I maintain that in the right team that is serving him crosses he's a potent striker who will score goals.

That's his main strength and If I was managing a team principally looking to be about crossing into the penalty box I would certainly be looking at getting Benteke.

 


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AshfordEagle94 Flag Canterbury 26 Jul 22 3.24pm Send a Private Message to AshfordEagle94 Add AshfordEagle94 as a friend

Originally posted by Stirlingsays

Benteke gets a lot of criticism but I maintain that in the right team that is serving him crosses he's a potent striker who will score goals.

That's his main strength and If I was managing a team principally looking to be about crossing into the penalty box I would certainly be looking at getting Benteke.

I agree with you completely but my understanding is that that isn't how Wolves do or intend to play either. As far as their transfer policies have seemed to be, I think this seems incredibly out of place as well

 

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Stirlingsays Flag 26 Jul 22 4.01pm Send a Private Message to Stirlingsays Holmesdale Online Elite Member Add Stirlingsays as a friend

Originally posted by AshfordEagle94

I agree with you completely but my understanding is that that isn't how Wolves do or intend to play either. As far as their transfer policies have seemed to be, I think this seems incredibly out of place as well

Maybe it isn't true about Wolves.

 


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AshfordEagle94 Flag Canterbury 26 Jul 22 4.09pm Send a Private Message to AshfordEagle94 Add AshfordEagle94 as a friend

Originally posted by Stirlingsays

Maybe it isn't true about Wolves.

Maybe not. I do think he would be a good signing for a newly promoted club but maybe his wages are a little off putting

 

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Spiderman Flag Horsham 26 Jul 22 4.12pm Send a Private Message to Spiderman Add Spiderman as a friend

Originally posted by Stirlingsays

Benteke gets a lot of criticism but I maintain that in the right team that is serving him crosses he's a potent striker who will score goals.

That's his main strength and If I was managing a team principally looking to be about crossing into the penalty box I would certainly be looking at getting Benteke.

This is very true. Unfortunately for Trekkers, the modern game seems to be moving away from a target man and more to players who can press

 

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AshfordEagle94 Flag Canterbury 26 Jul 22 4.15pm Send a Private Message to AshfordEagle94 Add AshfordEagle94 as a friend

Originally posted by Spiderman

This is very true. Unfortunately for Trekkers, the modern game seems to be moving away from a target man and more to players who can press

This with a mixture of Centre Forwards not being as much a main source of goals in modern football (at least in the Premier League) but people still expecting them to be

 

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eritheagle Flag Erith 26 Jul 22 4.18pm Send a Private Message to eritheagle Add eritheagle as a friend

Originally posted by doombear


Despite their 10th place finish, only the 3 relegated clubs scored fewer goals than Wolves last season. That may be a reason.

It may be a reason but it's not a good reason!

 

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Dubai Eagle Flag 26 Jul 22 4.32pm Send a Private Message to Dubai Eagle Add Dubai Eagle as a friend

Wasn't Jimenez absent for about half the season + they sold Jota to Liverpool & Adama Touré went to Barcelona, I would have thought that would make a dent in anyone's goal tally


Originally posted by eritheagle

It may be a reason but it's not a good reason!

 

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Willo Flag South coast - west of Brighton. 26 Jul 22 4.48pm Send a Private Message to Willo Add Willo as a friend

Originally posted by Dubai Eagle

Wasn't Jimenez absent for about half the season + they sold Jota to Liverpool & Adama Touré went to Barcelona, I would have thought that would make a dent in anyone's goal tally

Last season, Wolves scored 38 PL goals, only 3 teams scored fewer, those that finished in the bottom three.

 

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doi209 Flag Fighting for the weak and innocent... 26 Jul 22 7.27pm Send a Private Message to doi209 Add doi209 as a friend

I can never understand how a footballer can have a good season and be awarded a high salary.
They then can have numerous crap seasons and still claim a load of money at contract renewal or transfer time.

Any average forward who scores 4 goals/year would only get a small fraction of what Benteke earns.

I cannot understand the thinking behind keeping him unless he is on a small fraction of the original salary.

 

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