Callum O’Hare linked again

[RVclaret]

And so it starts again…

Re-linked with a January move for Callum O’Hare.

https://www.footballinsider247.com/sour ... ty-reveal/

From what I’ve seen he does look quality at this level, just not sure if we need another 10 with Twine / Churlinov on the way back?

Obviously could be lazy journalism.

[Boss Hogg]

We don’t need him now with the other players coming back.

[tiger76]

Unless we're planning on moving on any of our wingers O'Hare isn't a priority that I can see.

To put it into perspective we paid less for for Benson and Zaroury combined than what Coventry were asking for O'Hare.

[Rowls]

It would be odd for the above reasons.

Surely we'll be looking for a big strong forward?

[taio]

Unless we're planning on moving on any of our wingers O'Hare isn't a priority that I can see.

To put it into perspective we paid less for for Benson and Zaroury combined than what Coventry were asking for O'Hare.

He's not a winger.

[RVclaret]

It would be odd for the above reasons.

Surely we'll be looking for a big strong forward?

Possible, though with Jay and Barnes (both in your big and strong category), then Dervisoglu and Tella, I’m not sure we will.

[boatshed bill]

We don’t need him now with the other players coming back.

Unless there are plans to shift a couple, JBG and Westwood perhaps?

[Rowls]

Possible, though with Jay and Barnes (both in your big and strong category), then Dervisoglu and Tella, I’m not sure we will.

Still a strong possibility Tella will be getting recalled sadly.

I thought we'd bought too many wingers last window but it's working out OK at the moment

[JohnDearyMe]

Possible, though with Jay and Barnes (both in your big and strong category), then Dervisoglu and Tella, I’m not sure we will.

I think, as you say, we'd probably be ok this season with our current batch of forwards but given the age of our current permanent strikers and with the other 2 being on loan, i wouldn't be surprised if Kompany was keen on a younger permanent signing

[tiger76]

He's not a winger.

Ah! thought he generally played wide right for Coventry, still not sure he's good enough to justify forking out big money for though given our riches of midfield options available now.

[Roosterbooster]

I think he'd be a good investment. You never know when Brownhill might pick up an injury. And I don't think we have a like for like replacement. O'Hare could be that option.

I'd still rather we go for Gyökeres mind

[taio]

Ah! thought he generally played wide right for Coventry, still not sure he's good enough to justify forking out big money for though given our riches of midfield options available now.

To be honest I haven't seen him that much. What makes you think he might not be good enough?

[Goobs]

January should be about brining in players that can help finish off the job and are ready to take over the mantle of those that may not be here in the EPL next year like Tella, THB and Maatsen

[BurnleyFC]

If we go up I would like to think Maatsen, Beyer and Tella will sign permanently. Probably not THB, though.

[tiger76]

To be honest I haven't seen him that much. What makes you think he might not be good enough?

Don't necessarily think it's a question of him not being good enough, but is he worth spending the best part of £10m on, plus he's only just returned from a lengthy injury.

And given our recent transfer policy I'd be surprised if VK decides to spend big bucks on O'Hare, and that's if we even have that kind of cash to spare which seems doubtful.

And possibly the bigger question is could he make the leap to the PL, because that's likely where we'll be playing next season.

[tiger76]

If we go up I would like to think Maatsen, Beyer and Tella will sign permanently. Probably not THB, though.

Beyer by all accounts we have a deal in place to sign permanently upon promotion, the rest might prove trickier, but maybe the pull of VK will convince them to commit long-term.

[taio]

Don't necessarily think it's a question of him not being good enough, but is he worth spending the best part of £10m on, plus he's only just returned from a lengthy injury.

And given our recent transfer policy I'd be surprised if VK decides to spend big bucks on O'Hare, and that's if we even have that kind of cash to spare which seems doubtful.

And possibly the bigger question is could he make the leap to the PL, because that's likely where we'll be playing next season.

We shouldn't be put off by his recent relatively short term injury.

Regards our transfer policy, I thought we wanted to buy him in the summer and put in a sizeable bid.

I agree it's an unknown if he'd be good enough for the PL, but that's so often the case and shouldn't be a reason for not signing a player if the manager wants him, especially given his track record so far with signings.

[tiger76]

We shouldn't be put off by his recent relatively short term injury.

Regards our transfer policy, I thought we wanted to buy him in the summer and put in a sizeable bid.

I agree it's an unknown if he'd be good enough for the PL, but that's so often the case and shouldn't be a reason for not signing a player if the manager wants him, especially given his track record so far with signings.

If the manager wants him then I don't disagree, but we might well have moved onto alternatives since the summer.

O'Hare is contracted only 2024 so if Cov do want decent monry for him they may have to cash in in January, however given their recent spurt of form they may well fancy themselves mounting a promotion bid of their own, in which case I guess they'll be determined to hang onto their prized assets.

[claretspice]

Makes sense to have a couple of contingencies in place in case Tella isn't with us after January, even if I'm not sure he's as likely to be recalled as some reports/received wisdom implies.

Otherwise, I'd rather we spent our money on either a more physical centre half or a longer term answer up front, if we have it. We're well stocked out wide - although admittedly given Tella is unlikely to be with us beyond the summer whatever division we are in, it does make sense to have half an eye on the medium term.

Funny old world, quite likely that had O'Hare not got injured, we wouldn't have signed Zaroury.

[taio]

If the manager wants him then I don't disagree, but we might well have moved onto alternatives since the summer.

O'Hare is contracted only 2024 so if Cov do want decent monry for him they may have to cash in in January, however given their recent spurt of form they may well fancy themselves mounting a promotion bid of their own, in which case I guess they'll be determined to hang onto their prized assets.

I'd be a little surprised if did much in the upcoming window. We've got a very good squad and it probably makes sense to stick or if we do make a signing look to longer term defensive options.

[Rileybobs]

I don’t expect us to be complacent, but I think the squad looks comfortably strong enough to win automatic promotion. We’re potentially light of a more physical centre back option and another centre forward, but I think we could do without until the end of the season. So any signing we make should be with the Premier League firmly in mind, and I guess the most obvious positions to strengthen would be the voids that will be left when loan players leave at the end of the season.

With the fees being bandied about for O’Hare I presume the view is that he is a player who would be able to make the step up, more so than Twine who I expect will need to make a huge stride.

[claretspice]

I'd be a little surprised if did much in the upcoming window. We've got a very good squad and it probably makes sense to stick or if we do make a signing look to longer term defensive options.

Yes. The most obvious long term gaps are at both ends of the pitch.

[taio]

Yes. The most obvious long term gaps are at both ends of the pitch.

Agree with that completely especially when considering loan deals and also in the case of our forwards their age. Makes sense to strengthen in the summer unless of course there's a chance of VK bringing in one of his firm targets.

[jdrobbo]

If you want to see how much a player can influence a team, then look no further than this lad… Coventry have shut up the table since he returned. Very good player

[claretspice]

If you want to see how much a player can influence a team, then look no further than this lad… Coventry have shut up the table since he returned. Very good player

Think there's a few other reasons for that JD but I take your point.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

£5 million?
They rejected more than that in the summer, so they can go whistle

[jdrobbo]

Think there's a few other reasons for that JD but I take your point.

Of course, their defensive statistics in recent games would back up your point. They’ve only conceded five goals in their last 13 games. That said, he gets Coventry much higher up the pitch and retains possession for them brilliantly, and this must contribute

[claretspice]

Gykores has hit form as well, and apart from OHare Hamer has played regularly after missing quite a bit early on. And playing regularly on a decent pitch helps too.

[RVclaret]

Gykores has hit form as well, and apart from OHare Hamer has played regularly after missing quite a bit early on. And playing regularly on a decent pitch helps too.

Hamer looks a player too. Lack of discipline probably what put off PL teams in the summer.

[claretspice]

Hamer looks a player too. Lack of discipline probably what put off PL teams in the summer.

That and size. He's another pint sizer. But a very fine player. Lovely ball player with a tenacious side. Similar to Cullen for us and Norwood at Sheff U.

[Top Claret]

Coventry won't sell O'Hare unless they're short of money.

Coventry are now getting there act together and I fancy them to finish in the top 6

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Coventry won't sell O'Hare unless they're short of money.

Coventry are now getting there act together and I fancy them to finish in the top 6

They might need the money for stadium purposes

[Bordeauxclaret]

Four starts for Coventry. The good form started well before his return.

I’d be very happy with this signing though once he’s fully fit.

[randomclaret2]

You can never have too many good players

[Quickenthetempo]

Still a strong possibility Tella will be getting recalled sadly.

What are you basing this on? One clickbait article?

You sound like all the 'It's going to be carnage against Blackburn' tweeters.

There's a slight chance it might happen.

[CoolClaret]

I’d prefer we went for Gyokeres who I think could be a top, top player and would suit our style really well.

[RVclaret]

I’d prefer we went for Gyokeres who I think could be a top, top player and would suit our style really well.

Agree on both points but price would be a stumbling block until the summer at least. If he keeps up these performances of late a PL club may even gamble in Jan (can see Everton).

[DCWat]

Is O’Hare a proper ten as opposed to a winger / ten, that we have a raft of?

I’ve not seen anything of him but if he is a ten primarily, able to operate in tight spaces and allow us to be more effective centrally, it’s something that I think we do need in this team. Twine could of course be the answer.

For all their good performances, I don’t think that Brownhill or Rodriguez quite provide what we need in that attacking central midfield position.

I could see us cashing in on Brownhill as his stock will likely be reasonably high after a good start to the season.

I don’t disagree about the need for a commanding centre half and if I were being greedy, I’d like to see an up and coming understudy for Cork. Someone that can be brought in gradually and learn from tel he master.

[warksclaret]

He is a very good player and if it helps gain promotion we should do it. He has returned for Coventry and helped spark a great run of form for the club. If we can move JBG who is probably one of the bigger wage earners and Long he would be an obvious purchase (and future investment). VK obviously fancies him

[DCWat]

I really hope that the lad as Swansea isn’t still a consideration. Appreciating that it was only a glimpse when we played them, he doesn’t look to be worth the sort of money that was being bandied about.

This appears to be backed up by a good few of the Swansea fans comments about him.

[jedi_master]

O’Hare looks a good player, a good footballer and you cannot have too many of them. He’s another option and you just know he would suit playing in our team. The lad would dive at the chance too with our position. Coventry might/possibly make a Play-Off push but that’s no substitute for where we are currently placed. Players will be desperate to come.

I reckon he’d have certainly signed already but for his injury, and I can see this happening.

[RVclaret]

Is O’Hare a proper ten as opposed to a winger / ten, that we have a raft of?

Yes he’s a classic 10

[Rowls]

What are you basing this on? One clickbait article?

New manager arriving and assessing what tools he has at his disposal. If they have the ability to recall him they'd be daft not to.

It's my opinion.

[FCBurnley]

Wiles from Rotherham would be my first choice

[Colburn_Claret]

With what we have, and how much he'd cost, then it's a no brainer to use the money elsewhere. Bigger holes to fill with the loanees that need replacing, and probably still on a limited budget.

[Flying Without Ings]

I would be going all out for Gyökeres but both wouldn't be too shabby. Expect it'd be over our budget though.

[Duffer_]

New manager arriving and assessing what tools he has at his disposal. If they have the ability to recall him they'd be daft not to.

It's my opinion.

I agree - I would recall him if I was Nathan Jones. BUT...if they recall him, assess him and decide he's not good enough to improve them, or more likely not ready, they have alienated a player who was enjoying his football here and will likely have devalued their asset. All that said, they are in the poop so it would be a no-brainer for me too.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Georges Mikautadze and Boubakar Kouyate both at Metz could be January target's

[jojomk1]

I would be going all out for Gyökeres but both wouldn't be too shabby. Expect it'd be over our budget though.

I know he's just become a hero again, but offering Barnes in part ex might help with this guy who looks very good

O'Hare is also good but we have other options already and, you can only hope Twine will get fit at some stage this season to play a similar role

[AGENT_CLARET]

I would be going all out for Gyökeres but both wouldn't be too shabby. Expect it'd be over our budget though.

I believe his wage is unbelievably under 5k a week so that's not a problem, but the transfer fee would be 15/20 million and that's way out of our budget