Big_M Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Time Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 Would Hoilett's Cardiff command a large fee from VWFC for a transfer this window? Transfermarket has him listed at 2.9 M Euros which seems high. Hoilett is slowing down a bit in the Championship, but would give the Whitecaps 2 or 3 good years, I think. He is out of contract at the end of June this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 3 hours ago, Stoppage Time said: Would Hoilett's Cardiff command a large fee from VWFC for a transfer this window? Transfermarket has him listed at 2.9 M Euros which seems high. Hoilett is slowing down a bit in the Championship, but would give the Whitecaps 2 or 3 good years, I think. He is out of contract at the end of June this year. My guess is that he would be more likely to stay abroad and get on with another club then to come back to Canada at this point (not with the Caps, at least). Dominic94 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 16 hours ago, Stoppage Time said: Would Hoilett's Cardiff command a large fee from VWFC for a transfer this window? Transfermarket has him listed at 2.9 M Euros which seems high. Hoilett is slowing down a bit in the Championship, but would give the Whitecaps 2 or 3 good years, I think. He is out of contract at the end of June this year. I think if the Whitecaps don't use their DP spot this winter and he's still available in the summer than they'll talk with him and see what it takes. But I don't see the Whitcaps paying a transfer fee for him, and they're under enough pressure to do something this winter that I'm not sure they wait on using the DP spot. Plus, MLS invoking the Force Majeure clause would probably make any player hesitant to come over right now if they've got options in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 5 hours ago, Watchmen said: I think if the Whitecaps don't use their DP spot this winter and he's still available in the summer than they'll talk with him and see what it takes. But I don't see the Whitcaps paying a transfer fee for him, and they're under enough pressure to do something this winter that I'm not sure they wait on using the DP spot. Plus, MLS invoking the Force Majeure clause would probably make any player hesitant to come over right now if they've got options in Europe. Yea that clause being used it brutal, I feel for them I really really do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Looks like the Whitecaps are close to bringing in Caicedo. Trois Reds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saladroit Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 finally a rumour that lines up with the need for a DP creative midfielder, benfica midfielder chiquinho being linked to the whitecapshttps://www.record.pt/futebol/futebol-nacional/liga-nos/benfica/detalhe/mls-chama-chiquinho toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 MLS website reporting both Chiquinho and Caicedo rumours now. Doesn't mean too much but hopefully they are both close. They look like quality signings with potential to transform the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 If the rumour of Benfica wanting 10 million Euros for Chiquinho is true, he's not coming to the Whitecaps. That's not even in the realm where the Whitecaps would start negotiations. toontownman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 9, 2021 Share Posted January 9, 2021 Take the word million out and we have our opening bid. Free kick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoppage Time Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Would it be a fair "risk" ,as it were, to bring in Ballou Tabla to VWFC? The reward could be substantial if there is a connection with MDS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 20 minutes ago, Stoppage Time said: Would it be a fair "risk" ,as it were, to bring in Ballou Tabla to VWFC? The reward could be substantial if there is a connection with MDS. Glasscityfc suggested this months back. Dunno if it happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 MDS seems to be a disciplinarian that doesn't put up with any bs. Caps don't need another pouty Reyna situation. Tabla needs an arm round the shoulder type of manager that will let him express himself and build him up. I don't see that with MDS. If they have some type of previous relationship that is positive then maybe but I think MDS is pretty intense and very fussy about players sticking to instructions and tactics (not that we always see that working ). Don't see Tabla fitting in that scenario but who knows. While we are talking @GlassCity - He also found that it looks like Torino are now in for Chiquinho which would put an end to the caps chances if true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unnamed Trialist Posted January 14, 2021 Share Posted January 14, 2021 On 1/11/2021 at 8:20 PM, toontownman said: MDS seems to be a disciplinarian that doesn't put up with any bs. Caps don't need another pouty Reyna situation. Tabla needs an arm round the shoulder type of manager that will let him express himself and build him up. I don't see that with MDS. If they have some type of previous relationship that is positive then maybe but I think MDS is pretty intense and very fussy about players sticking to instructions and tactics (not that we always see that working ). Don't see Tabla fitting in that scenario but who knows. While we are talking @GlassCity - He also found that it looks like Torino are now in for Chiquinho which would put an end to the caps chances if true. MDS is the summum of tactical rigour and discipline, the team plays like a well-oiled machine--just watch the Whitecaps and this is clear as day. toontownman and Stanley 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_M Posted January 20, 2021 Author Share Posted January 20, 2021 FIFA: Vancouver Whitecaps FC were Concacaf's top spenders on transfer fees in 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted January 21, 2021 Share Posted January 21, 2021 Well they do list 9 players the Whitecaps bought. I guess if you go for volume and not quality you can still get there. shamrock and toontownman 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted January 22, 2021 Share Posted January 22, 2021 Selecting Akron striker Egbo at #9 sets up a good competition with Bair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Sounds like Chiquinho is staying at Benfica. Have turned their attention to another #10: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 It's all believe it when I see it stuff. We have been here before so many times. Fingers crossed as usual but not holding my breath. Bair looked in the mood in the CMNT scrimmage highlights. Interested to see how he does in a more central role. Huge year for him, he needs minutes and he needs to use them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted January 25, 2021 Share Posted January 25, 2021 3 hours ago, toontownman said: It's all believe it when I see it stuff. We have been here before so many times. Fingers crossed as usual but not holding my breath. Oh, absolutely. But based on the rumours, it seems that the Whitecaps have finally realized what's been evident for some time: In MLS, having a quality #10 is critical. It doesn't guarantee you success, but not having one guarantees you failure. toontownman and nolando 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SthMelbRed Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 I guess this means that a signing is done, just waiting to make it official. MtlMario, aredding77 and Trois Reds 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Watchmen Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) Solid signing. Now for that number 10. Edit: An interesting read. Not sure why they felt the need to post it, although I enjoyed seeing how they operate. Doesn't it open them up for criticism like why the heck did "player x, y and z" you just signed play so terribly then if you went through all of these processes? https://www.whitecapsfc.com/post/2021/01/26/recruitment-caicedo Edited January 26, 2021 by toontownman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dominic94 Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 Very good signing, signal of intent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearcatSA Posted January 26, 2021 Share Posted January 26, 2021 (edited) I hope he adapts well to life in North America and be a contributor from the get go. Edited January 27, 2021 by BearcatSA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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