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Georgios Giakoumakis

Discussion in 'Transfer Rumours' started by The Thumb, Aug 17, 2021.

Discuss Georgios Giakoumakis in the Transfer Rumours area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. thailandceltic From Immigration to Domination

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    I tend to agree
     
  2. Valhalla Thus spoke Batistuta.

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    Was it typical when we wanted a RB on loan but then moved to pay 3-4m for another RB?
     
  3. Hammy89 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Praise be if that's the case.
     
  4. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    If we can punt Ajeti and bring this guy in to replace him I think it would be good business.

    Can understand people being annoyed at this potentially being an Edouard replacement, but we need to sell the * first before we go replacing him :56:
     
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    Still far less of one: an established scorer over two seasons in a row; the manager could personally vouch for him as his former opponent; his style seemed to suit ours.

    Can’t say any of the above - or much that’s similar - for this guy. Not saying it won’t work out; it could. It’s just a bigger gamble than I’d like us to take.

    If you want me to name one who I think is less risky: Lovric. His style seems to match our system a lot better, and he’s done the business over a number of seasons. Ok, not an outright CF to trade, but can play there, as can Kyogo. Has a bit of height and physicality to his play; bit of a Perisic type. He and Kyogo would be ideal for swapping between LW and CF.

    We’d still need a CF for depth after signing him, and perhaps taking a bigger risk like this guy might be ok then, but again, there may be less risky options out there, even for depth.
     
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    Can't say I'm excited about this guy to be honest, which is weird since he was top scorer last season, but his overall record is poor. If he signs I hope he proves me wrong obviously...
     
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    I'll be honest, I like the look of him..

    Scores goals that we don't usually score. In the air. Strong centre forward types where he back's in and they can't handle it. Decent movement. Some lovely dinked finishes on a couple of occasions..

    Also, I wouldn't be brushing off penalties as we've seen that we can be half ropey with them at time's..

    26
    In form
    Top goalscorer in a better league than ours and for a side that was relegated, that's impressive at any level
    Shouldn't cost much in way of wages or fee
    Won't rock the boat as a squad option

    For what it's worth, if Edouard goes...I can see another striker in as well..

    Deffo take..
     
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    Slight upgrade on klimala.

    Nothing more.

    In fact, pre last season, klimala had a better goal to game ratio.

    For those gushing about being top scorer, in literally means * all to me. Sometimes strikers just catch fire for a season.

    Liam Boyce was top scorer, that * Boyd at Kilmarnock at the * end of his career, Michael * higdon. It means * all.

    Celtic continuing it's proud tradition of signing bench warming * and replacing it with bench warming *, bleeding wages and funds.
     
  9. HTG "I have an uncle who does Yoga"

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    If we can punt Ajeti and Griffiths for around £2.5-£3 million and bring this guy in I'd be very happy.
     
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    Tbf being top goalscorer of the Dutch top flight is very different to being top goalscorer in Scotland...

    I have a feeling wherever this lad goes to, he'll end up being better than Klimala.
     
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    Imagine Klimala being top scorer in the Eredivisie for anybody, nevermind a relegated side. Aye me neither..

    As we all would mate :50:
     
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    To be fair he's better than Klimala but don't see him as an upgrade on Ajeti.
     
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    From the few games I've seen of both players, Giakoumakis is a step up. Also, why would Ange waste resources if he's just bringing in another Ajeti....
     
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    My main concern is it looks like he's had one good season.
     
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    He'll be a major upgrade on the Ajeti we have..

    One is in form, the other hasn't been in any form for year's, looks to have zero confidence, slow, doesn't suit how we play and is on a big wage..
     
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    Ajeti was banging them in when he had a run of games last season and proven scorer at Basel, but you're right he probably doesn't suit Anges ultra intense style and that's why he's not getting a look in.
     
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    If we could get both out the door for fuckall and not having to pay any of them off I’d be * ecstatic.
     
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    The long haired Greek Adonis, what was not to adore! Haha
     
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    I think we all agree this could be one which goes either way.

    But theres no denying that 26 goals in a side like that which has been relegated, takes some doing, regardless of his previous years form. AEK picked him up so must have seen something, for whatever reason the move was a disaster.

    Eredivisie goalscorers can be hit and miss but even then, most others (Afonso Alves always springs to mind and Finbogasson) moved to bigger, tougher leagues than ours, where a flop was far more likely. They were also playing in better sides than VVV.

    For £2m or whatever, this is certainly one of those worth a punt.



     
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