19 May 2026 20:10:06
Junior Kroupi, is he the forward we should consider this season?

1.) 19 May 2026
19 May 2026 20:44:03
Yes, and Rayan, and Truffert, and Scott, and Hill, and Iraola.

2.) 19 May 2026
19 May 2026 21:02:53
Iraola's side plays some really good football. No point in me making any further comment on the manager position.
Kroupi looks interesting, a live wire, and we need another forward.
Truffert has impressed as well.

3.) 19 May 2026
19 May 2026 22:48:18
Re Kroupi, I think it fair to say we have been, and are, looking at him.

They would want very big money for him (£80m figure being mentioned), and indeed want him to sign a new contract.

Some very big clubs have also been monitoring him, and he is very highly regarded.



Although he is French, he could represent Portugal internationally, and they have approached him about joining their WC squad. He declined their offer, wanting to play for France.

He most certainly would not be an under-the-radar, bargain-fee player.

4.) 20 May 2026
20 May 2026 06:34:40
Bowen rumours have resurfaced again. He would be a good addition to the squad. He works his socks off, scores goals, is a great squad player, can play across the front line, and, at 29, doesn't impact the strong youth players' chances long term.

{Ed077's Note - he is primarily a left footed RW, something we have enough of ( Mbuemo, AMAD and Lacey ). Unless Mbuemo or AMAD make way, I think the funds could be used up better elsewhere

5.) 20 May 2026
20 May 2026 08:50:54
Feels like a good Man United signing of old though Ed. That being said, to your point, we are stocked well, so he won't want to move to a bit part role anywhere I'm guessing.

{Ed077's Note - do you mean the Woodward era signing? Signing for the sake of signing? Because they just had a bit of name value? ? Unless 1 of Mbuemo or AMAD leaves, it'd be a big waste of money in my view

6.) 20 May 2026
20 May 2026 13:17:12
I would take Bowen in a heartbeat and let Amad go out on loan. He can play right wing or more centrally. Always puts in a good shift, scores goals and defends. Is mature now. Price though will likely be a big deterrence.

If West Ham are relegated, take him on a year's loan and they gave an option to get him back if they are promoted. Otherwise, if I were Liverpool, I would be going all out to get him to replace Salah.

7.) 20 May 2026
20 May 2026 15:34:24
Cannot see Bowen leaving West Ham, even if they get relegated. Danny Dyer would ban him from leaving.

8.) 20 May 2026
20 May 2026 18:11:59
Bowen to replace Salah? You are joking, right? Bowen is not fit to lace Salah's boots, and I don't even like Salah as a person, but to think Bowen could be a replacement is laughable.