'Transfer team are really not fit for purpose' - your views on Wissa pursuit

The transfer window is a period of hope and frustration for football fans, and for many, the current sentiment leans heavily towards the latter. A growing chorus of supporters are voicing significant concerns over the club's recruitment strategy, encapsulated by the blunt assessment that the "transfer team are really not fit for purpose." At the heart of this discontent lies the ongoing saga surrounding potential striker targets, particularly the contrasting cases of Hugo Ekitike and Yoane Wissa.

The pursuit of Ekitike has long been a source of unease. His previous snubs, where he seemingly opted against joining the club despite reported interest, have left a sour taste among the fanbase. There's a palpable sense of fatigue and even resentment towards revisiting a player who has seemingly shown a lack of commitment in the past. Beyond the emotional baggage, there's a pragmatic concern: the historical difficulty many strikers face when transitioning from the tactical nuances and often slower pace of the Bundesliga to the relentless physicality and breakneck speed of the Premier League. Adaptation often takes a considerable period, during which time a new signing might struggle to deliver the immediate impact desperately needed. This risk-averse perspective fuels the argument against investing heavily in a player with such an uncertain immediate return.