26 Aug 2014 11:37:38
With Giroud's injury we need to sign someone. I was in the camp that wanted another striker regardless, but now even more so. My ideal signing would be Cavani, but if we can't get him, then who?

Read about circi, remy, Wellbeck. All not good enough. One man who might be available, and could be a bargain would be Torres.

Yep you heard me right! I think he's been very poor at chavski, but his form at Liverpool was outstanding, which at that time justified his 50m fee.

In retrospect that was a lot of pressure for a young player to perform. I don't believe that he was given a fair crack at the first team in chavski, his confidence took a knock and he suffered. But you don't go from being one of the best strikers in Europe to a laughing stock.

What Torres needs is a manager who will believe in him. Someone who will stand by him if things don't go right. If that were to happen, I believe that he would recover his Liverpool form. And wenger has been known for those traits.

I for one would take a gamble on him. He'd have a fresh start with new fans. The mistakes he has made will be lessons learned.

{Ed001's Note - just to point out, Torres lost the blistering acceleration he once had, which enabled him to get space. That is why he looks poor, that is why he was poor in his last few months at Liverpool. He will never be the same player he was, you don't get back acceleration once you lose it.}

1.) 26 Aug 2014
Are you genuinely suggesting that we should get Torres over Remy or Cerci, or anyone for that matter?

Are you feeling alright?

2.) 26 Aug 2014
26 Aug 2014 13:12:27
Completely agree about his acceleration, but he also lost his finishing. He could be the poacher we've missed since wrighty

{Ed001's Note - because he needed time to get to the ball and take the shot. Without acceleration to give him space, he finds a defender on him when he has the ball. He is not a poacher, it is not his game.}

3.) 26 Aug 2014
Torres is absolutely hopeless. Pace gone, poor finishing, and no sense of space. Always looks completely surprised by where the ball is. I don't think Welbeck would be a bad option, less keen on Remy and think Cavani is overpriced for what he offers. Notwithstanding his volatility, I'm surprised we let Balotelli go to the dippers, especially for the bugger all price of £16m.

4.) 26 Aug 2014
26 Aug 2014 17:02:09
He's playing 40 games a season since he was 17. that's 4-6 years before most strikers are first team players. His legs are gone. I still have a real fondness for Torres and would take him for 5m and 70k a week. His exp is tremendous.

I'm hoping the same will ring true for Cesc(finished by 30) so he doesn't prove to be Wengers greatest failing. fingers crossed.

5.) 27 Aug 2014
27 Aug 2014 02:49:37
Put it this way, I wouldn't pay £20m for him, but as sheeny said, at a cut price deal he would be a bargain. Proven at all levels. Would just need to park himself in the box and let our midfielders supply to him.

In terms of pace, yes he has lost a lot, but I'd assume he would be quicker than what we have.