[SIGNED perm] Vakoun Bayo

Discussion in 'The Transfer List' started by Burnsy, Jun 21, 2022.

  1. Chumlax

    Chumlax Squad Player

    This is actually a watershed moment for the club, because it marks a new tentacle the Mogul has managed to slither around us, given we've never bunged him a greasy wad in exchange for god-knows-what whilst in the Championship before. Time for a street party.
     
  2. reids

    reids First Team

    (Compared to players from the top 5 leagues)

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  3. Moose

    Moose First Team Captain

    Works well with the Carpenters so that’s a big plus for me.

    Vekoun Bayo, crawfish pie and filé gumbo
    For tonight I'm a gonna see my ma Mogi Bayat…


     
  4. Chumlax

    Chumlax Squad Player

    Just to check, are those comparisons made with relative league strength taken into account, or is it purely their individual performances whatever level they are playing at?
     
  5. RS2

    RS2 Squad Player

    We've basically signed Messi. Mogi has done it again!
     
  6. reids

    reids First Team

    Whatever level they're playing at, so would likely take a hit when moving to a stronger league etc.
     
  7. Stuey

    Stuey Reservist

    Pros:
    Looks a good age
    Has some good goalscoring stats, admittedly at a lower level.
    Will be a first team contender
    Has some international caps

    Cons:
    A Mogi special (more agent fees)
    Has not fared so well on these shores

    Also, it looks like he was at loan to Charleroi so they made it permanent for peanuts and are flogging him off for profit? I wonder what finances have gone into this deal.
     
  8. lowerrous

    lowerrous First Team

    I'm basically certain that's wrong.

    He must be about 6ft 2 minimum, if not 6ft 3.

    He's near enough the tallest player in the Charleroi side and their tallest other player is down as 6ft 3.5. He also seems basically as tall as the Genk GK below who is down as 6ft3.

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  9. RS2

    RS2 Squad Player

    Half the Cucho money with the other half going to Mogi. Good deal I reckon.
     
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  10. Chumlax

    Chumlax Squad Player

    Right, yeah, thought that seemed a bit too good to be true, hah. Thanks.
     
  11. Chumlax

    Chumlax Squad Player

    Is this a Kalu joke
     
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  12. lowerrous

    lowerrous First Team

    Well unlike Kalu this guy actually does at least appear to be the age he is listed as.
     
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  13. Steve Leo Beleck

    Steve Leo Beleck Squad Player

    Maybe he was the one he preferred out of a three man list who were all Bayat's clients...?
     
  14. lowerrous

    lowerrous First Team

    Can you please do a comparison of him vs:
    Keinan Davis
    Elijah Adebayo
    Ross Stewart

    I think it makes sense to be comparing him to those kinds of players, as per my earlier post, considering the standard of the Jupiler Pro League and they're the other kinds of players with similar-ish profiles we might have gotten instead.
     
  15. IRB

    IRB THe artist formally know as ImRonBurgundy?

    Flogging the same player to two different clubs in the space of a month must be a record, even by Bayat family standards

    Incredible that people are still willing to give Pozzo and his cronies the benefit of the doubt on stuff like this. The whole operation absolutely stinks and should make our fanbase very nervous

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  16. VR94

    VR94 Academy Graduate

    Another con: Team culture.

    I know Edwards has been hired to build a culture but still, it would help if the majority of the squad had something approaching a desire to play for Watford, rather than being shipped here via the Bayat merry-go-round.

    Hopefully Edwards has already spoken to him, or at least is going to put something in place that enables future signings like this to feel part of something. He does look a good player.
     
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  17. RS2

    RS2 Squad Player

    Very good point. I wonder if Edwards has met Mr Bayat yet?
     
  18. reids

    reids First Team

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  19. Steve Leo Beleck

    Steve Leo Beleck Squad Player

    Exactly what they did with Lukebakio. Signed by Charleroi for £2m, flipped to us for £4.5m. Wonder how much Mehdi will make this time...
     
  20. TomWatfordFC

    TomWatfordFC Reservist

    At least with Lukebakio we went on to make £13/14m profit. Also see Adam has confirmed it. Massive scoop for him.
     
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  21. TomWatfordFC

    TomWatfordFC Reservist

    Interesting that Adam says the deal is with Gent rather than Charleroi. Pape Gueye mark 2.
     
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  22. LeedsOrn

    LeedsOrn Reservist

    I think Davis is pretty different, though. Davis offers quality and ball progression in possession, whereas the others are your more typical big man who scores goals from in the box.
     
  23. LeedsOrn

    LeedsOrn Reservist

    This is fairly standard stuff. Club has loan with cheap option to buy. Player’s value appreciates after successful loan. Club activates option in order to benefit from said appreciation and then resells at a higher price. I don’t like Mogi Bayat and how he is involved in our recruitment, but reselling a player after activating a buy option is not particularly irregular.
     
  24. The undeniable truth

    The undeniable truth First Team Captain

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  25. The undeniable truth

    The undeniable truth First Team Captain

    Pozzo loopholes innit ?
     
  26. LeedsOrn

    LeedsOrn Reservist

    Given that only three Jupiter league strikers won more aerials per 90 at a higher rate than Bayo either he is more that 6ft or he is remarkable in the air for his height.
     
  27. lutonh8a

    lutonh8a Squad Player

    Bayo has good athleticism and is very good at the air. I thought he was alright at Celtic when he was given a chance to play. Unfortunately, he was never fit enough to have a run in the team, and he did cause quite a few problems for defenders when he played. I could be a way of the mark, and time will tell, but I can see how he may have the attributes for a Rob Edwards team.
     
  28. wimbornet

    wimbornet Reservist

    “Bayo… oooaaaaaa aaaaa, fighter of the Nightman… oooaaaaaa aaaa!”
     
  29. hornetboy1

    hornetboy1 First Team Captain

    So Bayo and probably Archer to sign on loan. That would boost our options a little to Bayo, Archer, Pedro, Forde and Fletcher (possibly). I think Pedro would be used in the pocket behind the front two, so I still think we need another to come in. Davis, Afobe or Joao would be fine. Would like Saiss on a free from Wolves and he would be my captain too at CB. Maybe the connection with Edwards and Wolves could do us a favour on that one?
     
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  30. LeedsOrn

    LeedsOrn Reservist

    Saiss has joined Besiktas, unfortunately.

    I wonder if Pedro will play as a ten in which case we’ll definitely need two more strikers. If not, I reckon it’ll be just one more in.
     
  31. Markoa$

    Markoa$ Squad Player

    Pedro, Bayo, Archer on loan?, Fletcher.

    Personally think we need another Striker unless we plan on converting the likes of Kalu as a striker.
     
  32. hornetboy1

    hornetboy1 First Team Captain

    Yep.....just seen that. Damn. One that got away.
     
  33. Carpster

    Carpster Squad Player

    Can't really say I'm shocked. Don't believe I've ever seen him play before. Hopefully it will be more Dennis esq than Oulare.
     
  34. LeedsOrn

    LeedsOrn Reservist

    Baah or Forde too.
     
  35. LeedsOrn

    LeedsOrn Reservist

    I have to say, looking at the replies/quote tweets from Charleroi fans they are furious with the Bayats. Understandable but clearly they are gutted to see Bayo leave which can only be a good sign.
     

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