We are probably seven days away from having a 100 percent answer. We're close. We feel...

We are probably seven days away from having a 100 percent answer. We're close. We feel very good.

Gavin Wilkinson via The Oregonian, discussing advanced talks to bring a high profile striker to Portland.

4 months ago Andrew Wheeler 10 comments 0 recs |

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SWEET!

This sure would help replace some of the bummed out feeling that I have regarding the Valencia situation. Sure wish I knew who it was. Sounds like we will find out soon.

by MikeSprinkle71 on Jan 30, 2012 9:59 AM PST reply actions

Didier DROGBA, please!

This player is available and would make a difference in each and every match played!

by Globe Kicker on Jan 30, 2012 10:24 AM PST reply actions

Never ever never going to happen

He’s unfortunately more likely to sign with Seattle than he is with us. He’ll cost too much and it’s doubtful he’ll want to play outside of a top US media market. If Beckham had left to PSG, he would’ve been a shoo-in to sign with the Galaxy.

by vitaminx on Jan 30, 2012 10:45 AM PST up reply actions

A particular columbian

from WIgan is rumored to be on the move

by #1 Leverage Fan on Jan 30, 2012 11:17 AM PST reply actions

Yeah to Liverpool

Not to MLS. Probably less likely than Drogba coming here. Which would never ever ever happen.

Boyd is being thrown out there as an option. I’m ambivalent. Great finisher but that’s it, and he’s the kinda guy that could be coming here looking for an easy paycheck, not a career revival. He also is highly dependent on service, he’s not a guy that could easily score 10 goals with the guys we have on the roster right now.

by zaggy on Jan 30, 2012 11:22 AM PST reply actions

ugh reply fail

by zaggy on Jan 30, 2012 11:23 AM PST up reply actions

its alright

it was obviously a joke anyway, i dont think merritt would go for a 5-7 million dollar transfer

by #1 Leverage Fan on Jan 30, 2012 11:38 AM PST up reply actions

Haha fell for the dreaded internet sarcasm trap

;)

by zaggy on Jan 30, 2012 11:39 AM PST up reply actions

You bring up a pretty good point

When looking for strikers you really need to look at how their goals are coming. If htey score a ton of goals because they play with messi for example who always puts his team mates in great spots, that doesn’t mean hes going to dominate over here. We need to look for a player who may not lead his league in scoring, but shows the ability to create his own goals and still be productive.

by Kazper on Jan 30, 2012 11:37 AM PST up reply actions