Bielik - is he staying?

If I were a Bundesliga manager, I'd be on the phone straight away for Bielik. He's absolutely ideal for that league. He's proved that he's got the physical attributes (even if he does have the odd roll about on the floor) and he's proved he's got the technical ability....plus he's only a young 'un.

If I'm say a Werder Bremen or Wolfsburg manager, I'm trying to get him in on loan with an option to buy....and then it's a 5 year contract! Superb player who should have a fantastic club and international career....if he can stay fit!

hoof_it_up_to_benty said:

I think Cullen deserves a chance at West Ham - very gifted player.

He is gifted and it is possible that he'll become a Premier League regular but I have a nagging doubt; if he doesn't develop his left foot, he's going to be very easy for Premier League midfielders to push into tight corners.

But he has many fine attributes;

Excellent fitness; he NEVER stops and don't forget he came back from a dislocated shoulder really quickly and as if nothing had happened!

Attitude; he NEVER stops and he rarely gets into trouble with refs. He just doesn't give in and he does the dirty work as well as the nice bits.

Technique; his touch to control is excellent.

Skill; he's got the ability to do a little turn or a swerve to get out of trouble or to make space for a pass/cross.

Reading of the game; he's got the knack to know where those 2nd balls are going to drop and the speed of reaction to get in first.

Physicality; gets up for his headers and puts in his tackles.

He's the nearest thing I've seen to Keith Jones in style and contribution. The simplicity of his game, makes him the effective player that he is.

Athletico Charlton said:

I would love to see Kasey Palmer and Oztumer back at the club and Beilik and Cullen returning too.  Not sure how many loans we are allowed but i would also hope Aribo goes to Man City or similar where he has zero chance of playing so gets loaned straight back for his development.  Add in Williams and that is some group of midfielders all available cheaply (subject to wages)

I definitely think that Ozthumer could step up and be effective. He's another one who just doesn't stop working and could play just behind Lyle Taylor, meaning we could play a sort of 4-5-1.

He's also got great dead-ball skills (perhaps something we do lack). A nice little direct free-kick now and again can get us some valuable points in tight games.

HardyAddick said:

ForeverAddickted said:

First Team for Cullen will be League Cup | FA Cup | Football League Trophy squads!!

Agreed. Another one who needs a full Championship season to show they can cut it in the Prem. 

Not necessarily. They could throw him into the Premier League and see how he does.

Bottom line is, that if they are confident with him, they'll play him but if they are unsure (or totally unconvinced) they'll loan him or sell him.

killerandflash said:

Simonsen said:

Athletico Charlton said:

I would love to see Kasey Palmer and Oztumer back at the club and Beilik and Cullen returning too.  Not sure how many loans we are allowed but i would also hope Aribo goes to Man City or similar where he has zero chance of playing so gets loaned straight back for his development.  Add in Williams and that is some group of midfielders all available cheaply (subject to wages)

I definitely think that Ozthumer could step up and be effective. He's another one who just doesn't stop working and could play just behind Lyle Taylor, meaning we could play a sort of 4-5-1.

He's also got great dead-ball skills (perhaps something we do lack). A nice little direct free-kick now and again can get us some valuable points in tight games.

Oztumer has just had a season in the Championship with Bolton, where he failed to score any league goals. Yes he was with a poor team, but that's a worrying return

Bolton was completely the wrong club for him. They aimed for Magennis up front and tried to pick up the bits. Taylor is a grade better than Magennis at least and we've got more guile than Bolton.

If we want to play our passing game with intricate inter-changes on the edge of the box, then Oztumer is ideal. Plus as a character, I believe he is spot on and I can vouch for the fact that he works bloody hard on and off the ball. He could be bargain and LB has proved he can get a tune out of a bargain player.

ShootersHillGuru said:

masicat said:

My understanding is that Cullen will be first team squad at West Ham. Not sure about Beilik.

Source ? 

Cullen will try to be in their 25 but there’s no guarantee he will be. Not too many make the jump from league one quality to premier league quality that easily. Josh might make West Ham’s squad but might not. Bielik definitely won’t make West Ham’s squad.

I don’t think they will even sign him from Arsenal.🤪

killerandflash said:

cafcfan1990 said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

Don’t PL rules state a maximum squad size of 25 with 8 home grown players ? 
I’m assuming Cullen qualifies as home grown but Bielik ? Would there be 8 home grown players ahead of Cullen at West Ham ? I’m sure there would be at Arsenal if that applies to Bielik. 

Bielik counts as home grown because he joined Arsenal before he was 18 like someone like Maynard-Brewer would with us. 

Arsenal don't have many home grown players, and will lose Ramsey and Welbeck so this could be a reason for keeping him