Birmingham are interested in signing Abel Hernandez from Hull City, according to Vital Blues reporter Tom Heslop.
The Uruguayan is out of contract this summer, and there are said to be up to eight Championship clubs pursuing his signature.
Fans are mostly pleased to see us linked with such a high calibre striker but some question whether we’ll be able to afford his wages:
He’d be perfect for us. Can’t help but be encouraged by the calibre of players we’ve been linked with.
— Gabriel Sutton (@_FootbalLab) 30 May 2018
Think as much as we would love another striker, I think others will be his preference before coming to blues.
— Antony Sale (@saley1984) 30 May 2018
I think we need him alongside vassell, would be a great signing
— Brìesta (@brettfellows1) 30 May 2018
I’d glad get rid of gardener and give his wages to Abel
— Antony Sale (@saley1984) 30 May 2018
Yeah Agreed, we will be saving over 100k a week not having loanee back
— Antony Sale (@saley1984) 30 May 2018
He turned down 75k the other week
— Adam Egan (@adamegan2009) 30 May 2018
Its a no from me
— Joe Stewart (@joe_stu1) 30 May 2018
Hmmm, no.
— paul white (@paulwhite1980) 30 May 2018
Supporters were also sceptical over Aston Villa’s potential interest. Steve Bruce’s side have tracked the striker for a couple of years but their current financial siutation would likely mean they are out of the running:
The Villa couldn’t afford a Mars bar at the minute, so they’re out.
— Add your name (@DavidCorke83) 30 May 2018
Verdict:
The departures of four loanees, as well as the possible sale of both David Stockdale and Tomasz Kuszczak, will likely free up a significant amount of our wage budget.
However, Hernandez’s demands are said to be pretty excessive, and if we were to offer a substantial salary, there would be questions over how we could afford to sign other players.
The 27-year-old’s record in the Championship of 28 goals in 49 appearances shows a prolific forward at this level, and the question will be whether his goals are worth the hefty outlay.