I wouldn't say were a better team when he doesn't play. I would say 2 years ago, when Zaha didn't play, we were awful to watch and probably easy to play against.
Now, we aren't so easy to play against without him. Thanks mostly to the additional quality we now have e.g Doucoure, Eze, Olise.

The fact we are now a better all round team is skewing fans into thinking we don't need Wilf. He was our top scorer last season until Roy came back in and revitalised Ebs.

Is just an opinion but I think a fair one.

Now Zaha's got a bit of green grass ahead of him here... and finds Ambrose... not a bad effort!!!!

As Lanzo said, it is all about opinions

‘Chelsea would take him in a heartbeat’ but haven’t. They are needing to sort themselves out for FFP , selling all the academy players that have cost them nothing, so their sales/buys looks better. Still no interest in a free transfer??
None of the top six have shown any interest, but he walks into most of their teams!!
If he stays in England, not with us, I’d say he will go Everton/villa/West Ham . Top 6 probably not an option, he wouldn’t fancy the 3 that have come up or forest, wolves, Brentford, Bournemouth doubtful. Can’t see him going to Brighton!
Thinking about it, Palace, Villa, Everton, West Ham . Spin a coin, couldn’t say who finishes above who , none of the others would offer 200 grand a week for 4 years .
Where’s he going??
Can’t see anyone interested.
I’d offer 2 year deal. £100 grand a week first year.
Second year performance related to year 1.

Edited by Casual (06 Jul 2023 11.17pm)

I can't see where the club is showing any ambition ... five weeks to kick off and just one player taken on to replace all those who've gone.

Wilf has only been out of contract a week but if he is staying he'd have signed up by now. Possibly, our £200k a week offer isn't a straightforward contract? Or is he waiting for our local 'big boys' Arsenal or Chelsea to make an offer? I don't think they ever will.

Denial is not just a river in Egypt

A lot of people are questioning whether the £200k per week offer to Wilf is genuine and others are saying it is madness to offer him that much. However, one way of looking at this, is to regard the offer as comprising of a £14m sign on fee paid at the rate of £70k pw over the four years and keeping his wage at the current £130k per week. That way the Club avoid increasing their wage structure. Also, any new signing to replace Wilf would be likely to cost about £10-20m and the wage would probably be around £100k pw. I know some will still question Wilf's value but this isn't clear cut, as he remains our most dangerous threat and even if he doesn't score 10 or more goals per season his presence on the pitch provides opportunities for the his team.mares when the opposition foul him or double up on him. In short, the case for keeping Wilf can be justified IMO.
However, whatever the decision, I would just like it sorted ASAP.