With the transfer window in full swing, this week saw the
return of Arsenal legend Thierry Henry to the Emirates Stadium from the U.S
while Robbie Keane also joined Villa on a similar deal from LA Galaxy; however,
there is one Non-League striker on the South coast that could yet steal the
headlines of this transfer window.
Margate FC striker Kwesi Appiah has found the net 33 times
already this season and a move away from the Kent club is highly expected
before the window slams shut on the 31st January but where will the
hotshot go to and how much can Margate expect for such a player? In truth
Appiah could be a Premier League player by the 1st of February 2012,
however, many people think his likely destination could be the Championship.
The latest clubs to be linked to the striker include Premier
League sides Aston Villa, QPR and Swansea while a whole host of Championship
clubs ranging from Watford, Bristol City and Leeds are all expected to keep a
close eye on Appiah. With no game this week for the 33 goal hero to showcase
his talents even more so, Margate will hope to earn some breathing space this
week meaning that Appiah could feature against Lewes on the 21st of
January and three days later when Margate entertain League One side Charlton
Athletic in the Kent Senior Cup Quarter-Final clash at Hartsdown Park.
Fans of Margate will be hoping that their main man will stay
beyond this transfer window and help fire the ‘Gate’ into the Play-off places
and beyond into the Blue Square Bet Conference South. Despite them hopes there
would be no fan at MFC that would begrudge Appiah the chance to resurrect his
League career after his last chance at Championship side Peterborough was ended
when he was released before returning to the Non-league stage.
So finally what can Margate earn from the possible sale of
the star man? Realistically the answer is a lot. Margate would be well within
their rights to demand an upwards fee of £50,000 (perhaps higher) as well as a
sell on clause of up to 10% while also earning a lucrative friendly against the
side that Appiah could join.
All at Margate FC hope Appiah will lead the club to
promotion ahead of what looks like to be an exciting new era for the club,
however, I would like to offer my thanks to Kwesi for his contribution to the ‘Gate’
should he decide that his future lies elsewhere.
What do you think? Would Appiah suit your club? How much is
a 33 goal machine worth in January? As always let me know.
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