Summer 2021 Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

[RVclaret]

Roberts almost done according to the Athletic.

[warksclaret]

I am afraid we and SD cannot compete with Bournemouth .Scottie Parker does an evil Croques Mounsieur

[dandeclaret]

Pete O'Rourke stating fee with Swansea agree for Roberts

[FeedTheArf]

We wouldn’t sign 2 Christie’s so maybe the rumour for the Fulham one may have more Legs
Obviously Burnley frightened the Celtic lad after all we have been superior since 1978

I think I’d rather have Tony Christie than Cyrus

[Culmclaret]

Or Miley Cyrus

[RVclaret]

So now we’ve missed out on Christie and it’s looking likely that we sign Roberts, I wonder if we are still on the hunt for another attacking player before the deadline. Haven’t really been any other links so I guess anyone else would be a surprise one.

[KlyBfc]

Regarding Christie I tend to lean (with no inside knowledge whatsoever) to wondering if Parker has made a big play for him. Feels similar to when we allegedly lost out to Stuart Armstrong in that the player had higher perception of their current ability / value than perhaps our management team (expecting palyers to fight for their position with no starting guarantees)… I could be wide of the mark.
I’ve no idea how good he is as I’ve hardly seen him. Many Celtic fans suggest he goes missing in the big games, which is the closest standard to the Prem, so perhaps it’s not the worst thing in the world to miss out.

[Guitargeorge]

I think it’s just a matter of more game time with Bournemouth. He must have it in his head that he will be having to fight for a team spot here and he’s taken the easier option

[Culmclaret]

He clearly is not our No 1 target and difficult to see him starting in the same XI as McNeil and Cornet

[RVclaret]

He clearly is not our No 1 target and difficult to see him starting in the same XI as McNeil and Cornet

I think having the option to play a 4-4-1-1 like we did throughout the season we finished 7th would be an option. That’s why I’m still hoping we are in for another attacking player, be it a winger or 10.

[TsarBomba]

One Twitter account has us linked with Taylor Booth at Bayern Munich.

Can’t say I’ve heard of him.

American I’m guessing?

[arise_sir_charge]

Will be one for the U23’s if it goes through, you’d imagine?

If he’s made his Munich debut and is on the fringes of the US squad I’d be surprised if he fell into our U23’s. He may be one we sign and loan out though.

[martin_p]

Not really, because that style of play has kept us up for six years. Had we played more attractive football in that time, I’m sure we wouldn’t be in the Premiership

Like Bournemouth.

[THEWELLERNUT70]

Lookman to Leicester looks very much on

[KRBFC]

I think we need a right back, Lowton had an incredible run last year but he hasn't started this season well. Also with Cornet and Roberts, it gives us a chance to play 3 at the back:

Collins Tarkowski Mee
Roberts Westwood Brownhill Cornet
Mcneil
Wood Vydra

[TsarBomba]

Booth link here:

https://twitter.com/imiasanmia/status/1 ... 79104?s=21

[Culmclaret]

I think having the option to play a 4-4-1-1 like we did throughout the season we finished 7th would be an option. That’s why I’m still hoping we are in for another attacking player, be it a winger or 10.

Agree on the 4-4-1-1 but can’t see us having three attacking players in the 4 + 1

[ClaretAL]

It is interesting that you could argue we have targeted LWB and RWB in the transfer window as well as Dwight been pushing inside a lot recently, but I would be surprised if Dyche moved away from 4-4-2.

[RVclaret]

Nixon ‘Bournemouth. Winners in the Ryan Christie race. Burnley. Looking for another ‘number ten’ option for squad.’

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Seen a little bit of Booth. Good athlete, A bit raw tbh. But nothing wrong in buying potential?

File under McKinnie / Dest / Sargeant.

[CnBtruntru]

I would have thought if we are looking for a 10 then 1 of 3 would be leaving, or maybe they are an attacking midfielder only.

We will know by 11pm tonight. Thank F...

[nyclaret]

I think we need a right back, Lowton had an incredible run last year but he hasn't started this season well. Also with Cornet and Roberts, it gives us a chance to play 3 at the back:

Collins Tarkowski Mee
Roberts Westwood Brownhill Cornet
Mcneil
Wood Vydra

We are never going to play 3 at the back… accept it.

[CnBtruntru]

I thought Booth would be a Loan and not a buy.

[Longsider]

I thought Booth would be a Loan and not a buy.

That's how I read it too

[Gordaleman]

Booth link here:

https://twitter.com/imiasanmia/status/1 ... 79104?s=21

You're a bit late on the Booth link. It's been mentioned several times already this morning. Looks promising.

[alwaysaclaret]

It seems Scott Parker quite likes the Swansea side, links that he's in for 3 of em, and strange it looks like Swansea are having a bit of a clear out

[Murger]

I think we need a right back, Lowton had an incredible run last year but he hasn't started this season well. Also with Cornet and Roberts, it gives us a chance to play 3 at the back:

Collins Tarkowski Mee
Roberts Westwood Brownhill Cornet
Mcneil
Wood Vydra

Charlie Taylor not fit into your plans?

[CnBtruntru]

There looks to be a certain chap called Mbappe available, sneaky last minute loan, mind you he won't get a game then

[CharlieinNewMexico]

That's how I read it too

He’s OOC in a year so if it’s a loan, it’s presumably a loan to buy.

[Gordaleman]

Having watched Gudders switch to the left wing in both the Brighton and Leeds games, I suspect we are potentially looking at Gudders on the left, Cornet on the right, and McNeil in the middle. That could be a very potent midfield.

[TsarBomba]

You're a bit late on the Booth link. It's been mentioned several times already this morning. Looks promising.

My humble apologies.

[KRBFC]

Charlie Taylor not fit into your plans?

I like Taylor but he has been responsible for 3 goals so far this season which has cost us 5 points.

[Lancasterclaret]

It seems Scott Parker quite likes the Swansea side, links that he's in for 3 of em, and strange it looks like Swansea are having a bit of a clear out

Swansea no parachute payments this season, plus run by American businessmen, they are not going to run it at a huge loss when there are assets to sell

Course, that puts them on a completely different track to the rest of the championship who appear happy to swallow millions of debt

[ClaretAL]

while we wait and wonder I thought a look at Roberts...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B_i5BH15hW4

Fair to say they were getting battered of Forrest..
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yq0tkFNogmI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmaV02VpB3o

[Culmclaret]

Having watched Gudders switch to the left wing in both the Brighton and Leeds games, I suspect we are potentially looking at Gudders on the left, Cornet on the right, and McNeil in the middle. That could be a very potent midfield.

That’s how I see it!

[CnBtruntru]

I like Taylor but he has been responsible for 3 goals so far this season which has cost us 5 points.

I never saw his name on any of the score sheets.

[minnieclaret]

I think we need a right back, Lowton had an incredible run last year but he hasn't started this season well.

Surprised at that. He hasn’t done much coming forward but every goal conceded at home has come through the LB position. Defenders defend so I’m happy with him.

[Dodobdobodobo]

Or Miley Cyrus

I’d rather have ‘Corpus’

[NewClaret]

Surprised at that. He hasn’t done much coming forward but every goal conceded at home has come through the LB position. Defenders defend so I’m happy with him.

This.

[Gordaleman]

Surprised at that. He hasn’t done much coming forward but every goal conceded at home has come through the LB position. Defenders defend so I’m happy with him.

Have to agree. I don't think Lowton has done much wrong at all.

[KRBFC]

I never saw his name on any of the score sheets.

How would him scoring cost us 5 points?

[Woodleyclaret]

Re Charlie Taylor "responsible for goals "
The lack of tackling and tight marking by our powder puff midfield caused the issues
We failed to cut out the passes prior to it getting near our defence
Our dropping back Howestyle and playing for a draw also didn't help.
On Saturday our lhs midfield was AWOL for the equaliser and Charlie's slip unfortunate

[agreenwood]

Surely Booth would be coming into the U23s?

He was on loan in the Austrian second division last season.

[KRBFC]

Surprised at that. He hasn’t done much coming forward but every goal conceded at home has come through the LB position. Defenders defend so I’m happy with him.

Yeah he's been very good defensively, I think we need more going forward at right back than Lowton has offered us so far though.

[karatekid]

Apparently AMN has been on social media saying he wants to leave.

[alwaysaclaret]

Having watched Gudders switch to the left wing in both the Brighton and Leeds games, I suspect we are potentially looking at Gudders on the left, Cornet on the right, and McNeil in the middle. That could be a very potent midfield.

Deffo an option but cornet on left and gudmundson staying on the right also an option, but the biggest and most important option its given us imo is to play mcneil in the hole and simply give him a free role, it occurred more and more on Saturday that it could be in dyche's plan, and to use lennon as protection for gudmundson in terms of staying fit. I've said on a couple of threads I'd love us to bring someone like Ross barkley in, would be a very good window.

[CharlieinNewMexico]

I like Taylor but he has been responsible for 3 goals so far this season which has cost us 5 points.

Not responsible. Dyche should have shored up our left side. We have Pieters. We’re ahead (twice) you bring Dwight off and support Taylor (ps both the other managers put fresh legs on against him) with Pieters. Dyche just does plug and play subs, never reacts to the other coaches moves.

[clarethomer]

Just some food for thought.

We have heard and read a lot about the use of data for helping clubs spot players etc.

I also remember that there was a story about how Memphis Depay’s agent used the same analysis and data to find a club for him following his career not progressing well at United.

It could be that this decision is one which is right for the player. Yes it’s disappointing for us and for some fans but you want the club and player to be on the same page. If they are not- I’m pleased it has allowed us to move on.

[minnieclaret]

I feel for Charlie.
BHA first goal he was in the middle, covering across as our FBs do. Second goal he was culpable. Unlucky with the slip on Sunday but the second he went down I felt we were doomed.

[Culmclaret]

It’s easy with hindsight but putting Pieters on instead of Vydra and giving Dwight a freer role would have given Leeds a lot more to think about.