Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

[Gordaleman]

Doing a deal with those East end barrow boys won't be easy, they're the London old school and are as dodgy as feck

I think the current Burnley Board have their heads screwed on. We've done some pretty stellar deals in this window already. Who expected us to get £20 million each for McNeil and Collins? I didn't. We've also had some pretty impressive incomings so far as well. Players who will mature into top players, even if a couple are only loans. Now, it looks like a possible £25 million for Cornet, if we do accept instalments. Even if we only get £17.5 million, it's a decent profit in only six months.

[Quickenthetempo]

Nobody has mentioned Cornet's wages yet.

His agent will want a big pay day if he seems to be going to a biggish club.
He's not going to settle for the wages we offered.

[UpTheClaretsFCBK]

Cornet would surely have kicked up a stink of he wanted to leave that badly by now.

[wilks_bfc]

Err that was a joke based around the Michael Jackson song "You Are Not Alone"

Err I know hence the

[jedi_master]

Cornet would surely have kicked up a stink of he wanted to leave that badly by now.

We have no idea of what he’s saying behind closed doors to Pace and Kompany.

[Colburn_Claret]

There should also be a hefty loan fee for the season, regardless of what it leads to.
IF we paid 12 mill over 4 years, that's 3mill a year, and West Ham should have to foot that at least, otherwise WE are paying for him to play for West Ham. I'd up it, due to the fact he's worth more , 17.5mill over 3 years, so I would expect 5-6 mill in a loan fee.

I haven't a clue what the 'caveats' are for an option to buy, becoming an obligation to buy, but it all sounds very dodgy. The buying club could just twist it to their own advantage by benching him if it suits. Unless we add some of our own, such as IF he isn't being utilised we can take him back in January and call it deal over.

Far too mirky by half.

[agreenwood]

Does anyone seriously believe Cornet would be happy to stay if he has the option of a pay rise and Premier League football? If West Ham are after him he’s looking at the added bonus of European football.

The fact that he’s not said anything publicly and has appeared in a few social media opportunities isn’t an indicator of anything.

[Goody1975]

Err that was a joke based around the Michael Jackson song "You Are Not Alone"

We all know that, Crook however is too dense to see it.

[davideyresleftear]

Does anyone seriously believe Cornet would be happy to stay if he has the option of a pay rise and Premier League football? If West Ham are after him he’s looking at the added bonus of European football.

The fact that he’s not said anything publicly and has appeared in a few social media opportunities isn’t an indicator of anything.

First paragraph 100% right.

Second paragraph, I think Cornet’s silence can be read as professionalism. Lots of players have acted out when looking for a move, Harry Kane being a good example.

I really like Cornet and hope he has a stellar career, just a shame it won’t be with us.

[bpgburn]

Why would it become void if made public?

No point in asking me, it wasn't me who reported it on here.

[nil_desperandum]

That can’t be the case surely? It makes such clauses literally not worth the paper they’re written on. All it takes is an agent to leak details to a friendly journalist and his/her client is suddenly free from the clause.

But that's the point, surely.
If they leak the release clause then we don't have to sell at any price (if we don't want to), so why would an agent do that.
(Not that I have any idea whether any of this stuff about the 17.5 million is true.)

[Woodleyclaret]

Max Cornet's goals were the highlight of last season and will live long in the memory.I wish him well in the future

[agreenwood]

First paragraph 100% right.

Second paragraph, I think Cornet’s silence can be read as professionalism. Lots of players have acted out when looking for a move, Harry Kane being a good example.

I really like Cornet and hope he has a stellar career, just a shame it won’t be with us.

Oh agreed. He seems like a good guy, but I doubt he wants to stay.

[Burnley Ace]

That can’t be the case surely? It makes such clauses literally not worth the paper they’re written on. All it takes is an agent to leak details to a friendly journalist and his/her client is suddenly free from the clause.

Or to………….Rebecca Vardys account!

[Silkyskills1]

If indeed we are at a point this week where Cornet leaves and Benson arrives, what is everyone expecting for the remainder of our transfer dealings?

Incomings?

Outgoings?

Quite a few for both I would hope. We may need two more goalkeepers yet.

[jojomk1]

Watching that highlights reel shows me where his weakness lies… he doesn’t do tap ins… every goal was a worldly

He certainly didn't do the tap in at Norwich last season

And Dyche certainly regretted that

[Rumbletonk]

Just the fact that he's not playing must surely mean negotiations are and have been going on the the background for some time. By all accounts, a popular lad but who cares if he's not playing. Sooner we shift him on and use the money the better for all concerned.

[123EasyasBFC]

Cornet isn’t daft, staying silent and getting on with it is best way to keep fans happy, he knows he has a clause so doesn’t have to panic and get a move. Ivory Coast didn’t qualify for World Cup so it’s not massively important he’s playing in prem of Europe.

Also clubs know there’s a clause so it’s a case of they know it’s 17mil so they are trying to get a cheaper deal or they are seeing what other deals they need to make first and what funds they have before signing cornet, longer it goes on then you might hear rumblings of cornet being unhappy and less smiley social media stuff around him

[Goody1975]

Quite a few for both I would hope. We may need two more goalkeepers yet.

I said yesterday that a lot will depend on whether we are trying to offload Lowton, Long, Norris, BPF and to a lesser extent Gudmundsson. Four of them are in the last year of their contracts (only BPF has more than a year left). If some of those players leave they will leave a hole that needs filling. A loan move for the four players with twelve months left is effectively a free transfer.

If/When Cornet leaves I would expect Benson and four more signings but it's been that mental so far this summer that it could be any number.

[IanMcL]

WHU has missed out on a player. Funds appear to be available to short circuit the release clause up front.

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Still need an out and out goalscorer that should hopefully be our priority after Benson is wrapped up. I’ll be surprised if BPF, Norris, Lowton and Long are with us at the end of August and they will all need replacing.

[JohnDearyMe]

I'd be hoping for 2 more centre forwards given Rodriguez's injury record

[jrgbfc]

I don't think there'll be clubs queuing up to take the likes of Norris, Long and JBG tbh. More likely we're stuck with them till the end of their contracts.

[Goody1975]

I don't think there'll be clubs queuing up to take the likes of Norris, Long and JBG tbh. More likely we're stuck with them till the end of their contracts.

There was mention on here of Norris being wanted by Cambridge United but he didn't want to go.

[redwasp]

Re the goalkeepers situation, I can't help wondering why we don't have a No 1.

[Boxy]

We do. It muric , he just prefers the number 49

[CharlieinNewMexico]

There was mention on here of Norris being wanted by Cambridge United but he didn't want to go.

I think he’s from the Cambridge area and probably thought it would be a downer for his career to “go home” already

[Silkyskills1]

I said yesterday that a lot will depend on whether we are trying to offload Lowton, Long, Norris, BPF and to a lesser extent Gudmundsson. Four of them are in the last year of their contracts (only BPF has more than a year left). If some of those players leave they will leave a hole that needs filling. A loan move for the four players with twelve months left is effectively a free transfer.

If/When Cornet leaves I would expect Benson and four more signings but it's been that mental so far this summer that it could be any number.

When he was fit JBG was an excellent footballer. But can you imagine anyone willing to pay for his 'services' now?

[Goody1975]

When he was fit JBG was an excellent footballer. But can you imagine anyone willing to pay for his 'services' now?

It's such a shame as he was decent for us in the top flight until being kicked off the park against Lincoln, never the same player since.

[Gordaleman]

This medical is taking a long while.

Come on Benny, we want you available for Saturday like Vithino was last week.

C'mon you very young Clarets.

[Vegas Claret]

This medical is taking a long while.

Come on Benny, we want you available for Saturday like Vithino was last week.

C'mon you very young Clarets.

the guy who broke the story a few days ago said Kompany wanted him available for the Luton game

[eastcoastclaret]

This medical is taking a long while.

Come on Benny, we want you available for Saturday like Vithino was last week.

C'mon you very young Clarets.

Medical was today, we never announce signing until following day.

[Top Claret]

No ponsing about from Kompany he throws them right in

[claretandy]

This medical is taking a long while.

Come on Benny, we want you available for Saturday like Vithino was last week.

C'mon you very young Clarets.

They are currently in a brainstorming meeting for the signing video.

[Hibsclaret]

Indeed. The Dyche fit mantra has been replaced by Kompany ready.

[Top Claret]

Indeed. The Dyche fit mantra has been replaced by Kompany ready.

We wouldn't have seen him this side of Xmas

[Colburn_Claret]

Indeed. The Dyche fit mantra has been replaced by Kompany ready.

It's down to Kompany buying players that he knows have the attributes to play his style of football.
Dyche, particularly with the forwards and wingers, had to retrain their way of thinking, to make them fit his system.

It's no big deal, or slight on SD, just a reality of the circumstances.

With Vitinho coming on for the last 15 mins, and looking comfortable in that role, it certainly is giving us options, and certainly helps with the need to freshen up for the last 20 mins of matches,or take the opportunity to give some players a break in a long slog season.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

When he was fit JBG was an excellent footballer. But can you imagine anyone willing to pay for his 'services' now?

Nope, he should be released at the end of this current contract and I think the club will do that too.

[LaLigaClaret]

Nixon allegedly saying we might be bringing in 3 more shortly which need work permits after Benson is confirmed. More signings on the way hopefully.

[RVclaret]

Nixon allegedly saying we might be bringing in 3 more shortly which need work permits after Benson is confirmed. More signings on the way hopefully.

Not seen him say that.

[claretandy]

Nixon allegedly saying we might be bringing in 3 more shortly which need work permits after Benson is confirmed. More signings on the way hopefully.

Not quite, He said Van der Berg and a couple of work permits, 1 of which is Benson.

[Paul Waine]

They are currently in a brainstorming meeting for the signing video.

Do you think there's something they can do with "Benson for Beds?"

Play board: Someone sleeping in a bed, covers pulled over. The clock clicks through to 3pm. The covers are thrown back, footballer emerges claret and blue kit already on, the walls fall away and he's already on the football pitch. Ball played to him. Controls on his chest and he volleys it in the goal. Crowd cheers.

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[IanMcL]

Re the goalkeepers situation, I can't help wondering why we don't have a No 1.

Perhaps we still hope to land that Belgian keeper.

[IanMcL]

Not quite, He said Van der Berg and a couple of work permits, 1 of which is Benson.

Now Benny is coming, perhaps Miss Diane will follow shortly.

[Boxy]

Perhaps we still hope to land that Belgian keeper.

Muric is the number 1. He just prefers playing in number 49

[Sproggy]

Do you think there's something they can do with "Benson for Beds?"

Play board: Someone sleeping in a bed, covers pulled over. The clock clicks through to 3pm. The covers are thrown back, footballer emerges claret and blue kit already on, the walls fall away and he's already on the football pitch. Ball played to him. Controls on his chest and he volleys it in the goal. Crowd cheers.

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[Lancasterclaret]

Patino has just signed on loan from Arsenal to Blackpool

He's supposed to be absolutely brilliant

[Goalposts]

Latest new from club is unless evaluation is met in full for cornet he will be reintegrated into team

[Quicknick]

It's down to Kompany buying players that he knows have the attributes to play his style of football.
Dyche, particularly with the forwards and wingers, had to retrain their way of thinking, to make them fit his system.

It's no big deal, or slight on SD, just a reality of the circumstances.

With Vitinho coming on for the last 15 mins, and looking comfortable in that role, it certainly is giving us options, and certainly helps with the need to freshen up for the last 20 mins of matches,or take the opportunity to give some players a break in a long slog season.

Spot on, Colburn.

[BobHaidong]

No ponsing about from Kompany he throws them right in

He’ll be hoping that Benny is coming in hot.