Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[boatshed bill]

Rumours, Links, and the opportunity to slag off some of our existing players.

[Quicknick]

We’ve been sold a pup with pony Foster. It happens.

As long as we get some quality in up front over the summer it shouldn’t matter too much.

A spell at somewhere like Bolton or Barnsley might be good for him on loan for a bit. If he can manage to find a bit of form in League One then maybe he can find a Championship club in the new year.

I have purposefully stayed away from commenting on these posts, but I've had anough. Why don't you stop talking total rubbish about Foster?

[whiffa]

I have purposefully stayed away from commenting on these posts, but I've had anough. Why don't you stop talking total rubbish about Foster?

Don't rise to him, it's what he wants. On every single post he makes.

[Quicknick]

Don't rise to him, it's what he wants. On every single post he makes.

He is an idiot.
No more comment.

[Tricky Trevor]

He is an idiot.
No more comment.

He’s a horsefiddler fishing. His bait isn’t even good but he still gets catches.

[Taffy on the wing]

We’ve been sold a pup with pony Foster. It happens.

As long as we get some quality in up front over the summer it shouldn’t matter too much.

A spell at somewhere like Bolton or Barnsley might be good for him on loan for a bit. If he can manage to find a bit of form in League One then maybe he can find a Championship club in the new year.

The only Pony is the one you have a picture of on your bedroom wall!

[Anthonini]

Foster comes from a way lower level. Westerlo is actually a second division level team that went up and performed well under a new owner with a new coach. Foster came from nowhere and started to get better and better. Showing that he can fight for the ball and score goals. Technically decent. But the guy needs time to grow still. Burnley bought him at a time when he was affordable. So be patient with him and don't expect a world class striker just yet. He does have the potential to become a good PL striker within a year or 2.

Don't put pressure on the fella as he's still in a developing stage, adjusting to higher levels of football. He won't be the first striker next season but he will hopefully become a very useful member of the squad this season. And let's see what's next for him. Take it step by step.

[Lancasterclaret]

I for one think its very brave for a Rovers fan to come on this board - there used to be a few when they were better than us, declined to one or two when we were similar, and have been none now for the while we've been better to far better

Its a sign that maybe their fan base has got around to the fact that football is about rivalries and sometimes you just have to deal with your rivals being a lot better than you are currently

So I'd like to welcome Stayingdown4ever to the board, and I hope that he's not discouraged by current inability of Rovers to even score against us, let alone beat us and to remind him that we won the league at Ewood Park

Welcome!

[Burnley1989]

I for one think its very brave for a Rovers fan to come on this board - there used to be a few when they were better than us, declined to one or two when we were similar, and have been none now for the while we've been better to far better

Its a sign that maybe their fan base has got around to the fact that football is about rivalries and sometimes you just have to deal with your rivals being a lot better than you are currently

So I'd like to welcome Stayingdown4ever to the board, and I hope that he's not discouraged by current inability of Rovers to even score against us, let alone beat us and to remind him that we won the league at Ewood Park

Welcome!

It’s a bit weird though pretending to support another side, just be yourself. There’s a few closet Blackburn fans that post on their board, it’s easy to work out which poster one of them is on here because of his opinions, fair play to him though he’s respectful 99% of the time so they put up with him, until he has a few too many and winds them up

[Lancasterclaret]

It’s a bit weird though pretending to support another side, just be yourself. There’s a few closet Blackburn fans that post on their board, it’s easy to work out which poster one of them is on here because of his opinions, fair play to him though he’s respectful 99% of the time so they put up with him, until he has a few too many and winds them up

F**k being respectful - if I ever posted on their board I've got thirty years of angst to unload - I'd be banned after my first post!

[ClaretFelix]

Foster comes from a way lower level. Westerlo is actually a second division level team that went up and performed well under a new owner with a new coach. Foster came from nowhere and started to get better and better. Showing that he can fight for the ball and score goals. Technically decent. But the guy needs time to grow still. Burnley bought him at a time when he was affordable. So be patient with him and don't expect a world class striker just yet. He does have the potential to become a good PL striker within a year or 2.

Don't put pressure on the fella as he's still in a developing stage, adjusting to higher levels of football. He won't be the first striker next season but he will hopefully become a very useful member of the squad this season. And let's see what's next for him. Take it step by step.

You obviously know more about the Pro League than most on here, what's Ayase Ueda like as a player?
I see he scored 22 goals last season for Vitinho's old team Cercle Brugge, who finished mid table, which isn't a bad return. I appreciate he may have scored a few pens, but it's a decent record.

The only highlights I have seen are on YouTube and he looks quick and clinical in his finishing but what's his all round game like? Worth a punt?

[Burnley1989]

F**k being respectful - if I ever posted on their board I've got thirty years of angst to unload - I'd be banned after my first post!

I’ve tried to sign up multiple times but been knocked back

[warksclaret]

Burnley fan favorite Tom Heaton is considering a move to Luton. Man Utd are holding back until the David De Gea situation/replacement first team GK is resolved. Be great to see Tom playing regularly in the Prem again if it goes through

[StayingDown4Ever]

Burnley fan favorite Tom Heaton is considering a move to Luton. Man Utd are holding back until the David De Gea situation/replacement first team GK is resolved. Be great to see Tom playing regularly in the Prem again if it goes through

Would you have him back here? If so, as the no1 or back up?

[Nori1958]

Would you have him back here? If so, as the no1 or back up?

No....but more chance now Dyche has gone.... we are fine with what we have and coming in

[warksclaret]

Would you have him back here? If so, as the no1 or back up?

Thats a good question. I think he will be a good fit at Luton and a new challenge for him to get the No 1 shirt. As to him coming back to us, I think he would be a good back up, but probably lost that "sharpness" to be our No 1, and his footwork would be below the required level for VK. I don't think he would come back to us, and have to fight for the shirt again, as I suspect thats why he went to Villa with Nick Pope quite rightly ahead of him at the time. What I do know is he would get one hell of a reception at the Turf if he came back in goal for Luton

[Anthonini]

You obviously know more about the Pro League than most on here, what's Ayase Ueda like as a player?
I see he scored 22 goals last season for Vitinho's old team Cercle Brugge, who finished mid table, which isn't a bad return. I appreciate he may have scored a few pens, but it's a decent record.

The only highlights I have seen are on YouTube and he looks quick and clinical in his finishing but what's his all round game like? Worth a punt?

I must admit I haven't seen any games of him this season but I know he's rated very highly being technically gifted and hard working. He plays for a team with a very high pressing system. Therefore the physical demands for the attacking players are higher. Although I think he's looking great he might be expensive. I'm not sure how much he will go for but I'm assuming that they would expect around 10-15 mil.

Do think he would be a good addition for Burnley. Definitely one to keep an eye on.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Would you have him back here? If so, as the no1 or back up?

NO

[Greenmile]

Would you have him back here? If so, as the no1 or back up?

I’m not sure he’d be happy dropping down a division to play at Ewood, tbh.

[Claret Toni]

F**k being respectful - if I ever posted on their board I've got thirty years of angst to unload - I'd be banned after my first post!

Well I posted on their board suggesting they get behind their manager at the time, Paul Ince. I remarked that the Claret fans were doing their part in getting behind him by chanting his name just after Rovers had gone 2-0 down against whoever they were playing at the time. Inexplicably I was banned, a shame really 'cos there's many more suggestions I could have made.

Getting back to transfer rumours - it looks like Russel Martin wants to sign Joel Piroe from Swansea. Similar player to Tella, so if that goes though..... although other clubs will be interested in Nathan.

[Zom Zom]

I’m not sure he’d be happy dropping down a division to play at Ewood, tbh.

Luton are in the Prem bud.

[RicardoMontalban]

Luton are in the Prem bud.

He’s talking about SD4E’s perceived allegiance’s. All getting a bit meta.

[mkmel]

Burnley fan favorite Tom Heaton is considering a move to Luton. Man Utd are holding back until the David De Gea situation/replacement first team GK is resolved. Be great to see Tom playing regularly in the Prem again if it goes through

Yes I saw that rumour a week or so back about Tom Heaton possibly going to Luton.

[Greenmile]

Luton are in the Prem bud.

Whoosh

[TsarBomba]

I’ve had two Millwall mates message me separately saying Fleming is on his way to us.

Fee agreed today apparently, one of them saying £18M but not quite sure how accurate that fee is. Imagine it will be less.

Very good signing if true.

[AGENT_CLARET]

I’ve had two Millwall mates message me separately saying Fleming is on his way to us.

Fee agreed today apparently, one of them saying £18M but not quite sure how accurate that fee is. Imagine it will be less.

Very good signing if true.

Not even half that fee

[PictoPirate]

The press was saying 8 million would do it. They paid less than two last season.

[RVclaret]

I’ve had two Millwall mates message me separately saying Fleming is on his way to us.

Fee agreed today apparently, one of them saying £18M but not quite sure how accurate that fee is. Imagine it will be less.

Very good signing if true.

I’d be happy with this signing but I’d say the chances of it being anywhere close to 18m are slim. Can’t see it being much more than 10 personally.

[NewClaret]

Can’t get too excited about this one but 15 goals from midfield is very decent so hopefully another astute signing.

[TsarBomba]

I’d be happy with this signing but I’d say the chances of it being anywhere close to 18m are slim. Can’t see it being much more than 10 personally.

Probably a typo and meant to say 8 not 18.

[RVclaret]

Probably a typo and meant to say 8 not 18.

Ah that makes more sense!

[Newcastleclaret93]

I’d be happy with this signing but I’d say the chances of it being anywhere close to 18m are slim. Can’t see it being much more than 10 personally.

The regular outlets are saying we have already had a bid of 12m rejected arnt they?
I could see us getting him for 15

[claretonthecoast1882]

The regular outlets are saying we have already had a bid of 12m rejected arnt they?
I could see us getting him for 15

Everything I have heard and read says bids of around 5 and 7m they want around 8-9m

[Quickenthetempo]

According to Twitter Sevilla have transfer listed all their players due to 90m worth of debts.

Get on the phone Vinny

[Nori1958]

I’ve had two Millwall mates message me separately saying Fleming is on his way to us.

Fee agreed today apparently, one of them saying £18M but not quite sure how accurate that fee is. Imagine it will be less.

Very good signing if true.

I think they've been duped by a false account, which reports 18m and pretends to be sky sports..

[RVclaret]

The regular outlets are saying we have already had a bid of 12m rejected arnt they?
I could see us getting him for 15

Hasn’t been a fee mentioned anywhere

[jojomk1]

Alex Gilbert (Brentford) potentially available as a striker for the future
Wonder what Cullen thinks of him if he has come across him on ROI duties
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... -Boro.html

[TsarBomba]

I think they've been duped by a false account, which reports 18m and pretends to be sky sports..

Ah ok, fair enough.

[IanMcL]

We appear to be bidding for a team of keepers!

Perhaps Mr Pace has misunderstood Mr Kompany.

Mr Pace: Wetransferred a whole squad last season "

Mr Kompany: "Yes. I must admit that this season I would like some keepers".

[Hedontplayforyou]

Who was the third signings who CT said was very very close? Did we find out?

[clarethomer]

Who was the third signings who CT said was very very close? Did we find out?

It was the Jacob Bruun Larsen was the 3rd player I think

[Hedontplayforyou]

That’s what we were led to believe but was it a hoax? From sown child on Twitter or genuine ? anybody in the know?

I need a distraction after upsetting the missus about the Genk game

[Nori1958]

Another bid for Clarke that'll get rejected

https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/ne ... ack-clarke

[warksclaret]

Another bid for Clarke that'll get rejected

https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/ne ... ack-clarke

If we believe what has been reported-ie a third bid, then after 3-4 weeks of fannying about trying to get Clarke, we should know the figure that will secure him. So either meet the price tag or move on. This reminds me of the Garlick days.Makes me wonder if we are really serious about him if you look at how quick O'Shea was concluded

[FeedTheArf]

Another bid for Clarke that'll get rejected

https://www.si.com/soccer/sunderland/ne ... ack-clarke

At least we’re bidding

[Elizabeth]

If we believe what has been reported-ie a third bid, then after 3-4 weeks of fannying about trying to get Clarke, we should know the figure that will secure him. So either meet the price tag or move on. This reminds me of the Garlick days.Makes me wonder if we are really serious about him if you look at how quick O'Shea was concluded

It does look that way but honestly if it doesn’t happen it’s really no big deal.

[Elizabeth]

At least we’re bidding

We’ll be bidding for players throughout the close season . I think the thing is not to get too attached to any of these names.

[FeedTheArf]

If we believe what has been reported-ie a third bid, then after 3-4 weeks of fannying about trying to get Clarke, we should know the figure that will secure him. So either meet the price tag or move on. This reminds me of the Garlick days.Makes me wonder if we are really serious about him if you look at how quick O'Shea was concluded

I think that’s the difference. I’m not sure Kompany is attached to many players. We bid what we think they’re worth, if it’s rejected we move on. Think it was a tweet from Sacha that said we’re actively working on 60 players at any one time. Not a bad negotiating tool if clubs know we’re going to move on and not deadset on a particular player.

[Swizzlestick]

If we believe what has been reported-ie a third bid, then after 3-4 weeks of fannying about trying to get Clarke, we should know the figure that will secure him. So either meet the price tag or move on. This reminds me of the Garlick days.Makes me wonder if we are really serious about him if you look at how quick O'Shea was concluded

You have no idea of what's being said during negotiations though. It may be that a couple of weeks back, Sunderland were intimating that £Xm would be enough, we offer that, then suddenly they move the goal posts and ask for more. It's in their best interest to try and get other clubs involved and ramp up the price.

[Elizabeth]

You have no idea of what's being said during negotiations though. It may be that a couple of weeks back, Sunderland were intimating that £Xm would be enough, we offer that, then suddenly they move the goal posts and ask for more. It's in their best interest to try and get other clubs involved and ramp up the price.

Alternatively they might just not want to sell one of their best players