Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[Eyesofblue2]

I don't think we'll hang around if villa are messing about, not our style anymore

It's nearly two weeks since Vinni was suggesting this was done and dusted, so Villa are messing us about and we are still hanging around.

[claretonthecoast1882]

It's nearly two weeks since Vinni was suggesting this was done and dusted, so Villa are messing us about and we are still hanging around.

Both Kompany and Pace have a bit more about them than just sat there waiting for Villa to sort something. If we are just hanging around it will be because it is something that will be sorted, if it isn't they will have moved on.

[Nori1958]

It's nearly two weeks since Vinni was suggesting this was done and dusted, so Villa are messing us about and we are still hanging around.

Maybe it is done
Maybe Vinni is happy with the situation
Maybe they are not messing us about

The bottom line is none of know, but the way we've worked under this regime I think we'd have walked away before now if we felt we were being messed around......or maybe we have walked away?

[quoonbeatz]

Everton linked with Balde
https://talksport.com/football/1539566/ ... -rejected/

Mama Balde not to come?

[northeastclaret]

Maybe it is done
Maybe Vinni is happy with the situation
Maybe they are not messing us about

The bottom line is none of know, but the way we've worked under this regime I think we'd have walked away before now if we felt we were being messed around......or maybe we have walked away?

Because there are no comments either way and no rumours of alternatives for that position at the moment, I can only presume it’s because they don’t want him to play against them and therefore are delaying the completion of the transfer to Friday afternoon? We obviously want him a lot so are willing to accept the delay.

[Steddyman]

Mama Balde not to come?

Mama told me (Not to come)

[claretonthecoast1882]

Penny dropped

[CoolClaret]

Just seen that Troyes are part of the City football group…

Not sure about you guys but I don’t know how signing the Strikeforce of a team relegated from ligue 1 is meant to prime our team for survival.

Odobert an argument can be made about his age being only 18 - Balde? Stinks a bit tbh

[Darnhill Claret]

After Sunday's game when there will be another 5 days to go.

[SirBob]

Seem to remember signing Pope and Heaton from relegated championship teams. Both went on to play in the best league in the world and represent England, don’t think playing for a relegated team is of real significance

[123EasyasBFC]

Just seen that Troyes are part of the City football group…

Not sure about you guys but I don’t know how signing the Strikeforce of a team relegated from ligue 1 is meant to prime our team for survival.

Odobert an argument can be made about his age being only 18 - Balde? Stinks a bit tbh

You could argue that scoring 12 league goals for a team that got relegated is good return and maybe it was defensively that cost them?

[CoolClaret]

You could argue that scoring 12 league goals for a team that got relegated is good return and maybe it was defensively that cost them?

You could.

You could also argue that the wrong end of the French league is really poor in quality and he’s had one season of scoring goals.

[burnley007]

You could argue that scoring 12 league goals for a team that got relegated is good return and maybe it was defensively that cost them?

exactly.

I just tend to sit back and trust the process now. Our recruitment is beyond my wildest expectations recently, so I'm just happy.

...after years of awful transfer windows, I can't imagine being anything other than delighted atm

[123EasyasBFC]

You could.

You could also argue that the wrong end of the French league is really poor in quality and he’s had one season of scoring goals.

What’s the wrong end of the French league got to do with him scoring 12 league goals? Whatever league you’re in, a team struggling managing to score 12 league goals is a good return.
One season of scoring goals is true but it’s the last season so should be full on confidence

[Steddyman]

Penny dropped

I didn't think he even got a game in the first place.

[jojomk1]

SSN reporting this morning on Arsenal news saying there are currently no "active" talks between them and us on Lokonga

[Quickenthetempo]

SSN reporting this morning on Arsenal news saying there are currently no "active" talks between them and us on Lokonga

He wants big wages.

[CoolClaret]

What’s the wrong end of the French league got to do with him scoring 12 league goals? Whatever league you’re in, a team struggling managing to score 12 league goals is a good return.
One season of scoring goals is true but it’s the last season so should be full on confidence

I don’t particularly think it’s a strong or impressive league - and it’s the first time he broke double digits - I’m aware that he has played fullback and wing also.

If he was a regular double digit goal scorer i’d be a bit more
optimistic.. Rouwen Hennings bagged 15 in the Bundesliga one season

Could be a useful cog in the system but I don’t think he’d be prolific

[Selby Claret]

Seem to remember signing Pope and Heaton from relegated championship teams. Both went on to play in the best league in the world and represent England, don’t think playing for a relegated team is of real significance

And JBG

[NewClaret]

He wants big wages.

He’s done nothing to earn them so can do one, if that’s the issue.

I want Lokonga aswell, think VK could get the best out of him, but let’s be honest he’s flopped at Arsenal and Palace so a big risk for us. Hope we’re looking elsewhere.

[jojomk1]

He wants big wages.

And this is the crazy world of the Premier League - even before Saudi
In 2021 Arsenal sign him for approx £17m and no doubt good wages will have been part of that deal
That season he makes 19 league apps for them (not all starting) and scores 0 goals
2022 he makes 6 league apps for them and 9 for Palace and scores 0 goals
Does he now want a rise in wages ?

[123EasyasBFC]

I don’t particularly think it’s a strong or impressive league - and it’s the first time he broke double digits - I’m aware that he has played fullback and wing also.

If he was a regular double digit goal scorer i’d be a bit more
optimistic.. Rouwen Hennings bagged 15 in the Bundesliga one season

Could be a useful cog in the system but I don’t think he’d be prolific

Cornet came from the same league with a lesser goal reckon and hit the ground running

[CoolClaret]

Cornet came from the same league with a lesser goal reckon and hit the ground running

Aye - they had him playing left back / left wing back a hell of a lot though, is also a year younger than Balde and was playing for Lyon age sort of 18-23/24 ish

[Newcastleclaret93]

And this is the crazy world of the Premier League - even before Saudi
In 2021 Arsenal sign him for approx £17m and no doubt good wages will have been part of that deal
That season he makes 19 league apps for them (not all starting) and scores 0 goals
2022 he makes 6 league apps for them and 9 for Palace and scores 0 goals
Does he now want a rise in wages ?

Cost of living crisis

There wages are rising with inflation

[Rumbletonk]

Just seen that Troyes are part of the City football group…

Not sure about you guys but I don’t know how signing the Strikeforce of a team relegated from ligue 1 is meant to prime our team for survival.

Odobert an argument can be made about his age being only 18 - Balde? Stinks a bit tbh

Yes our manager is in cahoots with the city owners so they can flog crap players to us. What on Earth are you on about?

[Goody1975]

Balde has played in lots of position through his career but mainly as a winger, last season he played as a central forward, which may be why his goal tally was higher than previous seasons.

[CoolClaret]

Yes our manager is in cahoots with the city owners so they can flog crap players to us. What on Earth are you on about?

Did I once say that? Meant more that it’s a bit lazy.

Our club isn’t infallible you know

[Spijed]

Yes our manager is in cahoots with the city owners so they can flog crap players to us. What on Earth are you on about?

Certainly happened to us in the past with the dross that Fergie passed onto us.

[ksrclaret]

Did I once say that? Meant more that it’s a bit lazy.

Our club isn’t infallible you know

In that case perhaps you ought to choose your words a little more carefully in future.

“It stinks” implies something dodgy is going on, not just that you don’t particularly like the idea of signing the player.

[jackmiggins]

Quite laughable that so many haven’t cottoned on to the fact that BFC never divulge transfer info until it’s completed!!!
The rumours are agent initiated and can be completely ignored. The worst of it is, that this thread is predominantly made up of our experts discussing DROSS

[CoolClaret]

In that case perhaps you ought to choose your words a little more carefully in future.

“It stinks” implies something dodgy is going on, not just that you don’t particularly like the idea of signing the player.

Fair point.

I don’t think anyone is infallible mind and can be influenced with familiarity.

I think some of our business this window has been good but still very skeptical about some of it.

Still trying to keep an open mind and I suppose we will see where we’re at a few weeks/games after the window shuts

[ksrclaret]

Fair point.

I don’t think anyone is infallible mind and can be influenced with familiarity.

I think some of our business this window has been good but still very skeptical about some of it.

Still trying to keep an open mind and I suppose we will see where we’re at a few weeks/games after the window shuts

I agree, the team at the moment has more than a few questions marks, and I think if the window closed today we’d not be in a great position. The good news is though we don’t need much, a LB and midfielder, and possibly another forward. If we sort that with some quality we’re absolutely fine. I expect a flurry in the last few days now.

[nyclaret]

Wolves linked with a move for Brownhill

[jackmiggins]

BS

[FeedTheArf]

Wolves linked with a move for Brownhill

Still have every faith he'll sign a new contract with us. It'll be the agent hawking his name around to drum up interest and strengthen his negotiating hand.

[winsomeyen]

Which hand is his negotiating hand. ???

[claretandy]

Delcroix done...

https://twitter.com/sachatavolieri/stat ... tGAmg&s=19

[Nori1958]

Delcroix done...

https://twitter.com/sachatavolieri/stat ... tGAmg&s=19

Southampton turn down 15m from German side for Tella

[jackmiggins]

Again………BS

[123EasyasBFC]

It’s certainly not BS that brownhill is stalling on a new contract

[Commy]

Everyone reporting that teams can sign Brownhill on the cheap as he only has a year left. Haven't we got the option of another year?

[Nori1958]

Again………BS

Another helpful insightful reply

[mdd2]

Everyone reporting that teams can sign Brownhill on the cheap as he only has a year left. Haven't we got the option of another year?

It does say on CT's player list 2024+ which is I think an option of another year by the Club-so potentially until end of 2024- 2025 season

[It Is What It Is]

I think this thread should be suspended until transfer deadline day on 1st September.
That's the only date we will all know what is what.
Rumours and guesswork followed by anticipations and disappointments is not good for anyone!

[Nori1958]

I think this thread should be suspended until transfer deadline day on 1st September.
That's the only date we will all know what is what.
Rumours and guesswork followed by anticipations and disappointments is not good for anyone!

It's OK for me thankyou.....its all the other crap being discussed on a transfer thread that grinds

[Cleveleys_claret]

I think this thread should be suspended until transfer deadline day on 1st September.
That's the only date we will all know what is what.
Rumours and guesswork followed by anticipations and disappointments is not good for anyone!

I think if you don't like it keep your opinions to yourself. The title of the post states 'rumours, discussions'. What do you not understand about that?

[123EasyasBFC]

I think this thread should be suspended until transfer deadline day on 1st September.
That's the only date we will all know what is what.
Rumours and guesswork followed by anticipations and disappointments is not good for anyone!

Or suspend yourself from reading the transfers thread, nobody is forcing you to log in and read it

[Newcastleclaret93]

It does say on CT's player list 2024+ which is I think an option of another year by the Club-so potentially until end of 2024- 2025 season

Am I right in thinking the player has to agree to that?

[ksrclaret]

I think posters who don’t like this thread should do us all a favour and stop reading it. Sad berks.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Am I right in thinking the player has to agree to that?

Probably depends on the terms set out
I’m vaguely sure that a player has activated it themselves once in the PL despite the club not really wanting them and also the club doing the same to ensure they got a fee