Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[warksclaret]

Daka to Bournemouth off

[CryerBFC]

But it won’t give us balance. We will have to completely change our entire set up to accommodate him.

Our left back has to be able to play the ball. Taylor just simply can’t do that. If he can’t do that then we have to put players around him to accommodate this.

Another poster highlighted the difference the keepers have to make when Taylor plays. Let alone the outfield players.

Delcroix will more than likely start

Personally feel that Taylor could do the job needed. If Roberts comes inside to play alongside Cullen in possession, the rest of the back 3 become 3 CB’s, with Taylor being the LCB. A position VK favoured him last season.

Out of possession it’s a flat back 4 and I’d rather CT defending against any prem winger than Vitinho or Delcroix at this time.

I think the emphasis on wingers/attacking players this window means we aren’t relying on the bombing forward of a LB as we saw last season.

[TsarBomba]

I haven’t tended to agree too much with Newcastle over the years, but I do when it comes to Taylor.

He’s been a great servant for us over the years, but he just can’t play the way VK wants his LB to play, hence why he was utilised as a CB last year.

If we do go with Taylor as LB then it massively affects how we play/want to play, and I’m not sure why people can’t see that having watched how Maatsen played for the past 12 months.

[nyclaret]

Ian will come crawling to us in January

[Burnley1989]

Have a feeling someone close to Maatsen may have told him he is better than he is.

Ffs

[Vegas Claret]

Sacha T suggesting that we didn't find an agreement on wages with Maatsen - sounds like he wanted more than we could afford

[gandhisflipflop]

Ian will come crawling to us in January

I’d tell him to **** off

[Firthy]

Any more news on Tresor, I'm baffled with the lack of any announcement one way or the other. Can't believe they're still negotiating.

[RVclaret]

Looks like that’s it, no Tresor

[CrosspoolClarets]

Players not getting moves after getting too greedy, or players sitting tight on big contracts without playing, they are stories as old as time. Nothing new here, apart from it being us trying to throw the money about.

We’ll be OK regardless, I still see us as miles better than Everton, Sheffield and Luton.

[arise_sir_charge]

THB gone on loan to Southampton.

Trevor Francis is going from Birmingham to Forest for £1m, worlds gone mad!

[Casper2]

But we’ve signed a left back today

[Firthy]

Looks like that’s it, no Tresor

Is that definite or an assumption?

[Spijed]

Players not getting moves after getting too greedy, or players sitting tight on big contracts without playing, they are stories as old as time. Nothing new here, apart from it being us trying to throw the money about.

We’ll be OK regardless, I still see us as miles better than Everton, Sheffield and Luton.

Am a bit worried since Everton got Beto.

[RVclaret]

Is that definite or an assumption?

Strong rumour going round that it’s off and stand down signal been given.

Hope it’s not accurate.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Personally feel that Taylor could do the job needed. If Roberts comes inside to play alongside Cullen in possession, the rest of the back 3 become 3 CB’s, with Taylor being the LCB. A position VK favoured him last season.

Out of possession it’s a flat back 4 and I’d rather CT defending against any prem winger than Vitinho or Delcroix at this time.

I think the emphasis on wingers/attacking players this window means we aren’t relying on the bombing forward of a LB as we saw last season.

It’s not positional issues that I think VK has with Taylor, I think it’s purely technical ability and passing range.

He is incredibly limited and as a result I believe it affects his whole strategy. We build up from the back with quick direct passes that break the lines. If one of our back four can’t do that it dramatically decreases our options going forward (ultimately you can have as many good attackers as possible, if we can’t get them the ball in space it means nothing)

[buzzclarets79]

After his performance at Forest on Wednesday, I’d say Taylor will at least be on the bench Saturday, if not starting. Didn’t put a foot wrong and we looked much more solid.

[agreenwood]

Strong rumour going round that it’s off and stand down signal been given.

Hope it’s not accurate.

What classifies as a “strong rumour”?

I’m not saying it’s not true, but there’s barely been any reports either way since this morning.

[arise_sir_charge]

Strong rumour going round that it’s off and stand down signal been given.

Hope it’s not accurate.

Where?

[Nori1958]

Strong rumour going round that it’s off and stand down signal been given.

Hope it’s not accurate.

From where

[JimmyRobbo]

Am a bit worried since Everton got Beto.

Me too.

Beto is a proper striker in a Dyche sysstem. They were toothless beforehand. He could galvenise them. Looked very good the other night.

[LoveCurryPies]

30 minutes to go.

[Spiral]

I don't care about the system.

Lol

101 points, doesn't care about the system. Hilarious.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Players not getting moves after getting too greedy, or players sitting tight on big contracts without playing, they are stories as old as time. Nothing new here, apart from it being us trying to throw the money about.

We’ll be OK regardless, I still see us as miles better than Everton, Sheffield and Luton.

I’m not so confident

Everton have addressed there problem areas, they will be a lot stronger

[Bordeauxclaret]

Me too.

Beto is a proper striker in a Dyche sysstem. They were toothless beforehand. He could galvenise them. Looked very good the other night.

Against Doncaster


Let’s at least see how he does against sides in this league.

[warksclaret]

After his performance at Forest on Wednesday, I’d say Taylor will at least be on the bench Saturday, if not starting. Didn’t put a foot wrong and we looked much more solid.

I think he WILL feature now, but must disagree with you re his performance at Forest, Very ponderous , got caught several times in possession and no creativity going forwards.Having said that I prefer him to Vitinho who is lightweight and takes too many risks and puts us in trouble

[CryerBFC]

It’s not positional issues that I think VK has with Taylor, I think it’s purely technical ability and passing range.

He is incredibly limited and as a result I believe it affects his whole strategy. We build up from the back with quick direct passes that break the lines. If one of our back four can’t do that it dramatically decreases our options going forward (ultimately you can have as many good attackers as possible, if we can’t get them the ball in space it means nothing)

I understand your point, and agree to a certain extent.

I just don’t understand why we wouldn’t play our best option in that position, given the situation we’re in.

Taylor doesn’t need to make lung bursting runs, score 3/4 a season and pop up all over the park. He can do the simple things well, and play a simple ball infield to a player with better distribution if that’s what VK wants. Surely a professional footballer, having served in the Prem for numerous years, can be guided to play in such a way.

Vitinho for example, barring his energy, is equally as poor on the ball and is certainly weaker defensively.

[RVclaret]

Where?

Couple of WhatsApp groups

[Spijed]

This was the tweet earlier today from Andy Jones who covers us for the Athletic, so what's gone wrong with a deal that looked in the bag:


ndy Jones
@adjones_journo
·
6h
As expected, Burnley set to complete Mike Tresor deal before the deadline.

24yo forward joining on loan w/obligation to buy (~€18m)

Positive progress made today on final details which needed to be finalised & medical sorted

[whiffa]

Have we signed anyone today?

[Alanstevensonsgloves]

In a spectacular example of being unable to read the room, a Spanish football team is signing Mason Greenwood. Just what they need over there at the moment.

Really? Get a F out of here!

[Firthy]

I'm not convinced that Tresor was happening or that he even flew over today.

[arise_sir_charge]

Couple of WhatsApp groups

I just think that if that was the case the likes of Sacha would have tweeted to say their was an issue.

[4midable]

Couple of WhatsApp groups

You mean 1 whatsapp group with your mates
Give it a rest

[RVclaret]

I just think that if that was the case the likes of Sacha would have tweeted to say their was an issue.

That’s what I’m hoping but it’s not looking good (time wise)

[Steddyman]

Lokonga confirmed at Luton

[MDWat]

I’m not so confident

Everton have addressed there problem areas, they will be a lot stronger

Have they addressed their diabolical defence with Young playing left back and Branthwaite playing centre half?

[arise_sir_charge]

That’s what I’m hoping but it’s not looking good (time wise)

Why now mentioning the 2 hours you’re allowed after 11pm.

Always wonder why they wait until about 20 to 11 to mention that each year.

[Darthlaw]

One person posts on here Tresor has an issue with his wages —-> someone else reads it and sticks it in a WhatsApp group.

Hey presto, a rumor is born

[boatshed bill]

Am a bit worried since Everton got Beto.

Many years ago my guru explained to me:
It's pointless worrying about anything over which you have no effect

[CrosspoolClarets]

Me too.

Beto is a proper striker in a Dyche sysstem. They were toothless beforehand. He could galvenise them. Looked very good the other night.

Won’t manage a full season. Never played more than 2,100 minutes in a league season. Everton will struggle. Doubt Dyche will last long either.

No, much happier with our dealings than theirs and if our board stay strong on personal terms as is suggested, well done to them. If neither deal happens we have £50m ready for January,

[DCWat]

Have they addressed their diabolical defence with Young playing left back and Branthwaite playing centre half?

As it stands, I’d take Young at left back!

[gawthorpe_view]

Lokonga gone to Luton on loan from Arsenal.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Have they addressed their diabolical defence with Young playing left back and Branthwaite playing centre half?

Defence isn’t their issue.

Scoring goals is. They have signed two decent wingers and a good striker they will improve

[IanMcL]

Lokonga gone to Luton!

[agreenwood]

As it stands, I’d take Young at left back!

I wouldn’t

[DCWat]

I wouldn’t

Who would you play there between now and January?

[TheFamilyCat]

I'm not convinced that Tresor was happening or that he even flew over today.

Have you got a timer set to post about Tresor every 10 minutes?

[4midable]

Has lakonga gone to luton yet?

[dandeclaret]

Who would you play there between now and January?

I'd raffle it amongst the premium membership members....