January transfer window rumours.

[Lancasterclaret]

Exactly this. Caicedo cost around 5m too. Veltman under 1m. Alexis MacAllister under 7m. Gross under 2m. Lallana and Welbeck frees. Colwill loan. Great recruitment.

not just in players either with Brighton, they pick the right managers as well

[agreenwood]

not just in players either with Brighton, they pick the right managers as well

So do we and the recruitment is improving.

[Lancasterclaret]

So do we and the recruitment is improving.

We can criticise Pace for a lot of things, but the change in the type and scope of the recruitment from the SD/Garlick era is pretty profound

It shows the value of a stable club, as its no surprise we started to really struggle when things weren't too hot behind the scenes

[Big Vinny K]

Lallana signed for £90k a week and has spent a large part of that injured.
Brighton have spent a fortune in transfer market and are making huge losses. They have wasted a lot of money on duds too.
Up until the last couple of seasons despite spending a lot more money than Burnley they rarely finished much higher than us.
Like us they seem to have done well in their managerial appointments.
Unlike us they have very wealthy owners prepared to lose small fortunes subsidising their club.

[RVclaret]

Lallana signed for £90k a week and has spent a large part of that injured.
Brighton have spent a fortune in transfer market and are making huge losses. They have wasted a lot of money on duds too.
Up until the last couple of seasons despite spending a lot more money than Burnley they rarely finished much higher than us.
Like us they seem to have done well in their managerial appointments.
Unlike us they have very wealthy owners prepared to lose small fortunes subsidising their club.

A lot of their wasting of money was done in the first couple of seasons under Hughton. It’s fair to point that out but also acknowledge what they’ve done since. Their net spend since Potter arrived has been one of the lowest in the league (sales of Ben White and Cucarella for 115m).

Lallana hasn’t been injured too often, 24 appearances last season and every game so far this.

[Big Vinny K]

A lot of their wasting of money was done in the first couple of seasons under Hughton. It’s fair to point that out but also acknowledge what they’ve done since. Their net spend since Potter arrived has been one of the lowest in the league (sales of Ben White and Cucarella for 115m).

Lallana hasn’t been injured too often, 24 appearances last season and every game so far this.

Actually on checking Lallana has played more than I realised - apologies. Still not sure he has been best value on nearly £5m a year.
Their owner has put in not far off half a billion into the club. They are making losses of £50m to £60m a year.
They have not reported a profit for at least 4 or 5 years now.
I agree they are doing well now and look a really good team to watch but it’s taken a lot of money to get to this point after years of not pulling up any trees.

[ClaretAndJew]

Leonard Trossard out of contract in summer. Belgian. Winger.

Welcome to Burnley

[123EasyasBFC]

Mitoma looks a good player, played well against Arsenal as well.

In other news we’ve been linked with Ameen Al-Dakhil a 20 year old centre half who plays n Belgium.

We were linked with that CB in the summer

[Goody1975]

We were linked with that CB in the summer

I may be getting mixed up but sure he was the centre back we looked at before turning to Beyer.

[jedi_master]

Belgian U21 International, but born in Baghdad. Seems to be well regarded at his club and also linked with Spartak Moscow (hmmm, can't be many players wanting to move to Russia right now, surely!).

I won't pretend to have ever seen the bloke play, but after the success of Zaroury, Benny, Vitinho etc you can't help but be excited to bring another young talent in from over there. It's a position we need another in really when you consider our current pairing are both on loan, Long will go on a free, Taylor is a left back filling in and McNally (24 this year, so not a spring chicken per se) has seemingly not done enough as yet to impress for much of a first team chance.

[Quicknick]

I may be getting mixed up but sure he was the centre back we looked at before turning to Beyer.

You are getting mixed up. It was another bloke, plays for a side who were relegated last season. I can't remember his name. Sorry.

[Dodobdobodobo]

You are getting mixed up. It was another bloke, plays for a side who were relegated last season. I can't remember his name. Sorry.

No it was definitely him

[Hedontplayforyou]

Kouyate of Metz is the other one you are referring to. Al-Dikhal was subject of a bid/bids from Burnley also, reportedly .

[Stayingup]

Belgian U21 International, but born in Baghdad. Seems to be well regarded at his club and also linked with Spartak Moscow (hmmm, can't be many players wanting to move to Russia right now, surely!).

I won't pretend to have ever seen the bloke play, but after the success of Zaroury, Benny, Vitinho etc you can't help but be excited to bring another young talent in from over there. It's a position we need another in really when you consider our current pairing are both on loan, Long will go on a free, Taylor is a left back filling in and McNally (24 this year, so not a spring chicken per se) has seemingly not done enough as yet to impress for much of a first team chance.

Yes I suppose the one from Belgium who hasn't made it (so far) is Samuel Bastien.

[claretspice]

I may be getting mixed up but sure he was the centre back we looked at before turning to Beyer.

We were linked with him for sure. Since then he's added plenty more games to his CV- 15 more in the Belgian top-flight - for a team with the 3rd best defensive record in the league.

[NewClaret]

Al-Dakhil shortest highlights video ever:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Db0_NShvuDI

Looks composed and a few Mee/Tarks-like blocks in there too.

[fatboy47]

Yes I suppose the one from Belgium who hasn't made it (so far) is Samuel Bastien.

I think Basten will surprise a few.

Definitely seen glimpses of real quality in him.

[Swizzlestick]

Yes I suppose the one from Belgium who hasn't made it (so far) is Samuel Bastien.

Jury still out for me but he hasn’t done too badly, just can’t get a gig because of Cork and Cullen’s outstanding form.

[jedi_master]

Yes I suppose the one from Belgium who hasn't made it (so far) is Samuel Bastien.

He looked really good in pre-season and I thought he was brilliant in the first game at Huddersfield. I think he's just a victim of circumstance in that Cork and Cullen have been SO good that he is just not going to get a kick ahead of those two really. Still only 26 so plenty of time for him yet, but you do perhaps feel that if we go up he might become the odd man out as you'd imagine we will be after a long term Cork replacement in the summer.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Now confirmed Lowton has joined Huddersfield

[jedi_master]

Now confirmed Lowton has joined Huddersfield

Good luck to him - what a fantastic signing and servant he has been for this club. We got £3.5m for Trippier, and brought him in for a million and he delivered just as much success really (not saying he is as good there!). He owes us nothing.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Good luck to him - what a fantastic signing and servant he has been for this club. We got £3.5m for Trippier, and brought him in for a million and he delivered just as much success really (not saying he is as good there!). He owes us nothing.

Totally agree, hard to imagine anyone has a bad word for him (although I admit that is a brave statement on here) and glad he has got fixed up somewhere to play games.

He might even hammer home the winner against Sheff Utd for them

[Swizzlestick]

Been a very good player for us. Glad he’s got a move for some first team football and Hudds have made a clever signing there.

[Lancasterclaret]

Been a very good player for us but clearly his time was up and its best for all that he moves

[Colburn_Claret]

I think Basten will surprise a few.

Definitely seen glimpses of real quality in him.

It's difficult when Cullen and Cork are pulling up trees together, but I think he'll be fine when his time comes.

[warksclaret]

Perfect situation with Lowton. Lots of people on here saying that players are just happy to take a wage when not featuring. I disagree-the majority of them want to play, after all their profession is football.I wish him well and he has my respect for wanting to prove himself in a new club. I hope Kevin Long can get fixed up too, now that Westwood has signed for Charlotte

[claretandy]

Antoine semanyo linked .

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/foo ... yo-7993104

[ClaretAL]

Burnley join Bournemouth as interest in Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo continues to grow

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/foo ... yo-7993104

[elwaclaret]

Burnley join Bournemouth as interest in Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo continues to grow

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/foo ... yo-7993104

Pearson’s comments about looking for a ‘maverick’ might be a reference to a possible part-ex with Barnes?
Purely a speculative observation of Pearson’s comments.

[claretspice]

Antoine semanyo linked .

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/foo ... yo-7993104

Good player and interesting link- powerful and mobile. Not been prolific yet but has the tools.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Burnley join Bournemouth as interest in Bristol City striker Antoine Semenyo continues to grow

https://www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/foo ... yo-7993104

Interestingly this was a player I wanted us to chase when we were in the prem.

Very good player

[RVclaret]

I like the look of Semenyo, someone who has the attributes to step up to the PL

[Burnley1989]

Pearson’s comments about looking for a ‘maverick’ might be a reference to a possible part-ex with Barnes?
Purely a speculative observation of Pearson’s comments.

Isn’t he from that neck of the woods as well? Be perfect for his last club if his family all live locally

[123EasyasBFC]

Semenyo, plays more out wide doesn’t he for Bristol and at 5ft8 isn’t the the big number 9 we need.

Personally would have surridge over semenyo but I would take both if barnes and halil where to leave

[claretspice]

Semenyo, plays more out wide doesn’t he for Bristol and at 5ft8 isn’t the the big number 9 we need.

Personally would have surridge over semenyo but I would take both if barnes and halil where to leave

He's taller than that I think.

[Carwin261]

1/2” under 5ft 8”

[Lancasterclaret]

Certainly nice to be linked with up and coming talent and with a realistic chance of getting them as well

[Carwin261]

The guy from Swansea ain’t much bigger,I know we seem to play with a false 9 ,but someone who could run,and was the size of Haarland would be useful.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Semenyo, plays more out wide doesn’t he for Bristol and at 5ft8 isn’t the the big number 9 we need.

Personally would have surridge over semenyo but I would take both if barnes and halil where to leave

Semenyo is 6ft 1 and has played CF in every game but one this season.

[Lancasterclaret]

The guy from Swansea ain’t much bigger,I know we seem to play with a false 9 ,but someone who could run,and was the size of Haarland would be useful.

Just got to find him, and hope no one else notices!

[Commy]

They want £12m for him.

[HiThere]

They want £12m for him.

For Semenyo?

According to transfermarkt his contract runs out at the end of this season. If true, they'll be lucky to get half that.

[RVclaret]

Nixon when asked about Semenyo

'Surridge still priority. Semenyo a lot of money. People playing games right now…'

[RVclaret]

For Semenyo?

According to transfermarkt his contract runs out at the end of this season. If true, they'll be lucky to get half that.

2024. End of next season.

[123EasyasBFC]

Semenyo is 6ft 1 and has played CF in every game but one this season.

Yea sorry transfer markt has him 1.85m where as wiki has him 1.72m

[Hedontplayforyou]

I’d be very surprised if we signed Semenyo, Bournemouth are about to start throwing a bit of cash around I believe and they are rumoured to be interested. I would have thought that the fee would be too high for us even if we were the only club in. Maybe a bit of Billy bullshitting is going on to get who we actually want here

[HiThere]

2024. End of next season.

Ah yea - another look and it expires at the end of the season, but they have the option to extend for a year.

[jedi_master]

If we need a striker to gobble some goals up this season and get us over the line, as opposed to a long term project, I think Surridge is a better fit. Semenyo looks a very talented player but he is not a goal scorer per se is he? He seems more like the type we might go for in the summer should we go up. Just my opinion perhaps...

[123EasyasBFC]

All tactics from clubs this throw a few strikers out there and we end up signing obafemi for cheaper than we would of had to in the summer

[Jakubs Tash]

Semenyo is 6ft 1 and has played CF in every game but one this season.

Are you sure he’s played every game bar one at centre forward? Wells and Conway were the partnership for many games this season - including at the Turf.