Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[ervi34]

Am I reading it wrong or do some really suggest that we are more attractive destination than Brighton who just finished 6th and will play in Europa League?

[jedi_master]

Am I reading it wrong or do some really suggest that we are more attractive destination than Brighton who just finished 6th and will play in Europa League?

Clearly we’re no where near as attractive and probably can’t pay him as good a salary. I think the one thing (and it’s possibly a big thing) that might make us more appealing though is that it’s Kompany and his old GK coach who brought him through at Anderlecht here. That might count for a lot, especially as he’d probably be our guaranteed number one.

Who knows…

[Tricky Trevor]

Im not sure about that, they seem to steadily progress year on year

I agree but they will do well to replace MacAllister and Caicedo with a similar standard.

[randomclaret2]

I agree but they will do well to replace MacAllister and Caicedo with a similar standard.

True, but they seem to find a way

[ArmchairDetective]

For some reason I'd be gutted it we get beaten to Verbruggen, more so than other players we've been linked with. Not sure why. Maybe he seems to have a higher ceiling than some of the others going off reports.

[AshevilleNCClaret]

Not sure if verbuggen would supplant Sanchez at bha. I’m surprised that they have kept Steele as a #2 since he was a castoff from Blackburn and he wasn’t very good there. But I don’t think verbuggen signs for a PL team to be a #2 even for a couple of years.

[Nori1958]

Not sure if verbuggen would supplant Sanchez at bha. I’m surprised that they have kept Steele as a #2 since he was a castoff from Blackburn and he wasn’t very good there. But I don’t think verbuggen signs for a PL team to be a #2 even for a couple of years.

So muric is off?....he won't settle for being a number 2

[Big Vinny K]

Sanchez seems to have had a fall out with the manager so given Steele has been a back up keeper until the last couple of months it’s no surprise Brighton are after a new keeper.
Think there is little chance they are looking at him for no2 keeper either given his attributes. He dropped Sanchez because he preferred Steele’s ability with his feet.

Given what Brighton are getting in transfer fees this window (£100m plus) it’s going to be tough to compete with them if their interest is genuine.

Our one hope is VK and any relationship they have had in the past - but that’s going to have to be pretty special to beat the potential fees and wages Brighton can offer over and above us.

If we lose out so be it - hopefully it won’t define our season and Muric made big strides last year.

[ervi34]

Not sure if verbuggen would supplant Sanchez at bha. I’m surprised that they have kept Steele as a #2 since he was a castoff from Blackburn and he wasn’t very good there. But I don’t think verbuggen signs for a PL team to be a #2 even for a couple of years.

Sanchez is not starting for them. In fact he's not even in the squad because he refused to be a substitute.

[AshevilleNCClaret]

So muric is off?....he won't settle for being a number 2

Most keepers want to wear the shirt. I’m surprised peacock farrell has stayed this long and wouldn’t be surprised to see him go. Muric won’t want to be 2 either…. It’s hard to get a keeper for the future since they need regular playing time and you can’t really get that by being stuck behind someone else.

[AshevilleNCClaret]

Sanchez is not starting for them. In fact he's not even in the squad because he refused to be a substitute.

I saw Steele start some games for them: i thought it was due to Sanchez being hurt.

[RVclaret]

I saw Steele start some games for them: i thought it was due to Sanchez being hurt.

Nope Steele just a lot better with his feet so was preferred for the managers unique style

[AshevilleNCClaret]

I lurked over on the Blackburn boards and they thought he was pants. I wasn’t too impressed with Sanchez so I can totally see them going for verbuggen now, especially since the #1 shirt would be up for grabs.

[Nori1958]

Most keepers want to wear the shirt. I’m surprised peacock farrell has stayed this long and wouldn’t be surprised to see him go. Muric won’t want to be 2 either…. It’s hard to get a keeper for the future since they need regular playing time and you can’t really get that by being stuck behind someone else.

Is that a yes or a no

[AshevilleNCClaret]

Sorry that’s the long answer.
Short answer is that muric should not be the 2nd choice behind verbuggen.

[IanMcL]

We are being strongly linked with some expensive players. I wonder who we will sell, to balance the books?

[RVclaret]

We are being strongly linked with some expensive players. I wonder who we will sell, to balance the books?

No one, we are minted

[Newcastleclaret93]

We are being strongly linked with some expensive players. I wonder who we will sell, to balance the books?

If I was guessing I would say the following players are risk of being sold:

Bastien, Churlinov, Jay, Taylor, McNally, Twine, Brownhill, BPF and potentially Vitinho.

I don’t think we will sell all probably only a handful but there contract situations and the fact we are playing in a higher league make me think they might make the list.

[MDWat]

We’re gonna have to sell some. As soon as we replace the loan players the squad is looking chunky.

Assuming VK wishes to increase the calibre of the squad then some will be chopped.

[warksclaret]

If I was guessing I would say the following players are risk of being sold:

Bastien, Churlinov, Jay, Taylor, McNally, Twine, Brownhill, BPF and potentially Vitinho.

I don’t think we will sell all probably only a handful but there contract situations and the fact we are playing in a higher league make me think they might make the list.

I agree we need to be selling those that were barely good enough for the Championship, now we are in the PL. Plus we proved this year that your bench needs to have some game changers and I dont think players like Twine, Vitinho, Churlinov,Bastian, and Jay are those players that can do that in the PL. Brownhill I think is liked by VK and I think a better player than when we were last in the PL. If we sign another CH then McNally and Taylor can go too. Twine should go out on loan in the Championship as that could keep his value up-I think we paid a fair fee of £5m for him. Think it will all become clearer when they return from the camp in Portugal

[Newcastleclaret93]

I agree we need to be selling those that were barely good enough for the Championship, now we are in the PL. Plus we proved this year that your bench needs to have some game changers and I dont think players like Twine, Vitinho, Churlinov,Bastian, and Jay are those players that can do that in the PL. Brownhill I think is liked by VK and I think a better player than when we were last in the PL. If we sign another CH then McNally and Taylor can go too. Twine should go out on loan in the Championship as that could keep his value up-I think we paid a fair fee of £5m for him. Think it will all become clearer when they return from the camp in Portugal

I think McNally and Twine could potentially used as make ways in deals for better players.

Brownhill I could see leaving, he’s got one year left in his contract and unless VK sees him as a certain starter in the next few seasons then I reckon he will sell him. As he will surely be one of the highest earners in the prem.

I think Taylor and Jay are potentially certs for leaving.

[TheFamilyCat]

I saw Steele start some games for them: i thought it was due to Sanchez being hurt.

Just hurt feelings

[TheFamilyCat]

I think McNally and Twine could potentially used as make ways in deals for better players.

Brownhill I could see leaving, he’s got one year left in his contract and unless VK sees him as a certain starter in the next few seasons then I reckon he will sell him. As he will surely be one of the highest earners in the prem.

I think Taylor and Jay are potentially certs for leaving.

How certain is a potential cert? Potentially

[Big Vinny K]

How certain is a potential cert? Potentially

100% sure you are correct 50% of the time

[daveisaclaret]

When was the last time we included an outgoing player in a deal to sign a new player and why are some on here so convinced it's a possibility?

[RicardoMontalban]

When was the last time we included an outgoing player in a deal to sign a new player and why are some on here so convinced it's a possibility?

Wells / Brownhill. Bristol City.

[BurnleyFC]

No way should Muric not get a shot at being our number one next season.

He was practically flawless for the second half of the season.

[AfloatinClaret]

How certain is a potential cert? Potentially

To my mind it's definitely probable, but perhaps not quite probably definite.

[claptrappers_union]

He needs some proper competition though

[claretandy]

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[RVclaret]

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Interesting one.

[fatboy47]

Muric played well enough to make spending north of £10m on a new keeper an absolute non-priority...unless there's funds available that massively outstretch our expectations.

I suspect this won't happen.

[bobinho]

No way should Muric not get a shot at being our number one next season.

He was practically flawless for the second half of the season.

Whilst I agree in some respect with this, we have to bear in mind that next season he will have more goalkeeping to do, and less dribbling. That applies whoever our number one will be. Muric looked great because we were on the offensive and building from the back quite a lot. We won’t have anywhere near the time and space we enjoyed last season.

[Oldparkwood]

I think McNally and Twine could potentially used as make ways in deals for better players.

Brownhill I could see leaving, he’s got one year left in his contract and unless VK sees him as a certain starter in the next few seasons then I reckon he will sell him. As he will surely be one of the highest earners in the prem.

I think Taylor and Jay are potentially certs for leaving.

Wow you do talk utter drivel.

[jedi_master]

I’ll trust Sacha over Nixon (or anyone else for that matter) when it comes to a potential Belgian league player joining Burnley. The pull of his ex-manager and GK coach could well be the decider here.

R.e Muric, he was fabulous second half of last season, largely faultless (bar Watford at home). The reality is that Kompany is a winner and if he can improve upon ANYONE in this team with the budget he has, then he will do. We should also take massive excitement at the fact that we clearly have £15m+ in our budget to spend on a position that was not really seen as anything approaching a priority. Something very interesting (and exciting) afoot with our transfer budget this summer.

[PremierLeagueClass]

At the end of the day if theres an expectation this guy will go on to to be a world class keeper, be it Burnley or Brighton, the move will be a stepping stone. This renders the whole ‘which club is more attractive’ debate meaningless as he will go to the club he feels best placed to take him to the highest level. With the connections he has to our coaching team, I’d say we’ve got a really good chance.

[StayingDown4Ever]

One of two key areas I think we desperately need to strengthen so I welcome the news of Verbruggen potentially coming in.

The main priority is at least one new striker, preferably two. Depends what happens with Weghorst.

With Barnes gone, Rodriguez being past it and Foster just being pony, our striking options for the Premier League are pathetic. Don’t think Obafemi is up to it either.

[Boss Hogg]

One of two key areas I think we desperately need to strengthen so I welcome the news of Verbruggen potentially coming in.

The main priority is at least one new striker, preferably two. Depends what happens with Weghorst.

With Barnes gone, Rodriguez being past it and Foster just being pony, our striking options for the Premier League are pathetic. Don’t think Obafemi is up to it either.

Easily pleased then.

[KateR]

True, but they seem to find a way

so did Southampton year on year, but came unstuck in the end, that conveyor belt is difficult to keep funneling good players through it, but yes, so far Brighton have been very good at it.

[randomclaret2]

so did Southampton year on year, but came unstuck in the end, that conveyor belt is difficult to keep funneling good players through it, but yes, so far Brighton have been very good at it.

Having a Billionaire owner who is a lifelong fan of the club helps Brighton a wee bit too...

[KateR]

Personally I feel a new #1 GK is a very low priority, but that's just me, quite a few more important positions that need upgrading and I'd prefer to see how much we are spending on those positions. However, I recognize sometimes outside influences dictates what happens and I'll leave the recruitment team to the decisions, obviously!

[123EasyasBFC]

Who do people trust more, this sacha bloke or Nixon?

[colne-claret]

Who do people trust more, this sacha bloke or Nixon?

Sasha for Belgian players 100%. Was pretty much spot on last year.

[ArmchairDetective]

Sacha for Belgium links. Sounds promising.

[gandhisflipflop]

Bobinho has it spot on

[Quicknick]

Wow you do talk utter drivel.

What is drivel about that?

[Firthy]

I think McNally and Twine could potentially used as make ways in deals for better players.

Brownhill I could see leaving, he’s got one year left in his contract and unless VK sees him as a certain starter in the next few seasons then I reckon he will sell him. As he will surely be one of the highest earners in the prem.

I think Taylor and Jay are potentially certs for leaving.

I doubt Brownhill or Twine will be leaving. Brownhill was a regular and Twine shown what he is capable of towards the end of the season and I think VK likes both of them.

The most important area we need to improve is a striker. We can't depend on our wingers to score enough goals to keep us up. Hopefully we'll get tella and another proven goalscorer.

[dermotdermot]

Bad news, chaps.Dyche doesn’t want Weghorst after all. Mind games?

[Anthonini]

One of two key areas I think we desperately need to strengthen so I welcome the news of Verbruggen potentially coming in.

The main priority is at least one new striker, preferably two. Depends what happens with Weghorst.

With Barnes gone, Rodriguez being past it and Foster just being pony, our striking options for the Premier League are pathetic. Don’t think Obafemi is up to it either.

There's talk about Origi and De Ketelaere from AC Milan. Sounds pretty good. Foster needs some time to adjust to the higher level. He's promising as well.

I would like Vinnie to work with Nmecha or Zirkzee again. They did amazing at Anderlecht.

[Elizabeth]

Wow you do talk utter drivel.

Steady on tom

I can't see such a sale but other than Twine leaving I wouldn't be disappointed because it would mean VK means business.
The reality is likely to be different but hey , every single one of us is entitled to speculate because that's what makes life exciting.
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