BFC TRANSFER NEWS SUMMER/AUTUMN 2020 (MUST CONTAIN LINK)

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:12 am

If Wood goes to Lazio we should be straight in for Watkins at Brentford

Cubanclaret · Post by **Cubanclaret** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:33 am

There's no smoke without fire.

I wonder whether Wood has his agency eyeing up a move, or eyeing up improved terms after a fruitful season. His agency sell themselves of having a "Commitment to Honesty' -surely an oxymoron for a sports agency.

https://basesoccer.com

Grumps · Post by **Grumps** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:33 am

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:12 am
If Wood goes to Lazio we should be straight in for Watkins at Brentford

Quite few ifs involved, and if wood is off I think Watkins will already have been snapped up by his ex manager at villa

williamjblazkowicz · Post by **williamjblazkowicz** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:54 am

Why do some think this is so unlikely? What would make this a shock? He's proven himself at the top level of English football for three seasons in a row in a team that doesn't create a shedload of chances. Is he still underrated by some on here? Or is it just that Lazio is seen as being a step above him?

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:13 am

BenWickes wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 5:45 am
Weirder link here. Why would we take a loss on our leading scorer?

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/fo ... on-2943798

Where do they get this sh!te from! why would any club sell a forward that’s just scored 14 premier league goals, for £13 million?

jojomk1 · Post by **jojomk1** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:15 am

He leads the line better than any of our other forwards and given our style of play he would therefore be missed
However, if he did go abroad this could add some real kudos to BFC as a club to join for potential new signings looking for a pathway to bigger things

rob63 · Post by **rob63** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 12:04 pm

BenWickes wrote: ↑
Mon Aug 17, 2020 5:19 am
Admittedly it's only Youtube. From that he looks tenacious and has close ball control and no lack of ability.

Saw him on tv a couple of times at the end of last season & he caught my eye

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:58 pm

BBC reporting we've enquired about the availability of Rhian Brewster. Liverpool say any loan is subject to appearances though. Would he be guaranteed games?

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:02 pm

BenWickes wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:58 pm
BBC reporting we've enquired about the availability of Rhian Brewster. Liverpool say any loan is subject to appearances though. Would he be guaranteed games?

He scored for Swansea didn’t he in the 2nd leg play off at Brentford? Bizarrely the commentator referred to him as the hottest young prospect in Europe!

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:10 pm

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:02 pm
He scored for Swansea didn’t he in the 2nd leg play off at Brentford? Bizarrely the commentator referred to him as the hottest young prospect in Europe!

Yes he did. Not sure on being the hottest young prospect though.

Steve-Harpers-perm · Post by **Steve-Harpers-perm** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:17 pm

BenWickes wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:10 pm
Yes he did. Not sure on being the hottest young prospect though.

No thought the same at the time!

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:22 pm

BenWickes wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:58 pm
BBC reporting we've enquired about the availability of Rhian Brewster. Liverpool say any loan is subject to appearances though. Would he be guaranteed games?

About nine or ten clubs linked. If it is a loan with guaranteed game time then he won't be joining us.

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:25 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:22 pm
About nine or ten clubs linked. If it is a loan with guaranteed game time then he won't be joining us.

That's what I thought.

fatboy47 · Post by **fatboy47** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:36 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:22 pm
About nine or ten clubs linked. If it is a loan with guaranteed game time then he won't be joining us.

And nor should he.

brunlea99 · Post by **brunlea99** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:48 pm

Baptiste Santamaria:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... talks.html

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:22 pm

If as suggested in the article, he's a holding midfielder like Kante; then he'd be a welcome addition. We could do with someone like that imo.

Zom Zom · Post by **Zom Zom** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:37 pm

That looks positive!

claretrobo1 · Post by **claretrobo1** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 3:51 pm

Definitely need a new CM so yes please

Newcastleclaret93 · Post by **Newcastleclaret93** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 4:21 pm

https://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2 ... antamaria/

Sounds like a. Perfect Dyche player but with a bit of Defour

Wellsy1882 · Post by **Wellsy1882** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 5:49 pm

Baptiste santamarina

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:41 pm

If he’s as good as the article suggests, and plays as stated, he sounds like a great option, if we can beat his other suitors to his signature.

A good age to impact the first team and potentially turn a profit on, down the line as well.

MDWat · Post by **MDWat** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:47 pm

Belting name too

BenWickes · Post by **BenWickes** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:51 pm

MDWat wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:47 pm
Belting name too

Certainly is. He can switch to 'Santa' on his shirt for the festive season.

kaptin1 · Post by **kaptin1** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:59 pm

We’re more likely to sign Clinton Baptiste

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:59 pm

What a coo that would be if we signed him.Just what we need in midfield-everyone fighting for their places.Had it too easy, particularly since post lockdown

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:02 pm

More likely to sign Alex Baptise , he's only 34!

Duffer_ · Post by **Duffer_** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:09 pm

In the interest of balance, I think we are more likely to sign Baptiste Santamaria than we are John The Baptist.

Boban · Post by **Boban** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:15 pm

Cue the music.......
https://g.co/kgs/AqbzeS

NewClaret · Post by **NewClaret** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:33 pm

MDWat wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:47 pm
Belting name too

Yep, don’t need to YouTube a guy with a name like Baptist’s Santamaria to know he’ll be a club legend. Sign him up!

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 7:42 pm

brunlea99 wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:48 pm
Baptiste Santamaria:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... talks.html

All we need now is the Pinta and the Nina, and we've got ourselves a full set !!

Red Fox Rocks Socks · Post by **Red Fox Rocks Socks** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:17 pm

https://youtu.be/gH_BUSydYrc

Good chance to get this 90s classic out

nyclaret · Post by **nyclaret** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:28 pm

Red Fox Rocks Socks wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:17 pm
https://youtu.be/gH_BUSydYrc

Good chance to get this 90s classic out

We might have a decent chant for a player, finally!!!

Granny WeatherWax · Post by **Granny WeatherWax** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:41 pm

Do Burnley even know where France is?

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:43 pm

Granny WeatherWax wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:41 pm
Do Burnley even know where France is?

Paul France left years ago.

bodge · Post by **bodge** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:47 pm

I would think he'll have to quarantine if we sign him !

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:48 pm

Arthur Gonhere.Valois and Bikey all illustrious former Clarets.All French.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:57 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:48 pm
Arthur Gonhere.Valois and Bikey all illustrious former Clarets.All French.

Bikey was Cameroon

ClaretAL · Post by **ClaretAL** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:04 pm

obligatory YouTube ..... A lot like Westy for me.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vlwOT8Ov1uI

Lord_Bob · Post by **Lord_Bob** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:06 pm

Gibson + 4M for Joe Worrall - Daily Mail

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:12 pm

If it was Matty Cash for Gibson and £4m I wouldn’t mind but I’d say a straight swap would be more than fair for Worrall

ayrshireclaret83 · Post by **ayrshireclaret83** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:21 pm

We could sign Didier Baptiste

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:42 pm

Sadly Gibson has screwed us and his value has droppped accordingly

Imagine this Board tonight if WE were in for Gibson-hardly played in 2 years for his current club and perceived not to be a team player and a rebel who walked out of his club. Suspect it would be meltdown

We may have paid £15m ,, but suspect he is now valued @ £6m-£8m max

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:59 pm

Reecey1987 wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:57 pm
Bikey was Cameroon

And Arthur is Ivorian.

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:03 pm

Joe Worrall is 23. One for the conveyor belt.

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:06 pm

For those of us of a certain vintage , Joe Worrall means a referee

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:13 pm

Aclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 8:43 pm
Paul France left years ago.

Paul France actually left just before the lockdown in March. Good bloke too.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:15 pm

randomclaret2 wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:06 pm
For those of us of a certain vintage , Joe Worrall means a referee

Hope it’s not him we are trying to sign. He will be in his seventies. Decent ref though.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:17 pm

warksclaret wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 9:42 pm
Sadly Gibson has screwed us and his value has droppped accordingly

Imagine this Board tonight if WE were in for Gibson-hardly played in 2 years for his current club and perceived not to be a team player and a rebel who walked out of his club. Suspect it would be meltdown

We may have paid £15m ,, but suspect he is now valued @ £6m-£8m max

Paid nothing like £15m. As is the case with most deals, a lot is in add ons. None of the triggers have been met. If he’s screwed anyone it’s likely to be Middlesbrough.

Bigvince · Post by **Bigvince** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:23 pm

kaptin1 wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:59 pm
We’re more likely to sign Clinton Baptiste

I’m getting one word,————-nonce!!!

tiger76 · Post by **tiger76** » Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:26 pm

ClaretTony wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 10:17 pm
Paid nothing like £15m. As is the case with most deals, a lot is in add ons. None of the triggers have been met. If he’s screwed anyone it’s likely to be Middlesbrough.

Without knowing the details of Gibson's transfer, if some of that fee was based on appearances, then clearly we won't be liable for those payments, in which case all the better for us. And do we know if Boro included a sell on fee in the clause, they're fairly commonplace nowadays, especially for a upcoming youngster which Gibson was at the time, if they have then they might not get the return they were hoping for in any future sale.