January Transfer Window Rumours

[Newcastleclaret93]

Can you bookmark posts on here?

Haha feel free, he’s a player I’ve wanted us to sign for nearly three years, I’m probably more jealous than anything .

[AfloatinClaret]

...My main worry is that a deal was actually in place in summer and didn’t happen... meaning we now have some form of gentleman’s agreement in place with Newcastle/Trafford to do it now.

Such a situation might also explain why Hladky was prepared to trade a starting spot at Ipswich to instead sit on our bench

[Hedontplayforyou]

Me thoughts entirely

[NewClaret]

I remember watching him at Lorient a couple of years ago (when I wanted us to sign him in the summer we got promoted).

He’s a top player that’s had a bad move. I’m just amazed he’s willing to drop to the championship (IMO he’s actually exactly what we need).

Big statement from Sunderland. Got to imagine this might kick the likes of us and the other two into similar moves

I would hope we didn’t need any kicking and already have some ambitious plans lined up. Although a lack of firm links at the moment…

[Pickles]

Lewis O'Brien is back from LA and available on loan from Forest. Was excellent for Huddersfield in the season they got to the playoff final. Wrong move to Forest and then the cock up of his failed move to Rovers. Would like us to be interested.

[NewClaret]

Such a situation might also explain why Hladky was prepared to trade a starting spot at Ipswich to instead sit on our bench

To be honest, I still don’t understand the Hladky situation as I’d have thought he’d fancy a shot at the premier league.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Anyone that’s actually seen this lad play will know just how good of a signing that is.

Best player in the league by some distance.

The best player in the league in one who delivers key things in that league.

At the moment that is Maxime Esteve. His role in the best ever defence (so far) attests to that.

This new lad may yet be a world beater, but then again he may not.

[louieollie]

Anyone that’s actually seen this lad play will know just how good of a signing that is.

Best player in the league by some distance.

Never heard of him or seen him so not about to blow my wad on what could have been ..............ignorance is bliss sometimes

[Spijed]

To be honest, I still don’t understand the Hladky situation as I’d have thought he’d fancy a shot at the premier league.

When Ipswich signed Muric he probably realised he wouldn't be number one.

[Newcastleclaret93]

The best player in the league in one who delivers key things in that league.

At the moment that is Maxime Esteve. His role in the best ever defence (so far) attests to that.

This new lad may yet be a world beater, but then again he may not.

Potentially just opinions but for me I don’t think a defender can be the best player in the league.

Got to be an attacker surely.

[DCWat]

Potentially just opinions but for me I don’t think a defender can be the best player in the league.

Got to be an attacker surely.

Why can’t a defender be the best player in a league? That’s just nonsense.

[AfloatinClaret]

When Ipswich signed Muric he probably realised he wouldn't be number one.

But I suspect - especially being available for free - that Hladky could have found himself a starting place in the Championship rather than sitting on Burnley's bench

[Newcastleclaret93]

Why can’t a defender be the best player in a league? That’s just nonsense.

Last defender to get championship player of the year was Jagielka in 2006

Not exactly a ridiculous statement. Really uncommon for a defender to be the best player in the league.

As good as Esteve has been difficult to say he’s best player in the league when I’m not sure he’s our best player.

[Mattster]

But I suspect - especially being available for free - that Hladky could have found himself a starting place in the Championship rather than sitting on Burnley's bench

Not one that would pay as well though, I'd imagine unless Sheffield United were interested and they were focused on Cooper.

[DCWat]

Last defender to get championship player of the year was Jagielka in 2006

Not exactly a ridiculous statement. Really uncommon for a defender to be the best player in the league.

As good as Esteve has been difficult to say he’s best player in the league when I’m not sure he’s our best player.

So a defender can be the best player - you’ve contradicted what you said. Yes, it’s rarer, but there’s no reason that a defender (or goalkeeper for that matter) can’t be voted the best player in a league.

[Robbie_painter]

Last defender to get championship player of the year was Jagielka in 2006

Not exactly a ridiculous statement. Really uncommon for a defender to be the best player in the league.

As good as Esteve has been difficult to say he’s best player in the league when I’m not sure he’s our best player.

Even more difficult to say a player is the best in the league when he hasn’t played a single game in said league yet.

[Newcastleclaret93]

So a defender can be the best player - you’ve contradicted what you said. Yes, it’s rarer, but there’s no reason that a defender (or goalkeeper for that matter) can’t be voted the best player in a league.

I didn’t say it can’t happen. I said in my opinion I don’t think a defender can be.

Still don’t think a defender can be best player in the league. Got to be an attacker as they win you the games. Can have 46 0-0 draws and potentially get relegated

[boatshed bill]

I didn’t say it can’t happen. I said in my opinion I don’t think a defender can be.

Still don’t think a defender can be best player in the league. Got to be an attacker as they win you the games. Can have 46 0-0 draws and potentially get relegated

Or 46 5-5 draws?

[DCWat]

I didn’t say it can’t happen. I said in my opinion I don’t think a defender can be.

Still don’t think a defender can be best player in the league. Got to be an attacker as they win you the games. Can have 46 0-0 draws and potentially get relegated

“Attackers win you games, defenders win you titles”.

It’s a bit odd quoting a statement of a defender winning player of the season and then saying you don’t think a defender can be best player in the league.

Our previous manager won it in the Premier League, as did Schmeichel, Vidić (x2) van Dijk to name a few non strikers.

[Stonehouse]

Think the arguement against a defender being best in the league is blown out of the water .

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[Kevwando]

I didn’t say it can’t happen. I said in my opinion I don’t think a defender can be.

Still don’t think a defender can be best player in the league. Got to be an attacker as they win you the games. Can have 46 0-0 draws and potentially get relegated

46 clean sheets and the back four will be fighting over the best player of the league award.

[louieollie]

Potentially just opinions but for me I don’t think a defender can be the best player in the league.

Got to be an attacker surely.

🫣 Good lord ‍

[Lakeland Claret]

When Ipswich signed Muric he probably realised he wouldn't be number one.

He d left Ipswich after turning down contract before Music signed I think

[CrosspoolClarets]

Didn’t mean to ruin the “transfers” thread by suggesting one of our players is the best in the league That’ll teach me for backing my own team.

But what it does show is that given the debate, this Sunderland guy is no different to many other signings, including some of ours. He may improve them, but it is unlikely to be decisively.

[TheFamilyCat]

That is an absolutely insane signing.

He’s way way too good for this league. Best player in this league and they haven’t even had to pay a fee.

Fortunately you don't have a history of outrageous predictions.

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[jojomk1]

So Sunderland might get Enzo Le Fee
We get Barnes
What's the difference ?
Trust in our recruitment team
Still over three weeks to go

[Blyclaret]

Fortunately you don't have a history of outrageous predictions.


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Wow bit of a conversation stopper

[claretonthecoast1882]

Never heard of Enzo Le Fee but according to wiki he hasn't scored a goal since 22/23 season and now been bombed by Roma who are 10th in Serie A.

I presume he isn't an attacking midfielder but just read he is the best player in this league so what kind of player is he

[Newcastleclaret93]

Never heard of Enzo Le Fee but according to wiki he hasn't scored a goal since 22/23 season and now been bombed by Roma who are 10th in Serie A.

I presume he isn't an attacking midfielder but just read he is the best player in this league so what kind of player is he

His best seasons have come when playing as an attacking midfielder, at Lorient in Ligue 1 he got 10 goal contributions (more importantly was right up there for big chances created and chances created).

Since then he has moved into a DM type role and hasn’t had the same output.

I imagine he’s gone to Sunderland to play attacking midfield again

[bumba]

Newcastle now chasing Kamil Grabara from Wolfsburg due to a January deal for Trafford being complicated

[JohnDearyMe]

Fortunately you don't have a history of outrageous predictions.


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Come on be fair, he didn't specify that he would be bagging 20 goals, I think he was actually referring to substitute appearances...

[Newcastleclaret93]

Newcastle now chasing Kamil Grabara from Wolfsburg due to a January deal for Trafford being complicated

Glad we are keeping Trafford seems to be getting more confident each week

[fatboy47]

Blackburn seemingly struggling in their swoop to loan Stoke's bench warming defender Kitching, unwanted by Lampard or most Stoke fans.

We'll never sing that, I'd imagine.

[AfloatinClaret]

“Attackers win you games, defenders win you titles”.

There's a lot of truth in that.
Over the course of a season an exceptional defender, most especially a goalkeeper, is likely to prevent you from conceding more 'likely' goals than the amount of extra goals an outstanding striker will score for you.

[Rowls]

Or 46 5-5 draws?

You might stay up on goal difference.

[randomclaret2]

Owen Dodgson has joined Burton on loan

[ClaretOfMancunia]

In for Jonjo Shelvey according to Turkish media. LOL

[123EasyasBFC]

Weirdly jonjo shelvey on a deal till the end of the season wouldn’t actually be a bad deal

[burnleycclaret]

Weirdly jonjo shelvey on a deal till the end of the season wouldn’t actually be a bad deal

Can't believe he's only 32. Always liked him as an attacking central midfielder who could spray quality passes around.

[Mattster]

Hope not. Would be another waste of a wage under the justification of "experience".

[Woodleyclaret]

We've got Hannibal a modern day and younger Shelvey

[123EasyasBFC]

Hope not. Would be another waste of a wage under the justification of "experience".

Why is it a waste of a wage, if you could get an experienced player for 6 months to be back up to the 4 CMs we have at the moment it’s not a waste.

We have Cullen Laurent brownhill and then Hannibal, if we get injuries we are then short in the position

[dandeclaret]

In for Jonjo Shelvey according to Turkish media. LOL

Good footballer.

[randomclaret2]

Why is it a waste of a wage, if you could get an experienced player for 6 months to be back up to the 4 CMs we have at the moment it’s not a waste.

We have Cullen Laurent brownhill and then Hannibal, if we get injuries we are then short in the position

It is the one area of the squad where we are certainly light on numbers

[burnleycclaret]

Shelvey could also play in the 10 role, although I've always found him at his best running from deep through the middle of midfield and speeding the attack up - potentially meaning less passing back/sideways.

[123EasyasBFC]

We have our starting midfield 3 pretty much nailed on now and then in low block teams it’s Cullen with brownhill higher and then a number 10, having Shelvey on a cheap deal till the end of the season with an option if he performs well wouldn’t be a bad deal

[Mattster]

Why is it a waste of a wage, if you could get an experienced player for 6 months to be back up to the 4 CMs we have at the moment it’s not a waste.

We have Cullen Laurent brownhill and then Hannibal, if we get injuries we are then short in the position

Because we have four senior central midfielders already. Rather use one of the U21s as depth there than waste a wage on snail paced Shelvey to probably play about about 180 minutes all season and block progression routes for younger players. Bauress, Veevers, McDermott or Hugill are all perfectly capable of being emergency backup and picking up 5 minutes here or there.

Better still look to bring in a long term replacement for Bronwhill who we can phase in over the next month before he walks away on a free.

[BurnleyFC]

Make no mistake, Shelvey was a terrific player. I just hope he still is if we’re after him.

[randomclaret2]

Because we have four senior central midfielders already. Rather use one of the U21s as depth there than waste a wage on snail paced Shelvey to probably play about about 180 minutes all season and block progression routes for younger players. Bauress, Veevers, McDermott or Hugill are all perfectly capable of being emergency backup and picking up 5 minutes here or there.

Better still look to bring in a long term replacement for Bronwhill who we can phase in over the next month before he walks away on a free.

If we're serious about being promoted we need proper backup in an essential area of the field

[Poulton-le-Claret]

We are definitely skint then