January Transfer Window Rumours

[dibraidio]

Plymouth fans on facebook are apparently suggesting that Whittaker is refusing to play tonight.

[CrosspoolClarets]

100% clear the player sees us as a huge step forward in his career, financially and professionally. Why shouldn’t he? He would also be closer to his home town of Derby, don’t know where his wider family now live.

Very awkward one for him tonight, and for them.

Could backfire on us though if the rest get fired up. Let’s hope not.

One things for sure, I expect to see a different player to earlier this season when he finally pulls on the claret and blue.

[PremierLeagueClass]

If he does refuse to play, before he is vilified far and wide, worth remembering that he will more than likely be following his agents instruction.

[NL Claret]

Do I remember correctly that stan brought Blakey on as a sub (early when we bought him because he had a injury/or was getting fit) and re-subbed him (was definitely at turf Moor) - anyone else recall it ?

Don’t quite recall that however Blakey was Glen Little, I think at Barnsley on Boxing Day 2000 Little came on as a sub and Stan took him off a few minutes later. Following the game that was when Stan came out said Christmas was cancelled as the players had already had enough plum duff.

[KernowHouseClaret]

If he does refuse to play, before he is vilified far and wide, worth remembering that he will more than likely be following his agents instruction.

Which is also no different to what Tarkowski did before signing for us. It happens all the time, even with our own players that wanted to leave after relegation

[Quicknick]

If Whittaker starts and scores against the meanest defence in Europe, then he’s worth having. If he doesn’t try, then that’s because he doesn’t want to knock back the club he is about to join. All positive.

I'd rather have the latter of those two options.

[Claret Alfie]

Well, Whittaker isn’t in their squad at all

[morninbob]

Well, well, well...

[123EasyasBFC]

My ‘Whittaker will 100% be in the team tonight’ reverse psychology worked then hahaha

[Dark Cloud]

Well that's weird (not!) No Whittaker! I'm just supping a pint of smug as we speak in the Bread and Roses in Plymouth!

[Stonehouse]

Nothing to do with us ,but another brilliant post on The Bastards board.

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[Vegas Claret]

[Vegas Claret]

he's deffo on his way somewhere

[123EasyasBFC]

Their managers comments suggest that no deal is agreed yet with anyone and it’s just Whittaker refused to play.

Parker’s interview after the game seemed to suggest he wanted more than 1 incoming but also understood that players need to leave to get some game time

[louieollie]

After Scotts interview I'm not even sure he's particularly concerned about if we can get any more options through the door regarding the attacking side of the team. I suspect IF someone becomes available that fits his requirements we'd take a look but I'm not overly sure the Whittaker deal is anywhere near as close as we may think................I could and probably am completely wide of the mark 🫣

[Selby Claret]

Ekdal revealed by Groningen

https://x.com/fcgroningen/status/1882367753509863653

[Colburn_Claret]

CharlieTaylor gone on loan to Hull for the rest of the season, a bit of a let down, his move to the Saints hasn't worked out at all.
Hope it works at Hull.

[martin_p]

CharlieTaylor gone on loan to Hull for the rest of the season, a bit of a let down, his move to the Saints hasn't worked out at all.
Hope it works at Hull.

I was surprised he got a move to a Premier League club after he left us to be honest, think his best days are behind him unfortunately.

[ArmchairDetective]

Ekdal revealed by Groningen

https://x.com/fcgroningen/status/1882367753509863653

Decent move for him to regain form and fitness before reviewing his progress at the end of the season.

[billyhamilton82]

CharlieTaylor gone on loan to Hull for the rest of the season, a bit of a let down, his move to the Saints hasn't worked out at all.
Hope it works at Hull.

Just in time for Sheff Utd.

Give it to 'em Charlie

[NewClaret]

CharlieTaylor gone on loan to Hull for the rest of the season, a bit of a let down, his move to the Saints hasn't worked out at all.
Hope it works at Hull.

Is this confirmed now? Last I heard he was “deciding”. I’m surprised he’s agreed to go to Hull to be honest. I’d have thought he could get a top end championship club.

[TheOriginalLongsider]

Reading about Whittaker and how he didn't want to play for Swansea when Rangers were interested in him. I'd prefer us to steer well clear. Consensus in the press is that 'Boro are favourites to get him anyway.

This from Jan 2023 (Daily Record):

"Morgan Whittaker will remain a Swansea City player unless Rangers can get even close to the English Championship club's valuation.
The attacker is a target for Michael Beale and City boss Martin had said before their 1-1 draw against QPR that Whittaker would be involved amid the transfer talk. But a decision to leave him out of their squad at Loftus Road was taken after it was deemed the talent who shone on loan at Plymouth at the start of the season wasn't in the right head space.

Martin, according to BBC Wales, said that he was disappointed Whittaker couldn't be involved but "expects him to stay at the club as Swansea and Rangers are still apart in their valuations." The Swans boss explained: "Nothing has changed. We have not received any new bids and nothing has changed except for Morgan's frame of mind. We had agreed he was going to be in the squad and then Morgan told me just after my press conference on Friday that he wasn't in the right frame of mind to be in the squad or to travel."

[Spijed]

Reading about Whittaker and how he didn't want to play for Swansea when Rangers were interested in him. I'd prefer us to steer well clear. Consensus in the press is that 'Boro are favourites to get him anyway.

This from Jan 2023 (Daily Record):

"Morgan Whittaker will remain a Swansea City player unless Rangers can get even close to the English Championship club's valuation.
The attacker is a target for Michael Beale and City boss Martin had said before their 1-1 draw against QPR that Whittaker would be involved amid the transfer talk. But a decision to leave him out of their squad at Loftus Road was taken after it was deemed the talent who shone on loan at Plymouth at the start of the season wasn't in the right head space.

Martin, according to BBC Wales, said that he was disappointed Whittaker couldn't be involved but "expects him to stay at the club as Swansea and Rangers are still apart in their valuations." The Swans boss explained: "Nothing has changed. We have not received any new bids and nothing has changed except for Morgan's frame of mind. We had agreed he was going to be in the squad and then Morgan told me just after my press conference on Friday that he wasn't in the right frame of mind to be in the squad or to travel."

But James Tarkowski refused to play for Brentford. Is that any different?

[123EasyasBFC]

After Scotts interview I'm not even sure he's particularly concerned about if we can get any more options through the door regarding the attacking side of the team. I suspect IF someone becomes available that fits his requirements we'd take a look but I'm not overly sure the Whittaker deal is anywhere near as close as we may think................I could and probably am completely wide of the mark 🫣

I took his interview the exact same

[CrosspoolClarets]

Buying players who may not want to play for us in the future, that’s what we do, isn’t it

Seriously, I reckon Parker is just being coy, I’m fully expecting this deal to be done this week, and as for Whittaker, more likely is they had a bust up and he is trying to force their hand, let’s not forget they refused to sell him in the last window too and the player is probably on low wages, I can understand him feeling desperate. Never did Tarky much harm, with us or for himself.

[Guller Bull]

Delcroix to Swansea - loan?
https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/foo ... y-30845941

[kentonclaret]

It would not be the biggest surprise if Whittaker chose to move to Middlesbrough where he would once again link up with Finn Azaz. Whittaker’s most productive scoring spell at Plymouth was during a period when Finn Azaz was at the club on loan from Aston Villa.

[Woodleyclaret]

If he wants to guarantee another season in the Championship then good luck if he signs for Boro as they are going knowhere

[Vanders1994]

The ever reliable footy insider saying we are after Ollie Tanner from Cardiff along with Southampton, Leicester and Leeds

[burnley007]

The ever reliable footy insider saying we are after Ollie Tanner from Cardiff along with Southampton, Leicester and Leeds

sign him up...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J9NeCbFU30

[Bow]

Off topic, but that Plymouth kit sponsor is very Partridge

[alboclaret]

I took his interview the exact same

I got the same feeling.

I really do hope us being good for 45min and scoring 5 against a very poor side doesn't paper over cracks that are there in front end of pitch.

Although what I woukd say is, the quality of balls in last night was far better and gave us chance to make first contact t which is partly what we have been missing.
Most of our cross's are either cleared first man or over everyone/into keeper.

[Andingle]

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[billyhamilton82]

Would this suggest we have misseed out on Whittaker?

[burnley007]

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Apparently Diangana plays on the wing, rather than up front for West Brom.

Still only 26. I can't believe that.

Would be a decent cheap signing.

[Woodleyclaret]

Show pony one good game in 5 no thanks

[123EasyasBFC]

The ever reliable footy insider saying we are after Ollie Tanner from Cardiff along with Southampton, Leicester and Leeds

Don’t think we are in for him but tanner is a very good player

[Woodleyclaret]

Imo Amstrong we were linked with last week would be a very good addition

[Row x]

Apparently Diangana plays on the wing, rather than up front for West Brom.

Still only 26. I can't believe that.

Would be a decent cheap signing.

I think it's west brom who made the contract offer, I don't think we could

[Vincent'sCap]

Our new signing sure made the most of his time playing in Turkey

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[Poulton-le-Claret]

Cannon confirmed at Sheffield Utd (not sure if already posted)

[agreenwood]

Sunderland allegedly after Chuba Akpom.

He’s 29 now and has probably flattered to deceive. Had one very good season at Boro that got him a move to Ajax, but largely had a very average career.

[PWBFC]

Westley has gone on loan to Swindon until the end of the season.

[Hedontplayforyou]

I think it's west brom who made the contract offer, I don't think we could

Only way we could make a contract offer is if we had agreed a fee with WBA for a transfer this month….of course in reality agents talk and verbally agree things before transfer fees are in place but let’s not go there .

[Grimsdale]

Sunderland allegedly after Chuba Akpom.

Another player who can't score a penalty against us.

If we meet Sunderland in the play off final and it goes to penalties, we're laughing.

[123EasyasBFC]

Another player who can't score a penalty against us.

If we meet Sunderland in the play off final and it goes to penalties, we're laughing.

Scored a penalty against us at the riverside

[Andingle]

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[dibraidio]

This story about Ayman Kari seems to suggest that he's not really keen on the idea of move to a club like Burnley.
Suggestion that he was hanging on for a signing on fee when he's on a free in the summer.
https://psgpost.com/posts/player-stayed ... eport-says

[burnley007]

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I really like the look of this kid.
Not sure how much he would play, but looks promising.

Sunderland were strongly linked in the summer.

[burnley007]

This story about Ayman Kari seems to suggest that he's not really keen on the idea of move to a club like Burnley.
Suggestion that he was hanging on for a signing on fee when he's on a free in the summer.
https://psgpost.com/posts/player-stayed ... eport-says

All guesswork. Who knows what he's thinking