January Transfer Window Rumours

[Hedontplayforyou]

Luton have had bids rejected upto £6m for Kone at Wycombe unbelievably .

[Newcastleclaret93]

The real issue here is whether Sheff Utd’s signings BBD, Clarke, Cannon and Choudhury would get in our side. I would suggest none of them do (Cannon fairly good but not a Parker style back to goal big guy). I prefer Cullen to Choudhury, marginally, Championship player of the season 2 years ago.

So they are adding depth but we have depth anyway, apart from up front.

Leeds are struggling with FFP so may sign someone but not certain.

We have signed Shelvey who in theory could make a decent difference to what we had before. So I’m not despondent but do want that one quality forward.

Not a popular opinion but I think Parker would bite your hand of for BBD.

His record at this level is pretty exceptional.

[randomclaret2]

Not a popular opinion but I think Parker would bite your hand of for BBD.

His record at this level is pretty exceptional.

53 goals in 215 Championship games

[matttheclaret]

Not a popular opinion but I think Parker would bite your hand of for BBD.

His record at this level is pretty exceptional.

He's scored 53 in 215 games at this level.

Decent sure, but "pretty exceptional" I'd say is really stretching a point

[Spijed]

The real issue here is whether Sheff Utd’s signings BBD, Clarke, Cannon and Choudhury would get in our side. I would suggest none of them do (Cannon fairly good but not a Parker style back to goal big guy). I prefer Cullen to Choudhury, marginally, Championship player of the season 2 years ago.

So they are adding depth but we have depth anyway, apart from up front.

Leeds are struggling with FFP so may sign someone but not certain.

We have signed Shelvey who in theory could make a decent difference to what we had before. So I’m not despondent but do want that one quality forward.

I still think replacing Souttar is the key as to whether they go up automatically or not. Without him they are shipping goals for fun whereas beforehand they were solid as a rock.

[warksclaret]

I still think replacing Souttar is the key as to whether they go up automatically or not. Without him they are shipping goals for fun whereas beforehand they were solid as a rock.

Think you are right and suspect Michael Keane could soon be going there

[Spike]

He's scored 53 in 215 games at this level.

Decent sure, but "pretty exceptional" I'd say is really stretching a point

BBD never been on a winning side against Burnley tells us all you need to know

[Ric_C]

BBD never been on a winning side against Burnley tells us all you need to know

Not many current championship players have tbf

[Big Vinny K]

Not a popular opinion but I think Parker would bite your hand of for BBD.

His record at this level is pretty exceptional.

It was - it ain’t anymore.
The only record he’s beaten recently is number of donuts you can eat in a week - 146 apparently

[Hedontplayforyou]

Duran leaving Villa to go to Saudi

[Steddyman]

Duran leaving Villa to go to Saudi

Was he the one Leverkuson wanted?

[mybloodisclaret]

Was he the one Leverkuson wanted?

No, that was / is Buendia.

[NewClaret]

Boniface was going to Saudi and the assumed replacement was Ferguson, but they’ve now signed Duran and dropped out of signing Boniface. Not sure if that means they no longer want Ferguson, but what a kick in the teeth for Boniface. Probably on the verge of a huge pay day and they went for Duran instead.

[EarbyClaret]

Luton have had bids rejected upto £6m for Kone at Wycombe unbelievably .

Interesting - understandable that Bloomfield would want to take Kone with him to Luton

Wycombe well placed for automatic promotion and presumably not under pressure to sell - I think they either purchased or bid for Reading's training facility at a price of £20M

If the player forces the move through that might unsettle the other strikers there

Have long thought Morris would be a good fit for us and should we get promoted has shown he can perform well at PL level

[Newcastleclaret93]

He's scored 53 in 215 games at this level.

Decent sure, but "pretty exceptional" I'd say is really stretching a point

Let’s be fair, over 100 of them appearances came before he was 21.

Since being 21 he’s got 54 goals contributions (goals and assists) in 106 appearances.

He’s a very good player at this level regardless of how we spin it. Take the fact he played for Blackburn out of it, do we really think Parker would turn down a 25 year old forward with that kind of record at this level?

[agreenwood]

On paper Sheffield United have brought some good players in. The needed to because their squad was paper thin.

Wilder has to make it all gel though. He threw Cannon and Diaz straight in last Friday and it looked like a side who’d never met each other at times.

[It Is What It Is]

Bring back Wout!!!!!

[claretcarrot93]

Let’s be fair, over 100 of them appearances came before he was 21.

Since being 21 he’s got 54 goals contributions (goals and assists) in 106 appearances.

He’s a very good player at this level regardless of how we spin it. Take the fact he played for Blackburn out of it, do we really think Parker would turn down a 25 year old forward with that kind of record at this level?

But Esteve isn't as good as people think even though he's 22?

[claretonthecoast1882]

Let’s be fair, over 100 of them appearances came before he was 21.

Since being 21 he’s got 54 goals contributions (goals and assists) in 106 appearances.

He’s a very good player at this level regardless of how we spin it. Take the fact he played for Blackburn out of it, do we really think Parker would turn down a 25 year old forward with that kind of record at this level?

If you remove his 1 good season he has scored 37 league goals in 216 games. Which is quite poor.

You can make anything look true twisting stats

[Woodleyclaret]

So let's get back on topic who is coming ?

[colne-claret]

So let's get back on topic who is coming ?

Based off rumours, a couple of young ens. No solid rumours for any first team signings.

[distortiondave]

You don't make it easy for yourself, Newcastle.
There's nothing exceptional about Ben Brereton Diaz except maybe his claim to be South American.

[burnley007]

Based off rumours, a couple of young ens. No solid rumours for any first team signings.

We are clearly happy with our attacking options. Hmm.

[warksclaret]

Love how people on here rubbish footballers joining our rivals. Sheff Utd know Brereton Diaz better than most clubs or fans.14 games in the PL with SU and 6 goals-thats virtually Chris Wood form. Why wont he be an asset to our rivals

[ClaretOfMancunia]

BBD never been on a winning side against Burnley tells us all you need to know

Nor has Viktor Gyokeres...

[Big Vinny K]

If you remove his 1 good season he has scored 37 league goals in 216 games. Which is quite poor.

You can make anything look true twisting stats

Tbf if you remove all of his goals and just count the games he didn’t score his record is truly shocking !!

[Tricky Trevor]

Ignoring his stats I’m not particularly a fan of BBD but in the 1 season he was on fire most of his goals he was coming in off the left side. That is precisely what we could do with.
Anyway I’m not sure why he’s cropped up as he’s signed for Blades so it’s done.

[claretlegend]

David Anderson of The Mirror says Sontje Hansen to Burnley is 'not happening'.

[Big Vinny K]

Nor has Viktor Gyokeres...

Or Maradona ?

[123EasyasBFC]

David Anderson of The Mirror says Sontje Hansen to Burnley is 'not happening'.

https://x.com/mirroranderson/status/188 ... rNr6Z5x6nA

Link to it

[colne-claret]

Nor has Viktor Gyokeres...

Or Cristiano Ronaldo

[ClaretOfMancunia]

Maradona, Ronaldo...

Difference being Gyokeres played against us twice two seasons ago? Daft comparisons. At least mine made sense in reply to the post I quoted.

[Steddyman]

Looking like we are not in for anyone with serious intent.

Despite what some people may think of individuals, SU have definitely strengthened significantly and are already above us.

[Tall Paul]

Or Cristiano Ronaldo

Are you sure? Could've sworn he scored in a game we lost at Old Trafford.

[claretonthecoast1882]

Are you sure? Could've sworn he scored in a game we lost at Old Trafford.

Scored against around Christmas time one season didn't he ?

[kentonclaret]

Looking like we are not in for anyone with serious intent.

Despite what some people may think of individuals, SU have definitely strengthened significantly and are already above us.

Not that great a financial model if it doesn’t allow the club to support the manager for a promotion push in the January transfer window.

[colne-claret]

Are you sure? Could've sworn he scored in a game we lost at Old Trafford.

Slowly retreating…

[billyhamilton82]

Looking like we are not in for anyone with serious intent.

Despite what some people may think of individuals, SU have definitely strengthened significantly and are already above us.

The obsession with Sheffield Unite I suppose is understandable considering our similar circumstances.

It is impossible to compare and contrast teams/squads, and assess who has the strongest as it is all hypothethetical.

The one factual element in our favour remains.

If we do our job and achieve two points per game and a total of 92 points then Sheffield need to accrue 94 points, due to their 2 point deduction, in fact due to their goal difference taking a recent hammering that will now be 95 points.

Its a long season and that 2 point deduction and an inferior GD means they require three more points, which they are currently managing but a big ask, especially with a small squad over a full season.

The higher points total we can achieve puts major pressure on them and its feasible that they may have to get close to the 100 point mark just to finish second.

[123EasyasBFC]

Really we shouldn’t actually need anyone but the club somehow have managed to out themselves in a situation that our 18m signing in Tresor is nowhere near the starting 11

[billyhamilton82]

Really we shouldn’t actually need anyone but the club somehow have managed to out themselves in a situation that our 18m signing in Tresor is nowhere near the starting 11

I personally don't think we need anyone tbh.

The run of recent fixtures has proved we are capable of continuing our good form with or without Tresor, or anyone else for that matter.

Add to that, the return to fitness of Redmond, Ramsey and Benson and we will have more than enough attacking options.

When I saw the fixtures at the start of the season I knew if we were still in touch at the start of February then we will be ok.

Carry on regardless.

[123EasyasBFC]

I personally don't think we need anyone tbh.

The run of recent fixtures has proved we are capable of continuing our good form with or without Tresor, or anyone else for that matter.

Add to that, the return to fitness of Redmond, Ramsey and Benson and we will have more than enough attacking options.

When I saw the fixtures at the start of the season I knew if we were still in touch at the start of February then we will be ok.

Carry on regardless.

I understand your thinking and on the face of it we don’t need anyone but if Anthony was to get injured I would be worried about who would create anything

[Goliath]

Not strengthening would be a bit stupid with the position we are in with the most difficult fixtures out of the way. We should be expecting to dominate possession in possibly 100 % of games for the rest of the season. We know exactly where we have come up short at times when that's been case so surely we can find someone to help us create a bit more.

[randomclaret2]

I personally don't think we need anyone tbh.

The run of recent fixtures has proved we are capable of continuing our good form with or without Tresor, or anyone else for that matter.

Add to that, the return to fitness of Redmond, Ramsey and Benson and we will have more than enough attacking options.

When I saw the fixtures at the start of the season I knew if we were still in touch at the start of February then we will be ok.

Carry on regardless.

When will Redmond, Ramsey and Benson be ready ?

[claretcarrot93]

I understand your thinking and on the face of it we don’t need anyone but if Anthony was to get injured I would be worried about who would create anything

If we are getting worried about Anthony getting injured then our squad is worse than i thought

[Steddyman]

The obsession with Sheffield Unite I suppose is understandable considering our similar circumstances.

It is impossible to compare and contrast teams/squads, and assess who has the strongest as it is all hypothethetical.

The one factual element in our favour remains.

If we do our job and achieve two points per game and a total of 92 points then Sheffield need to accrue 94 points, due to their 2 point deduction, in fact due to their goal difference taking a recent hammering that will now be 95 points.

Its a long season and that 2 point deduction and an inferior GD means they require three more points, which they are currently managing but a big ask, especially with a small squad over a full season.

The higher points total we can achieve puts major pressure on them and its feasible that they may have to get close to the 100 point mark just to finish second.

You are incorrect. The only factual element is they have strengthened and we have not.

[123EasyasBFC]

If we are getting worried about Anthony getting injured then our squad is worse than i thought

Why? Anthony has been comfortably our best wide player this season, the work he does off the ball can’t be ignored either

[jlup1980]

We need a proper number 9, but we're hampered by the size of the squad we already have. On paper we should have enough with Flemming, Foster, Jay and Barnes... but we know that's not the whole story. None of them will score consistently enough between now and the end of the season.

[BigChaCha]

by randomclaret2 » Thu Jan 30, 2025 12:04 pm

When will Redmond, Ramsey and Benson be ready ?

They won't be most likely... Not to make much of an impact anyway!... At the start of the season, I said we would see very little of them, if at all...

Even if they started in the next match, it would probably take about 10 solid games to get them up to speed and somewhere close to where they need to be with match fitness and form...

I don't even think we will see that much of Ramsey next season if we get promoted, not a regular in the first team anyway... With his injury, it is going to be a long time before he is a regular...

Those hanging their hat on these 3 coming back to make a significant difference will be deeply disappointed. We have already seen with Koleosho, what a long layoff can do to a player.

[Vegas Claret]

Any injury or dip in form to Anthony and we are absolutely screwed.

[gandhisflipflop]

When will Redmond, Ramsey and Benson be ready ?

To get to the end of January and still have these three unavailable is farcical at best.