Summer transfer window

BigChaCha · Post by **BigChaCha** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:27 am

If we are in for Arokodare, I fear we have used the same scout who recommended Foster and Hountondji.

Yes, he looks to be taller and bigger built, but the similarities in play are remarkable!...

The same type of raw player, where the build-up play is more prominent rather than putting it into the back of the net, has a goalscoring record that is equally as disappointing and with a very similar meagre past goalscoring record...

I hope we're not making the same mistake for a third time!

CyrilEbokiPoh · Post by **CyrilEbokiPoh** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:45 am

Selby Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 7:40 am
Arokodare is a unit - 6'6"

It’s an exciting one. He’s massive. And his record is pretty good and improving too.

CyrilEbokiPoh · Post by **CyrilEbokiPoh** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:49 am

BigChaCha wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:27 am
If we are in for Arokodare, I fear we have used the same scout who recommended Foster and Hountondji. Yes, he looks to be taller and bigger built, but the similarities in play are remarkable!...

The same type of raw player, where the build-up play is more prominent rather than putting it into the back of the net, has a goalscoring record that is equally as disappointing and with a very similar meagre past goalscoring record...

I hope we're not making the same mistake for a third time!

Houtondji was playing in the French second tier. This lad for Genk who have finished first in Belgium three times in last seven years. (They haven’t always won the league because of the weird way Belgium league runs).

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:01 am

Selby Claret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 7:40 am
Arokodare is a unit - 6'6"

He seriously is.

I think Mr Parker would love a big striker like that.

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:07 am

BigChaCha wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:27 am
If we are in for Arokodare, I fear we have used the same scout who recommended Foster and Hountondji. Yes, he looks to be taller and bigger built, but the similarities in play are remarkable!...

The same type of raw player, where the build-up play is more prominent rather than putting it into the back of the net, has a goalscoring record that is equally as disappointing and with a very similar meagre past goalscoring record...

I hope we're not making the same mistake for a third time!

21 goals in 38 games last season

EMANTO2 · Post by **EMANTO2** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:08 am

After keeping tabs on Arokodare for a few years now, i can confidently say this man can provide goals for this season

boyyanno · Post by **boyyanno** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:10 am

Arokodare would be an exciting signing but I share BigChaCha's sentiment, I generally think big tall centre forwards do pretty well in Europe but not so well in the PL, I think it's a lot less easy to bully defenders.

We're signing exciting talent but this lad and Tchaouna for example still look very raw.

It Is What It Is · Post by **It Is What It Is** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:21 am

Bring back Wout!!

FeedTheArf · Post by **FeedTheArf** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:51 am

It Is What It Is wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:21 am
Bring back Wout!!

Wash your mouth out!

Robbie_painter · Post by **Robbie_painter** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:05 am

Imagine having two ebony shoe winners in our squad for next season,exciting times.

randomclaret2 · Post by **randomclaret2** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:07 am

"It's done for the transfer of Loum Tchaouna from Lazio to Burnley: the documents have been signed

Lazio's first operation in this summer transfer window is outgoing. The Biancocelesti have in fact finalized the sale of Loum Tchaouna to Burnley.

The documents for the transfer were signed a few minutes ago, which will take place on loan with an obligation to buy for 15 million and 250 thousand euros.

The Frenchman therefore says goodbye to Lazio after just one season, in which he only scored 2 goals and 1 assist in the 37 games played with Baroni.

Now for him a new adventure in the Premier League, with the aim of redeeming himself after the unlucky year in Biancoceleste."

whiffa · Post by **whiffa** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:10 am

The one thing I felt last season was how badly we needed an out and out striker, having only Foster, Barnes, Houn and Flemming really worries me. I'm not sure any of them are PL quality. Hope to be proven wrong - but a striker surely has to be a big target for us before the season starts.

kentonclaret · Post by **kentonclaret** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:21 am

whiffa wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:10 am
The one thing I felt last season was how badly we needed an out and out striker, having only Foster, Barnes, Houn and Flemming really worries me. I'm not sure any of them are PL quality. Hope to be proven wrong - but a striker surely has to be a big target for us before the season starts.

As a general rule the lowest scoring teams in the PL are firmly in the relegation mix. Last season all 3 of the relegated clubs were the lowest scorers. As it currently stands we certainly lack the firepower needed to survive in the PL but the window is still open and we all live in hope.

ollieclarets8 · Post by **ollieclarets8** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:32 am

So we'll have the new shirt reveal this afternoon and then possibly Tchaouna at 9pm this evening?

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:01 am

ollieclarets8 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:32 am
So we'll have the new shirt reveal this afternoon and then possibly Tchaouna at 9pm this evening?

His video must be louming

FeedTheArf · Post by **FeedTheArf** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:04 am

burnley007 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 11:01 am
His video must be louming

Just seen him leaving Queen Street Mill

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:00 pm

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mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:02 pm

Isn’t this one a loan deal with an option?

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:06 pm

Loum Tchaouna signs 4 yr deal

ollieclarets8 · Post by **ollieclarets8** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:08 pm

First reply on the Twitter reveal thread... a Leeds fan. Not predictable in the slightest are they.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:10 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:06 pm
Loum Tchaouna signs 4 yr deal

Club say 5 year Matt Scrafton said 4 year

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:22 pm

claretonthecoast1882 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:10 pm
Club say 5 year Matt Scrafton said 4 year

He corrected it to 5 years later: https://x.com/matt_scrafton/status/1940 ... 6QKwfgixkA

mdd2 · Post by **mdd2** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 12:58 pm

Must think this lad is a good prospect tying him down until 2030

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:30 pm

I’d expect to start Edwards and Anthony with Luca & Loum to come on. If L&L start we are looking good out wide. A striker that can head a ball would be a bonus.

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:34 pm

Need Andy D signed next.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:54 pm

Sunderland signing highly rated defensive midfielder Noah Sadiki from Union SG in Belgium. We were linked with him under VK for a fee of under £1m a few years ago, he was at Anderlecht at the time.

I do like our business so far, but I’m impressed that Sunderland have targeted the key area of the pitch first and foremost, something I hope we do asap (I’d say our midfield is currently the worst in the league).

ksrclaret · Post by **ksrclaret** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:02 pm

Yeah Sunderland look to be going for it with some big sums of money on midfielders.

We seem to be looking to add to midfield as well, just not coming off yet. It is absolutely imperative that we add a couple of quality players there which I’m sure we will.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:17 pm

Agree, ksr, I’m fairly optimistic on that front, given the Diouf link, just hoping it’s in time, Berge was a great signing last time but ended up arriving after pre season finished, never ideal for a key area of the pitch in the Prem.

As for Sunderland, they are also now spending £22m on a keeper from Chelsea (Petrovic), who impressed on loan at Strasbourg last season.

Selby Claret · Post by **Selby Claret** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:32 pm

Tricky Trevor wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:30 pm
I’d expect to start Edwards and Anthony with Luca & Loum to come on. If L&L start we are looking good out wide. A striker that can head a ball would be a bonus.

Don't forget Mikey (tin hat on)...

TopCat · Post by **TopCat** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:44 pm

What are the limits on loans this year?

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:50 pm

TopCat wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:44 pm
What are the limits on loans this year?

Not 100% certain, but believe its TWO

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:53 pm

warksclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:50 pm
Not 100% certain, but believe its TWO

It’s only 2 loans from other premier league clubs, I’m sure the limit for loans in general is 4

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:54 pm

Have the loan rules changed from 2 years ago? I thought it was 2 domestic loans but you can get more foreign loans. We had Fofana, Assignon and JBL all on loan 2 years ago. Probably others I’ve forgotten about too….

KlyBfc · Post by **KlyBfc** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:10 pm

Jakubs Tash wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:54 pm
Have the loan rules changed from 2 years ago? I thought it was 2 domestic loans but you can get more foreign loans. We had Fofana, Assignon and JBL all on loan 2 years ago. Probably others I’ve forgotten about too….

And Esteve

Claretnick · Post by **Claretnick** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:59 pm

Jakubs Tash wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 2:54 pm
Have the loan rules changed from 2 years ago? I thought it was 2 domestic loans but you can get more foreign loans. We had Fofana, Assignon and JBL all on loan 2 years ago. Probably others I’ve forgotten about too….

Premier League clubs may not register more than two players on loan at any one time. - The maximum number of loans registrable in the same season is four, and, under no circumstances, shall more than one be from the same club at any one time.

The AI answer on Google....

Bow · Post by **Bow** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:03 pm

I’d like to see at least one player in who has some PL experience

Edit - other than Tuanzabe

Spike · Post by **Spike** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:06 pm

Papabendi wrote: ↑
Tue Jul 01, 2025 5:27 pm
Well we had someone who was 6'7 and couldn't head a ball

And was an head the ball to boot!

gandhisflipflop · Post by **gandhisflipflop** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 4:07 pm

I’d really like us to go in for Colyer on loan.

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 5:02 pm

KlyBfc wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 3:10 pm
And Esteve

And Tresor. So that’s 5 already from 2 years ago.

Marney&Mee · Post by **Marney&Mee** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 5:58 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 1:54 pm
Sunderland signing highly rated defensive midfielder Noah Sadiki from Union SG in Belgium. We were linked with him under VK for a fee of under £1m a few years ago, he was at Anderlecht at the time.

I do like our business so far, but I’m impressed that Sunderland have targeted the key area of the pitch first and foremost, something I hope we do asap (I’d say our midfield is currently the worst in the league).

Noah Sadiki. Love his work on Gogglebox…

CyrilEbokiPoh · Post by **CyrilEbokiPoh** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:05 pm

A big striker.
A big centre midfielder.
Michael Keane.
An experienced goalkeeper.

Keep amdouni. Mike Tresor fit and available.

And I’d be happy.

Hedontplayforyou · Post by **Hedontplayforyou** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:17 pm

CyrilEbokiPoh wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:05 pm
A big striker.
A big centre midfielder.
Michael Keane.
An experienced goalkeeper.

Keep amdouni. Mike Tresor fit and available.

And I’d be happy.

Keane close to agreeing a new deal at Everton.

I think both Amdouni and Tresor will go

Goliath · Post by **Goliath** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:39 pm

Hedontplayforyou wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 6:17 pm
Keane close to agreeing a new deal at Everton.

I think both Amdouni and Tresor will go

That can't be right, when I suggested Keane would be a brilliant signing I was told he's nowhere near good enough and Moyes only said nice things about him recently because he's leaving.

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 7:55 pm

Mike Keane would sooner play 10mins a week as an Everton sub.Better wages at Everton with little effort. We need battlers not passengers for our tough season

burnley007 · Post by **burnley007** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:39 pm

Has there been any progress on Diouf?
Very quiet today after the ups and downs yesterday

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:43 pm

burnley007 wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:39 pm
Has there been any progress on Diouf?
Very quiet today after the ups and downs yesterday

It wasn't happening according the journalists ITK yesterday. Move onto other targets.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:37 pm

I am hearing, may be untrue, that we have shown interest in Caluum Wilson (Newcastle)who I believe is now a free agent

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:52 pm

warksclaret wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:37 pm
I am hearing, may be untrue, that we have shown interest in Caluum Wilson (Newcastle)who I believe is now a free agent

He would definitely improve us and Mike Mcgrath mentioned we were looking at him last week, but I don't think there is a universe in which we could afford to pay his wages.

123EasyasBFC · Post by **123EasyasBFC** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 9:54 pm

Reports in France we haven’t agreed teams on diouf and have been him an ultimatum, Matt Williams probably threatened to pull the deal. If the player is dragging his feet then the club are doing right by walking away

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Wed Jul 02, 2025 10:02 pm

BigChaCha wrote: ↑
Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:27 am
If we are in for Arokodare, I fear we have used the same scout who recommended Foster and Hountondji. Yes, he looks to be taller and bigger built, but the similarities in play are remarkable!...

The same type of raw player, where the build-up play is more prominent rather than putting it into the back of the net, has a goalscoring record that is equally as disappointing and with a very similar meagre past goalscoring record...

I hope we're not making the same mistake for a third time!

Arkodare scored 1 in 2 last season. Nothing like the stats of Houtondji