Summer 2024 Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

[Darnhill Claret]

OK JimmyRobbo, I'll ask. Why have you followed Laurent's career fairly closely? Family member?

[CoolClaret]

Trafford needs to stay. Number 1. We’ve invested loads in him. And he’s actually pretty good.

Agreed and I think he's shown that he's got good character tbf. Had a rough year last year got a lot of stick (myself included, never at the game though) and has come through it.

I was impressed with him at Sunderland when he punched one around his 6 yard line and took a real whack in doing so, really put his body on the line - it was the sort of thing that he was reluctant to do for me last year so I was really pleased to see that.

[Pearcey]

I've folloowed Laurent's career reasonably closely.

I've said it elsewhere and I'll say it again, it is an awful signing unless he is a reserve. He is a manager sacker. He is capable of everything but he is just another mmissing player in far too many performances. Browny is 10x as valuable, if not more.

Why do we think Stoke are prepared to let their "captain" walk?

If we want a potter, we should be looking at Berger. He is a difference maker.

Just out of interest, Jimmy. What made you decide to follow Laurent’s career?

[Pearcey]

OK JimmyRobbo, I'll ask. Why have you followed Laurent's career fairly closely? Family member?

Beat me to it!

[JimmyRobbo]

Sounds like what Sheffield United fans were saying about Sander before we bought him

Not a patch on him. I saw SB take teams to pieces before he arrived at our door. I haven't seen much of it from JL,

I hope I'm wrong. Honestly, he has everything. He's a big unit, too. I've just been so disappointed by him for far too long.

[Notsosuperstevedavis]

You’ve got to wonder if Pace has taken what that Checkers fella said on board. He feels like he wants some old heads or a spine (for the dressing room at least).

I wont comment on Laurent as a footballer, but going off what has been said on here - he’s maybe more of deputy to Cullen / Browny but maybe more for policing the dressing room.

The whittaker connection I like in theory. He’s a young progressive player that could grow with us, and would show me we still have an eye on developing for profit.

Balance is the key to stability. I just hope Pace doesnt go too far the other way and cram the team with journeymen while in panic mode.

[jojomk1]

Tyler Morton still not gone anywhere from Liverpool yet
Veiga and Chukweumeka still at Chelsea I believe

Appreciate would have to be loans as not enough dry powder in Alan's desk

[burnley007]

just over 24 hours till the cut off for The Derby. Still NOTHING.

this is grim and getting grimmer.

[GetIntoEm]

One of those is injured long term still, and one is very inexperienced..Maybe that's why SP has gone for Laurent to add a bit of knowhow..

which one is very inexperienced?

[Socrates]

just over 24 hours till the cut off for The Derby. Still NOTHING.

this is grim and getting grimmer.

Other than the Anthony, Sarmiento, Whittaker and Laurent links.

Grow up.

[Swizzlestick]

Maupay is off to Marseille so we can forget that one.

[Rileybobs]

Hopefully for what we're losing in quality we're gaining in character. I can only assume this is a prerequisite for Parker.

There's a balance to be had as we found out last season, and are witnessing now, but we've still got a few big gaps in quality that need to be filled.

[Claretitus]

Other than the Anthony, Sarmiento, Whittaker and Laurent links.

Grow up.

Have any of them signed? NO, so why the “ grow up “? You may as well post any name!! Who else has signed since yesterday? NOBODY

[Tricky Trevor]

Kepa in at B’mouth. Freeing up Travers to move.

[claretburns]

Hopefully for what we're losing in quality we're gaining in character. I can only assume this is a prerequisite for Parker.

There's a balance to be had as we found out last season, and are witnessing now, but we've still got a few big gaps in quality that need to be filled.

Character is all well and good but if you're selling all the quality and not replacing it that is also a problem.

[billyhamilton82]

It was obvious to everyone that the thing we missed last season was leaders, experience and grit.

In the last Championship season we had Cork and Barnes who were never replaced.

SP is restructuring around a solid spine of the team.

Worrall (Captain for a good number of years at Forest)

Laurent (Captain at Stoke until this season)

We need a Barnes replacement now.

[Rileybobs]

Character is all well and good but if you're selling all the quality and not replacing it that is also a problem.

Hence my second sentence.

[Claretitus]

It’s a **** show of a window yet again. Fans have a right to be concerned, especially as in 2 games we have created the square root of f**k all, just before our derby game. Worrying times.

[burnley007]

Other than the Anthony, Sarmiento, Whittaker and Laurent links.

Grow up.

thank you so much for your rude response.
Links will be really helpful on Saturday. grow up.

[Commy]

We need goals. Whittaker got 19 last season in a bad Plymouth team. Surely he has to be worth the reported £10m. You don't get goalscorers from English teams for peanuts.

[Murger]

But all we’ve probably done is ****** Plymouth and Whittaker off with an insulting offer. And an offer that makes us look skint.

[1989_claret]

just over 24 hours till the cut off for The Derby. Still NOTHING.

this is grim and getting grimmer.

I agree with this. Starting to feel worse about the whole situation as the minutes pass tbh.

Unless we have some announcements this PM then it's looking very grim IMO.

[123EasyasBFC]

From Parker’s presser it seems like a lot of players who have left this summer are listening to the people advising them and thinking that moving is for the best and not gone about it in the best way. Club have obviously had valuations for players that we probably didn’t think would be met

[JohnMcGreal]

We need goals. Whittaker got 19 last season in a bad Plymouth team. Surely he has to be worth the reported £10m. You don't get goalscorers from English teams for peanuts.

He's exactly the kind of signing we would have made in the old days following a relegation. Using some of our PL financial clout to sign one of the best young strikers in the Championship the year before. Like we did with Andre Gray.

[Ric_C]

It does work the other way as well, officially Foster, Koleosho, Brownhill, Weghorst, Vitinho, Benson, Amdouni & Tresor are still with the club

If deals can't be done, then they will have to get on with it and knuckle down.

[1989_claret]

It does work the other way as well, officially Foster, Koleosho, Brownhill, Weghorst, Vitinho, Benson, Amdouni & Tresor are still with the club

If deals can't be done, then they will have to get on with it and knuckle down.

Or unfortunately go AWOL and be fined or cry to the PFA.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Exclusive: Burnley have offered Josh Brownhill to PL clubs - and he could leave for just £5m.

Everton, Spurs and Fulham among interested sides as squad exodus continues to cause havoc at Turf Moor #twitterclarets

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Will Lancaster

[Murger]

Exclusive: Burnley have offered Josh Brownhill to PL clubs - and he could leave for just £5m.

Everton, Spurs and Fulham among interested sides as squad exodus continues to cause havoc at Turf Moor #twitterclarets

| @GiveMeSport with @DeanJonesSoccer

Will Lancaster

The fun never ends.

[Sapperclaret73]

Exclusive: Burnley have offered Josh Brownhill to PL clubs - and he could leave for just £5m.

Everton, Spurs and Fulham among interested sides as squad exodus continues to cause havoc at Turf Moor #twitterclarets

| @GiveMeSport with @DeanJonesSoccer

Will Lancaster

Seriously hope this is a joke.

[1989_claret]

Exclusive: Burnley have offered Josh Brownhill to PL clubs - and he could leave for just £5m.

Everton, Spurs and Fulham among interested sides as squad exodus continues to cause havoc at Turf Moor #twitterclarets

| @GiveMeSport with @DeanJonesSoccer

Will Lancaster

Hoping this isn't true. Actively offering players to clubs with the squad we currently have is madness.

[BleedingClaret]

One of the most concerning things for me is that it seems if we bring a player in then the equivalent is leaving.
So regardless of whether that player is good enough now, or ever, or even match fit he plays, from the off and most of every 90mins every game, twice a week, because we have no senior back up players.
So when we get any injuries or suspensions then we'll be playing other players out of position and possibly young raw players out of position.
The main term that I used for last season debacle was amateurish. Things done that would be laughed at in a Sunday League set up.
This, with 2 days to go to rectify it is... can't think of a word

[123EasyasBFC]

There’s no way we would actively look to offer brownhill out

[BigGaz]

Newcastle need to **** or get off the potty!

This. It's time someone grew a pair and told them to pay up or **** off.

Re Whittaker: Plymouth are (quietly) hawking him. 10m gets him. They have major cashflow problems and it's why offering Obafemi as part of the deal as surrogate for cash won't get him.

[Casper2]

From Parker’s presser it seems like a lot of players who have left this summer are listening to the people advising them and thinking that moving is for the best and not gone about it in the best way. Club have obviously had valuations for players that we probably didn’t think would be met

What about Brownhill then ?

[Row x]

Seriously hope this is a joke.

Certainly not reliable

[ervi34]

Exclusive: Burnley have offered Josh Brownhill to PL clubs - and he could leave for just £5m.

Everton, Spurs and Fulham among interested sides as squad exodus continues to cause havoc at Turf Moor #twitterclarets

| @GiveMeSport with @DeanJonesSoccer

Will Lancaster

This guy is almost never correct. Was saying Rodriguez will be leaving, said Churlinov talks with Jagelonia were wide of mark, only for him to join them a day later.

[Steddyman]

Except no one said that about Berge.

Yes they did. ShefU fans on twitter were saying he is lazy and goes missing in games.

[Newcastleclaret93]

This guy is almost never correct. Was saying Rodriguez will be leaving, said Churlinov talks with Jagelonia were wide of mark, only for him to join them a day later.

Might be wrong but I think the story has come from
Dean jones

[ecc]

No that 250m is excluding any transfers.

Sponsors, tv money, parachute payments.

The club has made a shed load of money and should not be struggling financially.

I don't pretend to understand the whole complicated financial structure but we were bought in a specific manner (not sure whether that's a euphemism or not) which means basic 2 + 2 calculations don't, sadly, apply.

[BigBadBarnes]

Exclusive: Burnley have offered Josh Brownhill to PL clubs - and he could leave for just £5m.

Everton, Spurs and Fulham among interested sides as squad exodus continues to cause havoc at Turf Moor #twitterclarets

| @GiveMeSport with @DeanJonesSoccer

Will Lancaster

Including Tottenham in the list of clubs makes me thinks this is all nonsense. Everton and Fulham would be believable but he had to push the boat out too far

[NickBFC]

The way this window has gone, I wouldn't disbelieve anything I am reading! Looking forward to the window closing, heck even the season finishing.

[123EasyasBFC]

What about Brownhill then ?

What about him?

[ervi34]

Maupay going to Marseille.

[123EasyasBFC]

Including Tottenham in the list of clubs makes me thinks this is all nonsense. Everton and Fulham would be believable but he had to push the boat out too far

Is Fulham really believable when they already signed Berge from us and have lukic, cairney, reed, pereira and smith-rowe

[Steddyman]

Interesting. Nixon just responded to an Argyle fans asking if there were any incomings, that he believes they've found a number 10.

That is Whittakers number: https://x.com/reluctantnicko/status/182 ... 6QKwfgixkA

[Ric_C]

I would happily take Foster out and Whittaker in tbh

[Murger]

Interesting. Nixon just responded to an Argyle fans asking if there were any incomings, that he believes they've found a number 10.

That is Whittakers number: https://x.com/reluctantnicko/status/182 ... 6QKwfgixkA

Can you really see us paying £10m for anyone?

[Newcastleclaret93]

I would happily take Foster out and Whittaker in tbh

Why they don’t even play the same position

Like saying I would swap Brownhill for Maupay

[Commy]

Interesting. Nixon just responded to an Argyle fans asking if there were any incomings, that he believes they've found a number 10.

That is Whittakers number: https://x.com/reluctantnicko/status/182 ... 6QKwfgixkA

They have been playing him on the right for quite a while now. And he still scored goals.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Can you really see us paying £10m for anyone?

6m and Obafemi will seal the deal