Summer 2024 Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

[dibraidio]

We really need a player like Whittaker, I actually think we'll get him in by tomorrow, not sure why I'm so confident, but I think Parker really likes a goal scorer, (Foster has never been a goal scorer).

I agree about needing a player like that but Rooney said our offer was laughable. Said that unless we offer stupid money the lad is going nowhere as they won't have time to find a replacement. If there had been any forward planning surely we would have used Obafemi as part of the deal and got it sorted weeks ago? I'd be delighted if it happened but I won't hold my breathe. The surprise of Pace singing Wout when Chris Wood went to Newcastle seems a long time ago and seemed a little bit unreal after Garlick's frugality in the transfer market. Will be interesting to see if he can pull a rabbit out of the hat and get the fans back on board. No incomings and he'll have to learn to live with the booing and sub 10000 crowds in the months ahead.

[Row x]

I agree about needing a player like that but Rooney said our offer was laughable. Said that unless we offer stupid money the lad is going nowhere as they won't have time to find a replacement. If there had been any forward planning surely we would have used Obafemi as part of the deal and got it sorted weeks ago? I'd be delighted if it happened but I won't hold my breathe. The surprise of Pace singing Wout when Chris Wood went to Newcastle seems a long time ago and seemed a little bit unreal after Garlick's frugality in the transfer market. Will be interesting to see if he can pull a rabbit out of the hat and get the fans back on board. No incomings and he'll have to learn to live with the booing and sub 10000 crowds in the months ahead.

It looks like 2 incomings are nailed on
Is that OK, or will you still be booing in a few months?

[123EasyasBFC]

Don’t know about those mentioned, but the two someone told me about would be in match day squads I think.

Nathan Fernandes wasn’t one of the names was it, report on x saying we have had a loan bid rejected for the 19 year old

[Longsider]

It looks like 2 incomings are nailed on
Is that OK, or will you still be booing in a few months?

I know you can't give names but could you confirm positions.

[Taffy on the wing]

I’ve read detailed reports on him from professional scouts including one who spent a full season scouting him. Given how optimistic he was over this signing I’ll give him more than 2 games playing out of position in 2 poor team performances in seriously weakened squads.

I'll give him a chance too.........but so far he looks to have two left feet.

[KRBFC]

Regarding Hountondji, it is worth remembering that Foster looked like a pub player in his first few appearances in 2023 so he may just need a bit of time to get up to speed with things

He still does look like a pub player

[123EasyasBFC]

I know you can't give names but could you confirm positions.

I think he’s referring to Sarmiento and Laurent that are reported to be having medicals today

[Taffy on the wing]

What word did we use before toxic?
The question still remains, who plays up front?
I know the answer and it's unacceptable

I think before we'd say mard arse or he's walking around looking like a slapped arse.
He's a complete waste of time & energy at the moment.
I've been a fan of his, but he's not trying hard enough!

[Longsider]

I think he’s referring to Sarmiento and Laurent that are reported to be having medicals today

Ah . Ok. I was hoping it was two that weren't in the public domain yet.

[BleedingClaret]

He still does look like a pub player

I think a lot of footballers get through the lower levels of football due to their physical attributes
Then they get to a level where players can compete with that and it becomes obvious that there not very good footballers or not at the level their physicality got them to

[Vegas Claret]

He still does look like a pub player

so does Lukaku most weeks

[Row x]

I know you can't give names but could you confirm positions.

The names are public knowledge, one from stoke one from brighton

[boyyanno]

I think a lot of footballers get through the lower levels of football due to their physical attributes
Then they get to a level where players can compete with that and it becomes obvious that there not very good footballers or not at the level their physicality got them to

Andre Gray springs to mind.

[BleedingClaret]

so does Lukaku most weeks

He does but referring to my post above Lukaka was the ultimate. Physical presence big, strong and fast enough to often not have to rely on skill
As he's getting older his skill is not at the level to compensate for physical decline
But he’s never been a bad player

[AGENT_CLARET]

I agree about needing a player like that but Rooney said our offer was laughable. Said that unless we offer stupid money the lad is going nowhere as they won't have time to find a replacement. If there had been any forward planning surely we would have used Obafemi as part of the deal and got it sorted weeks ago? I'd be delighted if it happened but I won't hold my breathe. The surprise of Pace singing Wout when Chris Wood went to Newcastle seems a long time ago and seemed a little bit unreal after Garlick's frugality in the transfer market. Will be interesting to see if he can pull a rabbit out of the hat and get the fans back on board. No incomings and he'll have to learn to live with the booing and sub 10000 crowds in the months ahead.

Sub 10k crowds ........... When did that last happen for a league game

[Hipper]

He does but referring to my post above Lukaka was the ultimate. Physical presence big, strong and fast enough to often not have to rely on skill
As he's getting older his skill is not at the level to compensate for physical decline
But he’s never been a bad player

The problem with Lukaku is you have to have a team around him. If the team is not set up to use him it doesn't work. I remember noticing this in his final days at Chelsea: play him right and he's unplayable; bypass him and he offers very little. Perhaps a bit like Haaland. Put Haaland in our team at Wolves and what could he do? I'd like us to try it though!

[BleedingClaret]

The problem with Lukaku is you have to have a team around him. If the team is not set up to use him it doesn't work. I remember noticing this in his final days at Chelsea: play him right and he's unplayable; bypass him and he offers very little. Perhaps a bit like Haaland. Put Haaland in our team at Wolves and what could he do? I'd like us to try it though!

Cheeky Loan move for Haaland

[randomclaret2]

Nathan Fernandes wasn’t one of the names was it, report on x saying we have had a loan bid rejected for the 19 year old

Burnley, from the English 2nd division, made a loan offer to Grêmio for 19-year-old Nathan Fernandes.

The English club did not propose any value for the loan, but rather a mandatory purchase clause if the Grêmio striker played 50% of the season's games. The values, in this case, would be 10 million euros + bonus.

The Grêmio leadership has already rejected the proposal.

[Commy]

Sacha again

https://sportwitness.co.uk/wolves-haven ... -day-deal/

[alwaysaclaret]

It looks like 2 incomings are nailed on
Is that OK, or will you still be booing in a few months?

How many have left the club, 18 is it. And counting. Think we need a few more in or them 2 are going to be bit busy.

[Jakubs Tash]

If Tresor is still here after the bell strikes then he needs a clean slate. He will know as much as anyone else that he’s been crap for us so far, but it’s a lower league and he’s got no weight of pressure on him. Who knows, he might be the saviour.

I can’t tell whether this is tongue-in-cheek or not…..

Either way, surely nobody actually believes that Tresor (or Benson for that matter) are going to knuckle down and put a shift in over the next few months?! Both will leave tomorrow. There’s never been anything more sure.

Therefore, we need to be replacing them before there’s not enough time left.

[Row x]

How many have left the club, 18 is it. And counting. Think we need a few more in or them 2 are going to be bit busy.

I don't deny that, but I was replying to a specific quote from a poster

[TheFamilyCat]

I can’t tell whether this is tongue-in-cheek or not…..

Either way, surely nobody actually believes that Tresor (or Benson for that matter) are going to knuckle down and put a shift in over the next few months?! Both will leave tomorrow. There’s never been anything more sure.

Therefore, we need to be replacing them before there’s not enough time left.

Given their contributions so far they could replace them with me and my mum.

[alwaysaclaret]

Sub 10k crowds ........... When did that last happen for a league game

Hope this figure is just a few out, but I'd be having a guess if these owners don't have a change of direction we could be heading towards the 12/13000 mark in the not too distant future.

[williamjblazkowicz]

Comes across as a bit of a dodgy guy this Sacha Tavolieri. Appears to be trying to do the work of agents and manipulate moves. A lot of our players must have agents who are pally with him. I wonder how much he makes for each tweet he posts trying to stir things up?

[alwaysaclaret]

I don't deny that, but I was replying to a specific quote from a poster

And !! Exactly the point the poster was trying to make I'd say.

[burnley007]

Burnley, from the English 2nd division, made a loan offer to Grêmio for 19-year-old Nathan Fernandes.

The English club did not propose any value for the loan, but rather a mandatory purchase clause if the Grêmio striker played 50% of the season's games. The values, in this case, would be 10 million euros + bonus.

The Grêmio leadership has already rejected the proposal.

YES PLEASE!!
Is there any chance??

[Paddy1882]

Nixon saying Newcastle going back in for Trafford. Get him gone and use the money for a striker.

[GetIntoEm]

Comes across as a bit of a dodgy guy this Sacha Tavolieri. Appears to be trying to do the work of agents and manipulate moves. A lot of our players must have agents who are pally with him. I wonder how much he makes for each tweet he posts trying to stir things up?

People were hanging off his every word last year. How things change

[cblantfanclub]

I posted this earlier on the thread. He doesn't dream this up so someones telling him something. Amazing how he knows the ins and outs of the possible Wolves deal. I'm sure it's not coming from us - he's dangerous and it looks increasingly to me used by agents to stir things up.

[123EasyasBFC]

People were hanging off his every word last year. How things change

That Sacha literally reported on benson and zaroury and since then he’s absolutely rinsed of the Burnley fans clamour for news, ‘any news Sacha?’ Or when he post an incoming link ‘Sacha is the goat’ very weird

[RVclaret]

Parker spoke really highly of Trafford today and suggested he wanted him to stay, I’d be annoyed at losing our number 1 keeper at this point. Hope they hold out for £25m+.

[burnley007]

Parker spoke really highly of Trafford today and suggested he wanted him to stay, I’d be annoyed at losing our number 1 keeper at this point. Hope they hold out for £25m+.

Parker didn't seem to expect him to leave. I agree, I'm guessing they've put a sizable price tag on him.

Good, let's build a team around players like him.

[Foshiznik]

Comes across as a bit of a dodgy guy this Sacha Tavolieri. Appears to be trying to do the work of agents and manipulate moves. A lot of our players must have agents who are pally with him. I wonder how much he makes for each tweet he posts trying to stir things up?

Same as that Fabrizio Romano chap. Watch the HITC sevens video about him to see how bad both of them are

[cav]

Comes across as a bit of a dodgy guy this Sacha Tavolieri. Appears to be trying to do the work of agents and manipulate moves. A lot of our players must have agents who are pally with him. I wonder how much he makes for each tweet he posts trying to stir things up?

Notoriously known for not liking Alan Pace either after last season, so I don’t know why you all give him the time of day and all get so worked up about his transfer “exclusives”, he’s been playing the Club for past 2 week and everyone’s been biting

[RVclaret]

Parker didn't seem to expect him to leave. I agree, I'm guessing they've put a sizable price tag on him.

Good, let's build a team around players like him.

Yeah I mean a sale doesn’t benefit us now at all? We’ve made our money elsewhere and may as well keep him.

[gawthorpe_view]

Sub 10k crowds ........... When did that last happen for a league game

With 15,500 season tickets sold?

[Jakubclaret]

Think they've sold that many now there's less inclination to sell any more hence the lofty valuations placed. That said I wouldn't be at all surprised if a couple more ended up going with price drops & compromises. I don't think the figures would be as high for LK & JT if the window was starting & nobody else had shifted there's less need now & the financial pressures eased.

[summitclaret]

I'd sell Trafford provided we can get a suitable replacement in and don't make a loss. Too many fans will never get off his back here and I fear that will continue to effect him and his value may drop. Trouble is don't think it can be a loan replacement due to 5 in matchday squad rule as we still have attacking gaps to fill.

[Superjohnnyfrancis]

I'd sell Trafford provided we can get a suitable replacement in and don't make a loss. Too many fans will never get off his back here and I fear that will continue to effect him and his value may drop. Trouble is don't think it can be a loan replacement due to 5 in matchday squad rule as we still have attacking gaps to fill.

I’d take a small loss on Trafford if it means keeping Kolo for another year.

[Greekclaret]

Zeki gone, loan

[TheFamilyCat]

Amdouni gone.

[Ric_C]

Not a great amount of detail in that Amdouni tweet

[Andy_G]

Given their contributions so far they could replace them with me and my mum.

I'd be happy with your mum, not so sure about you

[gandhisflipflop]

Burnley, from the English 2nd division, made a loan offer to Grêmio for 19-year-old Nathan Fernandes.

The English club did not propose any value for the loan, but rather a mandatory purchase clause if the Grêmio striker played 50% of the season's games. The values, in this case, would be 10 million euros + bonus.

The Grêmio leadership has already rejected the proposal.

This guy was wanted by Newcastle back in June with a €20m price tag mooted.

[TheFamilyCat]

I don't think anyone has considered the effect of this on our pre-match playlist: "Hot Hot Hot", "Heartbeat" and "Seven Nation Army" all gone. "She's Electric" and "Just Can't Get Enough" likely to follow. Hope I don't have to delete "La Bamba" too.

[123EasyasBFC]

Amdouni 20m euro obligation, so I’d imagine there’s 2 or 3m loan fee

[ralph8]

Tell Newcastle too late now - You snooze you lose.
Should have got their mountain of Saudi Arabian dosh out in June.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Amdouni 20m euro obligation, so I’d imagine there’s 2 or 3m loan fee

No mention of an obligation on the club statement?

[TheFamilyCat]

I'd be happy with your mum, not so sure about you

She was a fearsome dinner lady in her day but I'm not sure that helps us.