Summer 2025 BFC Transfer Window - Links and discussion on the Linked player only.

[Steddyman]

If we get a towering centre half to partner Esteve it may allow Worrall to go on loan or move permanently. Ekdal is a competent back up, and Humphreys provides cover at CH but more importantly cover and competition for Hartman who looked exposed today. WE really do have a bloated squad

Isn't Worral a towering CH?

[claretlegend]

I'd still keep Worrell over Ekdal if it came to that (I don't expect either to leave). We need leaders like Worrell to get us through this season. Sometimes personally and leadership makes up for ability.

[Paddy1882]

We need another midfielder 100% and the club obviously feel that too, I think we’ll get one whether it’s Luis or not we will see. In terms of CB Worrall is nowhere near the standard, get one in on loan and let him go out and play some football if there’s any takers.

[Jakubs Tash]

If we were linked with Mikautadze, you’ve got to think that we’re in for another forward….

Centre half, midfielder (hopefully Luis) and another forward/number 10 required - 3 players. All need to be better than we currently have. No need for squad fillers - we’ve got a big enough squad already!

[warksclaret]

Isn't Worral a towering CH?

You might describe him as towering-hes probably the best aerial attacker of a ball that we have. However he is relatively slow for the PL and will get exposed relatively easy, and he is not to the mobility requirements of the PL either which is why he was not making the squad at Forest at a time they were in the bottom section of the PL.Also you never see him carrying the ball forwards. I think he is good cover but if played in the PL for 90 minutes will get seriously exposed

[Commy]

Lucas Paquetá going to Villa from West Ham. West Ham could be in serious trouble if they don't sign anyone next two days.

[Burnleyareback2]

Is it just me that thinks we have the best squad ever for this league?

[Vegas Claret]

It wasn’t all on Ekdal for the second goal. Bruun Larsen was really poor before it got to Ekdal.

he needs to switch on pronto, he let the Sunderland player walk in for that early chance last week

[Commy]

We should have gone for Tanganga. He was brilliant today for Sheff Utd.

[Quickenthetempo]

Is it just me that thinks we have the best squad ever for this league?

If so, you must think we have the worst manager we have had at this level.

[boatshed bill]

he needs to switch on pronto, he let the Sunderland player walk in for that early chance last week

Has he ever played RWB before?

[KellyClaret]

We should have gone for Tanganga. He was brilliant today for Sheff Utd.

He's the closest we could have got to a like for like replacement for CJ

[Row Z]

If so, you must think we have the worst manager we have had at this level.

Why? … why would this not just mean that our squad is strong, but so are other teams?

[martin_p]

If so, you must think we have the worst manager we have had at this level.

That’s a massive leap of logic, especially after three games!

[Row x]

The guy who broke the Luis story saying it's a done deal, but he's going to play for Benfica today, which is strange.

[agreenwood]

Anyway, back to the actual purpose of this thread..

[agreenwood]

Can we keep this thread to actual links and discussion of those links for the next 35 hours?

[northeastclaret]

No way would we accept him playing today if he is signing for us, if he got injured very little time to start signing someone else.

[Clive 1960]

Anyway, back to the actual purpose of this thread..

If he is actually signing for us he wouldn't be playing on case he gets injured..

[Pearcey]

No way would we accept him playing today if he is signing for us, if he got injured very little time to start signing someone else.

He won’t start mate, he’s dog egg.

[matttheclaret]

If he is actually signing for us he wouldn't be playing on case he gets injured..

Not necessarily. Last year the Sarmiento deal was agreed but he still played for Brighton before signing the next day

[Clive 1960]

Not necessarily. Last year the Sarmiento deal was agreed but he still played for Brighton before signing the next day

Very true ..

[agreenwood]

No way would we accept him playing today if he is signing for us, if he got injured very little time to start signing someone else.

I don’t think he’s been starting in the league for them this season, so I doubt he’ll actually play.

[Holtyclaret]

If we get a towering centre half to partner Esteve it may allow Worrall to go on loan or move permanently. Ekdal is a competent back up, and Humphreys provides cover at CH but more importantly cover and competition for Hartman who looked exposed today. WE really do have a bloated squad

Have you seen the size of Tzuanzebe?? Huge, fast and nearing fitness.

[warksclaret]

Have you seen the size of Tzuanzebe?? Huge, fast and nearing fitness.

Not seen much of him, but lets hope he is match ready soon, but I believe most of his games at Ipswich were at RB

[Holtyclaret]

Not seen much of him, but lets hope he is match ready soon, but I believe most of his games at Ipswich were at RB

Equally comfortable at both but I’d hazard a guess we see him as a right sided cb. I was very impressed in his short appearance at Shrewsbury and he was highly regarded at Ipswich.

Keeping him fit is obviously key but I can see him as a key player for us this season and if fit certainly ahead of worrall and Ekdal in the pecking order.

[RVclaret]

Allowing a potential club record signing to play tonight if a deal is fully agreed doesn’t seem right to me. Eze didn’t play for Palace on the night a deal was agreed with Arsenal last week. Hopefully he’s correct saying the deal is done, but not on the last bit.

[KellyClaret]

Have you seen the size of Tzuanzebe?? Huge, fast and nearing fitness.

He's 6ft 1inch - Not exactly a towering centre half - especially with the physical freaks that are in the Prem

[agreenwood]

…and they are off.

Discussing a player we signed 2 months ago on the links thread.

[burnley007]

This thread should hopefully get back on track over the next 35 hours.
Gonna be plenty going on...

[Holtyclaret]

He's 6ft 1inch - Not exactly a towering centre half - especially with the physical freaks that are in the Prem

6’1 / 6’2 isn’t short but he’s an imposing ‘unit’ and certainly wouldn’t be bullied.

Relevant to the thread as I wouldn’t expect an incoming cb unless it’s a young talent to be developed over time.

[billyhamilton82]

Previous link Nico Raskin dropped from Rangers squad v Celtic

https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/ ... c-players/

[ecc]

See the young Spurs centre back, Luka Vuskovic, has gone to Hamburg on loan. Seen him mentioned on here as a loan option for us but not sure if there was any links

Hi CaptainClaret,

No, I don't think there were any links.

I posted that he might have been a good loan despite only being 18. However, he's gone to the club where his brother is.

[billyhamilton82]

What's this to do with Burnley?

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/ar ... 29qwd5ex9o

[ecc]

Exactly. It’s the same as if a fan of another club asked us about one of our players who was almost definitely leaving. We would hardly give glowing references unless it was one of our best players.

Just look at the reviews in here after we found out Egan-Riley wasn’t going to be staying

Ekdal and Foster were shIte until recently.

[billyhamilton82]

Fair play to you, agreenwood. You're battling hard against the odds.

It must feel like a thankless task, but its very much appreciated.

[Murger]

Worrying there aren’t any stories about outgoings.

[Andreshotboots]

Worrying there aren’t any stories about outgoings.

I think tomorrow could be a very busy day on this front..

[RVclaret]

Luis flying here tonight, deal almost fully complete:

https://x.com/lucabendoni/status/196214 ... 22538?s=46

[morninbob]

Luis flying here tonight, deal almost fully complete:

https://x.com/lucabendoni/status/196214 ... 22538?s=46

[Ric_C]

Luis flying here tonight, deal almost fully complete:

https://x.com/lucabendoni/status/196214 ... 22538?s=46

Good news this. Will allow us to play different formations even more now in certain situations.

Being greedy tomorrow - Luis in, plus a CB and a number 8/10?

Try and get a few out on loan? - Benson, Churlinov, Obafemi, Delcroix

[JimmyRobbo]

I have no idea whether he is any good or not; a little like many on here.

I want to congratulate the recruitment team for learning from our mistakes under VK. We've moved for men rather than boys. The elusive CM/DM enforcer that we ignored has been heavily promoted for the last 2 years. FL appears to meet this criterion. If so, then I'm all in.

[ollieclarets8]

I'll expect the Flight Radar link or it's not happening

[RVclaret]

Good news this. Will allow us to play different formations even more now in certain situations.

Being greedy tomorrow - Luis in, plus a CB and a number 8/10?

Try and get a few out on loan? - Benson, Churlinov, Obafemi, Delcroix

Looks like an incredibly busy day. The window this year closes at 7pm too.

[morninbob]

[ollieclarets8]

Looks like an incredibly busy day. The window this year closes at 7pm too.

I quite like watching deadline day, especially since Jim White left Sky Sports.

[billyhamilton82]

Going to be a late one

[ervi34]

I have no idea whether he is any good or not; a little like many on here.

I want to congratulate the recruitment team for learning from our mistakes under VK. We've moved for men rather than boys. The elusive CM/DM enforcer that we ignored has been heavily promoted for the last 2 years. FL appears to meet this criterion. If so, then I'm all in.

The only problem I can think of is that we will lose pretty much everyone if we go down.

[burnley007]

Is there anything more perfect on deadline weekend than a flight tracker?
God I'm loving this!!

[burnley007]

The only problem I can think of is that we will lose pretty much everyone if we go down.

Not worth worrying about for now.

Just enjoy the ride as best as we can, despite playing in the most corrupt league in England.