Summer transfer window

[TheFamilyCat]

It’s not as clear cut as that. Scott Parker said, after the games on Saturday, that he expects Trafford to go and that he will have a word with the owners as to whether we have any funds to buy a replacement.

He's hardly likely to tell the world he's got millions burning a hole in his bomber jacket.

[NickBFC]

It’s not as clear cut as that. Scott Parker said, after the games on Saturday, that he expects Trafford to go and that he will have a word with the owners as to whether we have any funds to buy a replacement.

Or he's downplaying the fact we'll have taken a bumper fee and need a replacement keeper. I would be amazed if he isn't replaced with a new signing.

[Conroy92]

When confirmed I think Xhaka could be the signing of the season.

An amazing bit of business and I would have happily taken him here even at that price.

[ecc]

Is there any concrete links on Livaković?

Scouring the Croatian media I can't find anything other than him being linked with Milan.

[ksrclaret]

We’ll do well to finish 20th if the Trafford money isn’t released on new signings, and then some more on top.

I’d be shocked.

[ecc]

15 saves has to be wrong surely!

The 15 figure is the number of clean sheets for his team.

[Mattster]

Clearly just wanting to stay up this season. Cracking signing.

Agreed. He's not a player that has ever had pace so he's not likely to see much decline.

Some questions whether his temperament is suited to a relegation battle though.

[RVclaret]

Agreed. He's not a player that has ever had pace so he's not likely to see much decline.

Some questions whether his temperament is suited to a relegation battle though.

3 yellows and 0 reds last season. Now he’s on the other side of 30 he might have cooled down a bit.

Wincing a bit at Sunderland’s midfield of Xhaka, Diarra and Le Fee coming up against Hannibal and Cullen in 4 weeks. But then trying to tell myself we’ll make a signing or two, and won’t just keep seeing our best players sold in the news.

[NottsClaret]

When confirmed I think Xhaka could be the signing of the season.

An amazing bit of business and I would have happily taken him here even at that price.

You never know how things will work out but can’t see a reason why that’s not a brilliant signing.

[ecc]

Always felt Xhaka was a bit of a loose cannon

He certainly was but I think he calmed down when under Alonso.

[Bow]

Imagine Xhaka, Hannibal and Barnes on the same team

[Spijed]

Not checked, but have Sunderland improved their defence to be currently better than what we have?

[Woodleyclaret]

Don't worry about our signings we have a very good side and can't be concerned about Sunderland who will still finish below us.

[Goody1975]

3 yellows and 0 reds last season. Now he’s on the other side of 30 he might have cooled down a bit.

Wincing a bit at Sunderland’s midfield of Xhaka, Diarra and Le Fee coming up against Hannibal and Cullen in 4 weeks. But then trying to tell myself we’ll make a signing or two, and won’t just keep seeing our best players sold in the news.

Hopefully, by the weekend we'll know a lot more about where we are currently at.

[fidelcastro]

Don't worry about our signings we have a very good side and can't be concerned about Sunderland who will still finish below us.

Why do you always post an opinion as though it's a fact?

[BigChaCha]

by Woodleyclaret »

Don't worry about our signings we have a very good side and can't be concerned about Sunderland who will still finish below us.

Hopefully, the board doesn't think the same, or we'll be relegated before we start... A weaker central midfield than last season, and the same strike-force will not keep us up... Mr Pace has two and a bit weeks to pull his finger out.

[BurnleyFC]

Give or take the odd 18 million nicker.

2 years younger, probably a bit fitter as a result and will offer more for them this season than the departed Bellingham.

They’ve probably overpaid, but he’s exactly the type of midfielder I’d have wanted us to be in for.

[billyhamilton82]

2 years younger, probably a bit fitter as a result and will offer more for them this season than the departed Bellingham.

They’ve probably overpaid, but he’s exactly the type of midfielder I’d have wanted us to be in for.

Tomas Soucek, who we have been linked with, would be a similar signing for us if we could pull it off.

[RVclaret]

Brazilian press saying we’ve tried to re-sign Vitinho. I mean, really? Baffling.

[fidelcastro]

Brazilian press saying we’ve tried to re-sign Vitinho. I mean, really? Baffling.

Yep. Just what we need is another right back.

[burnleytom]

Nixon - Accy want Westley on loan for the season

Swindon also in for him, according to the same source.

[123EasyasBFC]

Brazilian press saying we’ve tried to re-sign Vitinho. I mean, really? Baffling.

Looks like we offered 4m plus wiping the money they owe us off to

[GetIntoEm]

Brazilian press saying we’ve tried to re-sign Vitinho. I mean, really? Baffling.

Are you sure it's not because they haven't paid for him?

However, id have him back in a flash, versatile and gave his all every game. Big fan

[RVclaret]

Are you sure it's not because they haven't paid for him?

However, id have him back in a flash, versatile and gave his all every game. Big fan

No thanks. Couldn’t wait to get out. And not good enough.

[jedi_master]

Bizarre. If I am honest, I'd probably take Vitinho back for a cheap price - good squad player who does a job all over the place and certainly a far more worthy/useful/reliable squad option than the likes of Benson and Tresor. It would be odd though because I was under the impression he wanted out due to fancying a return to Brazil? Doesn't change a single thing about what we actually need though, in the slightest. I can only make the assumption we have a lot of money to spend if we are frittering smaller amounts away on the likes of Vitinho.

[NickBFC]

I really liked Vitinho, but that ship's sailed and we need to be looking for better now. IMO.

[RicardoMontalban]

Is there any chance the Brazilian press are perhaps making this up / agent shenanigans?

Sounds a bit bizarre to be honest and not what we need.

[agreenwood]

Given the number of rumours that are later reported as absolute ********, it amazes be the emotional reactions people have to them - “bizarre”, “baffling” etc.

It’s particular odd when the rumour comes from a source abroad that most of us have nothing to base an assessment of reliability on.

[warksclaret]

Vitinho at RB in the PL-no chance. Plus we have 3 very good RB's already

[Bacchus]

Is there any chance the Brazilian press are perhaps making this up / agent shenanigans?

Sounds a bit bizarre to be honest and not what we need.

No, can't be. We must trust every bit of nonsense people find on the internet and share on here in a bid to be perceived as ITK.

[Goliath]

Brazilian press saying we’ve tried to re-sign Vitinho. I mean, really? Baffling.

Wheres the nearest high bridge?

[Goliath]

Just seen Ramsdale is off to Newcastle on loan with a view to permanent. Presumably that's as 2nd choice so surely there's a payout in there.

You'd think he'd want to be playing every week before the world cup. Still can't believe we aren't even being linked.

[RVclaret]

Just seen Ramsdale is off to Newcastle on loan with a view to permanent. Presumably that's as 2nd choice so surely there's a payout in there.

You'd think he'd want to be playing every week before the world cup. Still can't believe we aren't even being linked.

Sky saying we are keen on Pope & Dubravka, with the Ramsdale move potentially being a trigger.

[Goliath]

Sky saying we are keen on Pope & Dubravka, with the Ramsdale move potentially being a trigger.

Surely Pope demands higher wages than Ramsdale. I'm a bit baffled by what style we are going with of Pope comes in. It s seems completely at odds to what we've been trying to build for the last 4 years.

Dubravka is rubbish so hopefully not him either.

[whiffa]

Reported €20 million for Xhaka seems a bargain.

[Row x]

Just seen Ramsdale is off to Newcastle on loan with a view to permanent. Presumably that's as 2nd choice so surely there's a payout in there.

You'd think he'd want to be playing every week before the world cup. Still can't believe we aren't even being linked.

Not quite off to Newcastle yet

Early stages of discussion, seems Southampton prefer sale

[Corway]

Sunderland giving it a good go with signings over £107m
ex Xhaka

Habib Diarra £30m from Strasbourg,
Simon Adingra (£21m),
Chemsdine Talbi (£19.5m),
Enzo Le Fée (£19.3m)
Noah Sadiki (£17.5m).

[Tall Paul]

Reported €20 million for Xhaka seems a bargain.

Really? It seems like an overpayment to me.

[whiffa]

Really? It seems like an overpayment to me.

That's just over £17m for a proven Premier League midfielder? On a three year deal? We paid more than that for Ramsay and Tresor didn't we? Appreciate he's 32 but still seems a no brainer to me.

[jedi_master]

I am sure a goalkeeper is imminent. Look at how our business has gone this window, it's been silent and then suddenly it's been "Medical happening" out of nowhere on at least three occasions (Walker, Tuanzebe and Bruun-Larsen). Very confident 2-3 in by the weekend.

[Indecisive]

Weirdly conflicted on signing Pope.

Had so much time for the guy, and he’s exactly the kind of character I like to have playing for my team. He’s also been a great shot stopper and performed at a high level for years.

He really doesn’t seem to fit the ‘model’ we’ve been going for. And wages are high. He’s not one to develop and see a return on.

Re. Sunderland. I know they’ve spent money, but the level of upgrade they needed way way outstripped us. They were miles behind last season. If you look at the turnover and money spent at Ipswich last year… I feel like this looks very similar.

[jojomk1]

Not checked, but have Sunderland improved their defence to be currently better than what we have?

Sounds like somebody's a bit concerned about Sunderland's incomings so far

And

You will have checked

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

A lot of panic over Sunderland by some posters. We’ll see but there business reminds me of ours two years ago.

[Guller Bull]

Westley to Accy ? Negative article.

https://the72.co.uk/2025/07/28/burnley- ... n-stanley/

[Mattster]

3 yellows and 0 reds last season. Now he’s on the other side of 30 he might have cooled down a bit.

Leverkusen were a comfortable 2nd place though. Not the same as being in a relegation battle, much harder to keep your cool under that kind of pressure.

[Spijed]

Sounds like somebody's a bit concerned about Sunderland's incomings so far

And

You will have checked

Not really. It's more the point that I can't imagine they'd sign anyone as good as Walker, for example.

[RVclaret]

Re. Sunderland. I know they’ve spent money, but the level of upgrade they needed way way outstripped us. They were miles behind last season. If you look at the turnover and money spent at Ipswich last year… I feel like this looks very similar.

They weren’t a million miles behind. They edged the game at the Turf and should have won. Their midfield outplayed us. The last 6 games they threw in, with half the squad rested, the 24 point gap is a bit of an illusion. Ipswich signed a load of Championship players, Sunderland are signing physical, athletic types from top leagues & clubs, with a focus on their midfield, as well as doing it really early (time to gel). I’d add their manager plays counter attacking football, and is quite pragmatic, rather than McKenna’s ‘footballing’ style - so I’m struggling with that comparison really?

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

They weren’t a million miles behind. They edged the game at the Turf and should have won. Their midfield outplayed us. The last 6 games they threw in, with half the squad rested, the 24 point gap is a bit of an illusion. Ipswich signed a load of Championship players, Sunderland are signing physical, athletic types from top leagues & clubs, with a focus on their midfield, as well as doing it really early (time to gel). I’d add their manager plays counter attacking football, and is quite pragmatic, rather than McKenna’s ‘footballing’ style - so I’m struggling with that comparison really?

Yeh only finished 24 points behind us.

[RVclaret]

Yeh only finished 24 points behind us.

Acknowledged in my post. It’s irrelevant. Not only for the reasons I mention, but just to add, Luton finished a similar points tally behind us, and finished above us in the Prem… despite spending £90m less.

[Rileybobs]

Also worth bearing in mind that a 24 point gap in a 100 point season in the Championship is likely to be just a 6 point gap in a PL relegation scrap. Luton showed this last time around.