Summer transfer window

[wadeswondergoal]

A fit Armando Broja is better than anyone in the bottom half of the PL had a to offer.

[KlyBfc]

Keep reading… this player is a gamble…. It might not work…. Used to be good but…..

End of the day every signing we make in the premier league is a gamble as we are not able to buy those that aren’t. Sit back amd don’t worry.. the worst that happens is we get relegated

[ClaretTony]

I’ve reopened this thread.

I apologise to all those who posted sensibly but the only way I could do this was to remove every post from when the problems started on the Friday.

No one has had their account suspended but if there is any sort of repeat then that will change.

I ask again, if you see anything unacceptable, please report it and DO NOT reply to it. It might not be immediate but reported posts are flagged up and will be seen and dealt with.

[burnleymik]

The Dubravka move is progressing nicely according to Sky Sports.

Good signing this IMO.

[beddie]

The Dubravka move is progressing nicely according to Sky Sports.

Good signing this IMO.

When a replacement for Traff was spoken about several weeks ago I mentioned Dubravka isn’t a bad option, he has good experience and we’ll need that.

[ArmchairDetective]

A sensible, low risk signing I think. A short term fix whilst one of our younger keepers hopefully develops into our future number 1.

[Swizzlestick]

I'm a little concerned about his age, but he should be a good, solid experienced option.

Johansson is expected to leave Stoke this summer - he's somebody I like, but there's the obvious issue of no PL experience.

[claretsmart]

We're signing Ugochukwu from Chelsea as per Ornstein. Thought we could be after him for a while now.

[claretonthecoast1882]

We're signing Ugochukwu from Chelsea as per Ornstein. Thought we could be after him for a while now.

If that's from Ornstein then you would say it is done

[Goalposts]

We're signing Ugochukwu from Chelsea as per Ornstein. Thought we could be after him for a while now.

Yep signing done

[RVclaret]

Very happy with that signing. Exact profile we need. Got a year exp in the Prem with Saints.

[mkmel]

What position does Ugochukwu play?

[dcunningham27]

What position does Ugochukwu play?

Centre mid

[123EasyasBFC]

The key to this deal is ugochukwus age. As it’s a permanent deal he doesn’t need to be registered in the 21 man squad, gives us flexibility for another midfielder or another position

[JR1882]

What position does Ugochukwu play?

Centre mid, big lad as well. Not sure on the fee but I’m sure Chelsea paid about £20m for him.

[gandhisflipflop]

Reports earlier in the window of him being valued at 23m

We can’t have paid that much surely?

[Guller Bull]

https://www.teamtalk.com/burnley/transf ... yed-plan-b

[mkmel]

So a replacement for Josh Brownhill and leaving us looking for a defensive midfielder?

[dcunningham27]

So a replacement for Josh Brownhill and leaving us looking for a defensive midfielder?

Think the new lad can play defensive mid 6/8

[JR1882]

Reports earlier in the window of him being valued at 23m

We can’t have paid that much surely?

Chelsea are exceptional at player trading so I’ll be amazed if we’ve got him on the cheap. There might be some heavy incentives, sell ons, survival etc.

[randomclaret2]

So a replacement for Josh Brownhill and leaving us looking for a defensive midfielder?

I think Ugochukwu is the defensive midfielder

[Guller Bull]

https://www.givemesport.com/david-ornst ... lsea-star/

[gandhisflipflop]

Romano confirms it too.

[Firthy]

So to sum up.

Strong possibility we're signing Broja, Ugochukwu and either Dubravka or Johnstone.

Definitely fits with what we need so fingers crossed.

[gandhisflipflop]

I’d say we are a centre back away now from a very strong first XI on paper.

[houseboy]

On the Broja thing. I don’t know where I have been looking where everyone else hasn’t but from what I have read it left me thinking why are we even looking at this guy? I don’t know if others have different sources but all I see is an injury prone striker who has a habit of not scoring goals. Forgive me if I’m wrong but he looks, from what I’ve read, simply awful. Please feel free to correct me with regard to his stats and I’ll have a re-think rethink.

[Bacchus]

On the Broja thing. I don’t know where I have been looking where everyone else hasn’t but from what I have read it left me thinking why are we even looking at this guy? I don’t know if others have different sources but all I see is an injury prone striker who has a habit of not scoring goals. Forgive me if I’m wrong but he looks, from what I’ve read, simply awful. Please feel free to correct me with regard to his stats and rethink.

Maybe some of us have watched him play instead of trying to form a opinion based purely on stats?

[burnley007]

On the Broja thing. I don’t know where I have been looking where everyone else hasn’t but from what I have read it left me thinking why are we even looking at this guy? I don’t know if others have different sources but all I see is an injury prone striker who has a habit of not scoring goals. Forgive me if I’m wrong but he looks, from what I’ve read, simply awful. Please feel free to correct me with regard to his stats and I’ll have a re-think rethink.

Stats, doesn't look great

Physically, looks exactly the type of striker that Parker loves. Let's see how he gets on in our system.

[Claretnick]

I’d say we are a centre back away now from a very strong first XI on paper.

Hmm,I think we are quite strong at CB.The gaffer is having a good look at Ekdal and Worrall has PL experience with Forest. I would hope we will look at another midfielder or possibly an additional striker, then I feel we are done if today's proposed moves happen.

[mkmel]

So to sum up.

Strong possibility we're signing Broja, Ugochukwu and either Dubravka or Johnstone.

Definitely fits with what we need so fingers crossed.

IMO that would leave us needing a left sided centre back, an attacking a là Josh Brownhill centre midfielder and ideally another striker.

And of course selling or loaning out about 8+ players

[brexit]

https://www.givemesport.com/david-ornst ... lsea-star/

Interesting thing about that article is - no mention of Broja

[ŽižkovClaret]

Interesting thing about that article is - no mention of Broja

Knowing us, it's a done deal and they are just messing about the make a funny video before they announce it

[houseboy]

Maybe some of us have watched him play instead of trying to form a opinion based purely on stats?

I agree and I’m not a fan of stats, but the one stat you have to look at is a strikers goal stats and he hardly seems prolific. Like I said I could be wrong but it doesn’t look good.
As for watching him no I haven’t, but then I’m not an armchair fan who sits watching the PL all weekend.

[CoolClaret]

IMO that would leave us needing a left sided centre back, an attacking a là Josh Brownhill centre midfielder and ideally another striker.

And of course selling or loaning out about 8+ players

Estevé and Humphreys surely enough for LCB?

As for another striker, if we do sign Broja I can't see us signing another, though I'd also like to take a punt on Ivanovic (Milwall) or Salech (Cardiff), purely due to the single-striker setups that SP uses.

[123EasyasBFC]

Based on the 4-3-3 we played against Stoke, Hannibal isn’t a number 10, especially in the prem. we have the 6/8 sorted now but I think we are crying out for a creative 10

[mkmel]

I think Humphreys is still injured and not sure how long he will be out for

[NewClaret]

Estevé and Humphreys surely enough for LCB?

As for another striker, if we do sign Broja I can't see us signing another, though I'd also like to take a punt on Ivanovic (Milwall) or Salech (Cardiff), purely due to the single-striker setups that SP uses.

Matt Scrafton said that we are looking to strengthen LCB as “Humphreys injury issues persist”.

Ben Mee would be an excellent option as cover in my view but I expect he wants to play.

[claretsmart]

We surely have to be looking at another striker as well given Broja's injury record, even on loan. I just do not give us much of a chance with either Foster or Flemming up front in the Premier League.

And we absolutely need another midfielder as well as Les (great to have a Les back in our team btw).

Realistically it needs to be someone creative (don't think Ramsey is the answer in the Premier League, but hope I'm wrong). I'd throw a lot of money at Hamer, personally.

[Goody1975]

Maybe some of us have watched him play instead of trying to form a opinion based purely on stats?

Yep, stats don't look great

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[RVclaret]

Based on the 4-3-3 we played against Stoke, Hannibal isn’t a number 10, especially in the prem. we have the 6/8 sorted now but I think we are crying out for a creative 10

We played a 4-4-2 / 4-2-4 against Stoke. Parker doesn’t play with a traditional number 10 and definitely not a creative type. He will prioritise physicality and work rate, which Hannibal offers in that area. Anyway, I think we’ll play a back 5 quite often.

[Fretters]

We played a 4-4-2 / 4-2-4 against Stoke. Parker doesn’t play with a traditional number 10 and definitely not a creative type. He will prioritise physicality and work rate, which Hannibal offers in that area. Anyway, I think we’ll play a back 5 quite often.

Also Flemming who may actually get to play this role thanks to the Broja signing.

[Goody1975]

For those of you confused by the stats above, they are for a striker who has had a very similar journey to that of Broja.

He is Dominic Solanke, a player who signed for Spurs last summer for about £65 million Inc add ons.

[Milltown1882]

Broja, Dubravka, Ugochukwu would be some week for us. Chelsea made £23mil for Ugochukwu just two years ago.

[CoolClaret]

Three setups we could have if we pull off all of the rumoured signings:

[Goliath]

Please remove Worrall

[CoolClaret]

Please remove Worrall

I think he will get the nod over Ekdal if we play 3 at the back, just got a feeling.

[Claretnick]

They are some strong line ups if the 3 signings come off....

[ArmchairDetective]

Three setups we could have if we pull off all of the rumoured signings:

Still room to improve as always but we're not too far off if the rumoured signings come in. Would still like another CM. We're light if one of the starters get injured.

[Tricky Trevor]

Anyway, I think we’ll play a back 5 quite often.

Playing a FLAT back 5 is putting up the white flag. I can see us playing 3 at the back with 2 FBs but pivoting across to a back 4 depending which side we are attacking down. That is why Walker at RCB is perfect as he can handle both roles if we pivot right I’d be less sure of Steve pivoting left but Humphreys can do the job with Steve staying central whichever way they go.

[Vino blanco]

If we do sign Broja I would play both him and Flemming playing off him. I may be old school but I always enjoy watching twin strikers.... Pointer/Robson, Lochhead /Irvine, Conroy /Eli, Fletcher/Casper, Vokes/Ings didn't do too bad for us.