Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[CnBtruntru]

Similar 'lolloping' style when moving with the ball to Kev, I'd say.

I work with a load of Blades and they are not happy bunny's right now.

Best be careful they may have their knives out

[123EasyasBFC]

Is berge instead of Ramsey and then we still want Souza as a holder?

[Juan Tanamera]

Is Burnley 'fit' better than other team's 'fit'

[RVclaret]

Is berge instead of Ramsey and then we still want Souza as a holder?

Was thinking that. Berge more Ramsey than Souza. Wait and see!

[ArmchairDetective]

Sheff Utd messageboard yesterday (poster saying it's happening this week a day prior to this hitting the press, maybe an ITK?):

https://www.s24su.com/forum/threads/ber ... ley.96520/

Got a lot of time for the guy on that thread that responded 'me when I drop my Maccies on the floor' after reading 'Berge gone'.

[CoolClaret]

I’d be so depressed if we chinned off our two best players (one of which to a relegation rival) 2 weeks before the season.

[summitclaret]

Ramsey over Berge every day for me.

[jedi_master]

I’d be so depressed if we chinned off our two best players (one of which to a relegation rival) 2 weeks before the season.

A good mate of mine Aaron (season ticket holder at Bramall Lane who I had to sit next to in the home end as they demolished us 3-0 under Dyche) just text me and said "We've been promoted yet our business is that of a club that's been relegated". Says it all really - they do look stuffed.

[Steve-Harpers-perm]

Berge will be a very good signing and will only get better under Kompany and our coaching staff.

[Colburn_Claret]

Out of contract in a year so just like N’Diaye, they’re over a barrel because they’re brassic. Could be a relatively cheap deal in the offing when you consider they only got £13m for N’Diaye…

Their lack of ownership is really telling against them, not that I'm complaining.
I've never been overawed by Berge, although he always gets a good press, so maybe it's me, but it seems to me that we are starting to climb down the ladder on our target list. As expectation drops, so does the hope.
The end of the day we need players that will improve our starting XI, and CM is an area we are so weak in that Berge would be an upgrade. I also have faith that VK knows a lot more about football than me.

[Pickles]

Ramsey over Berge every day for me.

Very different players.

[PremierLeagueClass]

Forgot how young he still is. He hasn’t played under the most inspiring of coaches at Sheff United. If we can take him to the next level he could be worth a fortune in a couple of years.

[jojomk1]

Berge, Souza, Lokonga

Looks a good midfield trio

[Murger]

Berge, Souza, Lokonga

Looks a good midfield trio

We ain’t signing all 3.

[TopCat]

It's not a midfield without Cullen.

[Nori1958]

Their lack of ownership is really telling against them, not that I'm complaining.
I've never been overawed by Berge, although he always gets a good press, so maybe it's me, but it seems to me that we are starting to climb down the ladder on our target list. As expectation drops, so does the hope.
The end of the day we need players that will improve our starting XI, and CM is an area we are so weak in that Berge would be an upgrade. I also have faith that VK knows a lot more about football than me.

Not climbing down at all.,...he was one of the first players we bid for this summer...that was rejected, now gone with bigger bid

[jedi_master]

Berge, Souza, Lokonga

Looks a good midfield trio

I'd guess we only want one more midfielder, any more and we're too overstocked. Berge feels more like a replacement for Brownhill from our starting line up than anyone else, to me. Possibly still seeking the Cork replacement.

Absolutely no way any midfield doesn't include Cullen when fit though!

[wilks_bfc]

Anybody else surprised that Berge only 25?

He seems to have been around for years, was expecting him to be 28/29

[NewClaret]

Berge, Souza, Lokonga

Looks a good midfield trio

Got to imagine the Souza links were just because we were in for Berge now. Surely they wouldn’t sell us Berge if we were also going to pip them to Souza!

Souza does look very good and I’d be happy with either.

[cblantfanclub]

" Languid" someone described Berge as. Maybe, I haven't seen enough of him to form an opinion. Made me think of Martin Dobson always looked like that to me - as if he was strolling up the park and he turned out OK.

[Firthy]

Berge, Souza, Lokonga

Looks a good midfield trio

I think we're in for Berge and Souza because Lokonga is messing us around and VK has given up on him.

I would love to see us sign both but I'm not sure if it's because they'd make a good midfield pairing or so I can read the Sheff U forums when it happens

[RVclaret]

Andy Jones saying talks advancing very quickly but no medical today as things stand.

[Bowclaret]

Seriously hope that Brownhill is not playing games with him moving into the last year of his contract. He’s a great player but sure the gaffer and the board will move him on in a heartbeat if he is looking to run his contract down. I like Josh, I really do he was awesome last season BUT the prem looked too much for him last time and if we can get Berge and Souza in then that looks like a serious upgrade and them two along side the class of Cullen - Wow !!!!

[Colburn_Claret]

I'd love to know what is going on inside Lokongas head.
It's clear Arsenal want rid.
There isn't a queue for his services, it would be all over Twitter if there was.
A manager wants him, that really rates him, who has helped improve him in the past, and he doesn't seem interested at all.....!!!!!!

[northeastclaret]

Looking silly an hour after the post. The biggest journalist in football now confirmed it.

What has he confirmed, has he just completed the reveal video? I hope I am looking silly but he has confirmed this stage for many others for us this transfer window which haven’t been completed.

Could all be part of the game to secure one of our other targets?

[claretonthecoast1882]

Seriously hope that Brownhill is not playing games with him moving into the last year of his contract. He’s a great player but sure the gaffer and the board will move him on in a heartbeat if he is looking to run his contract down. I like Josh, I really do he was awesome last season BUT the prem looked too much for him last time and if we can get Berge and Souza in then that looks like a serious upgrade and them two along side the class of Cullen - Wow !!!!

We have the option of an extra year

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Seriously hope that Brownhill is not playing games with him moving into the last year of his contract. He’s a great player but sure the gaffer and the board will move him on in a heartbeat if he is looking to run his contract down. I like Josh, I really do he was awesome last season BUT the prem looked too much for him last time and if we can get Berge and Souza in then that looks like a serious upgrade and them two along side the class of Cullen - Wow !!!!

Brown is probably negotiating a new contract

[Burnley1989]

Is Burnley 'fit' better than other team's 'fit'

Its an uptheclarets myth, makes me smile every time I read it

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Anybody else surprised that Berge only 25?

He seems to have been around for years, was expecting him to be 28/29

I went to check his age earlier and was also surprised

Mind you Leroy Lita is also still playing and that shocked me a little as I saw he’s 38

[123EasyasBFC]

Was thinking that. Berge more Ramsey than Souza. Wait and see!

Just with Nixon saying we still want Souza to

[Murger]

Some Sheff Utd fans seem to think there’s an agreement that we back off Souza if the let us have Berge.

[jtv]

Some Sheff Utd fans seem to think there’s an agreement that we back off Souza if the let us have Berge.

Who gets the better deal, us or them?

[Firthy]

Some Sheff Utd fans seem to think there’s an agreement that we back off Souza if the let us have Berge.

I posted that as pure speculation on here earlier so they've either been reading this forum or it's wishful thinking.

[Goody1975]

Some Sheff Utd fans seem to think there’s an agreement that we back off Souza if the let us have Berge.

Even with the sale of Ndiaye, they may need to sell Berge before replacing him, so not sure if that scenario fits.

They were in a mess last season and not sure promotion has done anything to relieve that.

[ArmchairDetective]

Nixon now reporting that West Ham have joined Burnley in the chase for Maatsen. Suggesting we're still in it.

I was under the impression Maatsen was likely to stay at Chelsea now. Think we may be seeing the two sides of Nixon's reporting. Some accurate info (re Berge), some to sell a story (re Maatsen).

I'd be delighted if we were in for both, mind you.

[wilks_bfc]

I went to check his age earlier and was also surprised

Mind you Leroy Lita is also still playing and that shocked me a little as I saw he’s 38

With those and Redmond surprisingly not yet in his 30s I’m convinced I’m ageing faster than footballers are

[AfloatinClaret]

I’d be so depressed if we chinned off our two best players (one of which to a relegation rival) 2 weeks before the season.

What, like maybe Cullen Benson and perhaps even Muric being sold to offset the cost of the incomings? There's time yet.

[JohnDearyMe]

A good mate of mine Aaron (season ticket holder at Bramall Lane who I had to sit next to in the home end as they demolished us 3-0 under Dyche) just text me and said "We've been promoted yet our business is that of a club that's been relegated". Says it all really - they do look stuffed.

What's happening on their takeover front? Seemed like they'd attracted a few interesting characters last season on that front

[Tricky Trevor]

Nixon now reporting that West Ham have joined Burnley in the chase for Maatsen. Suggesting we're still in it.

I read over a week ago that Hammers had an interest in him.

[roperclaret]

Nixon now reporting that West Ham have joined Burnley in the chase for Maatsen. Suggesting we're still in it.

I was under the impression Maatsen was likely to stay at Chelsea now. Think we may be seeing the two sides of Nixon's reporting. Some accurate info (re Berge), some to sell a story (re Maatsen).

I'd be delighted if we were in for both, mind you.

I have a sneaky feeling we may yet get Maatsan back on loan if he signs a new contract

[Vegas Claret]

Berge has all the tools required to be top drawer, it's not long ago he was linked with Liverpool but Sheff Utd wanted silly money. He's looked pretty average but he's been playing in a team that play little football - he could be outstanding for us and potentially our most clever piece of business. He will also give us much needed height at set pieces

[Tricky Trevor]

It’s on sky now so I have more faith.

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[Guller Bull]

Sali Ucan - Besiktas link

https://turkish-football.com/watford-bu ... alih-ucan/

[randomclaret2]

Sali Ucan - Besiktas link

https://turkish-football.com/watford-bu ... alih-ucan/

Gracie Fields for the reveal video ?

[Vegas Claret]

with all these signings you can see why VK signed a new contract !

[Big Vinny K]

Berge will be a fantastic signing. Exactly what we need at a great price too.

Sheff United were not ready for the Premier League before they decided to sell their 2 best players.
Cannot see anyone finishing below them this season.

[RVclaret]

Dutch media outlet Voetbal International suggesting Reims edging us with Daramy, with the player thinking he’ll get more minutes there.

[northeastclaret]

Sali Ucan - Besiktas link

https://turkish-football.com/watford-bu ... alih-ucan/

[ksrclaret]

Dutch media outlet Voetbal International suggesting Reims edging us with Daramy, with the player thinking he’ll get more minutes there.

Surely it's one of Odobert or Daramy so this would make sense after this morning's news.

[RVclaret]

Surely it's one of Odobert or Daramy so this would make sense after this morning's news.

Perhaps you are right but Odobert only 18 and looks more of a creative 10 type winger than Daramy’s pace and size (more Tella’s profile).