Can we start the thread now?

1 Jota from Brentford (Sun on Sunday)

Interesting timing. Extra few million in the signing on fee for sending them lot down today.

He'd be a cracking signing, by the way.

Jota would be a major concern - didn't Brentford have to let him go back to Spain for a year because he was homesick?

One to look at, they've been an excellent feeder club.

ClaretTony wrote:Jota would be a major concern - didn't Brentford have to let him go back to Spain for a year because he was homesick?

He'll be all good then in the tropics of Burncelona.

Barton was a major concern for a lot of people.

Dyche would sort him.

ClaretTony wrote:Jota would be a major concern - didn't Brentford have to let him go back to Spain for a year because he was homesick?

I see where you're coming from (though I can't say I know about this particular case). I seem to remember Jesus Navas had serious problems with homesickness when he was at Sevilla. It stopped him playing internationally for Spain and meant he couldn't go on training camps and pre-season tours. However he obviously managed to overcome it somehow. You'd hope a player like Jota would be given the necessary support to deal with these issues if such a signing took place.

His injury may have been a contributing factor to that.

Inchy wrote:Barton was a major concern for a lot of people.

Dyche would sort him.

Don't think Barton suffered from homesickness.

Dale Stephens still hasn't signed a new contract....

Jota is a quality player. His record since returning to Brentford has been unbelievable.

Hopefully he can become a hero before signing by sending Rovers down today. He can consider this game his audition.

Sign him on!....lifetime contract!

CoolClaret wrote:Dale Stephens still hasn't signed a new contract....

Anyone think that Stephens only wants to play in Premier League for a club that came up as Champions?

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Patrick Bamford 5 year deal

Stephens ( Brighton ) Taylor ( Leeds Utd ) Bartley ( Swansea ) all done deals

DAVETHEVICAR wrote:Patrick Bamford 5 year deal

Should he not be on the Prick list?

taffy wrote:Stephens ( Brighton ) Taylor ( Leeds Utd ) Bartley ( Swansea ) all done deals

Is this going to be a 'make up a rumour' thread and pass it off as a done deal.

FactualFrank wrote:Is this going to be a 'make up a rumour' thread and pass it off as a done deal.

Andrew Driver. 3 year contract.

Lansbury anyone ????

These threads would be OK if they were only filled with genuine rumours. There's enough nonsense in the printed rumours without adding all the other nonsense.

Can't we keep one rumours thread on which rumours must come from a link to a 'reputable' source, otherwise the posts are deleted? I use that term loosely but I'd even class The Sun as more reputable than the likes of the transfer rumours site.

DCWat wrote:These threads would be OK if they were only filled with genuine rumours. There's enough nonsense in the printed rumours without adding all the other nonsense.

Can't we keep one rumours thread on which rumours must come from a link to a 'reputable' source, otherwise the posts are deleted? I use that term loosely but I'd even class The Sun as more reputable than the likes of the transfer rumours site.

Despite my Andrew Driver mention, I agree. Perhaps we could have a thread with only rumours containing links or photos to articles. That would be better.

I suspect we will only be signing defenders who, like Tarkowski, are willing to `bide their time`. Lowton is absoutely fine, Mee `Mr Burnley` for me (HOPE he doesn`t go anywhere) and Ward not far off player of the season. Probably someone like the chap at Barnsley and another Flanagan type who can cover both fullback positions.

I HONESTLY can`t see Defour being here so a replacement + Stephens (possibly another in the likelihood Marney can`t get back to his best).

Don`t see a winger at all. A striker in the mould of a Rodriguez a possibility.

I`m going for 6 signings to supplement the first team squad.

Toronto FC player Sebastian Giovinco this fellow will get the goals for us,
30 years old ex Juventus bit on the small side but full of energy and enthusiasm.

BALL IN THE OLD ONION BAG GUARANTEED

Maple Leafs wrote:Toronto FC player Sebastian Giovinco this fellow will get the goals for us,
30 years old ex Juventus bit on the small side but full of energy and enthusiasm.

BALL IN THE OLD ONION BAG GUARANTEED

Weren't we tenuously linked with him earlier this season? He'd be a good signing in my opinion.

DCWat wrote:These threads would be OK if they were only filled with genuine rumours. There's enough nonsense in the printed rumours without adding all the other nonsense.

Can't we keep one rumours thread on which rumours must come from a link to a 'reputable' source, otherwise the posts are deleted? I use that term loosely but I'd even class The Sun as more reputable than the likes of the transfer rumours site.

Or why dont you just not read them and ignore them. It is a messageboard and sometimes people do hear things from those close to the club. I have a friend who knows Brendan Flood and he is constantly telling him things. Dont know if he is still in the know but seems near the truth most times.

HiroshimaClaret wrote:I suspect we will only be signing defenders who, like Tarkowski, are willing to `bide their time`. Lowton is absoutely fine, Mee `Mr Burnley` for me (HOPE he doesn`t go anywhere) and Ward not far off player of the season. Probably someone like the chap at Barnsley and another Flanagan type who can cover both fullback positions.

I HONESTLY can`t see Defour being here so a replacement + Stephens (possibly another in the likelihood Marney can`t get back to his best).

Don`t see a winger at all. A striker in the mould of a Rodriguez a possibility.

I`m going for 6 signings to supplement the first team squad.

Ben Burnley or Burnley Ben, take your pick.

That's why I quoted the source - Sun on Sunday - and then you can put as much weight on it as you want.

Taylor refused to play for Leeds today, make of that what you will

According to radio Leeds Taylor was told by his agent not to play , isn't that what tarkowski did to Brentford

Much speculation will follow. Good Championship players should be cheaper than overpaid prem players. Andrew Robertson would be very useful, mind you! Wonder if we may need a Keeper? Hope not.

Llorente might be useful too!

taffy wrote:According to radio Leeds Taylor was told by his agent not to play , isn't that what tarkowski did to Brentford

Taylor is out of contract at Leeds so they cant stop him leaving, Tark was under contract so Brentford had a hold on him.

KRBFC wrote:Taylor is out of contract at Leeds so they cant stop him leaving, Tark was under contract so Brentford had a hold on him.

Taylor looks like hes on his way to west brom

Maple Leafs wrote:Toronto FC player Sebastian Giovinco this fellow will get the goals for us,
30 years old ex Juventus bit on the small side but full of energy and enthusiasm.

BALL IN THE OLD ONION BAG GUARANTEED

Sebastian Giovinco is the second most highest paid player in MLS, only behind Kaka. That's more than Pirlo. Seven million dollars a season.

Maple Leafs wrote:Toronto FC player Sebastian Giovinco this fellow will get the goals for us,
30 years old ex Juventus bit on the small side but full of energy and enthusiasm.

BALL IN THE OLD ONION BAG GUARANTEED

Top quality player, id bet hes on over £100k a week in the MLS. Players of his quality/age only go to leagues like the MLS for one thing.

Not a rumour just someone I would like us to sign: Javier Hernández, goals guaranteed.

taffy wrote:Stephens ( Brighton ) Taylor ( Leeds Utd ) Bartley ( Swansea ) all done deals

Says who ?

Diesel wrote:Not a rumour just someone I would like us to sign: Javier Hernández, goals guaranteed.

What'd also be guaranteed is he'd want a wage way beyond what our club would pay.

Diesel wrote:Not a rumour just someone I would like us to sign: Javier Hernández, goals guaranteed.

Lionel Messi, goals guaranteed.

He's at Bayer Leverkusen ffs, how much do they pay their top earners?

£70k-£80k a week I reckon. His next club will pay him more than that - probably six figure weekly salary.

Wonder if the venkys are still after Ronaldhino and Beckham ?

taio wrote:£70k-£80k a week I reckon. His next club will pay him more than that - probably six figure weekly salary.

If that's the case and if the club would be willing to find the first £50k then I would be happy to make up the rest out of my own pocket.

Diesel wrote:If that's the case and if the club would be willing to find the first £50k then I would be happy to make up the rest out of my own pocket.

How very generous of you. We'd just be left with the problem of having absolutely no chance of signing him wages aside.

Rovers have made their first signing already !!! Lee Gwon

Daily Mail: Allreza Jahanbakhsh from AZ Alkmaar. Creative midfielder. Iranian international.

Vegas Claret wrote:Rovers have made their first signing already !!! Lee Gwon

Isn't he opening a new restaurant at Deadwood Fu Kings Kint?

You can forget Giovinco, he is pulling in 100k a week in the USA

LawsCanalJump wrote:You can forget Giovinco, he is pulling in 100k a week in the USA

I think you'll find Toronto is in Canada.

Tom Cairney is the latest linked..

taffy wrote:... Bartley ( Swansea ) all done deals

Always said it was a mistake to let him go. I thought he'd gone to Scotland, not Wales?