People have often said about loaning our players to a championship team but would this be the first U23 to go to such a high level since Jay Rod?
https://www.lancs.live/sport/football/t ... s-19700025

Interesting that he's been offered a new deal and hasn't signed it. I'd have thought that loaning him out is a no-brainer. If we intend to keep him then he needs the experience and if we don't he needs to be in the shop window if we want to get any money for him.

He was doing so well at Hearts, his career has stalled since. Probably should seek a permanent move.

That link surfaced last week - Nixon I think

Would like to see Mumbongo sent out for experience till the end of the season

Thought Dunne looked pretty steady in his cameo on Sunday - albeit against dire opposition.

Loan him for game time maybe but don’t sell him. I think the lad has a bright future with us. He is learning his trade from the best two in the league as well.

HB Claret wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 26, 2021 10:37 am

Thought Dunne looked pretty steady in his cameo on Sunday - albeit against dire opposition.

He came on in the 86th minute

If Tarkowski won't sign a new contract then we need to replace him and what I have seen, Dunne isn't the man

Top Claret wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 26, 2021 11:07 am

If Tarkowski won't sign a new contract then we need to replace him and what I have seen, Dunne isn't the man

Has it ever been said that Dunne is his replacement ?

Burnley can’t buy a ready made replacement for Tarkowski, they will have to develop them. Is Dunne at a level that can be developed? Possibly. Loan to the Championship is a very good, important development step.

I’d imagine that whoever we intend to replace Tarkowski with, would need to be signed this week based on the time others have taken to integrate in the squad.

Perhaps this is the Nathan Collins link.

Jones, Worrall and now Collins - I’m sure that at least one will arrive this week.

IWOODLOVETT wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 26, 2021 12:18 pm

Jones, Worrall and now Collins - I’m sure that at least one will arrive this week.

You are more positive than I am regards incoming transfers

Do you know something we don’t Tony? Regarding transfers.

Let's hope its not Jones

ClaretTony wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 26, 2021 1:19 pm

You are more positive than I am regards incoming transfers

That is a considerable change in position, as when the new owners signed you seemed quite confident that we would sign at least 1 in this window as sort of a statement? What has changed Tony, something you've heard or just a hunch?

Raggus wrote: ↑

Tue Jan 26, 2021 1:48 pm

That is a considerable change in position, as when the new owners signed you seemed quite confident that we would sign at least 1 in this window as sort of a statement? What has changed Tony, something you've heard or just a hunch?

Just listening to the manager. The owners have said they will support him but he’s coming across as though nothing is likely to happen.

If Jimmy Dunne was only ever Kevin Long's replacement it would be worth keeping him in my opinion. Kevin Long isn't someone I want in the starting 11, but man has he been a useful member of the squad. So... while we have Kevin Long, a half season loan at Preston for Dunne to gain first team experience would be helpful for him in my opinion.

I always feel sorry for Dyche when the transfer windows open, it must be so frustrating. If we enquire about a Prem player you can almost guarantee another Prem club also makes their interest known. If we're after a championship player they hike the price. Dyche has done well previously with some good deals but it certainly doesn't get any easier for him.