January Window

[burnley007]

What do we think VK will be looking for in January? Will we go back in for Obafemi? Will any players leave, (Barnes, Lowts, Long)?

I'm hoping for a proper goal scorer mainly, think it will make a big difference for us, with the amount of chances we are creating we should be destroying teams.

With Westy, Churlinov and Twine to return, we should be fine everywhere else.

(I thought CJ did really well in the anchor role last night, that could be his position moving forward)

[Burnley1989]

I think just another striker as back up for Jay at the moment as we are pretty much covered everywhere else, unfortunately a striker for a side in the top few in the championship will probably cost you £10m+ in January

[Ric_C]

Definitely need a striker to stretch teams and who is direct. Obafemi or Gyokeres would be ideal, but I think Gyokeres is out of our price range.

Maybe we go in for O'Hare again?

Hopefully when we return we should have Westy, churlinov and Twine back.

Maybe a big physical CB?

In terms of outgoings, I'd think Lowton and Barnes could be leaving, but I think due to their contracts, they would probably sit it out to the end of the season.

Also think Costelloe should go out on loan.

[jedi_master]

If Twine is back after the WC and making an impact, this may alter things.

[Spijed]

I think just another striker as back up for Jay at the moment as we are pretty much covered everywhere else, unfortunately a striker for a side in the top few in the championship will probably cost you £10m+ in January

Certainly not covered in central defence, an area we really need to strengthen.

[Pickles]

A central midfielder.

[Belgianclaret]

Extra central striker & centre back would be great.
CM in case Westwood is not ready

[RVclaret]

Striker if Dervisoglu isn’t trusted. Otherwise the squad is looking just fine once the injured lads return.

[Burnley1989]

Certainly not covered in central defence, an area we really need to strengthen.

Possibly, I think we have cover in Taylor and McNally, Long but I agree it probably is a weak area

[Cleveleys_claret]

A centre half for the first team and come in straight away

Left back, young, someone that can be eased in slowly with the plans more for next year when Maatsen goes back

Striker, out and out finisher who can break the lines and lives in and around the 6 yard box

Central Midfielder, young, someone box to box who can grow into the side, learn from Cork

As much pre planning for when the OOC players leave in the summer, plus the others Kompany doesn't want to keep.

[Quicknick]

Maybe the big African lad who plays for Metz. Good centre back.

[boatshed bill]

Are our loan players on season long deals or can they be recalled?

[burnley007]

A centre half for the first team and come in straight away

Left back, young, someone that can be eased in slowly with the plans more for next year when Maatsen goes back

Striker, out and out finisher who can break the lines and lives in and around the 6 yard box

Central Midfielder, young, someone box to box who can grow into the side, learn from Cork

As much pre planning for when the OOC players leave in the summer, plus the others Kompany doesn't want to keep.

I think Dodgson is the future left back?

[Raconteur]

Are our loan players on season long deals or can they be recalled?

As far as i am aware, it is only Nathan Tella who can be recalled. This is due to us not paying a loan fee. All the rest had loan fees so we could take over their contracts for the season. Well that's what i have been told so do not know how true it is.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Keane on loan from Everton

Weghorst recalled after the world cup if possible

Job done

[NewClaret]

Keane on loan from Everton

Weghorst recalled after the world cup if possible

Job done

I’d be shocked if Weghorst came back for the same reasons as I’d be shocked if Southampton recalled Tella (its very rare to do so). Plus his flag kissing antics suggests he’s happy there & I’m not sure I’d want him to disrupt the spirit/togetherness we seem to be building.

Would love the Coventry striker. Very good at this level.

[whiffa]

I'd like us to potentially sign one of our loan players on a permanent. Two if possible. I'd consider that alone to be a good window.

[JR1882]

A big imposing centre back is looking like a must. For those physical games we need him, and then Charlie to go to left back, not cover at CB.

A big yet mobile centre forward (In the Toney mould)

Midfield is fine assuming Westy is looking good. Darko looks a good player too and twine to come in still.

Can maybe see some outgoings, Long, Barnes, Lowton. Lowton for me is the best right back at the club, his total exclusion from the squad is a weird one, he would be in the 11 for me.

[SalisburyClaret]

A keeper as BFP could leave
A striker to replace Tella if he goes back
A central defender

[summitclaret]

Possibly, I think we have cover in Taylor and McNally, Long but I agree it probably is a weak area

It is if we continue to not play at least one of our big lads against teams like SU. At least have McNally or Long on the bench.

[whiffa]

In Central Defenders we have to my knowledge:

- THB (Loan)
- Beyer (Loan)
- McNally
- CJ
- Long
- Taylor

So that's 6 players to cover 2 positions? So I'd find it unlikely we'd sign another CD unless we were to lose one of the above, possibly Long or a loan recall.

[FCBurnley]

Wiles from Rotherham would be a perfect fit. He was superb last night v Sheff U

[Clive 1960]

A striker would be a good signing.

[Quicknick]

Wiles from Rotherham would be a perfect fit. He was superb last night v Sheff U

I bet he'd jump at the chance of joining us.

[Nori1958]

A goalie.. For all kinds of reasons..... And a centre forward

[Nori1958]

I bet he'd jump at the chance of joining us.

He didn't though...

[Quicknick]

He didn't though...

Did we really try to sign him?

[RVclaret]

He didn't though...

According to Roth fans he wanted the move and has since not been playing as well as he was.

[RVclaret]

Did we really try to sign him?

3 bids apparently.

[colner]

It wouldnt surprise me if we didnt try for Macauley Langstaff at Notts County as a punt,sounds like he's banging them in for fun there

[Nori1958]

According to Roth fans he wanted the move and has since not been playing as well as he was.

Maybe.. But if he'd jump at the chance, as one poster said, he would have tried to push it through in the summer .... Not our most critical position to fill. IMO

[Cooclaret]

I’d like to see out:

Barnes (retire/coach/sell)
Lowton (sell)
Norris (sell)
Brownhill (forced sale)
Peacock Farrell (sell)
Roberts (sell)
Long (new 5 year contract to help him transition into coaching)

I’d like to see in:

Heaton (backup and coaching role)
Central Midfielder (Dan Neil)
Right back
Left back
Number 10
Strikers X 2 Obafemi as one (1)

[ClaretPete001]

Apart from the fact that we've spent tend of millions paying down debt and ALK have shown no previous interest in the January Window before. It's also poor value window hard to buy or sell players etc. but if we are to luxuriate in fantasy then I would go for a back up for Jay Rod...

[jedi_master]

Cameron Archer on loan from Villa possibly?

[RVclaret]

Cameron Archer on loan from Villa possibly?

Good shout, depends on Dervisoglu I guess. Can’t see us signing a 6th loanee.

[Bosscat]

Rumour has it Everton are looking at trying to nick THB in January by buying him from City ...

[jsclaret]

Agree a centre forward, but one who has the ability and physical presence to also defend set pieces.

[ElectroClaret]

Maybe a CF, but actually, i think it'll be a major achievement if we keep all the loan players and I'd be pretty content with that.

[CnBtruntru]

Maybe a CF, but actually, i think it'll be a major achievement if we keep all the loan players and I'd be pretty content with that.

We have one who decided to go on his hols too Turkey, Oh hang on, he can't jump for ****

[JohnMac]

I'm not certain we will bring too many in providing Scott Twine overcomes whatever it is that is preventing him from playing and our Loanee's aren't recalled.

Should any of the old guard leave, Lowton, Long, Barnes, JBG or Westwood, I think we would need a couple in to keep the numbers healthy.

[Taffy on the wing]

Definitely need a striker to stretch teams and who is direct. Obafemi or Gyokeres would be ideal, but I think Gyokeres is out of our price range.

Maybe we go in for O'Hare again?

Hopefully when we return we should have Westy, churlinov and Twine back.

Maybe a big physical CB?

In terms of outgoings, I'd think Lowton and Barnes could be leaving, but I think due to their contracts, they would probably sit it out to the end of the season.

Also think Costelloe should go out on loan.

O'Hare is another midget.......we need some meat in the side.

[boatshed bill]

Rumour has it Everton are looking at trying to nick THB in January by buying him from City ...

if you read some posts on here he's crap, not PL quality.

[SimonSays]

It's a great squad, no additions need.

[bobinho]

Central defender. A big strong cultured centre half that THB could learn from by playing alongside. How much we have to spend will be the limiting factor.

I'd like to see us have another look at O'Hare.

And I'd love to see an instinctive goalscorer.

I'd like to think come January and we are right in the mix that Mr Pace sees the potential and free's up some cash.

[roperclaret]

I’d like to see out:

Barnes (retire/coach/sell)
Lowton (sell)
Norris (sell)
Brownhill (forced sale)
Peacock Farrell (sell)
Roberts (sell)
Long (new 5 year contract to help him transition into coaching)

I’d like to see in:

Heaton (backup and coaching role)
Central Midfielder (Dan Neil)
Right back
Left back
Number 10
Strikers X 2 Obafemi as one (1)

Most inane post I’ve seen on here for a while - and that’s going some

[gandhisflipflop]

A striker and a cb please. Not been impressed with bastien since his arrival but some players take time to adapt.

[roperclaret]

If everyone gets fit we don’t need anybody other than another centre forward in the JRod mould (although ‘oggy’ might yet prove good enough). As we saw against Sheffield United this team needs a forward that can drop, link up play and bring our midfield and wingers into the game which means we dominate possession and play in the opponents half. A fast in behind centre forward a la Andre Gray would not work in this team. Strangely Weghorst probably would.

[boatshed bill]

Most inane post I’ve seen on here for a while - and that’s going some

Surely just a wind up.

[CnBtruntru]

Maybe a CF, but actually, i think it'll be a major achievement if we keep all the loan players and I'd be pretty content with that.

I quoted wrong text

[CnBtruntru]

Agree a centre forward, but one who has the ability and physical presence to also defend set pieces.

We have one who went off to Turkey on his jolly's , but forgot he can't jump for ****