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Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:07 pm
by billyhamilton82
It's looking highly likely that Traff will be leaving.
Who do you think or want as his replacement.
Personally I feel we need a keeper with Premier League experience as this will probably be our most important signing.
We can't go into the season with another untried premier league keeper as we did under VK.
Nick Pope would be my first choice but if not then Leicester keeper Mads Hermansen may be on the radar?
If we don't go for a seasoned PL keeper could Muric make a return or a Champ keeper like Cooper?
Its possibly a left field move from abroad, we were linked with a keeper at the beginning of the window (Not Max Weiss) but can't remember his name.
I'm no expert on keepers (as you can tell) anyone with any ideas who we might go for?
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:09 pm
by brexit
we have his replacement
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:13 pm
by Goliath
Ramsdale. Coming into his peak and stuck in the champ. We could probably get him for between 10 to 20 mill
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:14 pm
by ClaretTony
billyhamilton82 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:07 pm
It's looking highly likely that Traff will be leaving.
Who do you think or want as his replacement.
Personally I feel we need a keeper with Premier League experience as this will probably be our most important signing.
We can't go into the season with another untried premier league keeper as we did under VK.
Nick Pope would be my first choice but if not then Leicester keeper Mads Hermansen may be on the radar?
If we don't go for a seasoned PL keeper could Muric make a return or a Champ keeper like Cooper?
Its possibly a left field move from abroad, we were linked with a keeper at the beginning of the window (Not Max Weiss) but can't remember his name.
I'm no expert on keepers (as you can tell) anyone with any ideas who we might go for?
When we signed Weiβ I thought it strengthened the chance of keeping Trafford for a year because I didn't think we would want to throw the new man straight in. Should Trafford go, it would be interesting, but please don't mention Muric. I didn't think he was good enough first time round and I definitely would not want him back.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:18 pm
by CharlieinNewMexico
Goliath wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:13 pm
Ramsdale. Coming into his peak and stuck in the champ. We could probably get him for between 10 to 20 mill
On £120k a week.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:19 pm
by ollieclarets8
Muric in the Prem is more suited to a side that doesn't concede many chances so he doesn't need to dive. Oh and doesn't need to pass out quickly. Perfect for everything else though..
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:19 pm
by AlargeClaret
I’d much prefer an early 30’s type experienced prem keeper than blowing big money on a “ future asset “ type one .
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:21 pm
by FeedTheArf
That might have been his Premier League wage, but if Soton have any sense there’ll be relegation % wage drops in his contract so I doubt he’s on 120k a week now.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:26 pm
by equinox
That's worse than some of the crap I post.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:32 pm
by jdrobbo
My shout would be Viktor Johansson at Stoke. Think he’d be a brilliant fit and is only 26.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:37 pm
by LincsWoldsClaret
Ramsdale is the patron saint of relegation.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:39 pm
by warksclaret
Cant believe Ramsdale is on £120k a week and a 4 year contract (3 years now). He would be a brilliant choice if the figures were right but I think he might be attracted to a more established PL side
My choice would be Sam Johnstone at Wolves who is second choice and with bags of experience. I suspect more affordable fee wise and wage wise
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:08 pm
by billyhamilton82
I've found who we were linked with at the beginning of the window, Turkish international Ugurcan Cakir.
https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ugurcan ... ler/292199
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:15 pm
by Goliath
Surely there was a relegation clause in there
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:17 pm
by Goliath
warksclaret wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:39 pm
Cant believe Ramsdale is on £120k a week and a 4 year contract (3 years now). He would be a brilliant choice if the figures were right but I think he might be attracted to a more established PL side
My choice would be Sam Johnstone at Wolves who is second choice and with bags of experience. I suspect more affordable fee wise and wage wise
The problem he has is there's only 20 number one slots and most of them are taken. I doubt he'd go somewhere where he'd be number 2 so that probably leaves about 3 teams at a guess that are after a new number 1 in the Prem. I think we'd be in with a great chance of getting him if we could come to an agreement on wages which is a big if.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:51 pm
by CharlieinNewMexico
equinox wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:26 pm
That's worse than some of the crap I post.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:54 pm
by CharlieinNewMexico
Point being, there’s no way we can offer him anywhere close to that.
Only chance would be a loan paying a portion.
Much more likely to go to Leeds or Sunderland
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:01 pm
by beddie
Can’t think of his name but the Sheffield Utd keeper looks good.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:20 pm
by Vegas Claret
The Leicester keeper was superb - he'd be my choice.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:39 pm
by warksclaret
Vegas Claret wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:20 pm
The Leicester keeper was superb - he'd be my choice.
I saw him live on a number of games-he is young and very good, but I sense if he leaves he will go at close to Trafford's eventual fee. Plus Marasca managed him at Leicester and he would be my favorite at landing him for Chelsea who are in need of a good keeper
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:46 pm
by CyrilEbokiPoh
LincsWoldsClaret wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:37 pm
Ramsdale is the patron saint of relegation.
I never used to rate him when he was younger. But I think he’s a solid keeper who’s made a few duff choices. I’d take him for sure.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:48 pm
by Newcastleclaret93
Part of me wonders whether Vlachadimos could be part of the deal with the Newcastle,
They spent nearly 20m on him last summer but he’s barely featured at all
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:57 pm
by Marney&Mee
Newcastleclaret93 wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:48 pm
Part of me wonders whether Vlachadimos could be part of the deal with the Newcastle,
They spent nearly 20m on him last summer but he’s barely featured at all
Vlachadimos & Pliers ?
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:57 pm
by Jakubclaret
warksclaret wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:39 pm
Cant believe Ramsdale is on £120k a week and a 4 year contract (3 years now). He would be a brilliant choice if the figures were right but I think he might be attracted to a more established PL side
My choice would be Sam Johnstone at Wolves who is second choice and with bags of experience. I suspect more affordable fee wise and wage wise
A realistic affordable proposition when in all likelihood a parting of ways would come at the end of the season come relegation or the slender stop up & find somebody else. The name of the game is to stop up & the rest can come later.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:11 pm
by boatshed bill
Marney&Mee wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:57 pm
Vlachadimos & Pliers ?
Shaka Hislop & Pliers, innit?
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:17 pm
by Darnhill Claret
Sounds like Newcastle want to play hardball with us and Trafford.
I say we do the same.
Tell them to come back in January, but by then, they might have missed the boat. When The Boat Comes In, anyone?
Would Man U, Spurs or Chelsea come in late. I've read that James was a Chelsea fan, when younger. Or Bayern?
Also seems like Nick Pope wants to stay for Champions League.
I'm not a fan of Ramsdale, don't think he coped well with losing his place at Arsenal.
I'll trust Parker on this one.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:19 pm
by Jakubclaret
Darnhill Claret wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:17 pm
Sounds like Newcastle want to play hardball with us and Trafford.
I say we do the same.
Tell them to come back in January, but by then, they might have missed the boat. When The Boat Comes In, anyone?
Would Man U, Spurs or Chelsea come in late. I've read that James was a Chelsea fan, when younger. Or Bayern?
Also seems like Nick Pope wants to stay for Champions League.
I'm not a fan of Ramsdale, don't think he coped well with losing his place at Arsenal.
I'll trust Parker on this one.
Newcastle missed out on the likely lads upon signing Chris wood.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:38 pm
by Poulton-le-Claret
Looks like Newcastle are missing out on Joao Pedro. Brighton have accepted a bid from Chelsea.
Hopefully someone else comes in for JT soon and gets them upping their bid.
Confident we will have replacements lined up ready to go, as it feels inevitable that JT will leave.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:45 pm
by Claretnick
Poulton-le-Claret wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:38 pm
Looks like Newcastle are missing out on Joao Pedro. Brighton have accepted a bid from Chelsea.
Hopefully someone else comes in for JT soon and gets them upping their bid.
Confident we will have replacements lined up ready to go, as it feels inevitable that JT will leave.
I don't think he will leave this summer as no club will bid the price we want...
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Sun Jun 29, 2025 10:24 pm
by Commy
jdrobbo wrote: ↑Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:32 pm
My shout would be Viktor Johansson at Stoke. Think he’d be a brilliant fit and is only 26.
I like him as well. I was surprised nobody tried to get him the year we won the league as he stood out then.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:25 am
by beddie
I was surprised we let Vigouroux go. Good shot stopper and excellent distribution with his feet.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:34 am
by It Is What It Is
Newcastle can go another season with Nick Pope.
.....then Trafford is on a free transfer and they save
£40 million. Good business.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:55 am
by Claretnick
It Is What It Is wrote: ↑Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:34 am
Newcastle can go another season with Nick Pope.
.....then Trafford is on a free transfer and they save
£40 million. Good business.
Why would he be on a free? His contract with us expires in June 2027
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 9:30 am
by It Is What It Is
Claretnick wrote: ↑Mon Jun 30, 2025 8:55 am
Why would he be on a free? His contract with us expires in June 2027
OOOPS. ...thought just 1 year left....£40m it is then!!
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 9:35 am
by Pearcey
Starting to wonder if Weiss is the replacement.
Re: Trafford's replacement
Posted: Mon Jun 30, 2025 9:38 am
by BurnleyFC
If Parker and his team have identified Weiss as being able to be number one this season, that’ll do for me.