January 2022 Burnley Transfer Window Rumours - Links - Discussion

[Paul Waine]

Paul, do you think we had the money to get players in before this sale? If it’s right, then we still need 2 more at least

Yes. I expect there have always been plans to be active in this transfer window. It doesn't make sense to buy a club and not plan to be active. I'm sure this was the case even before we've had the results we have in the season so far. I don't have any insights on how much finance ALK have available, but an outcome as described by Ben Wickes wouldn't surprise me.

The "who and what" on incomings I've no idea. Similarly, if the strategy has included shifting some out, again, I've no idea. Surprised, at first with news of Chris Wood being an outgoing, but we need a shake up and need to score goals. Maybe a fee for CW is a bonus.

In case anyone asks: I don't see Alan Pace as inexperienced in running a football club. I'm sure he will have worked out what he and ALK need to make a success of their ownership of the club - and, that all our fans will be pleased with that success.

[KRBFC]

Gave me a smile, KRBFC. Just before reports of a bid for a player.

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Money incoming from a sale Paul, a sale nobody could've anticipated.

[Vegas Claret]

FC Ivory Coast of Burnley

[burnleymik]

I remember the days all we were ever linked with was Championship players, now we are linked with some of the brightest and the best across the European continent. Exciting times, just hope we can make some of them happen.

[Paul Waine]

This talk of Fofana and Onauchu suggests we mean business. These are Cornet style profiles that will turn heads. I sense Pace (as an ex Wall Street person) is a risk taker. I know some of us will be uncomfortable with that but it could be a exciting ride. Beats a boring slide down the leagues anyway.

And of course…….it may work.

Hi Crosspool, "fixed it for you" as some might say.

Exciting ride.

Exciting times.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I know it’s only a short montage but does he remind anyone else of Yaya Toure with them surging runs from midfield

[RVclaret]

I know it’s only a short montage but does he remind anyone else of Yaya Toure with them surging runs from midfield

Wonder why no other club has come in for him? If we fail with him we should go after his midfield partner Doucore I think you mentioned.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Wonder why no other club has come in for him? If we fail with him we should go after his midfield partner Doucore I think you mentioned.

I did mention Doucoure on a couple of occasions. He sits a bit deeper and I think that would suit our midfield better. But this lad could do a great job either behind a striker or as a CM.

No idea why no one else is after him either of them tbh.

[Paul Waine]

Money incoming from a sale Paul, a sale nobody could've anticipated.

And, you are suggesting that the club learnt that Newcastle were interested in Chris Wood and they'd be ready a few hours later to make an offer for a CM?

But, you only posted "quiet..window" comment an hour ago.

[Vegas Claret]

I did mention Doucoure on a couple of occasions. He sits a bit deeper and I think that would suit our midfield better. But this lad could do a great job either behind a striker or as a CM.

No idea why no one else is after him either of them tbh.

Nobody was seemingly after Maxwell either (bonkers)

[DCWat]

I did mention Doucoure on a couple of occasions. He sits a bit deeper and I think that would suit our midfield better. But this lad could do a great job either behind a striker or as a CM.

No idea why no one else is after him either of them tbh.

Looks a poor man’s Brownhill to me

[Vegas Claret]

I think Nixon has it about right but we thought the same about Cornet

[RVclaret]

Sounds like Lens will want more than 30m. If the bid is true at least it shows 1. We are prepared to spend relatively big 2. We are targeting central midfield

[Jakubs Tash]

I think Nixon has it about right but we thought the same about Cornet

About a minute before that Nixon suggested he was at AFCON….which he isn’t. So maybe he isn’t as switched onto this as he makes out.

[Vegas Claret]

About a minute before that Nixon suggested he was at AFCON….which he isn’t. So maybe he isn’t as switched onto this as he makes out.

if you consider they already turned a bid of 25 million down (apparently) I think he''s only saying what logic would suggest, let's hope Fofana's best mate is Cornet

[ClaretMov]

No way we would sign this guy, it would be bigger than the cornet deal

[ClaretAL]

Is this not the usual I will give you 50p for that £1 Mars bar routine just to show the fans they are trying but in a fantasy approach?

[arise_sir_charge]

Is this not the usual I will give you 50p for that £1 Mars bar routine just to show the fans they are trying but in a fantasy approach?

Someone else who still thinks Mike Garlick is in charge.

[Ptgclaret]

Newcastle would have to pay more than we would.

[claretburns]

From SSN Transfer Centre:

Burnley line up midfielder Fofana
Burnley are in talks over a deal to sign Lens midfielder Seko Fofana.

There are reports of a £14.2m (€17m) bid, although we understand no formal offer has yet been made.

Fofana is a key target for Burnley in this window.

[Vino blanco]

Just been reported Newcastle are preparing a £30 million bid.

[joey13]

Imagine if there was a January transfer window thread to discuss this

It’s easy if you try

[HahaYeah]

Doesn't want to come - but they said that about Maxwel.

https://twitter.com/MirrorAnderson/stat ... gr%5Etweet

[FCBurnley]

Ivory Coast. Age 26

[MrTopTier]

This lad is a very good player. Pleased with this link.

[Vegas Claret]

it's great but no way on planet earth does he get sold for 17 million

[mybloodisclaret]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that every player we try and sign Newcastle are just going to outbid us for to strangle us out of the market?

[Quickenthetempo]

Is it just me, or does anyone else think that every player we try and sign Newcastle are just going to outbid us for to strangle us out of the market?

They can only register 25 for the Premier league.

[gandhisflipflop]

I’m beginning to hate Newcastle already

[karatekid]

They can only register 25 for the Premier league.

They will probably just buy a feeder club to put the extra ones in

[chekhov]

I’m beginning to hate Newcastle already

There are certainly plenty of reasons!

[ClaretMov]

https://talksport.com/football/1019476/ ... hris-wood/ for the love of God no

[Vegas Claret]

I reckon the Fofana thing is a bluff, we make that one public so Eddie shits himself and we go and get someone under the radar

[NewClaret]

I reckon the Fofana thing is a bluff, we make that one public so Eddie shits himself and we go and get someone under the radar

I think you could be right there Vegas!

[RVclaret]

https://talksport.com/football/1019476/ ... hris-wood/ for the love of God no

Someone on wind up surely

[Hedontplayforyou]

Nixon also suggesting that we wanted a “9” and a “10” before Wood went …. We may end up more active than we thought .

[mybloodisclaret]

Nixon also suggesting that we wanted a “9” and a “10” before Wood went …. We may end up more active than we thought .

We are going to have to be now

[Sproggy]

https://twitter.com/talkSPORTDrive/stat ... 5065819136

[KRBFC]

And, you are suggesting that the club learnt that Newcastle were interested in Chris Wood and they'd be ready a few hours later to make an offer for a CM?

But, you only posted "quiet..window" comment an hour ago.

What is your point Paul? that guy was talking nonsense and making up stuff for attention. Go ask anyone, prior to the Wood sale we weren't preparing to break out transfer record twice, we didn't have the funds available to do so.

[Steddyman]

From SSN Transfer Centre:

Burnley line up midfielder Fofana
Burnley are in talks over a deal to sign Lens midfielder Seko Fofana.

There are reports of a £14.2m (€17m) bid, although we understand no formal offer has yet been made.

Fofana is a key target for Burnley in this window.

Translation: Fofana's agents wants a lucrative move for his player, so makes up a story about Burnley being interested so that a larger club will come in for him.

[Vegas Claret]

What is your point Paul? that guy was talking nonsense and making up stuff for attention. Go ask anyone, prior to the Wood sale we weren't preparing to break out transfer record twice, we didn't have the funds available to do so.

genuine question, how do you know how much money to spend ?

[Paul Waine]

What is your point Paul? that guy was talking nonsense and making up stuff for attention. Go ask anyone, prior to the Wood sale we weren't preparing to break out transfer record twice, we didn't have the funds available to do so.

Hi KRBFC, don't you think I've made "my point" clear on multiple occasions? You are wrong when you suggest that the club don't "have the funds available..." I've said many times that Alan Pace and ALK didn't buy Burnley FC in order to lose money and fail. We were all surprised and delighted when Maxwel Cornet was signed in August and more so when he started scoring freely. Similarly, we thought Nathan Collins was an excellent signing and Connor Roberts, though he hasn't seen much 1st team action up to now, is a statement of intent to strength and build. The January window is tougher. I don't know Ben Wickes, other than he posts on here, however, his views are consistent with what Alan Pace and ALK have already achieved in their first year at the club. I see no reason why the club won't be aiming to achieve the same in this window - and more so as remaining in the Premier League will be a lot easier than going down and then seeking to return.

Of course, we will all know on 31st January.

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[elwaclaret]

I think the Fofana interest may be a smokescreen while we go about our business. I may be proved wrong.

[KRBFC]

Hi KRBFC, don't you think I've made "my point" clear on multiple occasions? You are wrong when you suggest that the club don't "have the funds available..." I've said many times that Alan Pace and ALK didn't buy Burnley FC in order to lose money and fail. We were all surprised and delighted when Maxwel Cornet was signed in August and more so when he started scoring freely. Similarly, we thought Nathan Collins was an excellent signing and Connor Roberts, though he hasn't seen much 1st team action up to now, is a statement of intent to strength and build. The January window is tougher. I don't know Ben Wickes, other than he posts on here, however, his views are consistent with what Alan Pace and ALK have already achieved in their first year at the club. I see no reason why the club won't be aiming to achieve the same in this window - and more so as remaining in the Premier League will be a lot easier than going down and then seeking to return.

Of course, we will all know on 31st January.

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CT said we were struggling for finance for signings this window and Alan Nixon said we were mainly looking at loan deals, Pace expected a quiet window prior to the sale of Wood. I didn't suggest ALK bought the club to fail nor is this any kind of dig at ALK. To me when a poster is saying we are going to smash our transfer record twice, he's making it up completely given nobody expected Wood to move.

[KRBFC]

genuine question, how do you know how much money to spend ?

I think Ben was talking rubbish about smashing our transfer record twice in January (prior to Wood leaving) you can decide to believe him if you want.

I'll believe and listen to what Nixon/CT says instead

[Vegas Claret]

I think Ben was talking rubbish about smashing our transfer record twice in January (prior to Wood leaving) you can decide to believe him if you want.

I'll believe and listen to what Nixon/CT says instead

I asked you a straight forward question based on what you said which I thought/hoped you would answer. Once again you've chosen to interact in a strange defensive manner for a reason only known to yourself. Bizarre

[KRBFC]

I asked you a straight forward question based on what you said which I thought/hoped you would answer. Once again you've chosen to interact in a strange defensive manner for a reason only known to yourself. Bizarre

Nixon told me Ben is wrong, I'll believe Nixon.

[Vegas Claret]

Nixon told me Ben is wrong, I'll believe Nixon.

ah ok, so you don't actually know, you are just taking someones word for it - not saying you or Nixon are wrong, just confirming where your info has come from that's all.

[KRBFC]

ah ok, so you don't actually know, you are just taking someones word for it - not saying you or Nixon are wrong, just confirming where your info has come from that's all.

I've never been one to pretend I have inside sources, you know this, I'm a normal football supporter.

[Vegas Claret]

I've never been one to pretend I have inside sources, you know this, I'm a normal football supporter.

hence the reason I asked where your info was from - it would be good for us all and more importantly yourself if you stopped treating simple questions as a personal attack. You come across with some really good points and then let yourself down for no reason sometimes, I for one think is a real shame.