Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

TheFamilyCat · Post by **TheFamilyCat** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 12:25 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 8:01 am
Dwight made the 3rd highest tackles of any under 23 year old in Europe last season.

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louieollie · Post by **louieollie** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 12:26 pm

Ben Mee to Brentford according to The Guardian

Blyclaret · Post by **Blyclaret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:17 pm

Whats this fascination with ex players.
Who give a **** where Ben Mee ends up

Pearcey · Post by **Pearcey** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:32 pm

Blyclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:17 pm
Whats this fascination with ex players.
Who give a **** where Ben Mee ends up

I do.

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:37 pm

Pearcey wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:32 pm
I do.

So do I

Woodleyclaret · Post by **Woodleyclaret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:39 pm

I wish him well but I think a player coach role might have been a better option its one serious commute from Alderley to Brentford

TickTock · Post by **TickTock** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:43 pm

lakedistrictclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:37 pm
So do I

So do I

louieollie · Post by **louieollie** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:44 pm

Blyclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:17 pm
Whats this fascination with ex players.
Who give a **** where Ben Mee ends up

That's rather rude and somewhat immature

. If it doesn't interest you then maybe you should do the adult thing and ignore it. I for one am still curious as to where Ben may end up as he was integral to our clubs history and I have a lot of fond memories and respect for a genuine decent human being.

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:45 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:39 pm
I wish him well but I think a player coach role might have been a better option its one serious commute from Alderley to Brentford

Why would a player / coaching role tempt someone who wants to play and still has a few years left of playing

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:49 pm

Woodleyclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:39 pm
I wish him well but I think a player coach role might have been a better option its one serious commute from Alderley to Brentford

We couldn't afford him, if he wanted to stay enough he could have, sadly we wasn't willing to pay the appropriate pound notes to do so, and rightly so imo.

However I must say I think we missed him and his leadership skills towards the end of the season, and with Collins coming in and doing so well, probably was the reason we won't be seeing him in claret and blue this season.

Mee getting injured did us over twice really, and cost us not only our premier league status, but 2 players too

In my opinion of course

Blyclaret · Post by **Blyclaret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:58 pm

With respect to Ben Mee. Im a Burnley supporter.
He is an ex player …

CardyTheClaret · Post by **CardyTheClaret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:03 pm

At least the last four pages are just full of shite. I guess this is my contribution.

Guller Bull · Post by **Guller Bull** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:21 pm

I'll keep posting it every now and then. It'll save you trawling through this turgid marshland.

https://www.newsnow.co.uk/h/Sport/Footb ... ip/Burnley

ecc · Post by **ecc** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:37 pm

Sorry to post this but have we got any serious leads with wingers and central strikers? I've read about this bloke from Oostende (Gueye) but that's about it.

Just seen Fabio Silva has gone on loan to Anderlecht. Now I would have liked to have seen him at TM.

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:38 pm

ecc wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:37 pm
Sorry to post this but have we got any serious leads with wingers and central strikers? I've read about this bloke from Oostende (Gueye) but that's about it.

Just seen Fabio Silva has gone on loan to Anderlecht. Now I would have liked to have seen him at TM.

Nothing since Liam Delap and Ike Ugbo, and even they are dead silent now.

Perhaps Cornet is staying, or they’re waiting for him to go..

Seems ridiculously quiet on the striker front otherwise.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:39 pm

ecc wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:37 pm
Sorry to post this but have we got any serious leads with wingers and central strikers? I've read about this bloke from Oostende (Gueye) but that's about it.

Just seen Fabio Silva has gone on loan to Anderlecht. Now I would have liked to have seen him at TM.

Delap has been linked. Ugbo too. Kompany doesn’t play with wingers hence no winger links.

Rileybobs · Post by **Rileybobs** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:43 pm

Heard that Kompany was very impressed with Kevin Long’s cameo appearance up front against Everton a couple of seasons ago. Might explain why we seem heavy in the defence department and Kompany is relaxed about our forward options.

Steddyman · Post by **Steddyman** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 2:57 pm

lakedistrictclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:37 pm
So do I

Me too. Wish him the very best and look forwards to watching him this season.

dandeclaret · Post by **dandeclaret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:23 pm

Blyclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 1:17 pm
Whats this fascination with ex players.
Who give a **** where Ben Mee ends up

What's this fascination with being so narrow minded. The club's not gonna shag you for proving you're Burnley, only Burnley, and who cares about anything else. It's a big wide world out there.... embrace it.

jtv · Post by **jtv** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:29 pm

Seeing that there is already a thread about Ben Mee
https://www.uptheclarets.com/messageboa ... =2&t=62979
I fail to see why this is being discussed here!

Murger · Post by **Murger** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:59 pm

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claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:01 pm

Murger wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:59 pm
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The response seems a bit weird, does he think we should just pay anything a player wants because we sold someone ?

spt_claret · Post by **spt_claret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:03 pm

RVclaret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 7:48 am
Had a couple of games towards the back end when we played 5-3-2, Villa and Spurs away.

As for his best position, I disagree with WoodleyClaret, I think being stuck on the left wing no longer suits him and it’s his worst position. He will absolutely excel in Kompany’s 4-2-2-2 as an inside 10 from the right, very excited to see him there (he’s played there in pre season so far too).

I know his and the team's attacking output was poor last season but McNeil's solitary assist came against Brentford at home playing LM and his best other creation was the ball for Corner against Norwich away, also LM (came on for Lennon and Cornet got switched right if memory serves).

He did nothing beyond a few nice dribbling runs as RM- something he can equally do left. Roberts pushing up and out of position drifting central and forward didn't help and between them our right was exposed- although not as exposed as Cornet left Taylor on the left.

I know that inverted wingers has been in vogue with the big clubs for almost 20 years now and orthodox wingers are seen as old hat but there's absolutely nothing in Dwight's actual performance history or output for me to suggest to me he's a better inverted RM than orthodox LM. He's not a good enough shot. In fact I'd say Cornet is far more suited to that role as he has a better shot on him and is better at cutbacks than traditional crosses.
McNeil could probably convert to a central playmaker in the mould of a de Bruyne, or advanced one ala Iniesta, but I'd still want him left of centre in such a role.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:04 pm

Interesting one given the reports in Belgium he was due for medical. Hope there’s another target lined up.

Are our transfers starting to hit a bit of a wall? O’Hare and now this, no striker…

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:07 pm

Do you not agree terms before having a medical?

Can’t see somebody coming all this way for a medical without doing that first

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:07 pm

Verbruggen falling through, O’Hare taking a lifetime, no new striker in and the first game 8 days away. Getting a bit frustrating now.

burnleymik · Post by **burnleymik** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:08 pm

No messing about now, we have just over a week till the season kicks off. Need to bring a keeper in, unless he is happy with BPF, which doesn;t seem likely given we tried to sign this kid.

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:08 pm

wilks_bfc wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:07 pm
Do you not agree terms before having a medical?

Can’t see somebody coming all this way for a medical without doing that first

It sounds like Anderlecht wanting a few we won’t pay which makes the whole media stories even weirder.

ervi34 · Post by **ervi34** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:09 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:07 pm
Verbruggen falling through, O’Hare taking a lifetime, no new striker in and the first game 8 days away. Getting a bit frustrating now.

We have brought in 7 new players and still have 40 days to recruit more. Some people are never ever happy.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:09 pm

don't know who because it's on his patreon but Nixon says we've put a bid on for a CB from Metz

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:10 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:07 pm
Verbruggen falling through, O’Hare taking a lifetime, no new striker in and the first game 8 days away. Getting a bit frustrating now.

Is Mike Garlick now back in charge?

Milltown1882 · Post by **Milltown1882** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:10 pm

ervi34 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:09 pm
We have brought in 7 new players and still have 40 days to recruit more. Some people are never ever happy.

I’m happy with the incoming business to date. I’m not alone in seeing the glaring gaps that we haven’t covered off yet though.

nyclaret · Post by **nyclaret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:11 pm

It's looking likely that BPF will be starting vs Huddersfield. In an ideal world we'd be starting with VK's #1 keeper for the season.

burnmark · Post by **burnmark** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:11 pm

Latest from Nixon:

Burnley are making a shock bid for Metz’s Mali international Boubacar Kouyate.

Vincent Kompany needs a new defender after the loss of three senior squad men and he hopes to tie down a deal with the French club.

Kouyate, 25, has been a strong player for Metz and stood out for his country in the last African Cup of Nations.

Burnley will try to broker a deal at around £2.5 million for Kouyate who has been looking to play in England for some time.

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:11 pm

ervi34 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:09 pm
We have brought in 7 new players and still have 40 days to recruit more. Some people are never ever happy.

How many have left ?

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:11 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:08 pm
It sounds like Anderlecht wanting a few we won’t pay which makes the whole media stories even weirder.

That’s what I mean. Surely the process is

Agree fee with club
Agree terms with player
Medical

With people saying he was on way for medical you would assume that the first 2 were done

The news now coming out that unable to agree terms with Anderlecht makes it look like we weren’t even close to him signing

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:12 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:08 pm
It sounds like Anderlecht wanting a few we won’t pay which makes the whole media stories even weirder.

it could also be a "leak" from our end so Anderlecht think we are looking elsewhere..........

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:15 pm

Any chance of some striker links rather than centre halves.

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:16 pm

Boubacar Kouyate has certainly dived in value then if we think we can get him for £2.5m.

Alan Nixon wrote this story (link) in January saying that Leicester were trying to buy him for £16m.

https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football ... yate-mali/

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:20 pm

Milltown1882 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:07 pm
Verbruggen falling through, O’Hare taking a lifetime, no new striker in and the first game 8 days away. Getting a bit frustrating now.

Jesus christ

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:21 pm

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:20 pm
Jesus christ

Doesn't it feel like a Burnley transfer window now ?

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:22 pm

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:20 pm
Jesus christ

is he a striker ? (I won't do the obvious line)

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:23 pm

Vegas Claret wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:22 pm
is he a striker ? (I won't do the obvious line)

Nailed on to the end of a McNeil cross ?

UpTheClaretsFCBK · Post by **UpTheClaretsFCBK** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:23 pm

The dive in value may have something to do with Ligue 1’s requirement for players to be vaccinated against Covid-19.

cheshireclaret11 · Post by **cheshireclaret11** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:24 pm

Murger wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 3:59 pm
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Is this lad not the Chair of the Clarets Trust? Sure that comment is going to go down a storm with the club. If it's too expensive for a 19 yo, move on, find another. We'll be fine.

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:24 pm

joey13 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:11 pm
How many have left ?

How many were regular starting first team players

joey13 · Post by **joey13** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:26 pm

AGENT_CLARET wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:24 pm
How many were regular starting first team players

4 , what’s your point ?

ervi34 · Post by **ervi34** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:28 pm

joey13 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:11 pm
How many have left ?

10 so far and only half of them have been regulars for us. Still have month and a half to bring in more players.

AGENT_CLARET · Post by **AGENT_CLARET** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:29 pm

"How many have left ?" What's your point

whiffa · Post by **whiffa** » Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:29 pm

joey13 wrote: ↑
Thu Jul 21, 2022 4:26 pm
4 , what’s your point ?

Pope
Wout
Collins
Tarky
Mee
Stephens
Bardsley
Pieters
Lennon
Hennessey

We've had a few outgoings to be fair.Stay optimistic guys, lots of time left yet. It's exciting times.