January transfer window rumours.

[taio]

It’s an odd one this.
He’s the one that I thought would have been a useful player to have. Tall, looks confident on the ball and able to play it, but he’s only been in the matchday squad 7 times this season.

I think it's just sign of the strength of our squad rather than it being odd. Take a look at bench against Stoke - Taylor, Gudmundsson, Rodríguez, Twine, Peacock-Farrell, Zaroury and Tella - who would you have left out?

[wilks_bfc]

I think it's just sign of the strength of our squad rather than it being odd. Take a look at bench against Stoke - Taylor, Gudmundsson, Rodríguez, Twine, Peacock-Farrell, Zaroury and Tella - who would you have left out?

Odd was the wrong choice of word really. I agree I don’t know who he would replace

I just thought that when we initially signed him, we would have seen more of him. It’s similar with CJ although he has featured a little more

[tiger76]

So if rumours are to be believed, Barnes, Long, Lowton and Westwood are all on their way out of the building.

It does make sense to move relatively high earners on especially if they aren't playing much.

I thought it might be a quiet window, however if these departures happen then surely we can hope for 2-3 incomings.

I must say VK doesn't mess about does he, and none of that outgoing quartet fit the template we are now building, which is based mainly on young hungry players who we can develop and then ideally sell on for a decent profit.

[taio]

So if rumours are to be believed, Barnes, Long, Lowton and Westwood are all on their way out of the building.

It does make sense to move relatively high earners on especially if they aren't playing much.

I thought it might be a quiet window, however if these departures happen then surely we can hope for 2-3 incomings.

I must say VK doesn't mess about does he, and none of that outgoing quartet fit the template we are now building, which is based mainly on young hungry players who we can develop and then ideally sell on for a decent profit.

Not sure they are all outgoing. Can't see Barnes leaving.

[NewClaret]

Not sure they are all outgoing. Can't see Barnes leaving.

Me either. Would be very shocked if he goes.

[Conroy92]

In the position we are now in, we should be actively seeking players who can make the step up to the prem.
Muric could yet make it in the prem, although we may be wise recruiting an experienced back up.
The back 4 is proving to be the biggest problem, with most of our starters being loans. We either need to tie the loans down or replace. One positive is that Taylor should still be good enough at prem level while not featuring much this season, he will be like a new signing if we cannot renew a deal for Mattson. Id expect Beyer and Bellis to be here next season and I think Roberts will do a job. Vitinho could make the step up but perhaps we need to think about another full back but that can wait till summer along with a new centre half as I doubt McNally or Long will be good enough In the prem.
Midfield we need to strengthen in the centre, that should be this window for me, it's unlikely Cork steps back up at his age and there are still question makes over Cullen and Brownhill at premier League level. I don't think Bastien will make it.
Out wide we look ok.
Up top, again I struggle to see Rodriguez or Barnes performing back in the top flight, so that should be another area we are targeting for this window.

A new centre mid and striker in January. With the addition in summer of perhaps new CB, new FB, another CM and perhaps another striker would set us up nicely although won't come cheap (depending on what diamonds VK can find). Id expect the last of the old guard in Rodriguez, Barnes, Long and perhaps cork to move on in summer, the others I think will leave this window.

[colne-claret]

Me either. Would be very shocked if he goes.

He was told he could leave in the summer and apart from Blackburn game he hasn’t done much since really so could still be the case. Would imagine it would be dependant on us bringing another forward in though.

[Guller Bull]

It’s an odd one this.
He’s the one that I thought would have been a useful player to have. Tall, looks confident on the ball and able to play it, but he’s only been in the matchday squad 7 times this season.

Exactly my thoughts. I think at the beginning of the season this was the signing I was most pleased with. However you cannot fault the pairing of THB and JB. Luke for me is one for the future and (god forbid) if we were to have an injury/suspension/recall to either of those then he would be needed.

I suppose the issue is does he become Kev Long mark 2?

[PremierLeagueClass]

This might have already been done but:

What is our longest home unbeaten run?

Is this the most points we’ve ever had in a season after 25 games?

Oops wrong thread, was meant for the “best ever season” thread.

[Pickles]

I thought sorba Thomas was great when he came on in the cup last season against us

He was, not been as good this season although Huddersfield haven't been in general. They're a poor side, skint, and Corberan did a very good job there.

We've been linked to Thomas a few times and there's a player there.

[RVclaret]

Thomas is average at best and no way a PL player. Takes a good set piece. Never seen us linked with him before and where has this rumour now come from? Nothing online at all.

[Pickles]

Thomas is average at best and no way a PL player. Takes a good set piece. Never seen us linked with him before and where has this rumour now come from? Nothing online at all.

I've seen him about ten times now and I agree, I don't rate him either. There's something there but he doesn't impact open play enough. Hasn't been starting for a team in the bottom three. I've heard a few Huddersfield fans talk about him moving on, Burnley mentioned.

[tiger76]

Not sure they are all outgoing. Can't see Barnes leaving.

Barnes is the only one of the 4 linked with moves who can claim to have contributed anything of note this season, and if he is allowed to leave we can only assume we'll have someone in mind to replace, otherwise we face the prospect of relying on Jay Rod, Tella who we don't yet know will be here at the end of the month, Costelloe and Churlinov as recognised forwards, and of the latter 2 one is a kid still learning his trade, while the other is unproven and is just back from a lengthy spell out.

I did say if rumours are to be believed, so let's just wait and see what gets confirmed over the next few weeks, however moving those players on would fit with Kompany's ethos of preferring youth, and let's be honest given the amount of minutes they've played combined would we really notice their departure.

And if they don't leave in this window they almost certainly will go during the summer, therefore it makes sense if possible to integrate new arrivals now to allow them time to settle.

[boatshed bill]

Wednesday interested in Luke McNally

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/sheff ... ge-player/

Loan or permanent?

[Pearcey]

Loan or permanent?

The article says loan.

[taio]

Barnes is the only one of the 4 linked with moves who can claim to have contributed anything of note this season, and if he is allowed to leave we can only assume we'll have someone in mind to replace, otherwise we face the prospect of relying on Jay Rod, Tella who we don't yet know will be here at the end of the month, Costelloe and Churlinov as recognised forwards, and of the latter 2 one is a kid still learning his trade, while the other is unproven and is just back from a lengthy spell out.

I did say if rumours are to be believed, so let's just wait and see what gets confirmed over the next few weeks, however moving those players on would fit with Kompany's ethos of preferring youth, and let's be honest given the amount of minutes they've played combined would we really notice their departure.

And if they don't leave in this window they almost certainly will go during the summer, therefore it makes sense if possible to integrate new arrivals now to allow them time to settle.

Churlinov isn't a forward - he's a winger.

While VK clearly wants young players he's also blending that with experience ie Cork, Rodriguez and Barnes.

It's too risky letting Barnes go in January - how often the other three have played has no relevance to Barnes.

I can't see many incomings to be honest - perhaps one or two.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I hope we show an interest in Lyle Foster or Navarro Aliaga

Both look to be having promising seasons (hopefully not out of our price range).

[Carwin261]

Churlinov isn't a forward - he's a winger.

While VK clearly wants young players he's also blending that with experience ie Cork, Rodriguez and Barnes.

It's too risky letting Barnes go in January - how often the other three have played has no relevance to Barnes.

I can't see many incomings to be honest - perhaps one or two.

I must be of the old school,how long have wingers not been forwards?,Tella ,Benson,& Zaroury may not be strikers ,but in my book they’re definitely forwards.

[RVclaret]

No chance Barnes will go. 2 promotions from this league, invaluable experience to have in the dressing room, despite his rather limited performances.

[ClaretAndJew]

Lowton close to Huddersfield switch https://twitter.com/adjones_journo/stat ... 6973834241

[tiger76]

Churlinov isn't a forward - he's a winger.

While VK clearly wants young players he's also blending that with experience ie Cork, Rodriguez and Barnes.

It's too risky letting Barnes go in January - how often the other three have played has no relevance to Barnes.

I can't see many incomings to be honest - perhaps one or two.

Agree regarding Barnes unless we have a striker coming in, Jay can't play every week or he'll likely break down. But whether it's down to Barnes or not we don't have the same attacking menace when he starts up top.

The other 3 we probably could afford to let go.

Lowton is unlikely to feature given he his Roberts and Vitinho ahead of him.

Ditto Long who's even behind Charlie Taylor as a CB option.

Westwood hasn't played all season and we've coped without him fine.

It could be that these fringe players want a move and the chance to play regular footy, which isn't something that Burnley can offer them now with our strength in depth.

I thought Churlinov could play up front, although it's not his regular position.

[taio]

I must be of the old school,how long have wingers not been forwards?,Tella ,Benson,& Zaroury may not be strikers ,but in my book they’re definitely forwards.

Well put it this way Churlinov doesn't replace Barnes.

[warksclaret]

If it was OUR money we would, in the nicest way, be doing everything to get Westwood, Long and Lawton off our wage bill. No room for sympathy when you are in our financial situation

[RVclaret]

I hope we show an interest in Lyle Foster or Navarro Aliaga

Both look to be having promising seasons (hopefully not out of our price range).

Foster reminds me a bit of Ndiaye at Sheff the way he carries the ball. 1 in 2 in the JPL so far this season, not bad.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Foster reminds me a bit of Ndiaye at Sheff the way he carries the ball. 1 in 2 in the JPL so far this season, not bad.

Yes randomly watched them not long ago and he was there standout player. A really good age aswell.

That lad from the Portuguese league I said looks to be pretty special as well

[taio]

I hope we show an interest in Lyle Foster or Navarro Aliaga

Both look to be having promising seasons (hopefully not out of our price range).

If we are looking abroad, and specifically the Belgian league, which has served Kompany very well, we should look at Ferran Jutgla if we are promoted.

[Big Vinny K]

At this stage we don’t know whether Churlinov can play in his wide position let alone in the middle up front in what is a very different position.
Tella would give us an option as think he could play the false 9 role. And Tella might be recalled.
Costelloe does not look ready yet and again he played in a wide role when he started.

So that leaves us with Jay who I think struggles to play 2 games a week and Barnes.

I cannot see how VK would leave us in a position with possibly only Jay left to play up front. He hasn’t worked so hard to develop this team and get us in a fantastic position to expose us to such a risk when we are close to promotion. And I don’t think him and Pace would. If any of our strikers leave there will be good replacements coming in I am sure.

[boatshed bill]

No chance Barnes will go. 2 promotions from this league, invaluable experience to have in the dressing room, despite his rather limited performances.

Not sure if this is relevant to them extending their BFC careers, but both Barnes and Cork have started on getting their coaching badges at Barnfield.

[HiThere]

I can only see Barnes going out if we have at least one forward coming in.

[Hedontplayforyou]

I can see Churlinov being a fans favourite in time, but he’s not a number 9.

If Barnes is to leave, then one striker as an absolute minimum would have to come in. I don’t see Barnes leaving personally

[Newcastleclaret93]

I can see Churlinov being a fans favourite in time, but he’s not a number 9.

If Barnes is to leave, then one striker as an absolute minimum would have to come in. I don’t see Barnes leaving personally

I just don’t get how Churlinov will be a club favourite, I just can’t see him getting the game time. He’s get to get ahead of Benson, Zaroury, Gudmundsson and potentially twine.

[Quicknick]

If Churlinov hadn't been injured, he'd be a regular.

[HiThere]

I can see Churlinov being a fans favourite in time, but he’s not a number 9.

From what I've seen of Churlinov I'm not overly amazed but as he's not featured much and is only 22 my opinion could easily change. He might be better suited to central attacking midfield as opposed to out wide or as a number 9.

[taio]

If Churlinov hadn't been injured, he'd be a regular.

He might find it a challenge to make the bench at full strength

[Big Vinny K]

If Churlinov hadn't been injured, he'd be a regular.

Based on what ?

[AfloatinClaret]

No chance Barnes will go. 2 promotions from this league, invaluable experience to have in the dressing room, despite his rather limited performances.

More pertinently (and might well apply equally to the other departures being mentioned) is that there's no point in Barnes agreeing to leave unless his contract is being paid out/subsidised by BFC until the end of it; I doubt he - even on a free transfer - could command the salary that he's likely earning with us.

[SouthLondonexile]

I can only see Barnes going out if we have at least one forward coming in.

I do not believe that Barnes will leave at all. He will remain at the club in a coaching role. If he does leave it will not be until after the season has finished . There is an outside chance that he would go to Plymouth Argyle but only at the end of the season.

[jedi_master]

With the position we’re now in, loan with an obligation to buy on promotion with some potentially very expensive (for us) players seems a really good option for a striker.

[Guller Bull]

Probably already been posted but here is Westwood link for transfer.

https://www.mlssoccer.com/news/source-c ... y-westwood

[Newcastleclaret93]

Burnley keen on Surridge

Nixon

[burnmark]

Latest from Nixon:

Burnley are keen to sign striker Sam Surridge from Nottingham Forest for their promotion push.

Vincent Kompany is looking for more cover up front and experienced marksman Surridge is now his first choice.

Forest could be willing to deal either on loan or for a decent offer and the Clarets have cash for the right man to fill the vacancy.

If Burnley get their man then Ashley Barnes will move closer to the exit. He had a handful of Championship clubs keen on him.

[clarethomer]

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What do you reckon? Never had much luck in recent times with this club. Not sure how good the player is either.

[IanMcL]

Good luck and thank you Ashley Westwood.
Super Claret.

[Vegas Claret]

I wouldn't want to buy him at all

[Flying Without Ings]

I wouldn't want to buy him at all

Why?

[jedi_master]

Surridge would nab a few goals for us to see us over the line. Loan only though, he’s not what we need a league higher.

[IanMcL]

Lowton's exit

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/been- ... ield-town/

[RVclaret]

Surridge is decent for the Champ but not sure he’s PL (back up maybe).

Came off the bench for Forest yesterday, though.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Surridge is decent for the Champ but not sure he’s PL (back up maybe).

Came off the bench for Forest yesterday, though.

His best return at champ level is 4 in 20 apps

[NewClaret]

Underwhelming signing if that’s true