Summer Transfer Window

[agreenwood]

Haven’t we already signed a full back from a Portuguese side?

Fahd Moufi?

[boatshed bill]

We've been linked to Bristol City's Alex Scott in recent days so I guess we're already looking at CMs.

https://www.bristolworld.com/sport/foot ... nd-4064098

Seen him a couple of times, good player.

[HistoricalClaret]

Haven’t we already signed a full back from a Portuguese side?

Fahd Moufi?

according to a lot of Portuguese media and news outlets yes we have a pre contract agreement

[mdd2]

So that is another of our 25 as he is 26

[Newcastleclaret93]

We've been linked to Bristol City's Alex Scott in recent days so I guess we're already looking at CMs.

https://www.bristolworld.com/sport/foot ... nd-4064098

This lad will be worth serious money in 3 years.

He reminds me of Jack Grealish, he’s a really top player

[NewClaret]

Couple I’d like to add to our squad (if reasonable fees) would be Hamer at Cov or Chair at QPR.

Both very decent at this level, not sure if they could make the step up.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Couple I’d like to add to our squad (if reasonable fees) would be Hamer at Cov or Chair at QPR.

Both very decent at this level, not sure if they could make the step up.

Never been convinced with Hamer, fully agree on Chair though. He has always looked a cut above.

[RVclaret]

Never been convinced with Hamer, fully agree on Chair though. He has always looked a cut above.

Couple I’d like to add to our squad (if reasonable fees) would be Hamer at Cov or Chair at QPR.

Both very decent at this level, not sure if they could make the step up.

Quite like Hamer, his passing range and technical ability in general is PL level. Main issue with him is his size (same as Cullen).

Chair probably needs a move now for his career to progress, seems a bit hit and miss to me and for the same money I'd prefer we move for someone like Yari Verschaeren who Vinny will know well.

[HistoricalClaret]

I back Hamer defo feels like that young Jack Cork that we all know we need someone who just runs and makes tackles although Hamer defo has some extra flair

[ecc]

Why do people think BPF needs to go? He has been a superb stand in for Muric this year and has adapted his game to how VK wants to play with excellent distribution. I think he is perfect backup in his current form.

Fair point, Steddyman. On the other hand, he would be far more exposed in the PL. I do think he's grown in terms of confidence and consequently the fans feel more confident about him.

[SPC&G]

I would like us to have THB for another season however I’m not sure City will loan him out again? A City supporting mate of mine was surprised that we had managed to loan him this season. He thought that he was on the verge of the first team for them?

[NewClaret]

Quite like Hamer, his passing range and technical ability in general is PL level. Main issue with him is his size (same as Cullen).

Chair probably needs a move now for his career to progress, seems a bit hit and miss to me and for the same money I'd prefer we move for someone like Yari Verschaeren who Vinny will know well.

I absolutely love Verschaeren, but he’s had a quiet season. Watched Anderlecht recently and he was completely anonymous, but generally a great talent.

Agree about Hamers physique being similar to Cullen, but a good deputy perhaps? Right now we don’t have any cover for him at all.

I wouldn’t want us to spend £m’s on either - but would be up for deals at reasonable fees.

[NewClaret]

I can't seeing Bastien hanging about sadly, doesn't seem to be pulling up any trees. I suspect Churlinov may also go

I’ve been gutted not to see more of Churlinov this season. I’m not sure what’s happened. I’m hoping he stays and comes good.

I think we need to try to keep hold of Thomas, McNally, Bastien, Churlinov, etc, but maybe send them on loan. I’d like to see us sign young players and then send them on loan to aid their development. That way if we go down again we’d have players ready to come back in and replace the inevitable sales.

I could see a Thomas/McNally partnership being one of the best at this level for example.

[boatshed bill]

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I think we need to try to keep hold of Thomas, McNally, Bastien, Churlinov, etc, but maybe send them on loan. I’d like to see us sign young players and then send them on loan to aid their development. That way if we go down again we’d have players ready to come back in and replace the inevitable sales.

Agreed

[123EasyasBFC]

Ryan Kent linked also on a free transfer, think he would be very good as a number 10 in the prem

[arise_sir_charge]

We all name players we’ve seen in the Championship but I doubt that’s where we will do much shopping. Maybe an odd one but I think it’s more likely players barely anyone had heard of until we are linked.

The links to Alex Scott are interesting but I suspect wide of the mark. He looks exceptional to me and I think he will end up at one of the bigger clubs.

[RVclaret]

Ryan Kent linked also on a free transfer, think he would be very good as a number 10 in the prem

He plays wide left mainly. Not bad back up for Zaroury.

[AfloatinClaret]

Much as it pains me, I've never heard any mention of our having an option - WITH a pre-agreed price - to buy Nathan Tella and without that I suspect he'll not be with us next season; either Soton will take him back to St Mary's, or more likely they'll sell him to someone with deeper pockets than Burnley.

[Hedontplayforyou]

I absolutely love Verschaeren, but he’s had a quiet season. Watched Anderlecht recently and he was completely anonymous, but generally a great talent.

Agree about Hamers physique being similar to Cullen, but a good deputy perhaps? Right now we don’t have any cover for him at all.

I wouldn’t want us to spend £m’s on either - but would be up for deals at reasonable fees.

Quiet season may reflect in price tag

[RVclaret]

Quiet season may reflect in price tag

Yep and one year left on the contract. Did all his best stuff under VK.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Quite like Hamer, his passing range and technical ability in general is PL level. Main issue with him is his size (same as Cullen).

Chair probably needs a move now for his career to progress, seems a bit hit and miss to me and for the same money I'd prefer we move for someone like Yari Verschaeren who Vinny will know well.

If I’m honest I’m not sure we will go for either. I suspect there is a better to be found abroad at lower prices.

[IanMcL]

Given our signings this season, we appear to target technically gifted, young, players, near the end of their contract, thus reducing the possible fee.

[randomclaret2]

Given our signings this season, we appear to target technically gifted, young, players, near the end of their contract, thus reducing the possible fee.

And long may it continue !

[Vegas Claret]

I’ve been gutted not to see more of Churlinov this season. I’m not sure what’s happened. I’m hoping he stays and comes good.

I think we need to try to keep hold of Thomas, McNally, Bastien, Churlinov, etc, but maybe send them on loan. I’d like to see us sign young players and then send them on loan to aid their development. That way if we go down again we’d have players ready to come back in and replace the inevitable sales.

I could see a Thomas/McNally partnership being one of the best at this level for example.

hope so !

[NewClaret]

He plays wide left mainly. Not bad back up for Zaroury.

Given recent form I wonder if we’ll look for genuine competition for that position. Elanga?

[NewClaret]

If I’m honest I’m not sure we will go for either. I suspect there is a better to be found abroad at lower prices.

Yes, almost certainly!

Would only be interested in either if they were available at low £m’s.

[NewClaret]

Agreed

If I were Alan Pace, talking to investors, the most inevitable question would be about the risk of relegation - and I’d want to tell them our plans for dealing with that.

Obviously their would need to be multi-layered, with a focus on investing so you don’t get relegated at all. But a key part of my plan would be having a large pool of young talent out on loan getting experience of the league below, gaining vital experience so they’re ready to step in if needed.

[123EasyasBFC]

We could even see an obscure signing like pulisic from Chelsea, don’t think any link is a silly link with kompany in charge

[gandhisflipflop]

I’ve a funny feeling we will sign axel witsel

[123EasyasBFC]

I’ve a funny feeling we will sign axel witsel

Yes something like this, I think if it was last season we would of signed origi on a free from Liverpool

[jojomk1]

Rico Lewis from Man city - even if only on loan

Can cover a multitude of positions especially CM and RB