Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[Pickles]

https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1 ... IRTAg&s=19
Batshuayi

Wouldn't mind that you know.

[jedi_master]

He's been hit and miss in the Premier League but I'd definitely be up for him on loan for a season, possibly with Weghorst going the other way I wonder? Kompany will know what he's all about and he's done it at the highest level, scored at the World Cup last year.

[jedi_master]

Not seen it mentioned but talksport saying we're interested in signing Nathan Tella from Southampton.

They have their finger on the pulse as ever I see

[Hipper]

https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1 ... IRTAg&s=19
Batshuayi

I thought he would do well at Palace but he didn't really. He's now 29 - not so old - but I'm not sure he is for us.

[gandhisflipflop]

He had something about him when he was younger. Now I’m not so sure. Maybe he is one of those players who just needs the right club and coach.

[Taffy on the wing]

What about Cole Palmer? Or is he likely to remain with their first team like Foden used to?

Headless chicken!

[Firthy]

Not seen it mentioned but talksport saying we're interested in signing Nathan Tella from Southampton.

Tella and Lukaku up front could make a nice duo

[ervi34]

Headless chicken!

You seen a lot of him?

[arise_sir_charge]

Headless chicken!

Well known for persevering with ‘headless chickens’ is Pep, I put it down to a lack of options at his disposal

[jojomk1]

If there was one feasible City player we could get on loan it would be Rico Lewis for me
Can play full back and centre midfield

[equinox]

There will be at least two Americans signed this summer, don't be surprised if Pulisic is one of them.

(At least then he won't then be playing against us)

[HistoricalClaret]

There will be at least two Americans signed this summer, don't be surprised if Pulisic is one of them.

(At least then he won't then be playing against us)

and you know this how?

[Lancasterclaret]

Don't think Lewis in the frame

Cole Palmer might well be though, City certainly want to give him more game time and he ain't going to get it there

Thing is, does he fit what we need?

(I have no idea as I've barely seen him play)

[HistoricalClaret]

Don't think Lewis in the frame

Cole Palmer might well be though, City certainly want to give him more game time and he ain't going to get it there

Thing is, does he fit what we need?

(I have no idea as I've barely seen him play)

similar ilk to Tella IMHO just less fast

[boatshed bill]

If there was one feasible City player we could get on loan it would be Rico Lewis for me
Can play full back and centre midfield

At the same time? That would be handy as it's not far off what Roberts and Maatsen have been doing.

[123EasyasBFC]

Let’s get the Batsman in for a straight swap with weghorst

[CrosspoolClarets]

Are Man City and Guardiola in particular that bothered about other teams and their style of play as they loaned both Mcatee and Doyle to Sheff United, who play in a completely different way?

I suspect they would be if it is a big money player who is struggling to adapt to their almost unique system.

A CM playing in a role where the RB floats into that space seems to me to be very tricky to learn.

Obvs low probability with Phillips but can see some logic if they aren’t yet ready to jettison.

[Commy]

There will be at least two Americans signed this summer, don't be surprised if Pulisic is one of them.

(At least then he won't then be playing against us)

I was talking to a Chelsea fan about Pulisic and he said he is always injured.

[Goody1975]

I was talking to a Chelsea fan about Pulisic and he said he is always injured.

I don't think you'd need to talk to a Chelsea fan to come to that conclusion.

[Hedontplayforyou]

If we do bring in an American player I’d imagine Tim Weah would be an option. I think he’s in the last year of his contract come the summer

[123EasyasBFC]

There was a report that poch was going to give players a chance at Chelsea and that he likes pulisic

[CnBtruntru]

Read somrthing on linethat we may be interested in a loan for De Ketelaire on loan from AC Milan, dunno if true opr not, but very good international level.

[Taffy on the wing]

You seen a lot of him?

He's looked green around the gills when i've seen his cameos.......young & skinny...runs around a lot
Tha nose!

[CharlieinNewMexico]

If you’re going North American players, Tajon Buchanan, Paxton Aarenson, Diego Lainez would be top for exposure.

[Vegas Claret]

Pulisic, I mentioned him a few days ago in jest - he's been linked with Juventus and Napoli, way out of our range in terms of wages

[ClaretFelix]

If you’re going North American players, Tajon Buchanan, Paxton Aarenson, Diego Lainez would be top for exposure.

Would love Buchanan, would give some real competition for either flank and has European experience in Belgium.
I'd chuck in Ricardo Pepi's name in too. Been relegated at Groningen but by all accounts acquitted himself well in his loan spell from Augsburg and widely tipped to leave with PSV monitoring him.

There's a few over in the MLS worth looking at, is it worth a punt for Cade Cowell from San Jose? His form wasn't great last season after bursting onto the scene as a 17 year old, but he's earned a call up to the USA squad lately. He's an absolute unit for 19 and rapid, so could provide options across the frontline

[jojomk1]

Don't think Lewis in the frame

Cole Palmer might well be though, City certainly want to give him more game time and he ain't going to get it there

Thing is, does he fit what we need?

(I have no idea as I've barely seen him play)

Palmer is no better than what we currently have, Lewis would certainly boost our midfield

But he has been getting a good bit of game time at City (in front of Philips) so maybe not surplus in their eyes - but we can hope

[CryerBFC]

Palmer is no better than what we currently have, Lewis would certainly boost our midfield

But he has been getting a good bit of game time at City (in front of Philips) so maybe not surplus in their eyes - but we can hope

I agree, Palmer doesn’t excite me half as much as some of the other names mentioned. Definitely looks like he needs to bulk up a bit to make it.

As for Rico Lewis, 18 years old, 22 appearances across all competitions this season, we’ve more chance of signing Phil Foden.

[claretspice]

The obvious midfield loan target (and perhaps even permanent target although finances may be a stretch) is Sambi Lokonga. Arsenal very likely to loan him out as last chance saloon next season. His loan at Palace has not been a conspicuous success which may limit his options but his played for Kompany and perhaps as importantly, alongside Cullen before at Anderlecht as he was making his name - he fits our system and his potential to flourish in it is obvious.

[NewClaret]

The obvious midfield loan target (and perhaps even permanent target although finances may be a stretch) is Sambi Lokonga. Arsenal very likely to loan him out as last chance saloon next season. His loan at Palace has not been a conspicuous success which may limit his options but his played for Kompany and perhaps as importantly, alongside Cullen before at Anderlecht as he was making his name - he fits our system and his potential to flourish in it is obvious.

This is a good call, although I worry a bit about his rumoured attitude. He’s not made it at Arsenal or Palace and apparently was very unhappy at not being picked for Arsenal in particular.

When I’ve seen him play, he’s looked pretty sluggish and maybe not up to the pace of Prem football. He’s arsenals problem though - if Arteta doesn’t fancy him and Vinny thinks he can bring the best out of him again, there must be a deal to be done pretty cheaply you’d think (either loan or perm).

[warksclaret]

I agree, Palmer doesn’t excite me half as much as some of the other names mentioned. Definitely looks like he needs to bulk up a bit to make it.

As for Rico Lewis, 18 years old, 22 appearances across all competitions this season, we’ve more chance of signing Phil Foden.

No way is Rico Lewis leaving them on loan-he is a key part of the starting 11 now that Cancelo has gone, and as cover for Ake, who has picked up a number of niggly injuries

[Ampth7]

No way is Rico Lewis leaving them on loan-he is a key part of the starting 11 now that Cancelo has gone, and as cover for Ake, who has picked up a number of niggly injuries

I’m inclined to agree with you, however, City will undoubtedly strengthen this area of the pitch in the summer……..

[spt_claret]

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Batshuayi

How on earth is Batshuayi 29 already? In my head he's still only 24. He's not developed/has regressed since 24 so could be that, would have had him when he was that age, probably not now.

I think striker is the problem position for us. I'd take Weghorst back and give him a chance, but 95% of fans won't so that's a non-starter. Jay I don't think has another PL season in him. Foster, I'm hoping proves me wrong but so far I've not seen anything in him, hugely disappointed. Obafemi similar, looks hit and miss in the Championship in his limited time. Ruling Weghorst out, I don't think any of our other options will cut it currently, which means hoping one develops & comes good, or a tough recruitment job.

If we do bring in an American player I’d imagine Tim Weah would be an option. I think he’s in the last year of his contract come the summer

Weah is exceptionally raw. He plays a bit of everywhere similar to Vitinho so he'd be a squad option but from what I've seen he wouldn't be a game changer or regular starter.

There will be at least two Americans signed this summer, don't be surprised if Pulisic is one of them.

(At least then he won't then be playing against us)

If we could keep him fit he'd be immense. Big if, but JBG's managed it this year after a few injury stricken years. Can't see it though we're nowhere near the wage or club profile.

[claretspice]

This is a good call, although I worry a bit about his rumoured attitude. He’s not made it at Arsenal or Palace and apparently was very unhappy at not being picked for Arsenal in particular.

When I’ve seen him play, he’s looked pretty sluggish and maybe not up to the pace of Prem football. He’s arsenals problem though - if Arteta doesn’t fancy him and Vinny thinks he can bring the best out of him again, there must be a deal to be done pretty cheaply you’d think (either loan or perm).

I think he's been frustrated at Arsenal certainly but VK spoke well of his attitude at Anderlecht. As for sluggishness, I don't think his athleticism is in doubt but players look sluggish when they are unsure of themselves and thanking then reacting rather than playing automatically. That's confidence and understanding the system and being on the same wavelength as your team mates - which is why I think the Cullen connection is relevant.

[Spijed]

Palmer is no better than what we currently have, Lewis would certainly boost our midfield

But he has been getting a good bit of game time at City (in front of Philips) so maybe not surplus in their eyes - but we can hope

I thought Palmer was regarded as another up and coming star player destined for great things

[Hedontplayforyou]

Any news on Maatsen signing?

Whilst having a brew I looked through Chelsea’s players out on loan and noticed Callum Hudson-Odoi is still there. That’s a player I’d like to see under Kompany if it was financially viable .

A more realistic one is Ethan Ampadu who if reports are to be believed, is going to be let go this summer. No idea on what her cost but he’s versatile and only 22 years old.

Given that he can play right back, centre back and defensive midfield he could be an ideal addition to the squad covering multiple positions whilst fitting the age profile. He could well be the successor to Connor Roberts in the inverted fullback/midfield role.

[KRBFC]

If you’re going North American players, Tajon Buchanan, Paxton Aarenson, Diego Lainez would be top for exposure.

Musah was the USA best player at the World Cup high energy midfielder, Valencia are in deep trouble we’re currently a step up

[Colburn_Claret]

Musah was the USA best player at the World Cup high energy midfielder, Valencia are in deep trouble we’re currently a step up

Tricky Trevor is off to see Valencia v Real Madrid in a couple of weeks, we can ask him for a scouting report
.

[boyyanno]

Do people really think that we are going to go out and sign players like Pulisic this window?

[Vegas Claret]

Musah was the USA best player at the World Cup high energy midfielder, Valencia are in deep trouble we’re currently a step up

pretty mental that we are now seen as a step up from Valencia They used to be CL regulars

[Vegas Claret]

Do people really think that we are going to go out and sign players like Pulisic this window?

nope

[KRBFC]

pretty mental that we are now seen as a step up from Valencia They used to be CL regulars

They’re in financial ruin and really struggling in the league

[Vegas Claret]

They’re in financial ruin and really struggling in the league

yeah I heard about that earlier in the season, bonkers

[NewClaret]

Yan Karamoh linked:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... paign=1490

[NewClaret]

El Bilal Toure linked:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... ed-replace

[Guller Bull]

sign Yan and fetch Maxwell home!

[NewClaret]

sign Yan and fetch Maxwell home!

No way Vinny would want Maxwell.

[Nori1958]

No way Vinny would want Maxwell.

Iam with Vinnie

[Newcastleclaret93]

Yan Karamoh linked:

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footb ... paign=1490

Wasn’t he someone we tried to sign last summer?

[NewClaret]

Wasn’t he someone we tried to sign last summer?

I’ve forgotten tbh mate. It was hard to keep
Up last year!!