Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[steve1264b]

We seem to be following a pyramid model - we start with our ideal targets at the top, then if we miss out we work down to plan B then C. Far more structure than in the past.

What other model is there?

The one where we dont have a top target and move the down the list, perhaps linear?

[Vegas Claret]

the annoying thing is Brighton will sell him in 2 years for 70 million, the model we are pursuing is the right one but we have to get them through the door for it to work!

[ClaretTony]

I'm not convinced Verbruggen was ever a genuine target.

Our seeming involvement has certainly significantly upped the price that Anderlecht will receive.

I can assure you he was

[Woodleyclaret]

We need to be patient as lots of players are still on holiday
Last season we bought some quality bargains and this season won't be any different it just takes time.We set a very high bar in recruiting last season and our recruitment team will deliver again I have no doubt.

[AGENT_CLARET]

I can assure you he was

Surley only the club official's know

[ClaretTony]

Surley only the club official's know

As I said, I can assure you he was.

[NewClaret]

As I said, I can assure you he was.

Was.

Take it your info is also that it’s off then, CT?

[ClaretTony]

Was.

Take it your info is also that it’s off then, CT?

In terms of where he’s going to go, I can only go off the recent info available and it does look as though Brighton are getting him.

[Hedontplayforyou]

On to the next one then

[clarets12]

We should get some sort of fee as it looks like we're doing Brighton's scouting for them.

[AGENT_CLARET]

As I said, I can assure you he was.

Are you a club official

[Pearcey]

Are you a club official

Are you an agent?

[ClaretTony]

Are you a club official

I’ll tell you what, probably best not posting what I know. Saves having to put up with this.

[clarethomer]

Are you a club official

Everyone knows that CT isn't employed by the club so not sure why you are even asking the question?

[AGENT_CLARET]

I’ll tell you what, probably best not posting what I know. Saves having to put up with this.

Put up with what exactly, it was a simple question I'm curious because I don't know, if you can't or won't answer the question it's no big deal

[AGENT_CLARET]

Are you an agent?

Of some sort yes

[clarethomer]

I’ll tell you what, probably best not posting what I know. Saves having to put up with this.

Fair play to you Tony. I don't know why people can't accept what you write at face value.

It's no wonder people get annoyed with this thread at times when we have arguments between posters and posters trying to get reactions from people like yourself.

[Cooclaret]

People belittle and pick on all those who are ‘in the know’ if they don’t immediately sell out their source. Lots of previous posters have gone quiet because of this, meaning a lot of valuable information doesn’t get posted.

There’s a WhatsApp group that is very much in the ‘know’ that’s more reliable than this board…

Twitter is what it is, people playing around fooling nobody and everybody all at the same time!

People seem to close ranks when it’s one of the ‘old guard’ but en massè throw in on anyone outside that circle.

It’s sometimes the way people write that gets under the skin, not so much the message but the manner. It could be seen as arrogant in my opinion. Each to their own mind…

[mybloodisclaret]

CT knows far more than most on here. His info tends to be a lot more accurate than others when he can share it.

[StayingDown4Ever]

I don’t see why people are that desperate for scraps of info from people who claim they are in the know.

When we’ve signed someone, the club will announce it. Refreshing this page won’t make it happen any quicker.

[Lancasterclaret]

I don’t see why people are that desperate for scraps of info from people who claim they are in the know.

When we’ve signed someone, the club will announce it. Refreshing this page won’t make it happen any quicker.

People don't have to be in the know to find stuff out, and most of signings appear on twitter before they appear on here

People tend to share that info on here so its still worth regularly refreshing for

[Terrier]

Just been told we have signed the keeper from orient, any truth in this?

[Cooclaret]

Just been told we have signed the keeper from orient, any truth in this?

Seriously?

[Terrier]

Yes

[ksrclaret]

This summer is fast becoming reminiscent of the bad old days when we miss out on all our targets but do manage to sign a third choice keeper

[AGENT_CLARET]

Just been told we have signed the keeper from orient, any truth in this?

https://www.latercera.com/el-deportivo/ ... MP55GH7EQ/

[Elizabeth]

I’ll tell you what, probably best not posting what I know. Saves having to put up with this.

It is best you don't post what you know if that is how you feel.

[Woodleyclaret]

We once signed a keeper from Bristol City , he didn't turn out too shabby

[bobinho]

Has the window closed?

No?

Then we’ve missed out on nobody.

Yet…

[Bigvince]

This summer is fast becoming reminiscent of the bad old days when we miss out on all our targets but do manage to sign a third choice keeper

I remember some people’s disappointment when we signed Nick pope, I guess we’ll just have to be patient, and trust the people in charge

[ksrclaret]

Knew it was a bad idea to post something jokey on here

Thought the smiley might give it away but not to be

[Bigvince]

Knew it was a bad idea to post something jokey on here

Thought the smiley might give it away but not to be

Apologies, I missed the joke.

[Steddyman]

I’ll tell you what, probably best not posting what I know. Saves having to put up with this.

I really don't get why people feel the need to have a go when you are doing exactly what they are begging for and providing concrete information on targets. Pathetic

[AGENT_CLARET]

I really don't get why people feel the need to have a go when you are doing exactly what they are begging for and providing concrete information on targets. Pathetic

Who's having a go ?

[Steddyman]

Who's having a go ?

Questioning if he is an Agent or Official and suggesting only those two categories could know the truth, is having a go.

[mdd2]

FFS
We have a great MB c/o CT and I think Robbonand one two others
The MB needs to be kept in check my moderators that keeps this a functioning MB rather shut down for libel etc
It is bloody obvious that CT is st times in the know as even I have been in the past
At least when CT says something it is largely kosher and doesn’t need retracting
So let’s please back off with snide childish comments and enjoy a bloody good football MB thanks to the majority of the posters the mods etc

[Nori1958]

FFS
We have a great MB c/o CT and I think Robbonand one two others
The MB needs to be kept in check my moderators that keeps this a functioning MB rather shut down for libel etc
It is bloody obvious that CT is st times in the know as even I have been in the past
At least when CT says something it is largely kosher and doesn’t need retracting
So let’s please back off with snide childish comments and enjoy a bloody good football MB thanks to the majority of the posters the mods etc

I think I agree with you, but having read it 4 times iam still not 100 percent sure

[Hedontplayforyou]

Anyone seen a figure quoted for the Royal Antwerp keeper?

[AGENT_CLARET]

Questioning if he is an Agent or Official and suggesting only those two categories could know the truth, is having a go.

I asked the simple question "Are you a club official" because I don't know, it certainly isn't having a go so put your bottom lip away, anyway back to Summer transfer window rumours, links and discussion.

[Nori1958]

I asked the simple question "Are you a club official" because I don't know, it certainly isn't having a go so put your bottom lip away, anyway back to Summer transfer window rumours, links and discussion.

Over 2000 posts and you don't know who clarettony is...ok

[Pearcey]

Obafemi starting tonight.

[NewClaret]

Fabrizio saying Verbruggen is done:

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/stat ... 5324075008

Not that I doubted it after this mornings update but now looks confirmed. Really gutted about that one after missing out last summer and now this one as well.

Not that I blame us for not getting involved in buying a keeper for €20m. Hope this isn’t a sign of things to come with all our targets…!

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Fabrizio saying Verbruggen is done:

https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/stat ... 5324075008

Not that I doubted it after this mornings update but now looks confirmed. Really gutted about that one after missing out last summer and now this one as well.

Not that I blame us for not getting involved in buying a keeper for €20m. Hope this isn’t a sign of things to come with all our targets…!

This is perhaps a classic example of the pros and cons of our new policy. Last season, if I remember correctly, we bid 3m for Bart (who had barely played a game) and they wanted 6ish (?) and we balked. Now, after 1 very good season, he’s gone for 20m.

[123EasyasBFC]

This is perhaps a classic example of the pros and cons of our new policy. Last season, if I remember correctly, we bid 3m for Bart (who had barely played a game) and they wanted 6ish (?) and we balked. Now, after 1 very good season, he’s gone for 20m.

Last year was work permit issues wasn’t it? The rules have changed now but since then he’s had half a season as number 1 so price tag gone up

[whiffa]

I asked the simple question "Are you a club official" because I don't know, it certainly isn't having a go so put your bottom lip away, anyway back to Summer transfer window rumours, links and discussion.

I think you need to take a step back and consider how your posts are percieved by others on here, if CT comes out with some transfer info, why not just say "Ok thanks for letting us know, that's interesting" - there's a big difference between discussing potential incomings and just trying to get on his back when he's clearly just trying to give some insight to the messageboard who don't have the same connections.

He has a tendacy to tell us what he can, I'm not saying you have to agree with everyone and we all want to know more - that's the excitement of being a Burnley fan at the moment; but there's a time and a place. Comments like yours make the "posters in the know" feel uncomfortable coming forward when they get the opportunity. It's as simple as that. If it was a random new account who hadn't been on the board long, we'd all question it - but you've been around more than long enough to know who CT is, he's made posts himself before exclaiming at how his posts are jumped on and he feels he can't comment at times. You claim it was only a "simple question", but you knew exactly what you were doing.

[NewClaret]

Last year was work permit issues wasn’t it? The rules have changed now but since then he’s had half a season as number 1 so price tag gone up

From what I heard he didn’t get a WP after we agreed a fee.

Seems a shame to me that he’s not joining a manager/GK coach who tried to sign him last summer, signed him previously, etc…

But I suppose money talks!

[AGENT_CLARET]

I think you need to take a step back and consider how your posts are percieved by others on here, if CT comes out with some transfer info, why not just say "Ok thanks for letting us know, that's interesting" - there's a big difference between discussing potential incomings and just trying to get on his back when he's clearly just trying to give some insight to the messageboard who don't have the same connections.

He has a tendacy to tell us what he can, I'm not saying you have to agree with everyone and we all want to know more - that's the excitement of being a Burnley fan at the moment; but there's a time and a place. Comments like yours make the "posters in the know" feel uncomfortable coming forward when they get the opportunity. It's as simple as that. If it was a random new account who hadn't been on the board long, we'd all question it - but you've been around more than long enough to know who CT is, he's made posts himself before exclaiming at how his posts are jumped on and he feels he can't comment at times. You claim it was only a "simple question", but you knew exactly what you were doing.

That's you opinion and you are entitled to it, you need to respect other's or what's the point of a discussion forum

I'll stick to "it was a genuine question" if you or other's don't think so then that's your problem not mine

[BigChaCha]

Brighton in for Verbrugge
Napoli in for Tresor
Villareal in for Butez

Can't say I'd be surprised if we missed out on all three!

I've said from the very beginning that there was absolutely zero chance of us signing Tresor!... Zilch, diddly squat, not in a million years!...

He will be signing for a far bigger and wealthier club than us.

[Big Vinny K]

That's you opinion and you are entitled to it, you need to respect other's or what's the point of a discussion forum

I'll stick to "it was a genuine question" if you or other's don't think so then that's your problem not mine

Are you seriously expecting people to believe that was a serious question ?
You think that someone who works at the club would post that he had some knowledge about a signing and put his job at risk ?

Rather than carry on digging yourself a hole it would have been far easier to just apologise.

In decades of supporting the team I think last season was the first time I was told something about a signing which was as reliable as it could possibly be and from the strongest source there could possibly be at the football club. It was about Beyer and the option we had to purchase him which was agreed when we first signed him on loan. I also got stick on here from a few posters for mentioning it and wish I wouldn’t have bothered either.

It’s a pretty weird reaction to start questioning someone like CT when most of us just see it as a positive sign knowing that there still exists the possibility that the signing might not happen.

[warksclaret]

We need to appreciate we are fishing in a different pond now we are in the PL, so be prepared for some set backs as there are some very good anglers in this pond, with some very large budgets