Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[AGENT_CLARET]

Been told Lawrence Vigouroux has joined. Bit underwhelming as the first signing since the window opened. I assume he will be third keeper.

He will be and this allows two to leave on loan at least

[roperclaret]

Been told Lawrence Vigouroux has joined. Bit underwhelming as the first signing since the window opened. I assume he will be third keeper.

You may be correct as he will fill the quota (similar to Scott Carson at city. However you shouldn’t assume anything with Goalkeepers, this bloke did his schooling at Spurs and Liverpool so could turn out to be like Heaton who was also signed from the lower leagues

[AGENT_CLARET]

Surely nobody turning their nose up at potentially Redmond and maitland-niles both on frees, that would be top business for the squad

Redmond might be "Free" but he wants 40k a week wages, no thanks

[Boxy]

40k will be on the lower end of our squad average I would reckon

[randomclaret2]

Redmond might be "Free" but he wants 40k a week wages, no thanks

Sounds about right for someone of his age and experience

[123EasyasBFC]

Redmond might be "Free" but he wants 40k a week wages, no thanks

40k about average wage for prem player now, jay rod and Charlie Taylor are both probably on 40k

[Woodleyclaret]

Jay and Charlie put a shift in.Nobody could accuse Redmond of that,he's a 10 min trier on a good

[Newcastleclaret93]

Tresor starts for Belgium tonight

[roperclaret]

Sounds about right for someone of his age and experience

A forward who has only scored 44 goals in his entire career goals of nearly 400 games. Not for me.

[Boxy]

For me I would rather AMN and redmond are coming off the bench than bastien and darko.

[Big Vinny K]

40k will be on the lower end of our squad average I would reckon

You mean now or is that what you are predicting after this summer ?

Because right now it’s nowhere near £40k average

[Newcastleclaret93]

For me I would rather AMN and redmond are coming off the bench than bastien and darko.

Both solid options with premier league experience

[warksclaret]

Vigoroux will probably need a No 3, and we will need him if one of our top two keepers gets injured. Dont forget Muric missed a few games through different injuries this year, and I recall he came off in games several times. I expect another keeper will come in soon, but you need three in your 25 man squad

[randomclaret2]

A forward who has only scored 44 goals in his entire career goals of nearly 400 games. Not for me.

Maybe not, but a 29 year old , who has played most of his career in the Premier League, and is on a free transfer, is going to be wanting that sort of money at the very least

[It Is What It Is]

Blimey! All these players we are supposed to interested in all around the globe will give us a squad twice the size of Chelski.!
I would rather wait for the BFC media videos....then it becomes real and not fantasy.

[Boxy]

You mean now or is that what you are predicting after this summer ?

Because right now it’s nowhere near £40k average

Once any promotion wage increases happen and after the transfer window

[Stockbrokerbelt]

Seems that that some believe anything & swallow it hook, line & sinker.

[AGENT_CLARET]

40k about average wage for prem player now, jay rod and Charlie Taylor are both probably on 40k

It's not the amount of 40k to a player that's a problem it's 40k to this player that's the problem

[Silkyskills1]

40k about average wage for prem player now, jay rod and Charlie Taylor are both probably on 40k

£61,000 per week according to Richard Osman's House of Games last night.

[123EasyasBFC]

It's not the amount of 40k to a player that's a problem it's 40k to this player that's the problem

Alright agent_claret, it’s really not that deep

[Taffy on the wing]

Yes but you would need some heavy duty Twine on the rod to reel him in

Scott is a bit lightweight for that job

Not anymore...........he's got mussels in his spit these days!

[Taffy on the wing]

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[PremierLeagueClass]

I really think we need to go back to having individual threads to discuss players we’re linked with. Keep the thread that only contains links but get rid of this discussion thread. It attracts the trolls like no other thread and there’s a host of posters ready to bite.

[Rileybobs]

I really think we need to go back to having individual threads to discuss players we’re linked with. Keep the thread that only contains links but get rid of this discussion thread. It attracts the trolls like no other thread and there’s a host of posters ready to bite.

Crack on, no one’s stopping you. But why should the discussion thread be removed? Just stop reading it.

[PremierLeagueClass]

Crack on, no one’s stopping you. But why should the discussion thread be removed? Just stop reading it.

To make the mods life easier and to improve user experience. I’m sure all Burnley fans want to know what’s happening with our transfer dealings, it’s just a pity you have to scroll through endless squabbling to find out.

[Guller Bull]

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Is ass Lord?

[123EasyasBFC]

I really think we need to go back to having individual threads to discuss players we’re linked with. Keep the thread that only contains links but get rid of this discussion thread. It attracts the trolls like no other thread and there’s a host of posters ready to bite.

Individual threads per player linked with? We would be into about thread 70 now with the amount of players that have been linked so far

[Rileybobs]

To make the mods life easier and to improve user experience. I’m sure all Burnley fans want to know what’s happening with our transfer dealings, it’s just a pity you have to scroll through endless squabbling to find out.

There’s hardly any squabbling. Someone else jumped into someone’s conversation to accuse them of bickering, which was followed by you saying the thread should be shut and then me replying to tell you that’s a silly idea. This is how threads get detailed - those people calling out ‘bickering’ when people respond with differing views are the biggest culprits.

[MancunianClaret]

I really think we need to go back to having individual threads to discuss players we’re linked with. Keep the thread that only contains links but get rid of this discussion thread. It attracts the trolls like no other thread and there’s a host of posters ready to bite.

I think this is a good idea. If there were a sub-forum created for it, it would keep all of those threads in one place and stop them cluttering up the Bee Hole End.

[Tricky Trevor]

Every window there will be a couple of posters that have to repeatedly reply to every perceived slight. Just ignore them.
We all have opinions agree or disagree that is all they are, opinions.

[JarrowClaret]

There’s hardly any squabbling. Someone else jumped into someone’s conversation to accuse them of bickering, which was followed by you saying the thread should be shut and then me replying to tell you that’s a silly idea. This is how threads get detailed - those people calling out ‘bickering’ when people respond with differing views are the biggest culprits.

I try to avoid this type of conversation but the issue isn’t the different opinion it is the way that opinion is worded. Sometimes it is deliberately written in a manner to wind the original poster up and sometimes it is just the way the poster writes his message I guess it is easy to misconstrue written words. It all makes me laugh if I am honest I don’t get it how can you have an argument with an anonymous individual writing in a message board. just be polite to each other and don’t take anything written in here too serious and most importantly don’t post anything when you are angry, we will all benefit in the end.

[Rileybobs]

I try to avoid this type of conversation but the issue isn’t the different opinion it is the way that opinion is worded. Sometimes it is deliberately written in a manner to wind the original poster up and sometimes it is just the way the poster writes his message I guess it is easy to misconstrue written words. It all makes me laugh if I am honest I don’t get it how can you have an argument with an anonymous individual writing in a message board. just be polite to each other and don’t take anything written in here too serious and most importantly don’t post anything when you are angry, we will all benefit in the end.

I agree. But it’s hardly abusive. Just some people disagreeing and others being a bit rude or dickish with each other. That’s just life unfortunately.

[PremierLeagueClass]

I think this is a good idea. If there were a sub-forum created for it, it would keep all of those threads in one place and stop them cluttering up the Bee Hole End.

Definitely! Makes a lot of sense to me.

[Rileybobs]

Nothing is cluttering up the board. The bottom post on the home page was made on Monday. Stop looking for issues.

[Lancasterclaret]

Trust me, as someone who gets a lot of abuse from a few select posters, this hasn't been abusive

Yes, its annoying at times, but come on, isn't it funny watching people squabble over stuff like this?

[JarrowClaret]

I agree. But it’s hardly abusive. Just some people disagreeing and others being a bit rude or dickish with each other. That’s just life unfortunately.

Yes I agree and for you and me it is clearly water off a ducks back but not everyone is the same and we all have different triggers. Let’s cheat and try not being rude or dickish and just be polite even if you disagree it isn’t hard to be honest but if you can’t stop yourself for some unknown reason just ignore it the board would run much better that way.

I know that won’t happen but hey we can only buy hope

[Colburn_Claret]

Every window there will be a couple of posters that have to repeatedly reply to every perceived slight. Just ignore them.
We all have opinions agree or disagree that is all they are, opinions.

But then they wouldn't get the attention, which is all they really care about, screw who we might/might not buy.

[MeeActon1]

Always amazed at the lack of self awareness of some posters, by that I mean those that think it’s everyone else but them when they are some of the worst offenders.

[Quickenthetempo]

Just been told we have made an offer for Ross Barkley.

Makes sense with him being on a free. Must be a low starting offer as he hasn't accepted yet.

[burnleymik]

Just been told we have made an offer for Ross Barkley.

Makes sense with him being on a free. Must be a low starting offer as he hasn't accepted yet.

Not sure about this one if true.

[Lancasterclaret]

Always amazed at the lack of self awareness of some posters, by that I mean those that think it’s everyone else but them when they are some of the worst offenders.

I'm always amazed that people who join in with the abuse by liking every post that attacks people personally post stuff like this

Hell, at least the likes of Muchacho and Grumps at least attack me with a post, rather than hiding behind the "like" button

[Quickenthetempo]

Not sure about this one if true.

I'd forgotten about him to be honest. We seem to be getting linked to free's now though after being linked with very good players earlier on.

Maybe the tactics are to bulk out the squad with frees and are low ball offering plenty to see who accepts?

[123EasyasBFC]

Remond
Maitland-Niles
Barkley
Great squad players on free transfers (yes I understand wages could be higher end before someone comments on wages)

A bench of Redmond, Barkley and maitland-miles is better than bastien, churlinov and Vitinho imo

[jedi_master]

I might be in the minority but hypothetically signing Redmond, Barkley and Maitland-Niles on free transfers (yes, large salaries) I see as great business that would significantly improve the depth of the team. You’d think our big spends will be on players we can develop to sell on (I.e, Mikautadze, Tresor, Verbruggen as targets) but a few been there/done it types to aid the younger ones (particularly considering the loss of the likes of Barnes and reduced roles on the pitch of Cork/Taylor and possibly Rodriguez) sounds a wise strategy to me.

[Lancasterclaret]

Remond
Maitland-Niles
Barkley
Great squad players on free transfers (yes I understand wages could be higher end before someone comments on wages)

A bench of Redmond, Barkley and maitland-miles is better than bastien, churlinov and Vitinho imo

Are they really any good though?

All three have massive question marks at least (though I would be relatively happy with AMH)

[123EasyasBFC]

Are they really any good though?

All three have massive question marks at least (though I would be relatively happy with AMH)

Better than the 3 bench options we have that I mentioned, all with plenty of premier league experience that can help the squad and gives us more space to spend the 15mil on 3 or 4 other targets

[Lancasterclaret]

Better than the 3 bench options we have that I mentioned, all with plenty of premier league experience that can help the squad and gives us more space to spend the 15mil on 3 or 4 other targets

I think wages will be an issue there

Fair enough, they don't require a fee but I'm not sold on Barkley or Redmond

[123EasyasBFC]

I might be in the minority but hypothetically signing Redmond, Barkley and Maitland-Niles on free transfers (yes, large salaries) I see as great business that would significantly improve the depth of the team. You’d think our big spends will be on players we can develop to sell on (I.e, Mikautadze, Tresor, Verbruggen as targets) but a few been there/done it types to aid the younger ones (particularly considering the loss of the likes of Barnes and reduced roles on the pitch of Cork/Taylor and possibly Rodriguez) sounds a wise strategy to me.

100% agree, even likes of Brighton and Fulham last season had players with premier league experience to go with there unknown players
Likes of lallana and welbeck, then Willian, Leno and diop at Fulham

[Elizabeth]

Kompany is building something special and I would be surprised if he brought in Barkley because he has never struck me as the type that easily gels with his teammates.
Still waiting for Cole Palmer in my house

[randomclaret2]

Would we be Crazy to go for Barkley ?