Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[Flying Without Ings]

Seems a very reasonable fee. WBA obviously need the money if they’re not willing to haggle for an extra million to meet the release clause.

[Conroy92]

Looking like it could be a difficult window. We are targeting a higher calibre of player and it will probably feel like we'll miss out on a few. Verbruggen being one already, however even signing one or two players of the ilk reported will be a massive upgrade. Have patience guys. For what its worth I think we'll get Tresor.

[RVclaret]

O'Shea.

Medical underway with reported £7m fee.

Not the worst fee I've seen for a young defender if it's accurate. Presume it's not all paid up front either.

https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/sta ... 9022498817

Very happy with that fee

[Lancasterclaret]

Going to sound horrible, but we do need to target players in clubs that have financial issues

It will give us more bang for our buck

[jojomk1]

Reported above that we're not interested in Georges Mikautadze, something which a lot of people seems disappointed by. He does look good on YouTube videos, but he hasn't played at any level in France. Ligue 2 isn't as competitive as the Championship.

EVERYBODY looks good on YouTube videos

[randomclaret2]

Looking like it could be a difficult window. We are targeting a higher calibre of player and it will probably feel like we'll miss out on a few. Verbruggen being one already, however even signing one or two players of the ilk reported will be a massive upgrade. Have patience guys. For what its worth I think we'll get Tresor.

I dont think we'd signed anyone this time last year, but ended up with 16 in the window

[mkmel]

O'Shea.

Medical underway with reported £7m fee.

Not the worst fee I've seen for a young defender if it's accurate. Presume it's not all paid up front either.

https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/sta ... 9022498817

I've seen West Brom fans saying in normal circumstances O'Shea would be worth £20M.

But with the way things are financially right now with the Baggies they would hope for £10M

[Quicknick]

EVERYBODY looks good on YouTube videos

I don't, but I'm not telling you where to find the video.

[Hedontplayforyou]

I’d still be excited by the signing of Mikautadze

[Pickles]

I'm sure Mikautadze is a good player but I want us to sign him mainly so that we can maybe sing

Alan Pace went to France
In a Claret taxi
Brought us back a striker called
Georges Mikautadze

[Quicknick]

I’d still be excited by the signing of Mikautadze

But if Kompany isn't interested in him, why the excitement?

[123EasyasBFC]

Boulaye Dia linked along with West Ham and Everton and 3 Italian clubs. Tend to think any player who is linked to more then three club then it’s their event trying to up the interest, lost count of the amount of attacking players we have been linked to so far

[PremierLeagueClass]

Boulaye Dia linked along with West Ham and Everton and 3 Italian clubs. Tend to think any player who is linked to more then three club then it’s their event trying to up the interest, lost count of the amount of attacking players we have been linked to so far

Unless it’s from a very reliable source, I never entertain anything that links a player to a number of clubs. Like you say, just an agent trying to drum up interest or a journalist looking for something to print.

[Tricky Trevor]

Must be the PL pull for O’Shea. I’ll be amazed if he is above 4th choice. Although if he is then he’s a better player than I’ve seen and will be a big plus.

[123EasyasBFC]

Must be the PL pull for O’Shea. I’ll be amazed if he is above 4th choice. Although if he is then he’s a better player than I’ve seen and will be a big plus.

Don’t imagine we would spend 7mil on someone to be 4th choice

[Cap]

https://twitter.com/footyinsider247/sta ... AMowQ&s=19

James Trafford again. Surely we won't be paying 15-20 million for someone whose senior experience is at league 1 level

[jsclaret]

Which side does O'Shea play on?

[randomclaret2]

Which side does O'Shea play on?

Fills in at Right Back apparently

[FeedTheArf]

https://twitter.com/footyinsider247/sta ... AMowQ&s=19

James Trafford again. Surely we won't be paying 15-20 million for someone whose senior experience is at league 1 level

I know footyinsider is 99% click bait, but even by their shoddy journalistic standards that's laughable!

Decimal point in the wrong place perhaps??

[bumba]

Don’t imagine we would spend 7mil on someone to be 4th choice

Beyer was a right back in Germany, with the way he carries the ball maybe he might get used in that role more this season?

[RVclaret]

https://twitter.com/footyinsider247/sta ... AMowQ&s=19

James Trafford again. Surely we won't be paying 15-20 million for someone whose senior experience is at league 1 level

Southampton paid £14m for Gavin Bazanu from City last season who had only had a experience in League One.

Trafford is England u21 keeper too.

[Rileybobs]

Young Trafford.

[boyyanno]

Southampton paid £14m for Gavin Bazanu from City last season who had only had a experience in League One.

Trafford is England u21 keeper too.

Bazanu has been very poor this season though and it looks like they over paid for him so not a great example imo.

The reality is if they want that kind of money we should walk (if not run) away.

[Hedontplayforyou]

But if Kompany isn't interested in him, why the excitement?

I would be excited if he signed for Burnley , is what I’m saying.

Do we even know if Kompany wants him or not? He’s been linked many times now.

[Jakubs Tash]

Trafford is certainly a great profile to be looking at. Bolton fans loved him and he’s only 20 so plenty of years to improve before peaking and if he comes good sooner then imagine how much he’ll be worth. Would be a great second choice keeper imo.

Whilst footyinsider come out with some garbage, this link has been around for weeks now which makes you think there is something in it.

[KateR]

personally, I don't think we need first team players in the following positions, GK/RB/CH's and I'd prefer and funds spent on positions we do need

So' I'm looking at LB, CM's 2, striker as priority targets, for me Tresor is the one I like the look/sound of the most, WW going and funds will make it easier in the striker department, Tella definitely one I'd like to see back! However, Maatsen I think is ok and won't be disappointed but feel the Man City boy would be better, but as always, finances and what players want will dictate.

After that a left sided winger.

Certainly been so many names linked that I've forgotten many

[Tricky Trevor]

Don’t imagine we would spend 7mil on someone to be 4th choice

Beyer, Al Dakhil or Ekdal. Which drops down to 4th choice?
All bedded into the squad now. O’Shea will really need to impress to get in ahead of them 3 for me. August 11th all will be revealed.

[andyh]

Not sure if anyone mentioned it but Pep is going mad on playing 3-4 Centre Halves just not in a back 3. It gives additional cover at set pieces and steel to the midfield. Maybe Vinny is copying his mentor.

[claretandy]

Zian Flemming linked by footy insider.

[boyyanno]

Zian Flemming linked by footy insider.

One of the few opposition players who impressed me this season.

[jojomk1]

Tom Davies has rejected a new contract offer from Everton and will be a "free"

Just reporting what has happened

[BobbyBoucher]

Trafford is playing for England u21 now and is having a superb game. Free to watch on UEFA.com

[BobbyBoucher]

https://www.uefa.tv/match/live/243074/2036124

England have just scored a cracking goal

[Cornwallclaret]

Pep has been playing the England centre half in midfield and he’s been brilliant..maybe VK has something similar in mind for Beyer… just a thought

[nil_desperandum]

personally, I don't think we need first team players in the following positions, GK/RB/CH's and I'd prefer and funds spent on positions we do need

So which of our keepers would you have on the bench then, (or indeed as first choice if Muric were to get injured)?
IMO another PL standard keeper has to be one of our main priorities.

[123EasyasBFC]

Flemming similar position to tresor, number 10 who can play out from the left, maybe we have been priced out of tresor, but again football insider aren’t the most reliable source

[forzagranata]

Does O'Shea impending arrival suggest that we have given up hope on THB?

[Pickles]

Flemming had a great season and he seems very much to be a Burnley sort of player, in that there's potential for people to spell his name wrong.

[agreenwood]

Does O'Shea impending arrival suggest that we have given up hope on THB?

Possibly never was any hope. He’s still very young. City may want to wait a season or a two more to see what they have. Not many top 6 sides blood CBs young.

[Longtimeclaret]

Flemming played really well for them early on in the season at the Turf.
Don’t think he is blessed with pace,but he was a real threat all night

[Colburn_Claret]

Must be the PL pull for O’Shea. I’ll be amazed if he is above 4th choice. Although if he is then he’s a better player than I’ve seen and will be a big plus.

If we are going to do a Brighton/Brentford we will have to cash in on such as Al Dakhil, he does look a real prospect, and to do that we have to have succession in place.
The expectancy is killing g, but we have to have faith in VK and AP.

[Anthonini]

Verbruggen man of the match against Belgium yesterday declared in an interview that still nothing is decided and no contract has been signed yet. Top class guy I still hope Burnley push through with a good bid and close the deal. He really shouldn't go to Brighton.

[alwaysaclaret]

If we are going to do a Brighton/Brentford we will have to cash in on such as Al Dakhil, he does look a real prospect, and to do that we have to have succession in place.
The expectancy is killing g, but we have to have faith in VK and AP.

Don't think Al dakil will be going anywhere at least not at the moment, if he does eventually go the plan will be for him to realise his full potential, that will be in the prem with Burnley.

[Colburn_Claret]

Don't think Al dakil will be going anywhere at least not at the moment, if he does eventually go the plan will be for him to realise his full potential, that will be in the prem with Burnley.

I don't think he's going anywhere soon either, but to buy a replacement after he's gone is a dangerous tightrope to walk. His eventual replacement needs to be in now. Time to learn VKs system, and time to assess if he will be good enough for the Prem.

[bobinho]

Beyer was a right back in Germany, with the way he carries the ball maybe he might get used in that role more this season?

Hope not… best centre half at the club.

[BigChaCha]

Flemming similar position to Tresor, number 10 who can play out from the left, maybe we have been priced out of Tresor

Never was a chance of signing Tresor and I have said that from the very first rumours... Cloud cuckoo land speculation!.. He will be going to a far wealthier and larger club than ours.

[123EasyasBFC]

Al-dakhil is with Belgium u21s depending on how far they go he will be behind the curve when it comes to pre season training so I’d imagine it’s Ekdal or O’Shea to partner Beyer at first

[KateR]

So which of our keepers would you have on the bench then, (or indeed as first choice if Muric were to get injured)?
IMO another PL standard keeper has to be one of our main priorities.

I think we do need back up & I'd consider the likes of Trafford to be that although I've never seen him play, what I was saying, IMO, we don't need to be buying the likes of Verbruggen, who I think is probably very good but I don't think him and Muric together. As that is a costly exercise and we are not at that level yet, funds for a GK like Verbruggen can be better spent elsewhere.

[boatshed bill]

I think we do need back up & I'd consider Trafford to be that although I've never seen him play, what I was saying, IMO, we don't need to be buying the likes of Verbruggen, who I think is probably very good but I don't think him and Muric together. As that is a costly exercise and we are not at that level yet, funds for a GK like Verbruggen can be better spent elsewhere.

So would you see BPF as a capable 2nd choice?

[KateR]

Never was a chance of signing Tresor and I have said that from the very first rumours... Cloud cuckoo land speculation!.. He will be going to a far wealthier and larger club than ours.

I'm still hopeful of Tresor and not writing him off yet, if it's Flemming, so be it, or indeed anyone VK deems to be that player of choice.