Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[mdd2]

Peacock-Farrell being linked with loans to Hull and Swansea

[Nonayforever]

According to Football Insider Everton have now enquired about Tom Heaton. Maybe Everton are under pressure financially to sell Pickford

With the Man Utd signing of Mount, there are only 4 clubs left to make their first signing.
Wolves, Fulham, Sheffield Utd & Everton.
Will Everton be the last ? Common theme being the manager, Or will a swap with Pickford count.

[warksclaret]

Peacock-Farrell being linked with loans to Hull and Swansea

We seem to be better at loaning than selling and getting cash back for our club

[Wokingclaret]

We seem to be better at loaning than selling and getting cash back for our club

Probably because his wage will be greater than a buyer will pay, therefore a settlement will be needed.

[whiffa]

I see that Aster Vranckx's loan spell officially ended with AC Milan last night - hopefully that means now if we're still interested, things can progress.

[burnley007]

I see that Aster Vranckx's loan spell officially ended with AC Milan last night - hopefully that means now if we're still interested, things can progress.

Fingers crossed

[Casper2]

Collins going to Brentford for 23million

[burnley007]

Collins going to Brentford for 23million

How has his value gone up after a disappointing season??

[burnley007]

https://dailycannon.com/2023/07/lokonga ... -transfer/

He is going to be a great player for us

[IanMcL]

Peacock-Farrell being linked with loans to Hull and Swansea

That's quite a distance if you have to play both matches!

[Newcastleclaret93]

Lokonga will be immense for us

[IanMcL]

Collins going to Brentford for 23million

Any sell on?

[NewClaret]

Any sell on?

I’d imagine 20% so maybe £600k to us?

[IanMcL]

That'll pay for the Christmas bash!

[Quicknick]

I like the sound of Lakonga. Vrancz, as well?

[louieollie]

Am I the only one not feeling excited about lokonga , this isn't a moan I'm just curious as to why some folks are seeing something completely different to what I'm seeing. I know it's all about opinions so please I'm here to be educated.

[bfcjg]

Sounds like a South American dance.

[Ampth7]

Am I the only one not feeling excited about lokonga , this isn't a moan I'm just curious as to why some folks are seeing something completely different to what I'm seeing. I know it's all about opinions so please I'm here to be educated.

Fair enough. I’ve personally not seen a single minute of him so can’t comment. The only thing I will say is that if VK rates him, which he clearly does, then that’s good enough for me!

[ksrclaret]

The Lokonga story is just a rehash of Nixon’s piece. Looks to me as though we want him permanently and Arsenal are fine with that, but the player isn’t sure after a couple of disappointing moves previously.

[Firthy]

If we end up with Beyer, O'Shea, Tella, Maatsen, Vranckx, Lokonga, Clarke, Flemming, Butez it will have been a good window. Guess I can hope.

[burnley007]

Lokonga was absolutely tremendous at Anderlecht. VK described him as the next Toure. He can pass, tackle, dribble, score. Just exactly what we need. Big strong lad too.

[BurnleyFC]

Collins going to Brentford for 23million

He doesn’t like sticking around, does he?

[randomclaret2]

If we end up with Beyer, O'Shea, Tella, Maatsen, Vranckx, Lokonga, Clarke, Flemming, Butez it will have been a good window. Guess I can hope.

Be looking at c.£100m there...cant see that level of expenditure happening

[Newcastleclaret93]

If we end up with Beyer, O'Shea, Tella, Maatsen, Vranckx, Lokonga, Clarke, Flemming, Butez it will have been a good window. Guess I can hope.

If we get that il be happy but can’t help feeling we are lacking goals if that’s the only business we do

[RVclaret]

Be looking at c.£100m there...cant see that level of expenditure happening

Not sure it would be. Can see us loaning Maatsen and Lokonga. Butez 5/6m. Beyer 8m. Flemming and Clarke 25-30m. Vranckx 10m. O’Shea 7m. Tella 15. 70 there, probably still pushing it.

[NewClaret]

He doesn’t like sticking around, does he?

To be fair, think Wolves need to sell and he was out of favour there.

Interesting to see how he does at Brentford. Maybe harsh but we went down with him in our side and Wolves were heading that way until Dawson came in.

[NewClaret]

That'll pay for the Christmas bash!

£5.6m bid incoming for Flemming tomorrow

[Colburn_Claret]

Am I the only one not feeling excited about lokonga , this isn't a moan I'm just curious as to why some folks are seeing something completely different to what I'm seeing. I know it's all about opinions so please I'm here to be educated.

Not every player suits every team, some need a team that utilises their strengths. Kompany knows his man, so if he thinks he is good enough, it's good enough for most.

[ksrclaret]

If we get that il be happy but can’t help feeling we are lacking goals if that’s the only business we do

I tend to agree but I suspect Flemming would be earmarked for a forward/ false 9 role dropping between the lines.

Not many striker links

[Hedontplayforyou]

I think Lokonga will join on a loan with option/obligation to buy if we stay up. Frees up some more funds to strengthen the squad this summer , whilst tying him down at the end of the loan deal.

I’m not sure that we will set a “budget” of sorts this summer. If the board see an opportunity that fits the model then I see them taking it.

[warksclaret]

How has his value gone up after a disappointing season??

Isn't inflation running at around 10% pa .Also depends what someone is prepared to pay, and Wolves knowing they need at least this money if they want to replace him

[Tricky Trevor]

I’d have thought Bees would have asked Ben Mee about Collins.
Stephen Ireland is his agent and has a good rep for looking after his young lads. Collins has done very well by him. £23m players aren’t paid peanuts.

[Newcastleclaret93]

With the rumoured\likely transfers do you think we will line up something like this:

Butez
Roberts, O’Shea, Beyer, Maatsen
Vrankx, Cullen, Lokonga
Benson, Foster, Zaroury

[DCWat]

With the rumoured\likely transfers do you think we will line up something like this:

Butez
Roberts, O’Shea, Beyer, Maatsen
Vrankx, Cullen, Lokonga
Benson, Foster, Zaroury

You’ve missed Twine from your lineup

[Hedontplayforyou]

I don’t think O’Shea starts .

[Tricky Trevor]

I can see the rows of the CFS stand going alternate directions singing “let’s all do Lokonga”.

[Newcastleclaret93]

You’ve missed Twine from your lineup

I must admit I’m struggling to fit Flemming into the starting eleven as well

[RVclaret]

I must admit I’m struggling to fit Flemming into the starting eleven as well

Vranckx and Lokongo aren’t 8s so I reckon it’ll be one of them with Cullen then someone like Flemming/Brownhill further forward. Having said that VK changes things all the time so it’ll be pretty fluid throughout the season anyway!

[boatshed bill]

With the rumoured\likely transfers do you think we will line up something like this:

Butez
Roberts, O’Shea, Beyer, Maatsen
Vrankx, Cullen, Lokonga
Benson, Foster, Zaroury

Maatsen? Unfortunately I doubt it.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Maatsen? Unfortunately I doubt it.

Yes that one is totally up for grabs.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Vranckx and Lokongo aren’t 8s so I reckon it’ll be one of them with Cullen then someone like Flemming/Brownhill further forward. Having said that VK changes things all the time so it’ll be pretty fluid throughout the season anyway!

I could see it being Lokonga and Vrankx with Flemming as the advanced midfielder

[boatshed bill]

Yes that one is totally up for grabs.

I would love it if we could get him back.
To me LB and CM are the priority positions we need to sort out.

[Commy]

Nixon says Coventry are trying and good chance for McNally. Doesn't say whether it's a loan or buy.

[Taffy on the wing]

If we end up with Beyer, O'Shea, Tella, Maatsen, Vranckx, Lokonga, Clarke, Flemming, Butez it will have been a good window. Guess I can hope.

Not half it will!

[Anthonini]

Lokonga was absolutely tremendous at Anderlecht. VK described him as the next Toure. He can pass, tackle, dribble, score. Just exactly what we need. Big strong lad too.

Yep, so technical and natural on the ball, makes the right decisions, great vision of the game for a young player. If they can loan him with an option that would be perfect. He's a joy to watch. Needs to feel confident and receive the ball alot to excell. Probably the reason why arsenal is a bit too much for him at the moment. He's not a player that does the dirty work for someone else, at Anderlecht he had Cullen alongside him to do that. He's the guy that can receive the ball even under pressure and will always do something good with it. His work rate improved alot over the years I'd say he's ready now to start in the prem.

[Nori1958]

Yep, so technical and natural on the ball, makes the right decisions, great vision of the game for a young player. If they can loan him with an option that would be perfect. He's a joy to watch. Needs to feel confident and receive the ball alot to excell. Probably the reason why arsenal is a bit too much for him at the moment. He's not a player that does the dirty work for someone else, at Anderlecht he had Cullen alongside him to do that. He's the guy that can receive the ball even under pressure and will always do something good with it. His work rate improved alot over the years I'd say he's ready now to start in the prem.

Didn't start much for Palace in the prem though

[jojomk1]

I would love it if we could get him back.
To me LB and CM are the priority positions we need to sort out.

Given current striker options I would have thought that position would be a huge priority
And agree with your other two

[roperclaret]

I could see it being Lokonga and Vrankx with Flemming as the advanced midfielder

No chance. Cullen is the first name on the team sheet

[Newcastleclaret93]

No chance. Cullen is the first name on the team sheet

I think you will be surprised. Cullen will no doubt play a big part this season but I think VK wants more ability and physicality in that part of the pitch

[burnley007]

On the 'From the BeeHole End' podcast, they were suggesting VK may go to a back 3. Which would explain the Fascination with CBs