Summer 2024 Transfer Window Discussion - Rumours and Links welcome

[TsarBomba]

Benson should have started and been told he’ll play a part. Anything and I mean anything would have been better than that donkey we played on the left wing today

Think the bridges were burned with Benson a long time ago.

[KRBFC]

He’s signed a shed load of players that don’t give a toss about the club and we are seeing the outcome of that now.

Who cares about the money it’s not like it’s going to benefit the club.

Seriously if you can’t see the damage he has done your just not a fan of this club your a fan of his.

No players give a toss about the club, they sign for the money. Look at JBG, dropped us without a second thought to move to a newly promoted Saudi team. JBG is one you would think would care.

Whilst Kompany clearly signed too many, it’s obvious relegation has affected the finances of which the board should have been more responsible with.

[ksrclaret]

He’s signed a shed load of players that don’t give a toss about the club and we are seeing the outcome of that now.

Who cares about the money it’s not like it’s going to benefit the club.

Seriously if you can’t see the damage he has done your just not a fan of this club your a fan of his.

He's never been a Burnley supporter, only ever a Kompany fan.

Not unlike another little man I can think of.

[Newcastleclaret93]

No players give a toss about the club, they sign for the money. Look at JBG, dropped us without a second thought to move to a newly promoted Saudi team. JBG is one you would think would care.

Whilst Kompany clearly signed too many, it’s obvious relegation has affected the finances of which the board should have been more responsible with.

In the history of our club have we ever seen anything like this?

No, it’s the type of player he signed. These are his players

[Big Vinny K]

Whatever the rebuild, it will be less than 2 years ago.

Not sure there’s going to much in it tbh..
In terms of sheer quantity of players it’s looking like we will lose more this summer.

In terms of impact it’s much worse this time as it looks from the outside that we are not sure who is leaving next or what is happening from day to day. We could see another 5 or 6 or even more players leave this week. It gives us hardly any time to bring in new players and also feels SP is under far greater constraints in the market than VK was.

I know we need to wait till the end of the window but even the biggest optimist must be wondering what is going on.

[blatherwickstattoos]

Think the bridges were burned with Benson a long time ago.

True. Shameful from us as a club for somebody who got us up and scored ‘that’ goal.

[KRBFC]

In the history of our club have we ever seen anything like this?

No, it’s the type of player he signed. These are his players

Yes literally two years ago when we lost 15+ players

The reason we are seeing so many leave is because we signed some really good players under VK. Players who top teams want to sign.

[bumba]

Yes literally two years ago when we lost 15+ players

The reason we are seeing so many leave is because we signed some really good players under VK. Players who top teams want to sign.

Which players have gone to top teams??
Odobert gone to Spurs are they really a 'top' team?

Stop banging the VK drum he's gone and screwed us over.

[willsclarets]

The only positive I can see atm is, if he left out wout and Benson on the basis they saw their future elsewhere then Amdouni you'd deduce does want to be here

[KRBFC]

Which players have gone to top teams??
Odobert gone to Spurs are they really a 'top' team?

Stop banging the VK drum he's gone and screwed us over.

I mean teams in top leagues, in a currently better position than us.

If VK signed such crap players why are they all moving on for profit?

[claretskeith]

I mean teams in top leagues, in a currently better position than us.

If VK signed such crap players why are they all moving on for profit?

You're right. And the fact he doesn't see Spurs as a top team is telling.

[blatherwickstattoos]

Never known a week like this as commented on another thread. Bizarre situation and something doesn’t feel right. Are we in a financial situation where we have to sell? We won’t be anywhere near top 2 if next week carries on like the last.

[bumba]

I mean teams in top leagues, in a currently better position than us.

If VK signed such crap players why are they all moving on for profit?

Majority weren't crap players for this level, some have gone to Ipswich when your claiming they've all gone to top teams.
We haven't sold anybody to a top team.
Some of them are leaving because of how VK treated them last season

[ClaretAL]

Yes literally two years ago when we lost 15+ players

The reason we are seeing so many leave is because we signed some really good players under VK. Players who top teams want to sign.

15+ players? Name them?

They bought in to the VK dream and came for that reason. VK has gone and now there is no dream for them , so they want out. Shallow on the player side, and if we had RVN as manager probably would not be happening. However Scott is a proven success rather than an influencer of a player with legendary status that shallow players would rather play for.

[KlyBfc]

A week or so ago I said i believed everyone was for sale and that seems nailed on. Whatever the reason (Kompany or debt or wanting out ) Alan Pace and the board are close to destroying our club. Incompetence, infatuation with a man, cluelessness, loss of interest etc…. They are the route cause of what’s unraveling.

Ive been relatively chilled about them but this now taking the P***

Lose next week and they deserve every bit of vitriol which comes their way.

[BigBadBarnes]

The players linked with departures I'm not surprised by. We had a lot of average that we needed to move away from in order to step up. Then there are the OShea, Berge, Odobert, Koleosho and Weghost group of genuine quality that as a relegated team you expect that most of will go. But to have all of that group plus nearly all of the fit attacking players also be sold at the same time is astonishing mismanagement.

We all know the model is to sign low and sell once they get a name. But having entire squad overhauls like this every summer just isn't sustainable. 22/23 was necessary due to contracts running out etc, 23/24 was odd but understandable to try and bridge the gap to the Premier league and as some were seen as ones for the future. To then do it all over again this summer is such bad management by the owners.

Perhaps it is too soon to judge right now. But with a week to go in the window, there is a lot to sort out still.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Not sure there’s going to much in it tbh..
In terms of sheer quantity of players it’s looking like we will lose more this summer.

In terms of impact it’s much worse this time as it looks from the outside that we are not sure who is leaving next or what is happening from day to day. We could see another 5 or 6 or even more players leave this week. It gives us hardly any time to bring in new players and also feels SP is under far greater constraints in the market than VK was.

I know we need to wait till the end of the window but even the biggest optimist must be wondering what is going on.

I think we know what is going on, i have a solid enough grasp of the (likely) finances and we have seen MTB2 and the mood around the camp (reinforced by strong rumours).

You have a more pessimistic view on the finances than I, I tend to think we had to sell plenty but we have now passed the point (after O’Shea) where we would move into either a loss for the year or terrible cashflow. Now we are into the rest of the players who insist on going, and the degree to which the club try to keep them,

What is vital to me is AFTER O’Shea goes any further sales should be met with equivalent spending. That and saying that Esteve, Cullen, Koleosho and Foster are not for sale at any price. If we do that OK in the coming week, we’ll be fine.

[bumba]

You're right. And the fact he doesn't see Spurs as a top team is telling.

Remind me how many trophies Spurs have won in the last God knows how many decades??

Top teams win trophies, big club yes, top team no.

[Blyclaret]

I can see the banners in the stands now. Pace out and bring that lot with you.

[KRBFC]

Majority weren't crap players for this level, some have gone to Ipswich when your claiming they've all gone to top teams.
We haven't sold anybody to a top team.
Some of them are leaving because of how VK treated them last season

I’ve just explained what I meant when I said top teams yet you’re hell bent on arguing over it.

[Row x]

Some people are absolutely loving it tonight
It's like all their xmas's have come at once, it's made up for the last two games when they didn't post

Let's hope they're quiet next Saturday

[bumba]

I’ve just explained what I meant when I said top teams yet you’re hell bent on arguing over it.

Because your hell bent on bringing VK in to everything

[Spijed]

I think we know what is going on, i have a solid enough grasp of the (likely) finances and we have seen MTB2 and the mood around the camp (reinforced by strong rumours).

You have a more pessimistic view on the finances than I, I tend to think we had to sell plenty but we have now passed the point (after O’Shea) where we would move into either a loss for the year or terrible cashflow. Now we are into the rest of the players who insist on going, and the degree to which the club try to keep them,

What is vital to me is AFTER O’Shea goes any further sales should be met with equivalent spending. That and saying that Esteve, Cullen, Koleosho and Foster are not for sale at any price. If we do that OK in the coming week, we’ll be fine.

I'm surprised they haven't realised the pot of gold that's still available if we have a successful season.

Promotion with everything that comes with it will be worth in excess of £150 million.

No amount of player sales will come close and simply puts any promotion at severe risk.

[Stonehouse]

Some people are absolutely loving it tonight
It's like all their xmas's have come at once, it's made up for the last two games when they didn't post

Let's hope they're quiet next Saturday

You think people are loving it because our team was an embarrassment today ,you truly are living in a fantasy world ,they’re not loving it they show they care.

[Row x]

You think people are loving it because our team was an embarrassment today ,you truly are living in a fantasy world ,they’re not loving it they show they care.

If they care, why don't they post anything when we win?

[123EasyasBFC]

Some people are absolutely loving it tonight
It's like all their xmas's have come at once, it's made up for the last two games when they didn't post

Let's hope they're quiet next Saturday

Posters staying quiet after wins might just be enjoying the wins, nothing wrong with them voicing concerns with what looks to be going on right now

[Steddyman]

So many posters seem convinced that Foster is the best striker in this league. If that is the case, why has a single team in a tier 1 league anywhere ever been linked for him in 18 months?

[Blyclaret]

We can argue all night. The only thing that will change this mess is if we sign enough quality players to give SP a chance.

[willsclarets]

So many posters seem convinced that Foster is the best striker in this league. If that is the case, why has a single team in a tier 1 league anywhere ever been linked for him in 18 months?

Aston Villa no?

[123EasyasBFC]

We just need longsideclaret post his round up of outgoings to put us out our misery

[Newcastleclaret93]

So many posters seem convinced that Foster is the best striker in this league. If that is the case, why has a single team in a tier 1 league anywhere ever been linked for him in 18 months?

Brentford, Newcastle, Villa and Everton have all been linked to him since January

[Goody1975]

We just need longsideclaret post his round up of outgoings to put us out our misery

That could tip some on here over the edge.

[claretskeith]

That could tip some on here over the edge.

Drawer is open.

[Cleveleys_claret]

Today was it for me defending Foster, I really did think he had something about him. Today I have had enough, he is absolutely clueless, and not even a 10 goals a year front man, he is useless

[Hedontplayforyou]

We just need longsideclaret post his round up of outgoings to put us out our misery

Genuinely believe that that’s what the curtain closer will be for most people tonight .

Step up Longside

[Shaggy]

Today was it for me defending Foster, I really did think he had something about him. Today I have had enough, he is absolutely clueless, and not even a 10 goals a year front man, he is useless

He is an enigma.

Does some really good things, but then in a game just isn’t part of it and has produced not a lot since he’s been here.

[Steddyman]

Brentford, Newcastle, Villa and Everton have all been linked to him since January

If they had, and he was the best striker in the Championship, they'd have been offering £20m+ and we would have bitten their hands off.

[Blyclaret]

I wouldent be disappointed if Foster was sold

[Cleveleys_claret]

The tipping point for me this week was selling Gudmundsson, that was a major red flag after bringing him back.

Also...although I know nothing of goings on, I would put my house on Jack Cork being given a contract this week to show just how bad a state we are in

[Blyclaret]

John Egan close

[Hedontplayforyou]

Sounds like we are selling Benson to a club we consider or considered a promotion rival too in Leeds.

[morninbob]

SSN saying O'Shea is 12 plus 3, absolute joke of a fee.

[claretskeith]

I wouldent be disappointed if Foster was sold

Not sure where that makes sense.

[claretskeith]

Sounds like we are selling Benson to a club we consider or considered a promotion rival too in Leeds.

This window is already a joke - might as well make it funnier.

[Shaggy]

This window is already a joke - might as well make it funnier.

Good old Dr Doom at it again.

[boatshed bill]

I'm surprised they haven't realised the pot of gold that's still available if we have a successful season.

Promotion with everything that comes with it will be worth in excess of £150 million.

No amount of player sales will come close and simply puts any promotion at severe risk.

But do the best players want to stay at Burnley?
Maybe these sales are being forced.

[Blyclaret]

Because Foster is not good enough. Nor is Houdini

[Blyclaret]

We need 2 new strikers.

[claretskeith]

We need 2 new strikers.

We need 7 new signings. Not going to happen.

[Sapperclaret73]

Why loan obafemi? He’s a better option off the bench than mcnally or a keeper!?