January Transfer Window Rumours

[Blyclaret]

Not a rumour but I'd like to see us go in for Kwame Poku at Peterborough. He's going to be a top player and having missed out on signing Toney from them I think we should make a move.

I believe hes a left footed winger. Not an out and out striker

[sjb]

I believe hes a left footed winger. Not an out and out striker

He can play on either wing - very similar to Whittaker at Plymouth with whom we have been strongly linked but imo Poku is a much better player.

[Commy]

26 year old Brazilian, Ribeiro Costa. Wiki says he is a midfielder but the report says forward. He has scored 16 goals in 23 games for his recent team so possibly a forward.

https://www.thesouthafrican.com/sport/s ... d-burnley/

Best be quick if it is true or Leeds will nip in .

[TheOriginalLongsider]

Nathan Tella please. Not that I think we could get him really - noticed he scored against Kompany’s new team this week, knocking them out of the cup.

[Milltown1882]

I believe hes a left footed winger. Not an out and out striker

He will go for 20mil+ in 2/3 years. Would be a fantastic signing.

[kentonclaret]

Finn Azaz was on loan from Aston Villa to Plymouth last season when the loan was terminated in January and the player signed permanently by Middlesbrough. He has been excellent for them this season.
Louie Barry is on loan from Aston Villa to Stockport where he has scored 14 goals in 19 games including some spectacular finishes. Strongly rumoured that Villa will terminate the loan in January and that he will be on his way to Middlesbrough. Fantastic business for them if it comes off.

[Burnleyareback2]

I was on the train from London today, table behind me I heard someone say that Tella is currently discussing personal terms with us.

Health Warning on this one- I have no idea who he was, does he have any involvement with the club/ it really is a rumour that’s all.

I hope it’s true- I’d imagine our outgoings will disappoint many of us but we have enough depth in those positions (keeper, CH) so this would be a nice morale booster

[123EasyasBFC]

I was on the train from London today, table behind me I heard someone say that Tella is currently discussing personal terms with us.

Health Warning on this one- I have no idea who he was, does he have any involvement with the club/ it really is a rumour that’s all.

I hope it’s true- I’d imagine our outgoings will disappoint many of us but we have enough depth in those positions (keeper, CH) so this would be a nice morale booster

Can’t see it being true but who knows.

I don’t actually think the style we play under Parker would actually suit Tella

Also are you suggesting we will sell Trafford and esteve in Jan?

[blatherwickstattoos]

I was on the train from London today, table behind me I heard someone say that Tella is currently discussing personal terms with us.

Health Warning on this one- I have no idea who he was, does he have any involvement with the club/ it really is a rumour that’s all.

I hope it’s true- I’d imagine our outgoings will disappoint many of us but we have enough depth in those positions (keeper, CH) so this would be a nice morale booster

Utter nonsense I’m afraid. We could only (at a push) manage a loan. So agreeing terms isn’t what loan signings do. We pay a chunk of their wage that’s it.

[blatherwickstattoos]

Trafford looking likely to be one to go. But esteve won’t be.

[123EasyasBFC]

Trafford looking likely to be one to go. But esteve won’t be.

Can’t see why Trafford would leave in Jan, could have a pick of clubs in the summer

[blatherwickstattoos]

Can’t see why Trafford would leave in Jan, could have a pick of clubs in the summer

He was extremely close to leaving in the summer by all accounts. Down to the last day, hence why he didn’t play at Luton.( I think it was Luton, could have been at home to Cardiff)

[Burnleyareback2]

Trafford looking likely to be one to go. But esteve won’t be.

Heard he has asked to leave- could be complete nonsense though.

[Burnleyareback2]

Utter nonsense I’m afraid. We could only (at a push) manage a loan. So agreeing terms isn’t what loan signings do. We pay a chunk of their wage that’s it.

Maybe it was about the loan salary? No idea if true at all- I’m certainly not trying to pretend I have some inside knowledge or make stuff up.

I would say though Tella for the 2nd half of the season means we have to go back to that hell hole of a premier league.

[blatherwickstattoos]

Maybe it was about the loan salary? No idea if true at all- I’m certainly not trying to pretend I have some inside knowledge or make stuff up.

I would say though Tella for the 2nd half of the season means we have to go back to that hell hole of a premier league.

Could be a number of things. But I’m sure when loans are done the only thing they sort out are the bonuses etc. could be something like that for a clean sheet.

Shame to see him go. But if we get some decent money and invest it well (tella) than it’s a no brainer for me

[BigGaz]

Utter nonsense I’m afraid. We could only (at a push) manage a loan. So agreeing terms isn’t what loan signings do. We pay a chunk of their wage that’s it.

We have enquired. You are right in saying finances are a sticking point but not insurmountable. His wages aren't massive, just the fee.

[blatherwickstattoos]

We have enquired. You are right in saying finances are a sticking point but not insurmountable. His wages aren't massive, just the fee.

Loan fee ? Or signing him permanently

[Burnleyareback2]

Can’t see it being true but who knows.

I don’t actually think the style we play under Parker would actually suit Tella

Also are you suggesting we will sell Trafford and esteve in Jan?

That’s what I’m thinking, could be at least £50m there as a minimum. I would have said £80m but it would turn into a huge debate on here.

I dont thinking selling both of them would do any harm to promotion as we have good enough back up in this league- however they are both premier league players that we would need next season.

[Ric_C]

If we got Big fees for any of:

Trafford
Koleosho
Foster

I'm not sure it would hamper us too much.

We know where we need to strengthen

[BigGaz]

Loan fee ? Or signing him permanently

Loan with an option

Edit to say that there is a sliding scale of likelihood depending on if we claim some big fees. From what I've been told, Pace's eyes aren't painted on, he knows that this would go a long way to placating people if a few more leave.

[blatherwickstattoos]

I’d get rid of 3 or 4 if we could get Tella back. I’m nursing a semi just with the thought

[Robbie_painter]

If we got Big fees for any of:

Trafford
Koleosho
Foster

I'm not sure it would hamper us too much.

We know where we need to strengthen

If we get a big fee for Foster I’ll show my arse in Woolworths window

[Goliath]

Loan with an option

Edit to say that there is a sliding scale of likelihood depending on if we claim some big fees. From what I've been told, Pace's eyes aren't painted on, he knows that this would go a long way to placating people if a few more leave.

That would be quite the conundrum. Sell a player like Koleosho and use the fee to pay for Tellas loan fee with an option. The big risk being we could end up not getting promoted and then being left without either.

[123EasyasBFC]

That’s what I’m thinking, could be at least £50m there as a minimum. I would have said £80m but it would turn into a huge debate on here.

I dont thinking selling both of them would do any harm to promotion as we have good enough back up in this league- however they are both premier league players that we would need next season.

Selling esteve would have a massive impact on the team, just because Egan Riley is playing well doesn’t mean we can do without esteve. O’Shea, Worrall, Egan Riley, Humphreys, Egan have all partnered esteve the one key being esteve playing every minute in the league

[123EasyasBFC]

That would be quite the conundrum. Sell a player like Koleosho and use the fee to pay for Tellas loan fee with an option. The big risk being we could end up not getting promoted and then being left without either.

As much as I don’t think tella suits the current system I would 100% take a big fee for koleosho to bring tella or bruun Larsen back

[Goliath]

As much as I don’t think tella suits the current system I would 100% take a big fee for koleosho to bring tella or bruun Larsen back

Agreed, It sounds a bit harsh but I'd be hawking Koleosho around to PL clubs already seeing if we could get any of them to bite. This squad isn't close to being complete yet and we need funds in January to get a better balance in attacking areas.

[123EasyasBFC]

Agreed, It sounds a bit harsh but I'd be hawking Koleosho around to PL clubs already seeing if we could get any of them to bite. This squad isn't close to being complete yet and we need funds in January to get a better balance in attacking areas.

I do also feel for koleosho because all hope is being pinned on him, it feels a little bit similar to McNeil, he broke through and his first 18 months he was fantastic and then teams doubled on him and knew what he was about but because we had no other wide options he played every week and became stale. Feels like koleosho has become stale, but we have nobody else to play out wide

[Burnleyareback2]

Selling esteve would have a massive impact on the team, just because Egan Riley is playing well doesn’t mean we can do without esteve. O’Shea, Worrall, Egan Riley, Humphreys, Egan have all partnered esteve the one key being esteve playing every minute in the league

We had about 6 years of Mee, Tarks and Long- there iis now about 6 in the squad good enough in this league. I think Ekdal if fit would of kept CJ out of the team a few months ago.
Beyer who I hear won’t be able to play again would of walked this league

[Goliath]

I do also feel for koleosho because all hope is being pinned on him, it feels a little bit similar to McNeil, he broke through and his first 18 months he was fantastic and then teams doubled on him and knew what he was about but because we had no other wide options he played every week and became stale. Feels like koleosho has become stale, but we have nobody else to play out wide

It's a big issue for Parker really, our style of play needs good wingers who create chances and beat people 1 v 1. At the moment I don't think Koleosho or Anthony are showing anywhere near enough.

Sarmiento looks excellent but he seems to be making the 10 role his own so we desperately need something else in a wide role

[123EasyasBFC]

We had about 6 years of Mee, Tarks and Long- there iis now about 6 in the squad good enough in this league. I think Ekdal if fit would of kept CJ out of the team a few months ago.
Beyer who I hear won’t be able to play again would of walked this league

The players we had in the past have no relevance to the importance of esteve this season. Yes everyone would of had Ekdal in their starting 11 over Egan Riley at the start of the season

Nobody knows about Beyer but Beyer and esteve would of been an unstoppable partnership

[Vegas Claret]

Tella starting again for Leverkusen

[jojomk1]

If we get a big fee for Foster I’ll show my arse in Woolworths window

Good job they've gone bust then

[Blyclaret]

We had about 6 years of Mee, Tarks and Long- there iis now about 6 in the squad good enough in this league. I think Ekdal if fit would of kept CJ out of the team a few months ago.
Beyer who I hear won’t be able to play again would of walked this league

Am i reading that correctly. Beyer is finished?? Wont play again ??

[sjb]

If we get a big fee for Foster I’ll show my arse in Woolworths window

There's still at Woolies in Bridgetown, Barbados Robbie so might be worth the embarrassment!

[brexit]

Blackburn v Burnley EFL Championship playoff final 26th May 2025 what will be our allocation?

[Cooclaret]

Heard he has asked to leave- could be complete nonsense though.

Is nonsense. He has a very clear pathway planned out at club and international level.

[NewClaret]

Selling esteve would have a massive impact on the team, just because Egan Riley is playing well doesn’t mean we can do without esteve. O’Shea, Worrall, Egan Riley, Humphreys, Egan have all partnered esteve the one key being esteve playing every minute in the league

I agree on this. Games are decided on really small margins and taking Esteve out of this team would mean we fell on the wrong side of more than we need to over the second half of the season.

I’ll be hugely shocked if we sell any of our best players.

If we were top of the league with 10 points to 3rd or something, I could understand a bit of complacency setting in but as we’re clearly not as accomplished as last time we were at this level (not a criticism), we’d be crazy.

[123EasyasBFC]

It’s obvious that one of Ekdal and Delcroix if not both will have to move on in January purely for a squad size issue, I would keep Ekdal because to me he is excellent for this level and looked decent in his few games last season,

Sambo likely to go out on loan and wouldn’t be surprised to see hountonji go on loan to

[Claret Toni]

Not a rumour, but I'd like a new set piece coach.

[Blyclaret]

I just want a striker

[123EasyasBFC]

Not a rumour, but I'd like a new set piece coach.

Why? What’s he done wrong, we don’t concede from many if any at all. We don’t score from them but that’s the lack of quality of the player taking the corner not the coach

[TheFamilyCat]

Burnleyareback2 is bossing this thread:

Tella's coming back
Esteve has asked to leave
Beyer will never play again.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I’m throwing a name in the hat, I reckon we will be after someone like MARIO STROEYKENS

Can play of the left and also as a ten behind the striker.

[nil_desperandum]

Why? What’s he done wrong, we don’t concede from many if any at all. We don’t score from them but that’s the lack of quality of the player taking the corner not the coach

Not true IMO.
There might be an issue with delivery, but our set-pieces are very predictable and lack any variety, creativity and imagination, although we did try one variation last night to be fair, when we played it low to the near post and pulled it back to the edge of the box to an unmarked player for a shot.
I just don't know what routines he teaches them on the training ground, but in match-play the opposition are more likely to score from our corners than we are.

[123EasyasBFC]

Not true IMO.
There might be an issue with delivery, but our set-pieces are very predictable and lack any variety, creativity and imagination, although we did try one variation last night to be fair, when we played it low to the near post and pulled it back to the edge of the box to an unmarked player for a shot.
I just don't know what routines he teaches them on the training ground, but in match-play the opposition are more likely to score from our corners than we are.

I would say arsenals corners are very predictable but it’s the quality of the corner taker that makes them hard to deal with.

To say we had McNeil on corners for years with Tarky, Mee and wood attacking them we have never really been a team to score from set pieces.

The current issue is when we try a near post corner routine the taking of the corner is the problem not the plan

[nil_desperandum]

I would say arsenals corners are very predictable but it’s the quality of the corner taker that makes them hard to deal with.

To say we had McNeil on corners for years with Tarky, Mee and wood attacking them we have never really been a team to score from set pieces.

The current issue is when we try a near post corner routine the taking of the corner is the problem not the plan

This is exactly why we need variation, creativity and imagination
We don’t have the players you mention so we need to try different things in order to create goal scoring opportunities.
I think most League 2 defences would be able to deal with our predictable and poorly executed corners
Incidentally, I seem to recall Cullen delivering decent corners a couple of seasons ago, and didn’t Pires have some success in the first couple of games of the season?

[NewClaret]

Why? What’s he done wrong, we don’t concede from many if any at all. We don’t score from them but that’s the lack of quality of the player taking the corner not the coach

Very true.

We’re excellent at defending set pieces and were in the premier league second half of last season.

Recently we’ve plucked a few decent corner routines out and have the right balance now - vast majority in to the box, couple of different ones to catch them off guard. Ultimately the set piece coach can’t help the quality of execution on match day.

[Lord_Bob]

Just out of curiosity, have we scored from a corner this season? I can't remember. If not, when was the last time? Dara O'Shea I'm guessing.

[Swizzlestick]

Just out of curiosity, have we scored from a corner this season? I can't remember. If not, when was the last time? Dara O'Shea I'm guessing.

Yeah, O’Shea against Luton.

Egan-Riley’s goal the other week against Coventry sort of developed from a corner.

[nil_desperandum]

Yeah, O’Shea against Luton.

Egan-Riley’s goal the other week against Coventry sort of developed from a corner.

Yes, O'Shea. Pires took it and has taken few if any since that game.
I don't think we can count E-R's goal even though it did follow a corner.
Over 107 corners taken so far this season in the league, and just one goal.
No one can think that a less than 1% conversion rate is acceptable surely?