January Transfer Window Rumours

[dermotdermot]

Shame it didn't work out for Massengo. He was enamoured with the town and the club.

Really?

[Stonehouse]

Exactly. There’s so much luck involved in transfers. I doubt anyone really knew what we had in Egan-Riley. How could they? He’d barely played a senior game at CB. Had Worrall not been injured, Egan-Riley might have found himself loaned out in August or in this window.

Worrall may never establish himself here, but it doesn’t make him a bad player.

Don’t know if CG’s the strong silent type but the number of times he got clattered on Saturday and didn’t lose his cool but shrugged it off was quite noticeable for such a young guy.

[ClaretOfMancunia]

Really?

If you look at his socials, it certainly seemed that way.

[Colburn_Claret]

Right, but you're saying backup goalkeepers and backup defenders for VK were failure signings but for Parker, they're required good signings.

Claiming backup goalkeepers and squad filler backup players as failure signings when they were signed for that reason Is illogical, the likes of Delcroix, Bastien and Vigeroux did exactly what they were signed for. Just like Egan and Hladky have been absolutely fine signings.

Didn't VK state himself, that you buy a dozen players and if 6 of them come good you've done well. Or something along those lines.
We've made some good profit on moving on the successes, but we need to move the also rans out quicker.

That said there would be many, not me, on this board, who would have CJER as one of those also rans. Prior to this season. When you have an inflated squad it's nigh impossible to put players in the shop window.

[burnley007]

Didn't VK state himself, that you buy a dozen players and if 6 of them come good you've done well. Or something along those lines.
We've made some good profit on moving on the successes, but we need to move the also rans out quicker.

That said there would be many, not me, on this board, who would have CJER as one of those also rans. Prior to this season. When you have an inflated squad it's nigh impossible to put players in the shop window.

agree with all of this.
It would be almost impossible to get it right every time, as only so many players are given the chance to succeed.

[fatboy47]

Don’t know if CG’s the strong silent type but the number of times he got clattered on Saturday and didn’t lose his cool but shrugged it off was quite noticeable for such a young guy.

Definitely more spunk throughout this side than last 2 seasons.

[Woodleyclaret]

I still feel Zeki Amoundi would have been a success in this seasons team.A class international who scores on a regular basis but like Zaroury if he wanted out there wasn't much we could do.It's a shame Magic Mike hasn't the good grace to leave too.

[Guller Bull]

Victor N chat

http://sportwitness.co.uk/burnley-in-tr ... want-e10m/

[Guller Bull]

Mellon for Bantams

https://insidefutbol.com/2025/01/07/bra ... up/669745/

[Guller Bull]

YEP report on potential Trafford move to Newcastle offers interesting stats and food for thought on his possible move.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... rd-4932903

Would Hladkey/ Greene be able to offer the same stability across our defence whilst our attack offers little potency?

Could have far reaching implications to our promotion push. I’m not Traffords biggest fan but it would seem to cause massive disruption at this juncture of the season that would warrant a transfer fee of in excess of £40 million to make the risk worthwhile??

[IanMcL]

Trafford is so highly thought of - the same hype as a young Pitchfork. We should be looking at £30m plus. Don't we only break even around £20m? Cut for MVity as well. What's the point in selling?

Newcastle already had their bargain in £10m for the best keeper in the prem.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

If JT goes to Newcastle for £20m then I am convinced the Newcastle board have incriminating pictures of Pace.

[Big Vinny K]

I still feel Zeki Amoundi would have been a success in this seasons team.A class international who scores on a regular basis but like Zaroury if he wanted out there wasn't much we could do.It's a shame Magic Mike hasn't the good grace to leave too.

You think Amdouni and Zaroury left out of their good grace do you ?

[Woodleyclaret]

JT to Newcastle for £20m is this a down payment?

[whiffa]

JT to Newcastle for £20m is this a down payment?

That's just the return train fare for his medical apparently

[Vegas Claret]

Sheffield United in talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury, he will strengthen them quite a bit

[Marney&Mee]

YEP report on potential Trafford move to Newcastle offers interesting stats and food for thought on his possible move.

https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/ ... rd-4932903

Would Hladkey/ Greene be able to offer the same stability across our defence whilst our attack offers little potency?

Could have far reaching implications to our promotion push. I’m not Traffords biggest fan but it would seem to cause
massive disruption at this juncture of the season that would warrant a transfer fee of in excess of £40 million to make the risk worthwhile??

Why would he want to now to sit on the bench. Leave in the summer makes more sense

[Blyclaret]

Sheffield United in talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury, he will strengthen them quite a bit

They need to strenghten … our Burnley side made them look very ordinary recently.

[Poulton-le-Claret]

Sheffield United in talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury, he will strengthen them quite a bit

He will be a good signing. A proper handful and decent on the ball. Surprised he has been content to warm Leicester's bench all this time.

[TsarBomba]

https://fotbolltransfers.com/nyheter/bu ... jka/195955

Swedish article on Ondrejka. Not a clue what it says, mind.

[mdd2]

Jacob Ondrejka can leave Royal Antwerp. Burnley are showing serious interest in the Swede, according to reports.

Jacob Ondrejka , 22, left Allsvenskan IF Elfsborg for Belgian Royal Antwerp in the summer of 2023.

The offensive winger has gradually developed into a key player.

Just before the turn of the year, Turkish Fotomac reported that Besiktas are showing concrete interest in the Swede.

Now the Italian journalist Luca Bendoni, who works for the transfer expert Gianluca Di Marzio, states that there could be a move to England.

Burnley are showing genuine interest in Ondrejka, according to the information.

Burnley are in second place in the Championship and fighting for promotion to the Premier League.

Ondrejka has scored seven goals and four assists in 20 league games this season.

2024-03-19, Sweden
Joel Marklund / IMAGE AGENCY
The 22-year-old's contract with Royal Antwerp runs until the summer of 2028.

Ondrejka has scored a goal in an A international match. It has also become a goal in seven U21 international matches.

Royal Antwerp is in fourth place in the Belgian top flight after 20 rounds.

[jojomk1]

Same publication say Besiktas interested

[Raconteur]

Hountoundji another successful AI Scout signing. Bin it off and get back to going watching players in real life rather than using Champ Man.

Do you think we use AI Scout to sign first team players
It's mainly for youth players or young players without a club.

Do you think the club were telling targets like Hannibal etc to upload videos of them dribbling and shooting to the AI Scout app.

[Vegas Claret]

He will be a good signing. A proper handful and decent on the ball. Surprised he has been content to warm Leicester's bench all this time.

He's too good to be on a bench, top end Championship player

[Tricky Trevor]

Sheffield United in talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury, he will strengthen them quite a bit

Who would they leave out? Decent player at championship level but they have a big squad and he'll take someones place.

[123EasyasBFC]

Sheffield United in talks to sign Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury, he will strengthen them quite a bit

I think they might switch to a back 3 in some games, choudhury was great for Watford in a back 3

[randomclaret2]

I think they might switch to a back 3 in some games, choudhury was great for Watford in a back 3

Wilder was briefly Watford manager in the season Choudhary was on loan there. He strikes me as a decent Championship player but not quite up to it at Premier League level , hence his sporadic Leicester appearances over the years.

[randomclaret2]

Massengo has joined Auxerre on loan

[boatshed bill]

Massengo has joined Auxerre on loan

I hope this works out for him, he needs games.

[randomclaret2]

I hope this works out for him, he needs games.

I agree, but given Hannibal is suspended and Brownhill appears to be in Dubai, we're a bit light in midfield for the weekend.

[morninbob]

There's an option to buy included.

[boatshed bill]

I agree, but given Hannibal is suspended and Brownhill appears to be in Dubai, we're a bit light in midfield for the weekend.

We should be OK vs Reading, with Cullen, Laurent, and possibly McDermott

[Newcastleclaret93]

I agree, but given Hannibal is suspended and Brownhill appears to be in Dubai, we're a bit light in midfield for the weekend.

Sonne could play there

[Woodleyclaret]

I agree about Choudray ,a decent Championship player but not regular Premier league standard
Personally, I don't fear any of our rivals for top spot as we have enough talent in our team already.

[randomclaret2]

We should be OK vs Reading, with Cullen, Laurent, and possibly McDermott

True , but It would be nice to give Cullen in particular a bit of a break.

[burnleycclaret]

True , but It would be nice to give Cullen in particular a bit of a break.

6 days between Reading and Sunderland so don't think it will be an issue. I've no problem giving squad players minutes but it needs to be mixed with some first team players. Not a complete second string.

[randomclaret2]

Hountondji joined Standard Liege on loan

[summitclaret]

True , but It would be nice to give Cullen in particular a bit of a break.

I'd see what CJER could do sitting in front of a back 4. Sky's the limit for me as the new Rodri.

[123EasyasBFC]

That’s hountonji and massengo out of the initial 25 man squad replaced with sonne and barnes.

Sambo Tresor Delcroix leave space for 3 signings in positions we need

[randomclaret2]

6 days between Reading and Sunderland so don't think it will be an issue. I've no problem giving squad players minutes but it needs to be mixed with some first team players. Not a complete second string.

Thats a fair point but I just feel that Cullen is the only player we have capable of playing that midfield sitter role, in front of the back four. He barely misses a game for us or the Republic and he's one in particulsr I''d be giving a rest to for this game.

[ClaretFelix]

I'd see what CJER could do sitting in front of a back 4. Sky's the limit for me as the new Rodri.

No, let's just leave him where he is. Where he has played at youth and U23 level has no bearing on where he should be playing now.
He's performing brilliantly at CB, no need to muddy the waters

[ervi34]

Martin Dubravka to Al-Shabab close to a done deal. Now a verbal agreement in place with the #NUFC keeper.

Could they move for Trafford now?

[Newcastleclaret93]

A scenario to see what people would do:

Would you take 30m for Trafford this window if it meant we can spend 20m on a new winger/attacking midfielder (that can be ten million each or 20m on one)

[randomclaret2]

Dubravka starts for Newcastle tonight

[123EasyasBFC]

A scenario to see what people would do:

Would you take 30m for Trafford this window if it meant we can spend 20m on a new winger/attacking midfielder (that can be ten million each or 20m on one)

I think even if we did sell Trafford now for say 30m it would be silly for us to spend 10m each on two players and banking on getting promoted

[fidelcastro]

Hountondji joined Standard Liege on loan

Source?

[Wokingclaret]

A scenario to see what people would do:

Would you take 30m for Trafford this window if it meant we can spend 20m on a new winger/attacking midfielder (that can be ten million each or 20m on one)

No a Summer move, better for him and better for us

[Wokingclaret]

Source?

https://x.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/18 ... 8648348072

[NewClaret]

A scenario to see what people would do:

Would you take 30m for Trafford this window if it meant we can spend 20m on a new winger/attacking midfielder (that can be ten million each or 20m on one)

No, I’d think we should be keeping our back line solid by keeping h and finding sensible options to strengthen those positions - loans of premier league players with options to buy if promoted.

I’d go as far to say as that’s what we should be doing even if we got £30m for him as well otherwise need that money next year.

[fidelcastro]

https://x.com/BurnleyOfficial/status/18 ... 8648348072

Cheers.

Have you a link to Massengo leaving too?