January Transfer Window Rumours

[123EasyasBFC]

Rumours circulating that Tella was actually at the Turf last night.

Seems unlikely

Circulating where?

[burnley007]

Circulating where?

just chatter amongst pals. Not sure where it has come from. As I said, sounds unlikely.
(Just a rumour, obvs).

[GetIntoEm]

Considering they are playing tomorrow night I'd find it unlikely he was in Burnley

[Firthy]

Not convinced we'll sign any more this window. Think we'll go with what we have and wait for a couple to come back from injuries.

[123EasyasBFC]

Considering they are playing tomorrow night I'd find it unlikely he was in Burnley

It’s been the same all window, people saying they have seen him at gawthorpe.

Some geezer will of been walking his dog, took a Quick Look at enock ageyi and go that’s tella and before you know it, the rumour is doing the rounds in padiham that tella is back and then it ends up on here

[ChorltonCharlie]

Whether or not it's true, a player in the Tella mould makes absolute sense. Our shape is still very similar to what Kompany played 2 years ago. Tella played two roles in that season. In both roles we had Barnes (after Jay got injured) playing in a false 9 type role. Against lesser opposition we played more of a 4-4-2 with Tella replacing one of the #8's. In many games though he played from a wide position, but not as an orthodox winger. He was great at making runs from that position in behind defences. Anthony sometimes tries that, but isn't great at it. I think that's part of the idea with Foster playing left, but he needs to learn that role and isn't a natural. That shape that Tella flourished in is exactly what we're playing now. Cullen sat deep with Anthony and Brownhill in advance either side of him. With 3 central midfielders, one can cover the flank whilst a Tella type player drifts in field. We've seen similar this season with Sarmiento, though he tends to come into more of an attacking midfielder space when he comes inside. But we lack someone who can come inside and stretch the other team doing so.

[Bow]

Neymar on a free?

[claretspice]

Whether or not it's true, a player in the Tella mould makes absolute sense. Our shape is still very similar to what Kompany played 2 years ago. Tella played two roles in that season. In both roles we had Barnes (after Jay got injured) playing in a false 9 type role. Against lesser opposition we played more of a 4-4-2 with Tella replacing one of the #8's. In many games though he played from a wide position, but not as an orthodox winger. He was great at making runs from that position in behind defences. Anthony sometimes tries that, but isn't great at it. I think that's part of the idea with Foster playing left, but he needs to learn that role and isn't a natural. That shape that Tella flourished in is exactly what we're playing now. Cullen sat deep with Anthony and Brownhill in advance either side of him. With 3 central midfielders, one can cover the flank whilst a Tella type player drifts in field. We've seen similar this season with Sarmiento, though he tends to come into more of an attacking midfielder space when he comes inside. But we lack someone who can come inside and stretch the other team doing so.

Tella really hit his straps playing from the right side in a loose formation which had a left footed playmaker comfortable drifting wide to the right (JBG) playing in the 10 role. It meant that at times we ended up in a 442 formation, particularly out of possession, with Tella central, and it also meant we had a player in Tella who was very much a finisher of moves, and a player in JBG who has a starter of moves and creator of chances.

Tella would certainly solve one problem because he'd inject genuine pace and finishing ability and it's easy to imagine how he'd dovetail with Flemming, but without the JBG equivalent I'm still not sure we'd be the finished article. We had noone in our midfield last night who offered that sort of quality and whilst there are three in the squad who on paper have that ability, they've played 40 minutes at a cup tie at Reading between them this season. Sarmiento hasn't really hit his straps yet as a creator of chances, and so we've been heavily reliant on Anthony for that skill set.

[jlup1980]

Tella really hit his straps playing from the right side in a loose formation which had a left footed playmaker comfortable drifting wide to the right (JBG) playing in the 10 role. It meant that at times we ended up in a 442 formation, particularly out of possession, with Tella central, and it also meant we had a player in Tella who was very much a finisher of moves, and a player in JBG who has a starter of moves and creator of chances.

Tella would certainly solve one problem because he'd inject genuine pace and finishing ability and it's easy to imagine how he'd dovetail with Flemming, but without the JBG equivalent I'm still not sure we'd be the finished article. We had noone in our midfield last night who offered that sort of quality and whilst there are three in the squad who on paper have that ability, they've played 40 minutes at a cup tie at Reading between them this season. Sarmiento hasn't really hit his straps yet as a creator of chances, and so we've been heavily reliant on Anthony for that skill set.

Good point on JBG. He was always an intelligent footballer, whether playing out wide or more central. His quality on the ball has not been replaced. The one I think could replace him is Aaron Ramsey. The problem will be getting him up to fitness.

We're not a million miles away. The issues haven't really changed all season. We need a proper no.9 and a decent left winger. With these in place I suspect we'd see a very different team, especially at home. Two years ago we had a number of players who could make something happen - Tella, Benson, Zaroury, JBG, even the full backs in Maatsen and Vitinho had ability in the final third. We're severely depleted in these areas this season.

[CoolClaret]

Tella really hit his straps playing from the right side in a loose formation which had a left footed playmaker comfortable drifting wide to the right (JBG) playing in the 10 role. It meant that at times we ended up in a 442 formation, particularly out of possession, with Tella central, and it also meant we had a player in Tella who was very much a finisher of moves, and a player in JBG who has a starter of moves and creator of chances.

Tella would certainly solve one problem because he'd inject genuine pace and finishing ability and it's easy to imagine how he'd dovetail with Flemming, but without the JBG equivalent I'm still not sure we'd be the finished article. We had noone in our midfield last night who offered that sort of quality and whilst there are three in the squad who on paper have that ability, they've played 40 minutes at a cup tie at Reading between them this season. Sarmiento hasn't really hit his straps yet as a creator of chances, and so we've been heavily reliant on Anthony for that skill set.

Good points Spice - we also don't have an Ian Maatsen who used to dice teams open from left back/defensive midfield (when he inverted).

If Shelvey is anywhere near the player he was 2/3 years ago he has to come in for Laurent.

[elwaclaret]

While not wishing to add to the Tella speculation (I know nothing)…

Karen Faz of BBC Sport is from a family of Claret fanatics, her father John certainly used to have connections in the old setup and the fact she is speculating on Tella raises my interest. For me he is also exactly who I think we should be moving heaven and earth to bring back; it would be an Ian Wright like boost for the fans and a player who could slot straight in.

The signing of Shelvey offers the type of midfielder that could pick out the space, we already have CG who can put the ball where he wants… Tella has the know how and space to maximise the impact of their ability. For me it would add a whole new threat to us going forward.

While I dismissed the original rumours, as I’ve previously posted Ash Barnes return immediately made me reconsider; and the rumour continues to reappear.

[123EasyasBFC]

Tella really hit his straps playing from the right side in a loose formation which had a left footed playmaker comfortable drifting wide to the right (JBG) playing in the 10 role. It meant that at times we ended up in a 442 formation, particularly out of possession, with Tella central, and it also meant we had a player in Tella who was very much a finisher of moves, and a player in JBG who has a starter of moves and creator of chances.

Tella would certainly solve one problem because he'd inject genuine pace and finishing ability and it's easy to imagine how he'd dovetail with Flemming, but without the JBG equivalent I'm still not sure we'd be the finished article. We had noone in our midfield last night who offered that sort of quality and whilst there are three in the squad who on paper have that ability, they've played 40 minutes at a cup tie at Reading between them this season. Sarmiento hasn't really hit his straps yet as a creator of chances, and so we've been heavily reliant on Anthony for that skill set.

I actually think Redmond could be our JBG

[Newcastleclaret93]

While not wishing to add to the Tella speculation (I know nothing)…

Karen Faz of BBC Sport is from a family of Claret fanatics, her father John certainly used to have connections in the old setup and the fact she is speculating on Tella raises my interest. For me he is also exactly who I think we should be moving heaven and earth to bring back; it would be an Ian Wright like boost for the fans and a player who could slot straight in.

The signing of Shelvey offers the type of midfielder that could pick out the space, we already have CG who can put the ball where he wants… Tella has the know how and space to maximise the impact of their ability. For me it would add a whole new threat to us going forward.

While I dismissed the original rumours, as I’ve previously posted Ash Barnes return immediately made me reconsider; and the rumour continues to reappear.

Egan Riley certainly has the range to make tella a formidable player at this level

[NewClaret]

I think a lot of it comes down to Tella, he’s played very very little this season.

If transfermarkt is right, he’s played just over 600 minutes and we are nearly into February. With Buendia signing for them I think it’s even more likely that his already limited game time will effectively become nothing.

He’s nearly in the peak years of his career and he still hasn’t even played 100 professional games.

It’s a bit of a make or break time for him. He either makes the jump to a club where he regularly plays or it’s likely that he will have wasted his best years on the bench.

I think there’s a decent bit of logic that we could make this deal happen

Very much agree.

Tella has only really played games for us professionally. Unless he wants to waste

Then you have to look at the fee Leverkusen paid. £20m for a player that has played 600 minutes is a lot. Consider we sold Cornet with 9 premier league goals for £17.5m and Dwight with 3 seasons at that level for a similar amount.

Tella must be wanting games now and only premier league clubs or the top teams in other leagues pay £20m for players, and to be honest since he’s not been playing I can’t see a huge queue of them.

If they hold on to him (and not play him) he’s only going to become more unhappy and his value drop further.

Not convinced we’ll get it done at all but I could see a deal where we take him on loan with an option to buy if promoted that recovers their outlay on a performance basis being workable and something that would offer a solution to all parties.

[ArthurNohair]

Rumours circulating that Tella was actually at the Turf last night.

Seems unlikely

That’s him not signing for us then.

[ChorltonCharlie]

Tella really hit his straps playing from the right side in a loose formation which had a left footed playmaker comfortable drifting wide to the right (JBG) playing in the 10 role. It meant that at times we ended up in a 442 formation, particularly out of possession, with Tella central, and it also meant we had a player in Tella who was very much a finisher of moves, and a player in JBG who has a starter of moves and creator of chances.

Tella would certainly solve one problem because he'd inject genuine pace and finishing ability and it's easy to imagine how he'd dovetail with Flemming, but without the JBG equivalent I'm still not sure we'd be the finished article. We had noone in our midfield last night who offered that sort of quality and whilst there are three in the squad who on paper have that ability, they've played 40 minutes at a cup tie at Reading between them this season. Sarmiento hasn't really hit his straps yet as a creator of chances, and so we've been heavily reliant on Anthony for that skill set.

Agree about the skillset of JBG, though he definitely played more alongside Brownhill rather than in front of him. Different type of player, but effectively that's what Laurent is doing alongside Brownhill this season. We won't replicate what VK did that season, but my point was a wide forward rather than an out and out winger definitely gives us more options and is something we lack and Parker seems to want to find based on the evidence of trying Foster out wide.

[IanMcL]

Rumours circulating that Tella was actually at the Turf last night.

Seems unlikely

It was Super Jihnny Francis. Easy mistake!

[quoonbeatz]

How so?

[Silkyskills1]

I actually think Redmond could be our JBG

Or perhaps our Mike Tresor2 if we don't see him soon.

[Philss_99]

Reported on Sky Sports

" Leverkusen lead Ferguson chase
Latest from Sky Sports News' Mark McAdam:

Bayer Leverkusen are leading the chase to sign Brighton’s Evan Ferguson.

A number of Premier League clubs have inquired about his availability.

Brighton decided this week that the 20-year-old striker can go out on loan for more game-time. ""

Wouldn't this only decrease Tella's playing time if it happens ? Could be something in this. Fingers Crossed.

[fidelcastro]

Reported on Sky Sports

" Leverkusen lead Ferguson chase
Latest from Sky Sports News' Mark McAdam:

Bayer Leverkusen are leading the chase to sign Brighton’s Evan Ferguson.

A number of Premier League clubs have inquired about his availability.

Brighton decided this week that the 20-year-old striker can go out on loan for more game-time. ""

Wouldn't this only decrease Tella's playing time if it happens ? Could be something in this. Fingers Crossed.

Pace's daughter will be wetting her pants!

[claretspice]

I actually think Redmond could be our JBG

He, Tresor and Ramsey all have the potential to add more creativity in that area of the pitch. The problem is they are the three I referred to who have played so little football. It's a huge gamble to rely on them to get sufficiently fit that they can fill that void between now and May. We've got 17 games left and neither Ramsey nor Redmond have featured in the 21s yet.

[Aclaret]

Pace's daughter will be wetting her pants!

Many other posters on here too, I reckon

[Silkyskills1]

He, Tresor and Ramsey all have the potential to add more creativity in that area of the pitch. The problem is they are the three I referred to who have played so little football. It's a huge gamble to rely on them to get sufficiently fit that they can fill that void between now and May. We've got 17 games left and neither Ramsey nor Redmond have featured in the 21s yet.

Your mention of it being a 'gamble' is an understatement. As you say two of them haven't had a runout anywhere, the other one remains a mystery, even an oddity in the history of our football club.
I grant you that any addition to a team is ultimately a gamble but I still feel there are some young, hungry players with bigger clubs than us just itching to get some experience of first team football. I don't know the names as I'm not as 'savvy' as other posters but as a professional football club we must surely ve on this. Again, it's a gamble but sometime in these remaining games a gamble may have to be taken.

[TomtheClaret]

I joked to my son when Barnes returned, that JBG and Tella would be next. As long as VK stays away!

[RT88]

Bayer Leverkusen are likely losing Victor Boniface to Al Nassr so I would expect Evan Ferguson is a direct replacement for him.

They usually use Tella out wide so I can't see the signing of an out and out striker impacting his playing time either way.

[TheFamilyCat]

I actually think Redmond could be our JBG

His injury record suggests so.

[Woodleyclaret]

Redmond probably wishes he was half the player JBG was .As I said previously we need Redmond shifting.Brum are rumored to be interested so let's get it sorted asap

[burnley007]

Jaydon Banel about to sign apparently

https://english.ajax.nl/teams/young-ajax/jaydon-banel

[Newcastleclaret93]

Jaydon Banel about to sign apparently

https://english.ajax.nl/teams/young-ajax/jaydon-banel

Where have you seen that

[burnley007]

Where have you seen that

Online.

[warksclaret]

Where have you seen that

aged 20, but only 10 games in one and a half seasons for Ajax. For the U-21's maybe ??

[Big Vinny K]

It was Super Jihnny Francis. Easy mistake!

How is it there back in the 1970’s ?

Wrap up well and get some candles in for the Winter of discontent.

[NewClaret]

aged 20, but only 10 games in one and a half seasons for Ajax. For the U-21's maybe ??

Definitely looks a U21s signing if there’s any truth in it:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NGIEg16meXs

[Andreshotboots]

My only worry for Parker is that if we fail to bring in a forward who's pushing for a starting spot during this window, this will be on him.

The last window in August he was blameless as the chaos ensued around him. If we have a few more non scoring poor results over the next few weeks, some fans will inevitably start getting on his back, not just on a fans forum.

[agreenwood]

Online.

Narrows it down.

[BigChaCha]

Jaydon Banel about to sign apparently

https://english.ajax.nl/teams/young-ajax/jaydon-banel

It must be true. According to that site, he has zero goals and zero shots on target so he is certainly a Parker-type signing

[kentonclaret]

My only worry for Parker is that if we fail to bring in a forward who's pushing for a starting spot during this window, this will be on him.

The last window in August he was blameless as the chaos ensued around him. If we have a few more non scoring poor results over the next few weeks, some fans will inevitably start getting on his back, not just on a fans forum.

What is there no head of recruitment or a recruitment team? Scott Parker must be running a one man show so presumably has hold of the purse strings also?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Online.

Assume this was just a troll then?

Can’t see any mention of it anywhere

[Quicknick]

My only worry for Parker is that if we fail to bring in a forward who's pushing for a starting spot during this window, this will be on him.

The last window in August he was blameless as the chaos ensued around him. If we have a few more non scoring poor results over the next few weeks, some fans will inevitably start getting on his back, not just on a fans forum.

Why would that be on Parker?

[123EasyasBFC]

Assume this was just a troll then?

Can’t see any mention of it anywhere

You do have previous for saying you see something online and not putting the link to it to

[Newcastleclaret93]

You do have previous for saying you see something online and not putting the link to it to

At least I say where I’ve seen it

[Newcastleclaret93]

For anyone interested Westley is starting for Swindon on Sky tonight

[Bigbopper]

There may not be any legs in this but heard we are considering a bid for Travis from the Wovers.

[Woodleyclaret]

Travis looks a decent player certainly a grafter

[Jakubs Tash]

There are some quite poor and frankly ridiculous comments about Nathan Redmond on this thread.

[Ragnar]

Dolan would make more sense too me

[Goobs]

No way we try and sign anyone from then and almost certainly no way anynof them would sign for us.

[burnley007]

Continuing the trend of ruining every thread

I can only apologise for sharing a transfer rumour I heard, on a transfer rumours thread.

What was i thinking??!!

[burnley007]

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Better?

The attempted bullying that is tolerated on here is embarrassing in this modern world.