Summer transfer window

[Goliath]

Not a chance we get Bellingham or that we even consider it, in my opinion. He'll follow a similar trajectory to his brother.

Probably not but we could offer him a spot in the starting 11 next to Cullen from day 1 in the Premier League which is an attractive proposition.

A midfield of Cullen Bellingham and Brownhill should be at least able to compete. If we could then add Hulme or another right back, a left back and a striker then it's a decent window.

[Petersa]

I know it’s incredibly unlikely but does anyone think Holjund from United will end up at one of the promoted teams

From what I've seen he would be a good signing for Bradford or Doncaster or Port Vale. Thats looks about his level

[burnley007]

Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, 25, has suffered four injuries on loan with Sevilla this season and is set to return to Arsenal in the summer, with the La Liga club unlikely to exercise their £10.25m option to buy.

[burnley007]

Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, 25, has suffered four injuries on loan with Sevilla this season and is set to return to Arsenal in the summer, with the La Liga club unlikely to exercise their £10.25m option to buy.

Would be a very cheap option, for a very good player.
But a gamble. (Option to buy Loan anyone?)

[Ampth7]

Would be a very cheap option, for a very good player.
But a gamble. (Option to buy Loan anyone?)

You lost me at 4 recent injuries tbh with you.

[mkmel]

I think that we were said to be interested in Lokonga last season and instead he signed on loan at Luton

[RVclaret]

Lokonga was really good for Luton and would be an ideal signing for us….. but, those injury issues from this season mentioned seem to be repeating & are obviously a red flag.

[LaLigaClaret]

Our transfer window will depend on issues regarding Trafford, Brownhill, Egan-Riley and completing all of those where there were obligations or options to buy. In addition there are issues regarding reducing the overall squad size, which players are not wanted by the manager including those who went out on loan. Decisions also need to be made regarding Tresor and whether we will still have Amdouni or want to sell them both. Our transfer budget will be subject to all these situations.

I think however any players we bring in as new signings as opposed to those we need to replace i.e. Trafford if he goes etc should be quality rather than quantity and we should avoid bringing in speculative young players and players from the Championship, we need proven Premier League standard players so forget Harmer et al. Billing and Harrison Reed would be good but I would also look at players like MatTargett, Matty Cash. Suggestions re Lakonga should be dismissed immediately after the way he messed about last time , besides which he is just not good enough. Tella would be a sentimental signing which I could understand but not sure if he would fit our team now though we do need a striker who can score goals at a good level. We do need more height and physicality in the squad.

[SalouClaret]

Billing and Harrison Reed would be good but I would also look at players like MatTargett, Matty Cash.

Matty Cash? No chance!

[jedi_master]

I'd like to see us really spend big (for us) on a right back, centre mid and forward. Preferably all with experience of this division (appreciate that is hard). If we were able to keep Trafford, Esteve, CJ and Brownhill that would honestly do me as far as signings go - maybe then get a few younger/prospect types to pad the squad if required and/or loan out. This isn't just nostalgia talking, but I would make a play for Trippier. He is 35 in a few months, a backup these days to Livramento I think and might fancy a return to the North West. Billing and Reed to compete with our other midfielders would be great signings. No idea on a striker to be honest.

Get rid of all of the players who Kompany signed that were never good enough (Churlinov, Delcroix etc). I wouldn't be bringing Amdouni back either, sell him if there is a taker.

[randomclaret2]

Matty Cash? No chance!

We could target Targett but a lack of cash rules out Cash

[KlyBfc]

Any new signing must be the right character to fit into the group and the club. Weve tried doing it different last time and that caused issues that ran into this season. Id rather a less player that fits our team / group than a better one who doesn’t. The only chance we have is unity and work ethic and if we still go down atleast we would be healthier come the following August.

[louieollie]

Belgian midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga, 25, has suffered four injuries on loan with Sevilla this season and is set to return to Arsenal in the summer, with the La Liga club unlikely to exercise their £10.25m option to buy.

Wouldn't touch him with a barge pole, he didn't fancy us when VK was here and he's had nothing but injuries. Over hyped like that Terriyaki at Sheff utd.

[It Is What It Is]

If Trafford goes in the window .. who can replace him as no 1.?
Hdalky is certainly inot Premier League quality.

[Conroy92]

If Trafford goes in the window .. who can replace him as no 1.?
Hdalky is certainly inot Premier League quality.

A good cheaper option who Parker has worked with previously and still young at 25 would be Travers. He's been on loan at Middlesbrough this season although I'm not sure how he's done.

[Murger]

A good cheaper option who Parker has worked with previously and still young at 25 would be Travers. He's been on loan at Middlesbrough this season although I'm not sure how he's done.

Travers is the name that entered my head. I hope we go back in for Pope.

[claretspice]

I really like the look of Colyer for United. Looks a beast in midfield and may be available for a loan

Don't know much about him but Tyler Morton at Liverpool is another young midfielder of substantial promise who is technically sound and physically imposing. He's been touted for big things and had impressive championship loans with both Hull and Rovers.

[Elizabeth]

BBC website reporting that Parker hopeful of CJ and Brownhill signing new contracts as things become clearer with our promotion to the PL. That would be a real boost if it does happen

[ecc]

BBC website reporting that Parker hopeful of CJ and Brownhill signing new contracts as things become clearer with our promotion to the PL. That would be a real boost if it does happen

I think this forum would explode with joy if they signed new contracts.

[It Is What It Is]

BBC website reporting that Parker hopeful of CJ and Brownhill signing new contracts as things become clearer with our promotion to the PL. That would be a real boost if it does happen

Big money clubs will be calling ..but if CJ stays, I'm hoping Trafford will stay as well. I really don't know who we could get to replace a keeper as good as him in the Premier League. Alan Pace is going to have to give them both new massive contracts to keep them, but worth every penny.

[Hanoverusaclaret]

Players I would be interested in would be:
Ross Barkley (VILLA) - excellent for Luton and not playing much at Villa.
Haji Wright (COVENTRY)- One Championship forward who impresses me- plus apparently, he's invisible for offside calls
Nick Pope (NEWCASTLE)- If Trafford does go to Newcastle, it may be possible to get him back. He isn't going to want to sit on a bench for too long. If not Pope, I would maybe look at Ramsdale (SOUTHAMPTON) or Johnstone (WOLVES) We need a solid keeper.
James Justin (LEICESTER) - Solid Premier League full back. May be out of our price range.
Leif Davis (IPSWICH) - Another who may have inflated his price.
Peter Billing (BOURNEMOUTH) Adds a great deal of physicality which we lack. Parker apparently likes him.
Ben Mee (BRENTFORD) Riding the bench in London. Would add an experienced head to the squad and offer options in set up.

[Steddyman]

Why on earth would we sign Nick Pope. He doesn't have the feet to pass the ball around at the back and would cause mistakes in our system. He also isn't great at long passes. I think the days of our primary keepers main function being a shot stopper are behind us. Ramsdale and Johnstone are better options.

For Ben Mee, see Nick Pope above. I love Ben, he is one of my favourite players in the past 20 years, but he doesn't fit our system.

[fatboy47]

Good to see the obsession with past players is alive and well on UTC.

[Foshiznik]

I’m hoping we’ll dig out a few more unpolished gems from Ligue 1 a la Esteve

[Penwortham_Claret]

Nick Pope is off to Leeds, all agreed…. Apparently

[Conroy92]

Yoan Ange Bonny from Parma. ST in exactly the mould we need. French under 21 so may know Esteve.

Nico Paz from Como, Real Madrid graduate and Argentinian international. Attacking Centre Midfielder.

Two great young prospects but suspect both may be attracting interest.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Apparently Ligue 1 will be a popular shopping centre for players this summer due to financial issues in the French league?

I’d be on the phone to Cardiff now about Salech now they are relegated testing the resolve of Vincent Tan.

[Casper2]

Nick Pope is off to Leeds, all agreed…. Apparently

Source?

[Penwortham_Claret]

Source?

Somebody close to Pope (family)

[BOYSIE31]

Not sure if he can make the step up but liked the look of Isidor at Sunderland.

Him and Hamer

[FeedTheArf]

Tommy Doyle, might be a useful one to look at:

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/20 ... er-future/

[Elizabeth]

Definitely feeling more relaxed about the transfer window leading up to next season in the PL than the last time. I think this is because we are not losing influential loan players plus I think the club ownership should have learned a lot last time from their errors in identifying the type of players to sign.

Keeping Steve and Trafford along with getting Brownhill and CJ to sign in the next couple of weeks would be a major boost and with the squad spirit so evidently high I think there's a better then 50/50 chance of three out of four of those things happening. The new players thrown together from last season all now know and have experience of the rewards that come with playing for each other and their established teammates. The squad is at one with each other. That is going to be a big factor for me next season.

I think we've also got the right manager and backroom team this time, able to motivate and maintain the spirit they have created and further develop our young players. There's no bigger motivator than proving people wrong, whether that's within the football world or in the stands.

I'm not overly concerned with the names of the new signings, only that we get good cover for the goalkeeping and striking positions as a priority. A physically strong midfield player with good PL experience also would be a positive step forward.

I think we will stay up this time.

[gandhisflipflop]

Tommy Doyle, might be a useful one to look at:

https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/20 ... er-future/

Would be a good signing

[Conroy92]

Some frees that maybe on the too good scale but worth an enquiry.

Angel Gomes
Calvert Lewin
Aina
Walker Pieters
Tete
Pasalic
Diatta
Bardghji
Eric Dier
Ben Davies
Reguilon
Lindelof

Out of those Reguilon, Lindelof, Walker Pieters and Davies all interesting options at the back.
Diatta, Dier, Gomes, Pasalic and Bardghji all great options across midfield although maybe out of our range.
Calvert Lewin was a great player but an absolute sick note.

[mdd2]

May be on this thread but as of now and assuming CJ and Brownhill sign for us again there are well over 30 players over 21 on 1/1/25 already including Edwards, Flemming, Anthony and Humphries. We have only one loanee going back to Brighton, Barnes Shelvey Obafemi and Redmond I assume will be leaving but we have 8 players still under contract, over 21 returning from loan spells. We will need to loan or sell at least 9 of the present squad to have room to bring in one player to a 25man squad.
I reckon at least 12 will be loaned or leave.

[Hedontplayforyou]

In relation to that - I think we will look to move on the following players in the summer, and/or contracts are up (off the top of my head) -

Delcroix
Dodgson
Sambo
Obafemi
Churlinov
Benson
Barnes
Redmond
Amdouni
Tresor
Ekdal
Massengo
Sarmiento (would keep him if it was a relatively low fee)
Shelvey

[gandhisflipflop]

Some frees that maybe on the too good scale but worth an enquiry.

Angel Gomes
Calvert Lewin
Aina
Walker Pieters
Tete
Pasalic
Diatta
Bardghji
Eric Dier
Ben Davies
Reguilon
Lindelof


Out of those Reguilon, Lindelof, Walker Pieters and Davies all interesting options at the back.
Diatta, Dier, Gomes, Pasalic and Bardghji all great options across midfield although maybe out of our range.
Calvert Lewin was a great player but an absolute sick note.

Roony bardghi?

[Cirrus_Minor]

In relation to that - I think we will look to move on the following players in the summer, and/or contracts are up (off the top of my head) -

Delcroix
Dodgson
Sambo
Obafemi
Churlinov
Benson
Barnes
Redmond
Amdouni
Tresor
Ekdal
Massengo
Sarmiento (would keep him if it was a relatively low fee)
Shelvey

I would agree with this. Maybe there's an opening for Barnes to be added to the coaching staff, since he seems to have a lot going for him in terms of motivation and team spirit in the squad.

[taio]

I would agree with this. Maybe there's an opening for Barnes to be added to the coaching staff, since he seems to have a lot going for him in terms of motivation and team spirit in the squad.

It feels like there is a very good chance he'll have a role given his strong connection to the club, manager, players and Alan Pace.

[Big Vinny K]

In relation to that - I think we will look to move on the following players in the summer, and/or contracts are up (off the top of my head) -

Delcroix
Dodgson
Sambo
Obafemi
Churlinov
Benson
Barnes
Redmond
Amdouni
Tresor
Ekdal
Massengo
Sarmiento (would keep him if it was a relatively low fee)
Shelvey

I’d add Foster to that list and possibly Sonne too (though maybe not seen enough of him).
I think Foster has had enough chances this season and he seems to have gone backwards as a player. Not saying he has not contributed this season because I think he has and even when he was missing some big chances I still thought he was trying his hardest and causing problems for the opposition. But I just do not see the quality in his play in terms of touch, finishing, heading ability, movement or any other part of his game to be honest to think he can contribute in the EPL.

Sonne from the bits we have seen it does not seem that he could step up to the top league. I love Connor Roberts and think he is great in championship but it’s going to be difficult for him in the EPL as it has been for him previously. I’d like to see some strong competition for him in the EPL and think someone like Walker Peters if we could get him would offer us real competition at right back. If we can’t get him we probably need another right back with experience in the PL (or maybe go for the lad at Preston who is on loan from Villa ?)

[Conroy92]

Roony bardghi?

That's the one.

[Spijed]

Why on earth would we sign Nick Pope. He doesn't have the feet to pass the ball around at the back and would cause mistakes in our system. He also isn't great at long passes. I think the days of our primary keepers main function being a shot stopper are behind us. Ramsdale and Johnstone are better options.

For Ben Mee, see Nick Pope above. I love Ben, he is one of my favourite players in the past 20 years, but he doesn't fit our system.

Being poor with his feet hasn't done Newcastle any harm has it?

[Hedontplayforyou]

I’d add Foster to that list and possibly Sonne too (though maybe not seen enough of him).
I think Foster has had enough chances this season and he seems to have gone backwards as a player. Not saying he has not contributed this season because I think he has and even when he was missing some big chances I still thought he was trying his hardest and causing problems for the opposition. But I just do not see the quality in his play in terms of touch, finishing, heading ability, movement or any other part of his game to be honest to think he can contribute in the EPL.

Sonne from the bits we have seen it does not seem that he could step up to the top league. I love Connor Roberts and think he is great in championship but it’s going to be difficult for him in the EPL as it has been for him previously. I’d like to see some strong competition for him in the EPL and think someone like Walker Peters if we could get him would offer us real competition at right back. If we can’t get him we probably need another right back with experience in the PL (or maybe go for the lad at Preston who is on loan from Villa ?)

Was going to add Foster to the list but given we need two striker anyway even if he stays I think we may keep him. He cannot be relied on though as we’ve found out over the last two seasons, nor has he looked good enough. Having said that I’d like to see what he could really be capable of if he could get a proper run in the side .

[CharlieinNewMexico]

That's the one.

Been out all year with an ACL. Only just coming back. Be bold of us to try that!

[TsarBomba]

https://x.com/joueurssn/status/1916521063350992964?s=46

17 year old Senegal midfielder on trial, if legit.

Yahoo Sports article had him on trial at Barca in November.

[Pickles]

Out of those Reguilon, Lindelof, Walker Pieters and Davies all interesting options at the back.

Interesting in what way? Not as signings for us. Too expensive, wouldn't want to sign, or both. Lindelof is on over £100,000 a week.

[taio]

Some frees that maybe on the too good scale but worth an enquiry.

Angel Gomes
Calvert Lewin
Aina
Walker Pieters
Tete
Pasalic
Diatta
Bardghji
Eric Dier
Ben Davies
Reguilon
Lindelof

Out of those Reguilon, Lindelof, Walker Pieters and Davies all interesting options at the back.
Diatta, Dier, Gomes, Pasalic and Bardghji all great options across midfield although maybe out of our range.
Calvert Lewin was a great player but an absolute sick note.

We'd have no chance with most of them

[jojomk1]

As many know, Scott Parker has previously had success and took both Fulham and Bournemouth into the Premier League
In the following seasons Fulham were relegated, and he was sacked from Bournemouth quite early in their Premier League season
I would think he will draw on his experiences of those two Premier League campaigns and try and get it better this summer
So why don't all of the keyboard warriors take a break from pretending to be head of recruitment and leave it to the experts

[Conroy92]

Interesting in what way? Not as signings for us. Too expensive, wouldn't want to sign, or both. Lindelof is on over £100,000 a week.

In terms of wages they would all be high, I suspect Davies and Lindelof the highest. However Davies is knocking on and unlikely to get a big deal unless going abroad and Lindelof wants to remain in the prem and if he doesn't want to relocate we would be positioned well. Walker Pieters another that could be in our range rumoured 20k wages at saints along with Regullion who's on rumoured 40k.

I don't think 20-40k wages should be out of our budget in the prem should they?

[Hedontplayforyou]

As many know, Scott Parker has previously had success and took both Fulham and Bournemouth into the Premier League
In the following seasons Fulham were relegated, and he was sacked from Bournemouth quite early in their Premier League season
I would think he will draw on his experiences of those two Premier League campaigns and try and get it better this summer
So why don't all of the keyboard warriors take a break from pretending to be head of recruitment and leave it to the experts

Think it’s just a topic of discussion and people making conversation/ giving their opinions .