Summer transfer window

[fidelcastro]

Probably in keeping with some members of this forum they don't know they arsehole from their elbow.

[willsclarets]

Our recruitment in terms of getting to the promised land is fine but fall short in signing players to sustain that. We don't research & recruit the right sort of people. Whoever is in charge of recruitment could do with taking a look on here because some suggestions aren't bad & are well achievable but sadly that doesn't seem to happen.

Every player that's ever been mentioned on transfer threads here, has turned up on BFCs database and been considered or dismissed on initial criteria.

[Jakubclaret]

Every player that's ever been mentioned on transfer threads here, has turned up on BFCs database and been considered or dismissed on initial criteria.

& that's worked out well. God knows how many bad apples I can think of in recent times yes every club has them to what degree.

[ksrclaret]

Jakubclaret is genuinely hilarious. Earlier this week it was tranquilising drivers to make the roads safer and now it's Premier League recruitment taking around 30 minutes to complete.

If someone asked ChatGPT to pretend to be on Live at the Apollo, I would imagine the output would be similar.

[boatshed bill]

& that's worked out well. God knows how many bad apples I can think of in recent times yes every club has them to what degree.

Well, it's kept us in the top 23 clubs in the football league pyramid for a long time.

[willsclarets]

& that's worked out well. God knows how many bad apples I can think of in recent times yes every club has them to what degree.

It's evidently incredibly difficult, and more complicated than you imagine. If it wasn't, so many teams wouldn't do it so poorly even with budgets 10x as big.

Even when you "get it right", there's plenty of luck involved. There's been plenty of players anticipated to succeed in the Premier league that have flopped. And plenty of players who have arrived to a shrug, and turned out to be generational premier league players.

There's also several reasons out of a club's control, as to why a player is a no go from the start. Off my head, location, price, current squad opportunities, playing style, contractual demands, timing. There must be loads more.

It's simply not as easy as you're imagining. And I think the evidence points to the same conclusion.

[Holtyclaret]

& that's worked out well. God knows how many bad apples I can think of in recent times yes every club has them to what degree.

Said at a time when player togetherness and bond are at an all-time high.

[Jakubs Tash]

Here’s an actual link for anyone who might be interested…..

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[ClaretFelix]

Here’s an actual link for anyone who might be interested…..


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I know nothing about him apart from him being quite a good keeper a few years ago on Football Manager!

Links to 2 keepers now suggests the battle for Traffords signature is still on

[StuWestMidsClaret]

We could probably all live inside Jakubclaret's head comfortably...

[Jakubclaret]

It's evidently incredibly difficult, and more complicated than you imagine. If it wasn't, so many teams wouldn't do it so poorly even with budgets 10x as big.

Even when you "get it right", there's plenty of luck involved. There's been plenty of players anticipated to succeed in the Premier league that have flopped. And plenty of players who have arrived to a shrug, and turned out to be generational premier league players.

There's also several reasons out of a club's control, as to why a player is a no go from the start. Off my head, location, price, current squad opportunities, playing style, contractual demands, timing. There must be loads more.

It's simply not as easy as you're imagining. And I think the evidence points to the same conclusion.

It really isn't as complicated as you are making it how to be it's complicated because it's made complicated.
First of all a player needs to be identified & then it needs to be ascertained if he's willing to move & the selling club are willing to a deal if either scenario isn't positive then it doesn't happen or if there's willingness negotiations take place. Delays happen because dilly dallying take place. In essence with the correct research & due diligence you could have a transfer wrapped up in a day.

[StuWestMidsClaret]

Wow we've got our own version of Sherlock Holmes

[Andingle]

Wow we've got our own version of Sherlock Holmes

I'd say nearer to our version of Inspector Clouseau

[Steddyman]

He's definitely fishing

[StuWestMidsClaret]

If he his then he needs to go out and get a life.

[DCWat]

It really isn't as complicated as you are making it how to be it's complicated because it's made complicated.
First of all a player needs to be identified & then it needs to be ascertained if he's willing to move & the selling club are willing to a deal if either scenario isn't positive then it doesn't happen or if there's willingness negotiations take place. Delays happen because dilly dallying take place. In essence with the correct research & due diligence you could have a transfer wrapped up in a day.

You’re just a **** Devils_Advocate, **** Devils_Advocate.

[ecc]

It's evidently incredibly difficult, and more complicated than you imagine. If it wasn't, so many teams wouldn't do it so poorly even with budgets 10x as big.

Even when you "get it right", there's plenty of luck involved. There's been plenty of players anticipated to succeed in the Premier league that have flopped. And plenty of players who have arrived to a shrug, and turned out to be generational premier league players.

There's also several reasons out of a club's control, as to why a player is a no go from the start. Off my head, location, price, current squad opportunities, playing style, contractual demands, timing. There must be loads more.

It's simply not as easy as you're imagining. And I think the evidence points to the same conclusion.

That's the most sense we've had on here for a while.

[Vegas Claret]

Looks like Leeds are in for Buendia

[Woodleyclaret]

Leeds are supposed to owe millions in transfer related debt.I am surprised that they can sign anyone.

[willsclarets]

It really isn't as complicated as you are making it how to be it's complicated because it's made complicated.
First of all a player needs to be identified & then it needs to be ascertained if he's willing to move & the selling club are willing to a deal if either scenario isn't positive then it doesn't happen or if there's willingness negotiations take place. Delays happen because dilly dallying take place. In essence with the correct research & due diligence you could have a transfer wrapped up in a day.

Your response here has absolutely no relevance to the points I made in my post. So let's leave it there.

[Vegas Claret]

Leeds are supposed to owe millions in transfer related debt.I am surprised that they can sign anyone.

The ownership group is worth over 5 billion, the only thing stopping them is PSR

[Cooclaret]

It really isn't as complicated as you are making it how to be it's complicated because it's made complicated.
First of all a player needs to be identified & then it needs to be ascertained if he's willing to move & the selling club are willing to a deal if either scenario isn't positive then it doesn't happen or if there's willingness negotiations take place. Delays happen because dilly dallying take place. In essence with the correct research & due diligence you could have a transfer wrapped up in a day.

No.

[bumba]

Burnley, Sunderland and Wolves along with European clubs interested in Keiron Morrison from Liverpool. Northern Irish youth international forward 18 years old.

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2025/05/l ... eady-made/

[Newcastleclaret93]

Leeds are supposed to owe millions in transfer related debt.I am surprised that they can sign anyone.

I’m not particularly well read on Leeds financials but looking at there last summers business they had 100m net positive transfer window.

They must have a fairly decent bit of cash to throw about. Especially with there ownership.

[Jakubclaret]

Your response here has absolutely no relevance to the points I made in my post. So let's leave it there.

It isn't relevant because prior to the approached target you have negated the points you have mentioned. The likes of yamal you aren't even considering you are selecting from a smaller realistic pool of players. Anyway I'll leave you to it because soon enough I'll get accused of trying to derail this thread when all I'm trying to do is counter your argument in a sensible manner. Have a good day.

[willsclarets]

It isn't relevant because prior to the approached target you have negated the points you have mentioned. The likes of yamal you aren't even considering you are selecting from a smaller realistic pool of players. Anyway I'll leave you to it because soon enough I'll get accused of trying to derail this thread when all I'm trying to do is counter your argument in a sensible manner. Have a good day.

The complication is nothing to do with the mechanical process of signing "a player". The whole discussion was about getting the right players in that would be a success. That's the complicated bit. You have countered absolutely nothing. But have a good day too.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Looks like Leeds are in for Buendia

Wasn’t there a rumour that we wanted him last year ? Or am I mistaken?

[blatherwickstattoos]

Turkish international keeper linked Cakir

[Woodleyclaret]

Thanks a link, not petty bickering

[burnley007]

Burnley, Sunderland and Wolves along with European clubs interested in Keiron Morrison from Liverpool. Northern Irish youth international forward 18 years old.

https://www.thisisanfield.com/2025/05/l ... eady-made/

Could definitely be an interesting one. I like the sound of this kid.

[burnley007]

Kieran Morrison's highlights. I can't see us being able to get him, he is the star of their U18 side.

https://www.google.com/search?client=fi ... 64BZs,st:0

[fatboy47]

If the answer's an 18 year old kid from Liverpool's youth team, I'm wondering what the question may be.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Something like, ‘we have cat 1 status back now, let’s try and make it count’….?

[bumba]

If the answer's an 18 year old kid from Liverpool's youth team, I'm wondering what the question may be.

Have you seen him play? Imagine the meltdown if we were linked with Rooney at 16.....he didn't turn out too bad did he

[burnley007]

If the answer's an 18 year old kid from Liverpool's youth team, I'm wondering what the question may be.

I would imagine the word FUTURE would be involved.

Would be a major addition to our U21 side.

[dougcollins]

I would imagine the word FUTURE would be involved.

Would be a major addition to our U21 side.

Yeah, but additions to the U21 side ain't what we need right now.

[burnley007]

Yeah, but additions to the U21 side ain't what we need right now.

We desperately need additions at all levels this summer.

[aggi]

Leeds are supposed to owe millions in transfer related debt.I am surprised that they can sign anyone.

49ers group, who own Leeds, recently sold about 5% of the shares in the NFL team for about $8bn. Even if you include buying Rangers there's plenty left over.

[Duffer_]

49ers group, who own Leeds, recently sold about 5% of the shares in the NFL team for about $8bn. Even if you include buying Rangers there's plenty left over.

I think the valuation might have been $8.5bn but they'll have only got a "measly" €0.5bn for their 6%.

[Row Z]

I know nothing about him apart from him being quite a good keeper a few years ago on Football Manager!

Links to 2 keepers now suggests the battle for Traffords signature is still on

Or that are Hladky is not quite at the required standard as a number 2?

[Holtyclaret]

If the answer's an 18 year old kid from Liverpool's youth team, I'm wondering what the question may be.

Who might be worth fortunes in a few years time?

[aggi]

I think the valuation might have been $8.5bn but they'll have only got a "measly" €0.5bn for their 6%.

That does sound a lot more realistic.

[SirBob]

Have you seen him play? Imagine the meltdown if we were linked with Rooney at 16.....he didn't turn out too bad did he

Not really a fair comparison Rooney was playing and scoring worldies against Arsenal when he was 16, he was regarded as a once in a generation talent when he was about 12. Every team in the world would of signed him

[rob63]

just seen that he has moved into the organic fertilizer business and is doing quite well !
More or less rules him out unless we can tempt him with a lucrative offer.

He needs to view this thread then, there's loads of organic fertiliser being said on here!

[bumba]

Not really a fair comparison Rooney was playing and scoring worldies against Arsenal when he was 16, he was regarded as a once in a generation talent when he was about 12. Every team in the world would of signed him

Ah yes I remember now going to games when Rooney was 12 and his name being on every fans lips.
Nobody had heard of him when he broke through.
If we signed Rooney the summer before his debut they'd have been uproar at signing a 16 year old.
Nobody has heard of Morrison but nobody had heard of Koleosho who was the same age when we signed him and he came straight in from Espanyol and started games for us without any complaints.
Your basically judging the player before you've even seen him play.

[burnmark]

Nixon has linked us with Jordan James from Rennes if Brownhill leaves.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Nixon has linked us with Jordan James from Rennes if Brownhill leaves.

That’s certainly an interesting one. I could see us being interested in him

[Socrates]

Ah yes I remember now going to games when Rooney was 12 and his name being on every fans lips.

Nobody had heard of him when he broke through.

That’s really not true.

It wasn’t quite as young as 12, but Kevin Campbell was talking about him a lot when he was 14 and saying he could already play for the first team at that age.

He was well known.

[Woodleyclaret]

I thought perceived wisdom on here told us CJER and JB were signing new deals ?

[wadeswondergoal]

I thought perceived wisdom on here told us CJER and JB were signing new deals ?

Who has said they haven’t signed deals?
You make a lot of sweeping statements on this board but then fail to back them up.