Summer transfer window

[Jakubs Tash]

He would definitely improve us and Mike Mcgrath mentioned we were looking at him last week, but I don't think there is a universe in which we could afford to pay his wages.

How much is he currently on per week (being a free agent right now)?

Whichever club he eventually joins, there’s not a universe where he gets the same wage as he was on a Newcastle.

[Hedontplayforyou]

We need players who can stay fit for the full season. Can’t afford to pay a huge wage to a player who might only be around for 10-15 games here and there.

Also haven’t forgiven him for his cock like antics when we went down

[boatshed bill]

Barnes and Wilson, 2 of our 4 strikers... that would be ridiculous.

[Pickles]

I'd be amazed if a) Calum Wilson wanted to come to Burnley and b) we could afford him.

[warksclaret]

Barnes and Wilson, 2 of our 4 strikers... that would be ridiculous.

Presume you dont mean Harvey Barnes

[boatshed bill]

Presume you dont mean Harvey Barnes

Isn't he a winger? We probably have enough of them

[Steddyman]

How much is he currently on per week (being a free agent right now)?

Whichever club he eventually joins, there’s not a universe where he gets the same wage as he was on a Newcastle.

He might be on more, given the club he goes to won't have to pay a transfer fee.

[warksclaret]

Isn't he a winger? We probably have enough of them

Think we are up to at least 7 now

[BigGaz]

Callum Wilson is currently on a deal of £0 per week, with a goal bonus of £0 per week and a sweet little appearance package of £0.

The big wages he was on at Newcastle were as a result of him signing up as a 28 year old, In demand, free scoring, prime of his life, England International.

He is now a free agent, standing before suitors as a 33 year old with dodgy hamstrings, perhaps 2 years left at the highest level if he's lucky, having been backup/rotation for the past 3 seasons.

Whatever he was on previously, he ain't gonna get near to now. Unless the Saudis fancy him.

[jojomk1]

Isn't he a winger? We probably have enough of them

6 or 7 from what I see - and Ash ploughing through the front line

[BensonADTR]

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/194 ... R-DWThB2oA


A nice early morning link from Fab

[Nonayforever]

https://x.com/fabrizioromano/status/194 ... R-DWThB2oA


A nice early morning link from Fab

Seems a good solid CB that is quite highly rated & only 22.

[Mattster]

Seems a good solid CB that is quite highly rated & only 22.

Can't say I've watched him play but looking at the data and some videos he looks like a defender that's decent on the ball playing in a side that doesn't have much of the ball and is instructed to pretty much hoof it clear all game. Big lad who has played quite a few games as the central defender in a back 3 too, which is a role we could be looking to fill.

[Steddyman]

It seems our obsession with wingers and defenders continues under a new manager. We are screwed if we do not improve our strikers massively.

[NewClaret]

It seems our obsession with wingers and defenders continues under a new manager. We are screwed if we do not improve our strikers massively.

I’m not saying I’d object to another striker Steddyman, but I wouldn’t see it as a priority. Priority is the back line, now we need to strengthen a midfield that has never been

If we went in to the season with a much strengthened back line (GK maybe aside) and a hugely upgraded midfield, I’d be happy giving one of Amdouni or Foster a shot. Or, put another way, I’d be far less comfortable going in to the season with our current midfield and a great striker than the other way around.

Amdouni scored at this level last time and would hopefully have developed since. Foster has the pace to be decent on counters, in my view. I think a big upgrade on either will cost a huge amount.

If I see another winger link though I’ll scream

[gandhisflipflop]

Deffo need a cb to replace cj

[ollieclarets8]

Arkodare scored 1 in 2 last season. Nothing like the stats of Houtondji

Worriers don't care about facts like that.

[bumba]

Deffo need a cb to replace cj

We've already signed Humphreys

[NewClaret]

We've already signed Humphreys

He’s a LCB though. I don’t see him replacing CJ.

It could be he plays there, Esteve central and Tuanzebe RCB in a back 5. In which case I’d say we need a Hartman-esque attacking RB.

[Steddyman]

I’m not saying I’d object to another striker Steddyman, but I wouldn’t see it as a priority. Priority is the back line, now we need to strengthen a midfield that has never been

If we went in to the season with a much strengthened back line (GK maybe aside) and a hugely upgraded midfield, I’d be happy giving one of Amdouni or Foster a shot. Or, put another way, I’d be far less comfortable going in to the season with our current midfield and a great striker than the other way around.

Amdouni scored at this level last time and would hopefully have developed since. Foster has the pace to be decent on counters, in my view. I think a big upgrade on either will cost a huge amount.

If I see another winger link though I’ll scream

I'm not sure I can agree on that one, our striking options are woeful.

- Barnes won't score more than one goal if he even plays.
- Fleming isn't a striker, and that was apparent this year though he did pretty well in a much weaker league
- Foster is too big a risk. His health issues combined with his inability to hit the net when it matter means probably 5 goals max from him
- Brownhill, our most profiled scorer has left
- Houtonji, wont even be named in the 25 man squad
- Amdouni will go out on loan, he won't want to play for us

Clearly we need a minimum of 2 strikers, who know how to score

[yosserhughes]

Is Amdouni back at the Club for pre-season training ?

[bumba]

He’s a LCB though. I don’t see him replacing CJ.

It could be he plays there, Esteve central and Tuanzebe RCB in a back 5. In which case I’d say we need a Hartman-esque attacking RB.

He played right back at times last season. He's both footed and comfortable on both sides they'd be no issues with him playing alongside Esteve.

[kentonclaret]

It seems our obsession with wingers and defenders continues under a new manager. We are screwed if we do not improve our strikers massively.

Unlike in the Championship not many fixtures in the Premier League finish with a 1-0 or 0-1 scoreline. In last season’s Championship a total of 105 matches ended with the only goal of the game being the decisive one. In last season’s Premier League only 42 matches ended with a similar score line.
In the Premier League whilst having a strong defence is important scoring goals is paramount to survival. Defending stoically for 90+ minutes and then scoring to nick a single goal victory won’t be the key to staying up. Most Premier League teams are loaded with attack minded players which makes it nigh on impossible for the newly promoted clubs to end a game with a clean sheet. Last season’s 3 relegated clubs all ended up with goal differences of minus 40 or worse.

[gandhisflipflop]

We've already signed Humphreys

We don’t know if he is going to be a centre back or left back yet. It may well be that he challenges Hartmann because pires isn’t deemed upto it.

[boyyanno]

I’m not saying I’d object to another striker Steddyman, but I wouldn’t see it as a priority. Priority is the back line, now we need to strengthen a midfield that has never been

If we went in to the season with a much strengthened back line (GK maybe aside) and a hugely upgraded midfield, I’d be happy giving one of Amdouni or Foster a shot. Or, put another way, I’d be far less comfortable going in to the season with our current midfield and a great striker than the other way around.

Amdouni scored at this level last time and would hopefully have developed since. Foster has the pace to be decent on counters, in my view. I think a big upgrade on either will cost a huge amount.

If I see another winger link though I’ll scream

We need a CB, 2 CM and a ST in my opinion. If we got all that on top of the buisness we've already done I'd probably consider it the best window we've ever had.

*edit I'm not sure where Tuanzabe will play for us.

[gandhisflipflop]

We need a CB, 2 CM and a ST in my opinion. If we got all that on top of the buisness we've already done I'd probably consider it the best window we've ever had.

And a gk to replace Traff

[Hedontplayforyou]

We 100% need a new striker.

We 100% need a new central midfielder , in fact I think we need two.

We 100% need an experienced keeper when Trafford goes.

Then depending who leaves I still think we need another centre half given Tuanzebes injury record.

I think Ekdal will leave , Delcroix too.

[Silkyskills1]

I’m not saying I’d object to another striker Steddyman, but I wouldn’t see it as a priority.

What qualities do you think Foster and Barnes possess that might give us an edge in the upcoming season?

[HahaYeah]

Personal terms with the player are not expected to be an issue, with Fabrizio Romano reporting they have already been ‘agreed’, but the Magpies remain apart in negotiations with Burnley over a fee for Trafford. Burnley are set to hold out for £40m, whilst Newcastle have seen an initial bid of £25m rejected by the Clarets.

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/fo ... se-5206149

[ollieclarets8]

With the business we've so far done early, along with the loan system to help plug any gaps, there's nothing to worry about. We seem to be going about things very well.

[ervi34]

We 100% need a new striker.

We 100% need a new central midfielder , in fact I think we need two.

We 100% need an experienced keeper when Trafford goes.

Then depending who leaves I still think we need another centre half given Tuanzebes injury record.

I think Ekdal will leave , Delcroix too.

I think we could do with two strikers - someone experienced on free (Vardy, Wilson) + someone we break our transfer record for.

Another CM is a must, and I'd also say we need another if/when Brownill leaves.

RB and CB would also be nice and a good goalkeeper if we sell Trafford.

[Steddyman]

Personal terms with the player are not expected to be an issue, with Fabrizio Romano reporting they have already been ‘agreed’, but the Magpies remain apart in negotiations with Burnley over a fee for Trafford. Burnley are set to hold out for £40m, whilst Newcastle have seen an initial bid of £25m rejected by the Clarets.

https://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/fo ... se-5206149

Well done Mr Pace. Don't back down. Would prefer we keep Traffs.

[Woodleyclaret]

Definitely no compromise £40m or he stays Newcastle are seriously minted

[Guller Bull]

I hate the expression but it is definitely one of those "if you aint going to ****, then get off the potty!" times for Toon. Pay it or move on. I know it doesn't work like that in principle but I wish it did!

[Big Vinny K]

I’m not saying I’d object to another striker Steddyman, but I wouldn’t see it as a priority. Priority is the back line, now we need to strengthen a midfield that has never been

If we went in to the season with a much strengthened back line (GK maybe aside) and a hugely upgraded midfield, I’d be happy giving one of Amdouni or Foster a shot. Or, put another way, I’d be far less comfortable going in to the season with our current midfield and a great striker than the other way around.

Amdouni scored at this level last time and would hopefully have developed since. Foster has the pace to be decent on counters, in my view. I think a big upgrade on either will cost a huge amount.

If I see another winger link though I’ll scream

How can you say you wouldn’t see another striker as a priority ?

It was a priority last season in a poor league but fortunately our defence and midfield performed miracles.

We need 2 strikers let alone one and I think that we will be prioritising this but it’s traditionally the most difficult position to fill - especially for the promoted clubs.

[AlargeClaret]

Hoping for some decent news regarding a striker and a CM. I hope Pace goes for an prem experienced but quality CM and not a gamble on some “ 5m Euro u21” type . I’d be happy to take Vardy but we also need a quality CF as junk like Foster and Barnes really aren’t gonna keep us up .

[Newcastleclaret93]

How can you say you wouldn’t see another striker as a priority ?

It was a priority last season in a poor league but fortunately our defence and midfield performed miracles.

We need 2 strikers let alone one and I think that we will be prioritising this but it’s traditionally the most difficult position to fill - especially for the promoted clubs.

Are we not seeing Tchouna as a striker?

[NewClaret]

I'm not sure I can agree on that one, our striking options are woeful.

- Barnes won't score more than one goal if he even plays.
- Fleming isn't a striker, and that was apparent this year though he did pretty well in a much weaker league
- Foster is too big a risk. His health issues combined with his inability to hit the net when it matter means probably 5 goals max from him
- Brownhill, our most profiled scorer has left
- Houtonji, wont even be named in the 25 man squad
- Amdouni will go out on loan, he won't want to play for us

Clearly we need a minimum of 2 strikers, who know how to score

If Flemming isn’t a striker I don’t know what he is because aave his goal contributions I thought his all round play and falling over made him highly ineffective last year. I’d agree he’s not the answer in the Premier League. Nor is Barnes or Hountondji, obviously.

I’m not sure about Amdouni leaving. I don’t think he’s going to have a big list of offers to tell the truth, but I might be wrong. Maybe the Espanyol thing provides an opportunity there in a less physical league. I can’t imagine he’s Parker’s type, really, but if he stays it’ll be to play. If he doesn’t, I agree a striker is needed.

Foster I think would score a lot more than 5 goals given a full season. Obviously appreciate that is a risk. He’ll be a different player in the Premier League playing on transition against high lines than the Championship, I think.

Overall though, if we don’t strengthen midfield we could have Haaland up front and it wouldn’t matter - we’ll concede too many as we did with a Cullen/Berge/Brownhill midfield and we’ve lost two of them by the looks of things. That has to be the priority for me.

If we went in to next season with a really strong midfield and Foster up front, I’d back us more than Cullen/Laurent/Hannibal and Haaland up top, anyway.

[123EasyasBFC]

I'm not sure I can agree on that one, our striking options are woeful.

- Barnes won't score more than one goal if he even plays.
- Fleming isn't a striker, and that was apparent this year though he did pretty well in a much weaker league
- Foster is too big a risk. His health issues combined with his inability to hit the net when it matter means probably 5 goals max from him
- Brownhill, our most profiled scorer has left
- Houtonji, wont even be named in the 25 man squad
- Amdouni will go out on loan, he won't want to play for us

Clearly we need a minimum of 2 strikers, who know how to score

Why won’t Amdouni want to play for us, after a poor season for the club he managed to get a move to benfica on loan, surely he will want to show himself in the prem again.

Last season he was one of the very few that moved on that seemed to conduct himself properly, made a slight difference when he came on in that Sunderland game. I remember roberts calling him ‘one of the good ones’ when the move to benfica was announced

And yes anyone would choice benfica over Burnley in the championship

[CJ_Claret]

How can you say you wouldn’t see another striker as a priority ?

It was a priority last season in a poor league but fortunately our defence and midfield performed miracles.

We need 2 strikers let alone one and I think that we will be prioritising this but it’s traditionally the most difficult position to fill - especially for the promoted clubs.

Totally agree, we should be looking at 1 seasoned, experienced forward that's been tried and tested in the prem (maybe nearing the end of his prem career) and 1 young, up and coming, natural centre forward looking to make his name (this may cost us more)

Then 1 big, athletic, strong CM who can carry the ball forward (a poor mans Yaya Toure) and No.1 to replace Trafford should the magpies finally cough up the £££

[123EasyasBFC]

I also actually think Amdouni is really suited to playing the number 9 position the way Parker wants his 9 to play

[Big Vinny K]

Are we not seeing Tchouna as a striker?

Wide player - which we have good options.
We are talking about a centre forward. We only have Foster and Barnes right now who have played this position for most of their careers. That wasn’t good enough last season playing against poor defenders most weeks.

[NewClaret]

How can you say you wouldn’t see another striker as a priority ?

It was a priority last season in a poor league but fortunately our defence and midfield performed miracles.

We need 2 strikers let alone one and I think that we will be prioritising this but it’s traditionally the most difficult position to fill - especially for the promoted clubs.

See above post. I think if we went in to next season with our current midfield we could have Haaland up top and it wouldn’t make a lot of difference.

I’m not saying a new striker wouldn’t be nice, just that for me the midfield is absolute number one priority first. If we had a strong midfield I’d back Foster/Amdouni to nick enough goals to keep us up.

I agree it’s the hardest position to recruit. Look across Europe and there aren’t many leagues or teams that have 20+ goal forwards. And the ones that do don’t want to sell, or they probably don’t want to come to a relegation contender, or there’s question marks over whether they can step up from a lesser league. They’re expensive. Hence if we had limited budget, I’d put it in midfield, if we can afford both, great.

[ksrclaret]

I also actually think Amdouni is really suited to playing the number 9 position the way Parker wants his 9 to play

Parker wants a number 9 to provide a physical platform first and foremost. Ideally they’d run in behind as well, but that’s a desirable rather than an essential.

Whatever Amdouni is, he ain’t going to do any of that.

[NewClaret]

What qualities do you think Foster and Barnes possess that might give us an edge in the upcoming season?

I specifically mentioned Foster and Amdouni. Barnes is obviously there for the craic and keeping the team lifted during the inevitable difficult parts of the season.

Amdouni is a decent finisher, Foster less so but has pace for transitions and playing against high lines.

But unless we have a really solid midfield - which in my view wasn’t Premier League standard last time out, or for the last couple of years of our previous stint (certainly the last year) - I don’t think we’ll a) stop teams from scoring more than we can, b) control enough of games to create decent chances for any forward.

So that’d be where I’d prioritise spend, not withstanding that if we can afford a better forward as well, that would be great.

[NewClaret]

We need a CB, 2 CM and a ST in my opinion. If we got all that on top of the buisness we've already done I'd probably consider it the best window we've ever had.

*edit I'm not sure where Tuanzabe will play for us.

Gut feel for me is that Tuanzebe has been brought in as RCB, meaning we’re still lacking a RB. If it’s for RB, I’d agree we need a CB. If we’re planning on playing 5 at the back it’s a

I agree re: 2x CM. Ideally, big, more defensively minded, strong in the tackle (Berge really lacked there for me), ball-winning types.

I think we’ll only commit 3-4 max ‘attacking’ players in any game and one 9 so I would agree we only need one ST, and that’s assuming we move Amdouni on. Else it’s one from Amdouni/Foster/Flemming to take the 9. If we added two as some are suggesting, I’d say we have to move on Amdouni and Flemming (can’t see us moving Foster on with his pace and keeping Flemmimg).

Again, the Espanyol deal here might provide optionality.

[burnley007]

Haa there been any indication on Calvert-Lewis? Has he got himself a contract yet?
Would fit in with the recovery squad we are building.

He could be an incredible addition

[NewClaret]

He played right back at times last season. He's both footed and comfortable on both sides they'd be no issues with him playing alongside Esteve.

I don’t actually remember that, I thought Worrall was RCB and then CJ came in a played every game? I honestly can’t see it without a 3 at the back & Esteve central. Is a good point that we seem to be overlooking we’ve signed him for a lot of money.

Maybe also Sonne was brought in for a 5 at the back formation, thinking about it? I’m forgetting him too.

[NewClaret]

Parker wants a number 9 to provide a physical platform first and foremost. Ideally they’d run in behind as well, but that’s a desirable rather than an essential.

Whatever Amdouni is, he ain’t going to do any of that.

That’s a fair point.

[ecc]

I'm not sure I can agree on that one, our striking options are woeful.

- Barnes won't score more than one goal if he even plays.
- Fleming isn't a striker, and that was apparent this year though he did pretty well in a much weaker league
- Foster is too big a risk. His health issues combined with his inability to hit the net when it matter means probably 5 goals max from him
- Brownhill, our most profiled scorer has left
- Houtonji, wont even be named in the 25 man squad
- Amdouni will go out on loan, he won't want to play for us

Clearly we need a minimum of 2 strikers, who know how to score

Difficult to argue with that.

I want to believe Zian will score some goals but not playing as a central striker all alone.