Summer transfer window

[Tricky Trevor]

Said it several times but ‘the 10’ could easily be two 10s in a 3-4-2-1 type shape that Parker used in his previous PL stints and at times last season.

I hope not after his last two PL sackings.

[jedi_master]

Wouldn’t say disappointing just a strange one.

Does he get in front of the other players we have? Really not sure

He was our most effective attacking player when we were last in this division. I think Anthony and Edwards were class last season and I hope they step up, but we have no idea because look how many didn't last time. I think it's a worthwhile addition because he is someone we know can get decent numbers for us. Put it this way too, he's not replacing Anthony/Edwards - he's probably replacing Benson out of the current squad.

[Woodleyclaret]

Sander scored a superb goal in our win at Fulham
I would have him back in cm.

[Tricky Trevor]

JBLs goals were generally him arriving into the area at exactly the right time. We keep speculating about our wingers playing as a 10. He is the most suited to the role.
Although I still hope we sign a goal scoring CF with Flemming in the 10, if we even play a 10.

[summitclaret]

I just don’t understand signing another winger from a squad size purpose.

Koleosho being u21 means he doesn’t take up space anyway

I fear us making the same mistake as 2 year's ago re too many wingers/too lightweight a team. JBL is fine, but is not what we need atm.

Where are our goals coming from?

[burnley007]

JBL still has 2 years left on his contract, so not necessarily cheap, but such a solid signing for us.
Very happy if it is him.

[gandhisflipflop]

I fear us making the same mistake as 2 year's ago re too many wingers/too lightweight a team. JBL is fine, but is not what we need atm.

We don’t have to make signings in order of squad needs. It may just be that this deal is easier than others to complete and others will follow. I’d agree if the window closed today we would be too short in other areas

[KPBFC]

Surely cant be JBL he signed for Al dhafra last week

[123EasyasBFC]

I fear us making the same mistake as 2 year's ago re too many wingers/too lightweight a team. JBL is fine, but is not what we need atm.

Where are our goals coming from?

Totally agree, I’d prefer koleosho given the chance to improve and i probably think it means the Oscar bobb link isn’t happening.

Only positive is we aren’t signing sterling

[Somethingfishy]

If its JBL it'll be underwhelming in the respect he wouldn't improve us in his position with the sheer depth we have on the wings. Don't get me wrong he's a good player but its money wasted when it's clear we need midfield reinforcements and a proper striker.

[Darnhill Claret]

Only another 53 days to go.

[CrosspoolClarets]

Those two inside right and left roles behind the striker are becoming the most crucial in the EPL, when we think of the title winners in the last decade the players in those roles are often vital. I’d suggest that teams who stay up and kick on tend to have good players there too, like Brentford, West Ham and Forest.

So we need 2-3 players for each of those positions in case one struggles or gets injured. JBL would be a really solid addition in that regard.

[KPBFC]

It cant be JBL he joined AL Dhafra last week

[Goliath]

People suggesting Berge are showing a massive lack of knowledge if they think there's any chance of him coming here. He's more likely to go to a top 6 club than to us, had a fantastic season for Fulham.

Also people's expectations are way too high if they are disappointed at JBL coming into the squad. Versatile, experienced, hard working and scores goals. It's a no brainer.

[summitclaret]

Only another 53 days to go.

Yes, are we going to have another team of strangers? We need room in the squad for 2 starters in cm and a least 1 starter striker. These will be expensive unless loans. Why waste money and squad places to bring in a 7th winger?

[GrahamBranchsPerm]

People suggesting Berge are showing a massive lack of knowledge if they think there's any chance of him coming here. He's more likely to go to a top 6 club than to us, had a fantastic season for Fulham.

Also people's expectations are way too high if they are disappointed at JBL coming into the squad. Versatile, experienced, hard working and scores goals. It's a no brainer.

Agreed on both points.

Zero chance of Berge and JBL is a good, smart footballer. Just need to make sure sensible price and that we keep him if we go down.

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[mkmel]

Show us where CT said this player having a medical used to play for us.

[123EasyasBFC]

It cant be JBL he joined AL Dhafra last week

That was gudmunsson not Bruun Larsen

[FeedTheArf]

It cant be JBL he joined AL Dhafra last week

That was JBG

[123EasyasBFC]

[*]

Show us where CT said this player having a medical used to play for us.

When someone asked if it was a former player, Tony said ‘that’s an interesting thought’ alluding to it being a former player.

It’s definitely Bruun Larsen

[athlete57]

JBL doesn’t excite in his general play but like Brownhill has the priceless ability to score goals. And unlike Brownhill has done it at Premier level

[Goliath]

[*]

When someone asked if it was a former player, Tony said ‘that’s an interesting thought’ alluding to it being a former player.

It’s definitely Bruun Larsen

If it wasn't somebody would have said by now. The silence speaks volumes, I'd be shocked if it wasn't him.

[ClaretTony]

Show us where CT said this player having a medical used to play for us.

I didn’t

[whiffa]

I didn’t

Without giving anything away CT, can you tell us if it's a defensive player or an attacking player?

[warksclaret]

People suggesting Berge are showing a massive lack of knowledge if they think there's any chance of him coming here. He's more likely to go to a top 6 club than to us, had a fantastic season for Fulham.

Also people's expectations are way too high if they are disappointed at JBL coming into the squad. Versatile, experienced, hard working and scores goals. It's a no brainer.

Precisely my thoughts-outstanding for Fulham, and he kept his place all season despite the quality they possess. Will be a lot of clubs kicking themselves they did not buy him prior to him signing for Fulham

[Hedontplayforyou]

We lacked firepower last season, JBL is capable of contributing to that both with dead ball situations and in open play. Would give us more experience and depth for as and when the younger lads drop their form or pick up injuries.


Just because we sign this position doesn’t mean we aren’t bringing other positions also. It doesn’t work in order of area of the pitch

[Goliath]

I didn’t

Is it JBL?
I'm assuming if you don't respond then it is

[bumba]

I didn’t

Without naming names and breaking your insiders confidence is it JBL?

Type 1 for yes
Type 2 for no

We won't say a word

[Mattster]

The profile of wingers like JBL and Tchouana are more suited for attacking on the break, at pace. And if we're switching to a back 5 like has been suggested, this doesn't necessarily suit Anthony and Edwards who prefer to receive the ball, out wide, to feet. It's going to be interesting seeing how we line up, whether we have a settled formation or regular changes.

[Commy]

What a difference. Everyone was upset when he didn't want to sign after relegation. Now, they are underwhelmed if it is him.

[Commy]

It's David Edgar for midfield.

[daveisaclaret]

Is there not a rule that says a player can't play for 3 clubs in 12 months (excluding loans)?

[mkmel]

Maybe the other day when allegedly Newcastle representatives visited the Turf the fee for James Trafford was sorted out subject to us getting a replacement.

So my final guess is that this signing if it goes ahead is a goalkeeper.

Maybe as someone else mentioned on here it is Turkey international Çakir

[123EasyasBFC]

Is there not a rule that says a player can't play for 3 clubs in 12 months (excluding loans)?

It’s the same season not calendar months

[123EasyasBFC]

The profile of wingers like JBL and Tchouana are more suited for attacking on the break, at pace. And if we're switching to a back 5 like has been suggested, this doesn't necessarily suit Anthony and Edwards who prefer to receive the ball, out wide, to feet. It's going to be interesting seeing how we line up, whether we have a settled formation or regular changes.

Unless Parker sees something in Edwards or even Tresor maybe to play more central as a number 10.

If we are looking to soak up pressure and break with pace then for me koleosho needs to be given then chance again

[123EasyasBFC]

Maybe the other day when allegedly Newcastle representatives visited the Turf the fee for James Trafford was sorted out subject to us getting a replacement.

So my final guess is that this signing if it goes ahead is a goalkeeper.

Maybe as someone else mentioned on here it is Turkey international Çakir

It’s literally Bruun Larsen mate

[ArmchairDetective]

Unless Parker sees something in Edwards or even Tresor maybe to play more central as a number 10.

If we are looking to soak up pressure and break with pace then for me koleosho needs to be given then chance again

Thought we had Anthony for that

[Vegas Claret]

What a difference. Everyone was upset when he didn't want to sign after relegation. Now, they are underwhelmed if it is him.

exactly, it's a sensible no risk signing as long as it isn't daft money

[martin_p]

What a difference. Everyone was upset when he didn't want to sign after relegation. Now, they are underwhelmed if it is him.

We were about to embark on a season in the Championship after relegation.

[NewClaret]

Unless Parker sees something in Edwards or even Tresor maybe to play more central as a number 10.

If we are looking to soak up pressure and break with pace then for me koleosho needs to be given then chance again

There’s a training video on instagram today of Edward’s scoring a goal from a central position.

I don’t think there’s a prayer he starts Edward’s on the wing this year. He’s not strong enough defensively. Not to say he’s lazy, he works hard, I just don’t think he’s physically best placed for the up and down needed in that position.

Sub towards the end of the game, maybe, I’m not convinced he’ll start on the wing. In the 10, maybe a starter.

Tchouna & JBL for the RW role in my view.

[ollieclarets8]

Twitter rumour saying Newc have made a £25m upfront / £5m add-ons new bid, which seems wayyyyy too low.

[martin_p]

Twitter rumour saying Newc have made a £25m upfront / £5m add-ons new bid, which seems wayyyyy too low.

Wasn’t their last bid £26m?

[whiffa]

Twitter rumour saying Newc have made a £25m upfront / £5m add-ons new bid, which seems wayyyyy too low.

He's a £40 million keeper minimum. Anything less is a steal.

[ollieclarets8]

Wasn’t their last bid £26m?

Haha that wouldn't surprise me.

[123EasyasBFC]

Thought we had Anthony for that

Anthony and koleosho best suited for it, don’t know enough abour tchauna to comment on him

[123EasyasBFC]

There’s a training video on instagram today of Edward’s scoring a goal from a central position.

I don’t think there’s a prayer he starts Edward’s on the wing this year. He’s not strong enough defensively. Not to say he’s lazy, he works hard, I just don’t think he’s physically best placed for the up and down needed in that position.

Sub towards the end of the game, maybe, I’m not convinced he’ll start on the wing. In the 10, maybe a starter.

Tchouna & JBL for the RW role in my view.

That video looked like Edwards cutting in from the right and scoring to me

[CrosspoolClarets]

On the Newcastle thing, surely the bare minimum is Pickford’s base fee of £25m in 2017 plus inflation, which on checking Bank of England stats means £33.5m.

That is before we even consider if Premier League inflation is higher. Any less than that I’d not pick up the phone, and I’d be clear with the player’s agent too.

On the above Edwards comment, I don’t see us playing “wingers”, more a 5-2-2-1 where he would play in that position he played in Lisbon. Walker and Hartmann would give the natural width. We need Edwards where he does damage and causes panic, which is in and around their box without defensive responsibilities of note.

[Firthy]

Twitter rumour saying Newc have made a £25m upfront / £5m add-ons new bid, which seems wayyyyy too low.

Especially when they've been told £40m

[Mattster]

Unless Parker sees something in Edwards or even Tresor maybe to play more central as a number 10.

If we are looking to soak up pressure and break with pace then for me koleosho needs to be given then chance again

If we're switching to a back 5 then there isn't really a 10 because usually it's 2 inside forwards and a striker in a front 3. Those inside forward roles are the ones you would say are the ones that our wingers will be competing for.

[fidelcastro]

Some posters on here are behaving like kids on Christmas Eve. Why?

Just wait and see. It's not difficult.