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RicardoMontalban
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by RicardoMontalban » Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:02 pm
mdd2 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:58 am
Some talk of Koleosho going to Espanyol. Be interesting if it is more than a loan deal. Would it be a case of paying Paul by robbing Peter or vice versa?
Isn’t that where we got him from?
I suppose it’s how far up or down the pecking list Parker sees him. This time last year we thought he’d be one of the main men, not so sure now.
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by wilks_bfc » Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:02 pm
Newty wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:51 am
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Hahaha I think this is actually the way forward.
Brilliant
Could you do that each evening around 9pm and I’ll come back then for the summary?

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by Steddyman » Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:05 pm
mdd2 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 11:58 am
Some talk of Koleosho going to Espanyol. Be interesting if it is more than a loan deal. Would it be a case of paying Paul by robbing Peter or vice versa?
I would expect our main reasons for doing these deals will be one of two options:
1. Over inflate the price and sell him to Espanyol, thereby bettering PSR position
2. Send him on loan to put him in the shop window in Europe to increase his price, then sell him
Shame as I thought Koleosho had promise in the PL.
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mdd2
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by mdd2 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:09 pm
May not be true talk but he can play for us and not be part of the 25 as he is still only 20. Huge huge potential and hopefully not one for sale given the contract we have with him until 2029.Think he should stay with us this season.
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Conroy92
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by Conroy92 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 12:30 pm
BleedingClaret wrote: ↑Wed Jul 16, 2025 9:19 pm
Switzerland are pretty good these days
Probably play more Nations below their standard than above
Playing for Arsenal against Burnley isn’t the same as playing for Burnley against Arsenal
No but like I said.
Playing for Switzerland Vs France is exactly that.
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by NickBFC » Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:02 pm
Koleosho back to Espanyol seems the obvious one given his past links there. I wouldn't be against sending him there on loan. I think it's probably unlikely he's going to see much action this season, and a loan spell would hopefully give him some consistent playing time. With a bit of luck he would come back a more mature player and/or see his value rise for a sale...
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by Chester Perry » Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:07 pm
I put this in the Espanyol thread but it works here - given the discussion today
Chester Perry wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 1:27 pm
It is worth noting that approval for this deal by both RASTAR shareholders and the Spanish football authorities has still to happen and may not do so until after the transfer window closes according to the reports that have been shared through this thread.
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by CyrilEbokiPoh » Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:42 pm
Espanyol would be a very good move for Koleosho. Although I hoped he would feature for us. His pace and direct running is what we would need as an outlet this year
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by Woodleyclaret » Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:52 pm
Luca needs to part of our squad not loaning him or selling him..
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by warksclaret » Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:02 pm
Theres about 10 or so players that need selling/loaning out before Luca. We will be punching above our weight in the PL and having exciting players like him in our side gives us a chance. I was having second doubts about him but then saw him at QPR(last game but one) after a lengthy absence in the Championship and he was back to his best. Maybe reconsider in the next window about loaning him to Espanyol
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by randomclaret2 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:08 pm
CyrilEbokiPoh wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 3:42 pm
Espanyol would be a very good move for Koleosho. Although I hoped he would feature for us. His pace and direct running is what we would need as an outlet this year
If Koleosho were being linked with a different Spanish side, we could safely assume that the club would only sanction a deal if it suited us, i.e. the transfer fee met our expectations, the payment terms were acceptable, etc, etc. Because it's Espanyol, do Burnley's requirements reduce somewhat ?
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by kentonclaret » Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:53 pm
Sunderland just splashed out £17.5m bringing in French forward Lauriente who had played under the Sunderland manager previously.
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by Holtyclaret » Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:21 pm
warksclaret wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 4:02 pm
Theres about 10 or so players that need selling/loaning out before Luca. We will be punching above our weight in the PL and having exciting players like him in our side gives us a chance. I was having second doubts about him but then saw him at QPR(last game but one) after a lengthy absence in the Championship and he was back to his best. Maybe reconsider in the next window about loaning him to Espanyol
I’m sure sp will be compiling lists this week for ‘keep, sell or loan’ .
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by ervi34 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:42 pm
Sargent off to Wolsburg for 21m.
City interested jn Trafford.
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by Father Jack » Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:47 pm
Abit like Leverkusen paying the money for Tella which we didn’t want too.
Then we signed Zeki / Tresor instead.
Who is our plan B this time around?
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by Pearcey » Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:48 pm
Romano has reported Trafford to City is the reason why the Newcastle deal hasn’t finalised. Sounds like he’s definitely going.
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by Jakubs Tash » Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:49 pm
I thought City might come back in for him given all the noise around Ederson…. Newcastle fans will be in bits! Haha!!

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by Taffy on the wing » Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:56 pm
Father Jack wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:47 pm
Abit like Leverkusen paying the money for Tella which we didn’t want too.
Then we signed Zeki / Tresor instead.
Who is our plan B this time around?
The Italian fella!
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by 123EasyasBFC » Fri Jul 18, 2025 6:04 pm
Cooclaret has been saying Trafford has been destined to go back to city. They have been saying it for months.
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by RVclaret » Fri Jul 18, 2025 6:08 pm
ervi34 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 5:42 pm
Sargent off to Wolsburg for 21m.
City interested jn Trafford.
Big money for Sargent, I’d imagine that’s inc bonuses, but still.
Hopefully we’ve got other options we aren’t far off on…
Still waiting for solid midfield links / someone actually signing. Number 1 priority.
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by NewClaret » Fri Jul 18, 2025 6:14 pm
Always thought City would come back for Trafford.
Very glad we’re not paying that fee for Sargent.
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by CoolClaret » Fri Jul 18, 2025 6:17 pm
Yeah, that's too much money for Sargent.
Let's hope that City pay the buyback clause if JT is to leave.
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by jtv » Fri Jul 18, 2025 6:17 pm
What's the buy back clause for City? And obviously they won't be entitled to the sell on fee I presume?
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by ollieclarets8 » Fri Jul 18, 2025 6:18 pm
CoolClaret wrote: ↑Fri Jul 18, 2025 6:17 pm
Let's hope that City pay the buyback clause if JT is to leave.
Was that something like 40 million?