Summer transfer window

[RicardoMontalban]

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.

[wilks_bfc]

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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?

[Steddyman]

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.

[mdd2]

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.

[Conroy92]

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.

[NickBFC]

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...

[Chester Perry]

I put this in the Espanyol thread but it works here - given the discussion today

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.

[CyrilEbokiPoh]

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

[Woodleyclaret]

Luca needs to part of our squad not loaning him or selling him..

[warksclaret]

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

[randomclaret2]

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 ?

[kentonclaret]

Sunderland just splashed out £17.5m bringing in French forward Lauriente who had played under the Sunderland manager previously.

[Holtyclaret]

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’ .

[ervi34]

Sargent off to Wolsburg for 21m.

City interested jn Trafford.

[Father Jack]

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?

[Pearcey]

Romano has reported Trafford to City is the reason why the Newcastle deal hasn’t finalised. Sounds like he’s definitely going.

[Jakubs Tash]

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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[Taffy on the wing]

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!

[123EasyasBFC]

Cooclaret has been saying Trafford has been destined to go back to city. They have been saying it for months.

[RVclaret]

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.

[NewClaret]

Always thought City would come back for Trafford.

Very glad we’re not paying that fee for Sargent.

[CoolClaret]

Yeah, that's too much money for Sargent.

Let's hope that City pay the buyback clause if JT is to leave.

[jtv]

What's the buy back clause for City? And obviously they won't be entitled to the sell on fee I presume?

[ollieclarets8]

Let's hope that City pay the buyback clause if JT is to leave.

Was that something like 40 million?

[123EasyasBFC]

Yeah, that's too much money for Sargent.

Let's hope that City pay the buyback clause if JT is to leave.

You’d imagine city want have to pay the full buy back clause due to the 20% sell on they have.

[Holtyclaret]

What's the buy back clause for City? And obviously they won't be entitled to the sell on fee I presume?

£42m apparently

[Conroy92]

Some people on here would have taken 25m

[Steddyman]

Cooclaret has been saying Trafford has been destined to go back to city. They have been saying it for months.

TheBurnleyWay implied this a week ago, when they responded that things had changed:

https://x.com/theburnleyway/status/1943 ... 6QKwfgixkA

[Steddyman]

Always thought City would come back for Trafford.

Very glad we’re not paying that fee for Sargent.

How does not paying that fee for Sargent improve our squad strength?

[billyhamilton82]

Some people on here would have taken 25m

Newcastle have backed themselves into a corner with this, very poor negotiation tactics, trying to play hard ball when we were always likely to have a more obvious option.

[Dark Cloud]

Sargent would have been well worth a punt imo, but once it got to £15 million+ we're right to say no. He COULD come good in the PL, but it's too much for us to pay out for a "maybe".

[claretlegend]

Linked with Ortega (GK) of City if Trafford goes. Apparently the Trafford release clause is 40m.

[burnley007]

Linked with Ortega (GK) of City if Trafford goes. Apparently the Trafford release clause is 40m.

He's always looked excellent to me

[Tricky Trevor]

£42m apparently

-20% =£33.75m. Not to be sniffed at.

[Bow]

Linked with Ortega (GK) of City if Trafford goes. Apparently the Trafford release clause is 40m.

There’s an argument to be made that that’s an upgrade for us

[morninbob]

-20% =£33.75m. Not to be sniffed at.

Surely there isn't a sell on if he goes back.

[KernowHouseClaret]

Linked with Ortega (GK) of City if Trafford goes. Apparently the Trafford release clause is 40m.

So it's basically going to be a swap deal?!

[burnley007]

Surely there isn't a sell on if he goes back.

Sell ON
not
Sell BACK.

I agree

[Goliath]

There’s an argument to be made that that’s an upgrade for us

No there isnt

[Tricky Trevor]

Surely there isn't a sell on if he goes back.

I really wouldn’t know but it is City so you know we’ll get shafted.

[burnley007]

There’s an argument to be made that that’s an upgrade for us

He played 13 times for City last season, so they must trust him.

He would be ideal. But would he come to us?
Wages? Etc

[warksclaret]

Scotty only has to ask Walker what Ortega is like to play in front of. Thats better than any data analysis or stats for me

[Holtyclaret]

-20% =£33.75m. Not to be sniffed at.

Yes and maybe the sell on doesn’t apply if they’re the buyer.

[Commy]

Does this mean that we had finally come to an agreement with Newcastle so had to inform City?

[bumba]

If we got £30 million plus Ortega I'd be delighted and say we've had City's pants down

[Vino blanco]

I agree with some of the above comments regarding a loan move to Espa;ñol for Koleosho. After his come-back performance at QPR I think we may need him this season, he could be a surprise package in the PL.
We still a good striker or two and a powerhouse midfielder: come on BFC get these deals done.

[RVclaret]

TheBurnleyWay implied this a week ago, when they responded that things had changed:

https://x.com/theburnleyway/status/1943 ... 6QKwfgixkA

Has some good sources.

[123EasyasBFC]

Surely there isn't a sell on if he goes back.

That’s the point, they won’t have to pay the buy back due to the the 20% clause, that’s why 33m is most likely

[morninbob]

That’s the point, they won’t have to pay the buy back due to the the 20% clause, that’s why 33m is most likely

I think you're mistaken.

[Steddyman]

Ortega and £33m for a swap deal with Trafford would be incredible business. I really rate Ortega.