Summer transfer window

[Taffy on the wing]

Reports from West Ham that they could be signing Wilson.

Aside to that, we’ve been linked with a 6foot 3 attacking midfielder from Croatia, Niko Jankovic. The Croatian piece that this article cites reckons we have scouted him, along with several others. Can’t see another attacking midfielder, unless one or two are leaving.

https://footballplace.co.uk/niko-jankov ... sfer-2025/

Looks good on paper.

[fatboy47]

I feel sorry for James Trafford. Burnley has agreed he can move on, so he is in nomansland at Tuef Moor. However, Newcastle, who have been 'wanting' him for 2 seasons, are not ready to pay a just fee for the next England keeper. Their messing him about has led to City turning his head, however, it appears they don't want to pay the right price, either.

It must be distressing for the young lad, who just gets a 'you are nor worth it' message from 2 big clubs.

Sorry Ian, but if Mrs Trafford couldn't wait till the proper time to get down to the Etihad to haggle for the big bucks in young James's next contract then I'm not sure we need to be breaking out the tissues for him....they're big boys and girls now and they know full well that nowt happens till the fee is sorted.

[Claretnick]

My new favourite comment for July.... thanks.

Fine, feel free to mock me.

[burnley007]

DCL to Newcastle?

https://www.olbg.com/news/dominic-calve ... ard-summer

Talk of £150k pw wages. Ouch.

[CoolClaret]

I agree with what you say about it coming across as a bit desperate. But you're ignoring the players we have already signed. You're not alone though - had we made the signings later in the window, people would be saying how well we are doing. Look at our players - if we go down, it's massive compared to other Championship teams.

Also, Kyle Walker has a season in him in the Champ.

I'm not at all - we've signed some good players, but we have needed a proper striker since we lost Chris Wood and haven't managed to find one. Callum Wilson, even if just a bench player, isn't solving that issue.

Kyle Walker is a different beast, never really lost significant time with injury and is still playing to a high level.

[ollieclarets8]

I'm not at all - we've signed some good players, but we have needed a proper striker since we lost Chris Wood and haven't managed to find one. Callum Wilson, even if just a bench player, isn't solving that issue.

Kyle Walker is a different beast, never really lost significant time with injury and is still playing to a high level.

Man City managed it. They won the Prem without one. Players can chip in if you have the right wide players. You say we haven't had one since Chris Wood - we got 100 points last season.

We still have plenty of time, I think it's way too early to worry.

[CoolClaret]

Man City managed it. They won the Prem without one. Players can chip in if you have the right wide players. You say we haven't had one since Chris Wood - we got 100 points last season.

We still have plenty of time, I think it's way too early to worry.

We have entirely different requirements than Man City, unless you think we will be controlling games like they did and have world-class midfielders in our team?

We got 101 points two seasons ago, bagged for fun, came up to the PL struggled to score goals and went down with less than 25 points.

Not panicking or worrying, but it's pretty obvious — we need someone who can lead the line, hold the ball up and score from 1/4 / 1/2 chances.

[Woodleyclaret]

Nathan Tella?

[fidelcastro]

Comparing our forward line to Man City's?

Just wow.

[FeedTheArf]

Callum Wilson linked by Mike McGrath. Has options in US and Saudi though. Proven goalscorer at this level but fitness has to be a worry, surely?

Wilson is a d*ckhead, but I’m quite willing to accept him as our d*ckhead.

[Culmclaret]

Wilson’s hamstrings have gone. Would be a waste of a signing.

[Bigvince]

Perhaps we’re thinking of signing Wilson, then he can’t score against us.

[AfloatinClaret]

How can signing Callum Wilson say we stay down next season? That doesn't make any sense at all.

Coming onto this forum in the expectation of finding 'good sense' smacks of optimism, but hoping to find any in a coolclaret post is the equivalent of searching for unicorns or those pots of gold at the end of rainbows

[boatshed bill]

I see this as: if we sign him then we support him and give him a fair chance
If we don't sign him we've "dodged a bullet" as they say on here.

[123EasyasBFC]

I see this as: if we sign him then we support him and give him a fair chance
If we don't sign him we've "dodged a bullet" as they say on here.

Exactly this

[Vegas Claret]

Ornstein reporting Brentford have turned down a bid from Newcastke for Wissa. If they lose him as well they could really struggle

[Woodleyclaret]

Brentford's star defender has been Nathan Collins
Without him they will struggle and as said previously Wissa would be a massive blow. Imo replacing Frank with pundit and ex Rover was a hugh mistake.

[ollieclarets8]

We got 101 points two seasons ago, bagged for fun, came up to the PL struggled to score goals and went down with less than 25 points.

And we didn't have Chris Wood.

But we have time, that's my point. Certainly no time to be concerned, I think we'll get business done.

[CoolClaret]

And we didn't have Chris Wood.

But we have time, that's my point. Certainly no time to be concerned, I think we'll get business done.

We didn't, but the requirements of a team trying to win the Championship are entirely different from those of a team trying to remain in the PL.

Not to mention, we were hardly free-scoring last season; it was the one gripe against us!

[gandhisflipflop]

I reckon we are waiting on the Trafford deal which is why it’s annoying that it isn’t being resolved.

[jojomk1]

Looks good on paper.

Wait till you see the YouTube clips
Perfect link up with Calum Wilson - who also looks great on YouTube

[ollieclarets8]

We didn't, but the requirements of a team trying to win the Championship are entirely different from those of a team trying to remain in the PL.

Not to mention, we were hardly free-scoring last season; it was the one gripe against us!

So by that reasoning we just need to defend well

Happy to agree to disagree as us being promoted after what happened last summer feels like a free hit. There's absolutely no need to worry.

[matttheclaret]

Wilson not a target according to the Burnley Express

[burnmark]

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/fo ... an-5237126

Wilson not happening according to the Burnley Express.

[ksrclaret]

So by that reasoning we just need to defend well

Happy to agree to disagree as us being promoted after what happened last summer feels like a free hit. There's absolutely no need to worry.

The poster literally said he’s not worried or panicking and you’re again telling him not to worry.

[Goalposts]

Something worth considering - we didn’t see Beyer last season (we know he is prem quality). Tresor untapped potential and finally Ramsey - all are the equivalent of potential new signings this year and maybe just need a opportunity

[ollieclarets8]

The poster literally said he’s not worried or panicking and you’re again telling him not to worry.

Stop worrying

[ksrclaret]

Stop worrying

Ok, I’m willing to stop worrying/ being concerned/ panicking if you can cut out this routine you’ve got going on. Deal?

[RVclaret]

Linked with Cov right back /wing back Milan van Erwijk. Was wondering when the next right back link would appear!

https://x.com/mounirboualin/status/1947 ... 40270?s=46

[CoolClaret]

Linked with Cov right back /wing back Milan van Erwijk. Was wondering when the next right back link would appear!

https://x.com/mounirboualin/status/1947 ... 40270?s=46

He played really well towards the end of their season in a more 'progressive' role under Lampard. I was impressed every time I caught them on Sky.

It would also suggest that Kyle Walker has been signed to play RCB in a back 3, not as the RWB.

[ollieclarets8]

Linked with Cov right back /wing back Milan van Erwijk. Was wondering when the next right back link would appear!

https://x.com/mounirboualin/status/1947 ... 40270?s=46

Another right back would be interesting. As mentioned, looking like we're going 3 central defenders.

[Steddyman]

Linked with Cov right back /wing back Milan van Erwijk. Was wondering when the next right back link would appear!

https://x.com/mounirboualin/status/1947 ... 40270?s=46

Right Back? Well, I suppose he isn't a Winger at least.

[Goliath]

Another right back would be interesting. As mentioned, looking like we're going 3 central defenders.

There's one player in the squad in particular who this suits down to the ground. Ekdal in the centre of the 3 with the pace of Esteve and Walker next to him to protect against his biggest weakness.

He could be an absolute revelation in that role if he can beat Tuanzebe and Beyer to the shirt.
It may also explain why Delcroix is still here.

[RVclaret]

There's one player in the squad in particular who this suits down to the ground. Ekdal in the centre of the 3 with the pace of Esteve and Walker next to him to protect against his biggest weakness.

He could be an absolute revelation in that role if he can beat Tuanzebe and Beyer to the shirt.
It may also explain why Delcroix is still here.

From videos I’ve seen of the training ground sessions and matches so far, that’s where Ekdal has been playing.

[IanMcL]

We seem to collect lots of players at a certain level.

[Djs254]

I’m suprised nobody has gone in for lokonga yet.

[randomclaret2]

I’m suprised nobody has gone in for lokonga yet.

Didnt he turn us down to go on loan to Luton 2 seasons ago ?

[Djs254]

Didnt he turn us down to go on loan to Luton 2 seasons ago ?

Yes very true he did. Be interesting where he goes as I don’t see him staying at Arsenal.

[mkmel]

Linked with Cov right back /wing back Milan van Erwijk. Was wondering when the next right back link would appear!

https://x.com/mounirboualin/status/1947 ... 40270?s=46

He looked decent playing against us. Isn't he another Dutch player?

I could be wrong but doesn't he have a really long throw in him

[Newcastleclaret93]

He looked decent playing against us. Isn't he another Dutch player?

I could be wrong but doesn't he have a really long throw in him

Thought he was quite decent towards the end of the season.

Although he did drop some Muric level clangers last season for Coventry. Wasn’t it two own goals in one game.

[KRBFC]

He looked decent playing against us. Isn't he another Dutch player?

I could be wrong but doesn't he have a really long throw in him

Yes and yes

[jrgbfc]

Dropped a clanger in the play off semi didn't he? Short back pass in the last minute?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Dropped a clanger in the play off semi didn't he? Short back pass in the last minute?

Yes that’s him

[Newcastleclaret93]

Has anyone else seen the link that Croatian midfielder Jankovic.

Seems a good player but do we need another attacking midfielder?

[Im_not_Robbie_Blake]

What's happened to Mr Brownhill? Is he going to knock on the dressing room door, expecting a return of the Prodigal Son welcome?

[Conroy92]

Doors shut for me. We need two new additions and that would leave us needing to move more on. Better he dosnt re sign now.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Not sure he’d be as good in the press as Brownhill, but Ramsey could already be his replacement in the squad.

Looks as if we will be adopting a 3/5 at the back shape this season which makes me wonder where Ramsey would actually fit in. However we aren’t necessarily going to play 3/5 at the back every game. Having the options to chop and change to suit different games or in play is a good thing to have.

Another option in that shape is to convert the two wingers in to two “10s” of which Ramsey could also fit in.

For me it needs to be a quality defensive midfielder or even two.

[billyhamilton82]

Linked with Cov right back /wing back Milan van Erwijk. Was wondering when the next right back link would appear!

https://x.com/mounirboualin/status/1947 ... 40270?s=46

You're way ahead of me.

I thought we were already stocked with right backs, I'm assuming Sonne will definitely go out on loan or be sold.

It would also suggest Tuanzebe is cover at CB rather than RB?

The Cov lad is class and definitely a right wing back which as has been mentioned already would suggest we are playing 3 / 5 at the back.

He's quick, very quick, pace is obviously something we are concentrating on.

[Woodleyclaret]

If we are talking Coventry we need the guy in cm who chipped in with goals Jack Rudoni

[GrahamBranchsPerm]

Do rate Rudoni too.

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