Summer transfer window

[burnley007]

Just need keeper, Broja and Mount now...

[burnley007]

Could we possibly sign Dubravka AND Johnstone?
Compete for the shirt?

[Guller Bull]

If we do sign Broja I would play both him and Flemming playing off him. I may be old school but I always enjoy watching twin strikers.... Pointer/Robson, Lochhead /Irvine, Conroy /Eli, Fletcher/Casper, Vokes/Ings didn't do too bad for us.

Cooke and Peyton!!

[GetIntoEm]

Can't see us playing 2 up top in a million years.

Worrall won't start either I would hope

[brexit]

Three setups we could have if we pull off all of the rumoured signings:

more likely

[Goliath]

I think he will get the nod over Ekdal if we play 3 at the back, just got a feeling.

That will be a fun watch

[ollieclarets8]

Please remove Worrall

I was thinking the exact same. Ekdal is almost certainly ahead of Worrall as things stand.

[welsbyswife]

That will be a fun watch

I don't think there will be a great deal of fun on offer this season!!

[CoolClaret]

I was thinking the exact same. Ekdal is almost certainly ahead of Worrall as things stand.

I'm not so sure. I wouldn't go entirely off the friendlies. FWIW I'd also like it to be Ekdal.

[quoonbeatz]

Dubrawka can follow Wayne Hennessy as our keeper who prefers the right wing.

[claretlegend]

If we signed Broja, Dubravka and Ugochukwu I wouldn't be disappointed if we called that a day. We don't want another over inflated squad full of unhappy players not getting a game.

[LincsWoldsClaret]

Kept out of the team by one of best performers, when he did play he won pretty much every aerial challenge, his passing was good and he’s a strong leader - Worrall must wonder what he’s done wrong

[jojomk1]

Based on the 4-3-3 we played against Stoke, Hannibal isn’t a number 10, especially in the prem. we have the 6/8 sorted now but I think we are crying out for a creative 10

Can we afford a creative No 10 in a 4-3-3 especially when we will be defending most of the game time ?

If you are counting on Cullen and Ugochukwu being the two DCM's that is still a bit lightweight with Laurent/Hannibal being way off what's required so an extra man needed for cover

As for a creative No 10 we have the unknown in Flemming, but couldn't help but admire the "worldie" from Mount last night who could also play just in front of the DCM's

[123EasyasBFC]

Can you afford a creative No 10 in a 4-3-3 ?

If you are counting on Cullen and Ugochukwu being the two DCM's that is still a bit lightweight with Laurent/Hannibal being way off what's required so an extra man needed for cover

As for a creative No 10 we have the unknown in Flemming, but couldn't help but admire the "worldie" from Mount last night who could also play just in front of the DCM's

Nobody knows, I just think we could have the best number 9 in the world but without a creative player of premier league quality behind them

[Pickles]

Ugochukwu seems like a very decent signing. I'd like us to sign another central midfielder as well as him though considering Hannibal and Ramsey may be played slightly forward akin to how Brownhill played last season. It leaves us with Cullen, Laurent and Ugochukwu as out and out central midfield options. You'd imagine we'll always play with at least two of those so I'm not so sure three is enough especially when one is Cullen who's game is about passing rather than physicality and one of them is Laurent who's never played in the Prem before.

[DingleDangle]

We're signing Ugochukwu from Chelsea as per Ornstein. Thought we could be after him for a while now.

I started looking at Lesley Ugochukwu yesterday, as he's one of a few young players that Chelsea are looking to move on this year and looks to be just what we need in midfield to complement Cullen. I did though think that he may have been out of our price range.........but seemingly not. Was on loan at Southampton last season, plays DM and over 6ft tall.

[Vegas Claret]

We seriously need to start shifting some lads, our squad size is beyond ridiculous

[blatherwickstattoos]

I said exact same in a group chat. Big midfielder who can run. He’s 6ft 3 so a real unit and will use at set pieces

[Tricky Trevor]

Sky reporting Dewsbury-Hall to Everton.

[Aclaret]

I don't regard them as signed up, until I see ClaretTonys Article !

[NewClaret]

I don't regard them as signed up, until I see ClaretTonys Article !

The real “Here we go”.

[Barden Lane]

A ruddy great big strong bugger in CM just what the doctor ordered

[ollieclarets8]

We seriously need to start shifting some lads, our squad size is beyond ridiculous

It wouldn't surprise me on this thread if we quickly go from people complaining we're not bringing players in quick enough, to complaining we're not shifting players out quick enough.

[JimmyRobbo]

A ruddy great big strong bugger in CM just what the doctor ordered

How long have we been wanting one. We had Berge for a year.

Again, AP and Co seem to understand where we went wrong last home round. They've gone for characters and strength whereas under VK we were bullied, quite easily.

We might still struggle but we're giving it a go.

[billyhamilton82]

It wouldn't surprise me on this thread if we quickly go from people complaining we're not bringing players in quick enough, to complaining we're not shifting players out quick enough.

Its typical isn't it, nothing to complain about so let's complain about nothing.

The players that are still here will get shifted, priority is for us to get the players in we need.

If we did it the other way around we would be well and truly .....!

[jojomk1]

It wouldn't surprise me on this thread if we quickly go from people complaining we're not bringing players in quick enough, to complaining we're not shifting players out quick enough.

The issue is,

The players themselves will decide if they are prepared to move on - contracts rule

The club will have to show creativeness in agreeing to make up wages as it's unlikely the ones we want out will get anywhere near the wage deals they currently have with BFC

[Barden Lane]

How long have we been wanting one. We had Berge for a year.

Again, AP and Co seem to understand where we went wrong last home round. They've gone for characters and strength whereas under VK we were bullied, quite easily.

We might still struggle but we're giving it a go.

Definitely, this lad looks just right for us imo I was looking at him the other day. Big strong and very talented i believe, French connection with esteve, tchaouna and will know ex chelsea humphreys and broja plus prem experience and in battle with southampton, positive signing

[FeedTheArf]

Matt Scrafton said that we are looking to strengthen LCB as “Humphreys injury issues persist”.

Ben Mee would be an excellent option as cover in my view but I expect he wants to play.

He didn’t play much for Brentford last year so he’s not going to come in expecting to start. Would love him back on a 12 month deal.

[ArmchairDetective]

Whether it's through strategy or just coincidence we seem to have picked up a few France u21's in the last couple of years. Odobert and Esteve, and now Tchouana and hopefully Ugochuckwu. Let's hope the second two do as well as the first two. Seems to have worked well for us so far!

[Leisure]

Burnley have reached a full agreement with Chelsea to sign Lesley Ugochukwu.

[Jakubs Tash]

I said exact same in a group chat. Big midfielder who can run. He’s 6ft 3 so a real unit and will use at set pieces

Looks a very good player but is he strong in the air? The usual YouTube compilations don’t really show him attacking set pieces.

[Jakubs Tash]

Based on the 4-3-3 we played against Stoke, Hannibal isn’t a number 10, especially in the prem. we have the 6/8 sorted now but I think we are crying out for a creative 10

I agree. If not specifically a ‘no 10’ the certainly a ball playing midfielder who can make things happen.

Still have two domestic loans to use…..

[ArmchairDetective]

I agree. If not specifically a ‘no 10’ the certainly a ball playing midfielder who can make things happen.

Still have two domestic loans to use…..

Would love this to be Mason Mount but not sure there was much substance to those rumours

[Holmechapel]

Burnley have reached a full agreement with Chelsea to sign Lesley Ugochukwu.

I’ve only seen him once for Southampton and he looks an absolute beast.

[Jakubs Tash]

Maybe some of us have watched him play instead of trying to form a opinion based purely on stats?

Oooh….be careful saying things like that. Some posters don’t like “the old ‘I’ll base my opinions on actually watching rather than stats’ view”

I completely agree with you though btw.

[Jakubs Tash]

Would love this to be Mason Mount but not sure there was much substance to those rumours

Mount would be insane…but I think he’s levels above us still unfortunately and if he left Man Utd would end up at a better team than Burnley.

There are some good creative footballers out there though and we still have room for one of those imo.

[Vegas Claret]

It wouldn't surprise me on this thread if we quickly go from people complaining we're not bringing players in quick enough, to complaining we're not shifting players out quick enough.

Shouldn't, just a statement of fact

[ksrclaret]

Shouldn't, just a statement of fact

It’s absolutely a fact that we need to move a lot out after we’ve done with our incomings. I doubt there’s a single Burnley fan, other than those that love starting arguments, that would disagree.

I don’t know why you’re being picked up for pointing it out.

[Vegas Claret]

It’s absolutely a fact that we need to move a lot out after we’ve done with our incomings. I doubt there’s a single Burnley fan, other than those that love starting arguments, that would disagree.

I don’t know why you’re being picked up for pointing it out.

it's all good

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Ugochukwu available but for a permanent only.
Would be a beast alongside Cullen

July 6

[UTC01]

Ugochukwu available but for a permanent only.
Would be a beast alongside Cullen

What a prediction

[NewClaret]

He didn’t play much for Brentford last year so he’s not going to come in expecting to start. Would love him back on a 12 month deal.

Mee too.

He said when he left that he had plenty of football left to play though, so not sure he’s looking for a back up role. Just have a sneaky feeling that he’ll follow Westy to the MLS.

[Big Vinny K]

Shouldn't, just a statement of fact

You are 100% correct.
We’ve got 4 weeks and I know a lot of these deals can happen late on in the window but I think we should have got more players out by now.

Sending some of the young lads out on loan is good for their development and we seem to do that pretty well every year. Fully expect us to do that again as we have a good crop of young lads and lower league clubs will definitely be looking at them so for us it’s more of a matter of choosing the best club for the individual players. Unfortunately this has little impact on our wage bill and I think the issue we have with a lot of our players who will be nowhere the team is that they are on big wages and haven’t really shown much form in this country - at least with the young lads they are playing every week and there will be loads of scouting reports etc.

It’s a problem - largely created by VK - but we just need to get them out there even if it means still having to pay a chunk of their wages ourselves. It’s not doing them or us any good with 15 or so players who cannot even get near our bench.

[Andingle]

Mee too.

He said when he left that he had plenty of football left to play though, so not sure he’s looking for a back up role. Just have a sneaky feeling that he’ll follow Westy to the MLS.

Joining Westy would be a good move for him in my opinion, tea for two.

[RVclaret]

Romano saying the fee for Ugochukwu is over £20m, which would make him our club record signing.

[wadeswondergoal]

I’ve only seen him once for Southampton and he looks an absolute beast.

I watched him a few times and he stood out - especially in their game at West Ham where he scored.

[wilks_bfc]

Are there any links/rumours of any out goings?

[Pearcey]

Are there any links/rumours of any out goings?

Saw something about Churlinov being in talks over a move. There was the Obafemi to Turkey thing as well.

[wilks_bfc]

Saw something about Churlinov being in talks over a move. There was the Obafemi to Turkey thing as well.

Yeah saw those but then went quiet

Those haven’t been allocated a squad number so you’d expect them to be off, but there are others that do have numbers you’d think would be wanted by somebody.
Saw something about Delcoix with Swansea and Celtic over the weekend

[123EasyasBFC]

Yeah saw those but then went quiet

Those haven’t been allocated a squad number so you’d expect them to be off, but there are others that do have numbers you’d think would be wanted by somebody.
Saw something about Delcoix with Swansea and Celtic over the weekend

I have a feeling with obafemi and churlinov that we are in discussions with coming to agreement to terminate thier contracts so they can move on