Summer transfer rumours.

Burnley Ace · Post by **Burnley Ace** » Sun May 07, 2017 9:31 am

Can we start the thread now?

1 Jota from Brentford (Sun on Sunday)

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sun May 07, 2017 9:51 am

Interesting timing. Extra few million in the signing on fee for sending them lot down today.

He'd be a cracking signing, by the way.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun May 07, 2017 9:55 am

Jota would be a major concern - didn't Brentford have to let him go back to Spain for a year because he was homesick?

ablueclaret · Post by **ablueclaret** » Sun May 07, 2017 9:55 am

One to look at, they've been an excellent feeder club.

RVclaret · Post by **RVclaret** » Sun May 07, 2017 9:58 am

ClaretTony wrote:Jota would be a major concern - didn't Brentford have to let him go back to Spain for a year because he was homesick?

He'll be all good then in the tropics of Burncelona.

Inchy · Post by **Inchy** » Sun May 07, 2017 10:00 am

Barton was a major concern for a lot of people.

Dyche would sort him.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sun May 07, 2017 10:07 am

ClaretTony wrote:Jota would be a major concern - didn't Brentford have to let him go back to Spain for a year because he was homesick?

I see where you're coming from (though I can't say I know about this particular case). I seem to remember Jesus Navas had serious problems with homesickness when he was at Sevilla. It stopped him playing internationally for Spain and meant he couldn't go on training camps and pre-season tours. However he obviously managed to overcome it somehow. You'd hope a player like Jota would be given the necessary support to deal with these issues if such a signing took place.

ablueclaret · Post by **ablueclaret** » Sun May 07, 2017 10:09 am

His injury may have been a contributing factor to that.

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Sun May 07, 2017 10:13 am

Inchy wrote:Barton was a major concern for a lot of people.

Dyche would sort him.

Don't think Barton suffered from homesickness.

CoolClaret · Post by **CoolClaret** » Sun May 07, 2017 10:15 am

Dale Stephens still hasn't signed a new contract....

jedi_master · Post by **jedi_master** » Sun May 07, 2017 10:46 am

Jota is a quality player. His record since returning to Brentford has been unbelievable.

Hopefully he can become a hero before signing by sending Rovers down today. He can consider this game his audition.

StuffyClaret · Post by **StuffyClaret** » Sun May 07, 2017 1:15 pm

Sign him on!....lifetime contract!

Paul Waine · Post by **Paul Waine** » Sun May 07, 2017 2:02 pm

CoolClaret wrote:Dale Stephens still hasn't signed a new contract....

Anyone think that Stephens only wants to play in Premier League for a club that came up as Champions?

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DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Sun May 07, 2017 2:14 pm

Patrick Bamford 5 year deal

taffy · Post by **taffy** » Sun May 07, 2017 2:38 pm

Stephens ( Brighton ) Taylor ( Leeds Utd ) Bartley ( Swansea ) all done deals

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Sun May 07, 2017 2:53 pm

DAVETHEVICAR wrote:Patrick Bamford 5 year deal

Should he not be on the Prick list?

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sun May 07, 2017 2:54 pm

taffy wrote:Stephens ( Brighton ) Taylor ( Leeds Utd ) Bartley ( Swansea ) all done deals

Is this going to be a 'make up a rumour' thread and pass it off as a done deal.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sun May 07, 2017 2:57 pm

FactualFrank wrote:Is this going to be a 'make up a rumour' thread and pass it off as a done deal.

Andrew Driver. 3 year contract.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Sun May 07, 2017 3:02 pm

Lansbury anyone ????

DCWat · Post by **DCWat** » Sun May 07, 2017 3:02 pm

These threads would be OK if they were only filled with genuine rumours. There's enough nonsense in the printed rumours without adding all the other nonsense.

Can't we keep one rumours thread on which rumours must come from a link to a 'reputable' source, otherwise the posts are deleted? I use that term loosely but I'd even class The Sun as more reputable than the likes of the transfer rumours site.

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sun May 07, 2017 3:07 pm

DCWat wrote:These threads would be OK if they were only filled with genuine rumours. There's enough nonsense in the printed rumours without adding all the other nonsense.

Can't we keep one rumours thread on which rumours must come from a link to a 'reputable' source, otherwise the posts are deleted? I use that term loosely but I'd even class The Sun as more reputable than the likes of the transfer rumours site.

Despite my Andrew Driver mention, I agree. Perhaps we could have a thread with only rumours containing links or photos to articles. That would be better.

HiroshimaClaret · Post by **HiroshimaClaret** » Sun May 07, 2017 3:23 pm

I suspect we will only be signing defenders who, like Tarkowski, are willing to `bide their time`. Lowton is absoutely fine, Mee `Mr Burnley` for me (HOPE he doesn`t go anywhere) and Ward not far off player of the season. Probably someone like the chap at Barnsley and another Flanagan type who can cover both fullback positions.

I HONESTLY can`t see Defour being here so a replacement + Stephens (possibly another in the likelihood Marney can`t get back to his best).

Don`t see a winger at all. A striker in the mould of a Rodriguez a possibility.

I`m going for 6 signings to supplement the first team squad.

Maple Leafs · Post by **Maple Leafs** » Sun May 07, 2017 3:29 pm

Toronto FC player Sebastian Giovinco this fellow will get the goals for us,
30 years old ex Juventus bit on the small side but full of energy and enthusiasm.

BALL IN THE OLD ONION BAG GUARANTEED

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Sun May 07, 2017 3:31 pm

Maple Leafs wrote:Toronto FC player Sebastian Giovinco this fellow will get the goals for us,
30 years old ex Juventus bit on the small side but full of energy and enthusiasm.

BALL IN THE OLD ONION BAG GUARANTEED

Weren't we tenuously linked with him earlier this season? He'd be a good signing in my opinion.

Cleveleys_claret · Post by **Cleveleys_claret** » Sun May 07, 2017 3:31 pm

DCWat wrote:These threads would be OK if they were only filled with genuine rumours. There's enough nonsense in the printed rumours without adding all the other nonsense.

Can't we keep one rumours thread on which rumours must come from a link to a 'reputable' source, otherwise the posts are deleted? I use that term loosely but I'd even class The Sun as more reputable than the likes of the transfer rumours site.

Or why dont you just not read them and ignore them. It is a messageboard and sometimes people do hear things from those close to the club. I have a friend who knows Brendan Flood and he is constantly telling him things. Dont know if he is still in the know but seems near the truth most times.

gawthorpe_view · Post by **gawthorpe_view** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:03 pm

HiroshimaClaret wrote:I suspect we will only be signing defenders who, like Tarkowski, are willing to `bide their time`. Lowton is absoutely fine, Mee `Mr Burnley` for me (HOPE he doesn`t go anywhere) and Ward not far off player of the season. Probably someone like the chap at Barnsley and another Flanagan type who can cover both fullback positions.

I HONESTLY can`t see Defour being here so a replacement + Stephens (possibly another in the likelihood Marney can`t get back to his best).

Don`t see a winger at all. A striker in the mould of a Rodriguez a possibility.

I`m going for 6 signings to supplement the first team squad.

Ben Burnley or Burnley Ben, take your pick.

Burnley Ace · Post by **Burnley Ace** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:04 pm

That's why I quoted the source - Sun on Sunday - and then you can put as much weight on it as you want.

ReevesUTC · Post by **ReevesUTC** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:15 pm

Taylor refused to play for Leeds today, make of that what you will

taffy · Post by **taffy** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:40 pm

According to radio Leeds Taylor was told by his agent not to play , isn't that what tarkowski did to Brentford

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:46 pm

Much speculation will follow. Good Championship players should be cheaper than overpaid prem players. Andrew Robertson would be very useful, mind you! Wonder if we may need a Keeper? Hope not.

Llorente might be useful too!

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:47 pm

taffy wrote:According to radio Leeds Taylor was told by his agent not to play , isn't that what tarkowski did to Brentford

Taylor is out of contract at Leeds so they cant stop him leaving, Tark was under contract so Brentford had a hold on him.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:50 pm

KRBFC wrote:Taylor is out of contract at Leeds so they cant stop him leaving, Tark was under contract so Brentford had a hold on him.

Taylor looks like hes on his way to west brom

HelloHiGoodbye · Post by **HelloHiGoodbye** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:52 pm

Maple Leafs wrote:Toronto FC player Sebastian Giovinco this fellow will get the goals for us,
30 years old ex Juventus bit on the small side but full of energy and enthusiasm.

BALL IN THE OLD ONION BAG GUARANTEED

Sebastian Giovinco is the second most highest paid player in MLS, only behind Kaka. That's more than Pirlo. Seven million dollars a season.

KRBFC · Post by **KRBFC** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:52 pm

Maple Leafs wrote:Toronto FC player Sebastian Giovinco this fellow will get the goals for us,
30 years old ex Juventus bit on the small side but full of energy and enthusiasm.

BALL IN THE OLD ONION BAG GUARANTEED

Top quality player, id bet hes on over £100k a week in the MLS. Players of his quality/age only go to leagues like the MLS for one thing.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sun May 07, 2017 4:55 pm

Not a rumour just someone I would like us to sign: Javier Hernández, goals guaranteed.

Reecey1987 · Post by **Reecey1987** » Sun May 07, 2017 5:03 pm

taffy wrote:Stephens ( Brighton ) Taylor ( Leeds Utd ) Bartley ( Swansea ) all done deals

Says who ?

taio · Post by **taio** » Sun May 07, 2017 5:05 pm

Diesel wrote:Not a rumour just someone I would like us to sign: Javier Hernández, goals guaranteed.

What'd also be guaranteed is he'd want a wage way beyond what our club would pay.

HelloHiGoodbye · Post by **HelloHiGoodbye** » Sun May 07, 2017 5:06 pm

Diesel wrote:Not a rumour just someone I would like us to sign: Javier Hernández, goals guaranteed.

Lionel Messi, goals guaranteed.

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sun May 07, 2017 5:20 pm

He's at Bayer Leverkusen ffs, how much do they pay their top earners?

taio · Post by **taio** » Sun May 07, 2017 5:22 pm

£70k-£80k a week I reckon. His next club will pay him more than that - probably six figure weekly salary.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun May 07, 2017 5:27 pm

Wonder if the venkys are still after Ronaldhino and Beckham ?

Diesel · Post by **Diesel** » Sun May 07, 2017 5:32 pm

taio wrote:£70k-£80k a week I reckon. His next club will pay him more than that - probably six figure weekly salary.

If that's the case and if the club would be willing to find the first £50k then I would be happy to make up the rest out of my own pocket.

taio · Post by **taio** » Sun May 07, 2017 5:40 pm

Diesel wrote:If that's the case and if the club would be willing to find the first £50k then I would be happy to make up the rest out of my own pocket.

How very generous of you. We'd just be left with the problem of having absolutely no chance of signing him wages aside.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Sun May 07, 2017 5:44 pm

Rovers have made their first signing already !!! Lee Gwon

DesmondHaynes · Post by **DesmondHaynes** » Sun May 07, 2017 8:19 pm

Daily Mail: Allreza Jahanbakhsh from AZ Alkmaar. Creative midfielder. Iranian international.

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Sun May 07, 2017 10:51 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:Rovers have made their first signing already !!! Lee Gwon

Isn't he opening a new restaurant at Deadwood Fu Kings Kint?

LawsCanalJump · Post by **LawsCanalJump** » Sun May 07, 2017 10:56 pm

You can forget Giovinco, he is pulling in 100k a week in the USA

bfcmik · Post by **bfcmik** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:43 pm

LawsCanalJump wrote:You can forget Giovinco, he is pulling in 100k a week in the USA

I think you'll find Toronto is in Canada.

claretdj · Post by **claretdj** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:55 pm

Tom Cairney is the latest linked..

dsr · Post by **dsr** » Sun May 07, 2017 11:57 pm

taffy wrote:... Bartley ( Swansea ) all done deals

Always said it was a mistake to let him go. I thought he'd gone to Scotland, not Wales?