Claret Incoming Rumours

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 11:18 am

Dazzler wrote:Rumours of Gary Monk having been spotted at Dunkenhalgh tonight.

He was having a bit of supper before going onto Middlesboro to clock in.

Oppycat · Post by **Oppycat** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:06 pm

Norwich papers reporting Burnley interested in Johnny Howson

WestMidsClaret · Post by **WestMidsClaret** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 12:11 pm

Oppycat wrote:Norwich papers reporting Burnley interested in Johnny Howson

Has he been adopted by Ireland??

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 2:46 pm

Oppycat wrote:Norwich papers reporting Burnley interested in Johnny Howson

File alongside Barry Bannan !

edit: looks like Leedss have offered 4m for him

TopCat · Post by **TopCat** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 3:31 pm

We need to get into Norwich for Pritchard.

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Fri Jun 09, 2017 8:46 pm

Monk to Middlesbrough and apparently CP are interested Ranieri and de Boer, which I would assume are 2 "sexier names" than SD.

Looks like he'll be staying

IrkthePurists · Post by **IrkthePurists** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:25 am

Monk to Boro is a done deal.

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:37 am

Vegas Claret wrote:

File alongside Barry Bannan !

edit: looks like Leedss have offered 4m for him

You can't seriously think that Howson and Bannan are at the same level, surely??

Whilst Bannan buzzes around doing very little Howson actually has some quality. He would be more suited being 'filed' with Will Hughes or Tom Cairney based on quality.

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 9:39 am

Jakubs Tash wrote:You can't seriously think that Howson and Bannan are at the same level, surely??

Whilst Bannan buzzes around doing very little Howson actually has some quality. He would be more suited being 'filed' with Will Hughes or Tom Cairney based on quality.

I think Howson would fit into our midfield seamlessly.

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:24 am

Agree Steve. With a good preseason, our midfield (if howson was added) would sound very good. I could see us going with that plus a proven striker. Wouldn't be surprised if we only brought in two players. (Not squad additions, I mean starters)

Steve1956 · Post by **Steve1956** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:37 am

bobinho wrote:Agree Steve. With a good preseason, our midfield (if howson was added) would sound very good. I could see us going with that plus a proven striker. Wouldn't be surprised if we only brought in two players. (Not squad additions, I mean starters)

Howson is about right for us and the kind of player we will be looking at,I think some of our support thinks we should be signing players like Pogba and Costa, it won't happen but players of Howson's ability will be fine by me.

Firthy · Post by **Firthy** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:39 am

bobinho wrote:Agree Steve. With a good preseason, our midfield (if howson was added) would sound very good. I could see us going with that plus a proven striker. Wouldn't be surprised if we only brought in two players. (Not squad additions, I mean starters)

Depends if Keane, Arfield and Boyd go in which case I would be very surprised if we only signed 2 players. If those 3 go along with Barton we need a minimum of 4.

Anyway, Bannan wants to stay at Wednesday so no worries about him coming. Maybe we should rename the thread "Lack of ioncoming rumours"

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 10:47 am

I'm only expecting Keane to leave really. I see arfield and Boyd as squad players, lads who can come on for injuries and suspensions who understand the set up completely.

Although I do think we need to improve on them in the team, I also think as part of the squad they would be invaluable.

Jakubs Tash · Post by **Jakubs Tash** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 2:28 pm

BFC might not have a say on whether Boyd stays and if we're offered good money for Arfield it may also prove too good an opportunity for both BFC and SA to agree its for the best to move on.

wilks_bfc · Post by **wilks_bfc** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:49 pm

Seeing as though BHA have said they'll listen to offers for Norwood I'm surprised nobody has linked him to us yet

FactualFrank · Post by **FactualFrank** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 3:51 pm

wilks_bfc wrote:Seeing as though BHA have said they'll listen to offers for Norwood I'm surprised nobody has linked him to us yet

And it can remain that way, for me, too.

claretandy · Post by **claretandy** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 5:10 pm

Linked to George Friend at Middlesborough

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simonclaret · Post by **simonclaret** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:07 pm

claretandy wrote:Linked to George Friend at Middlesborough

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/footba ... riend.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Good player

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 6:09 pm

The current crop of rumours for us is so depressing at the moment. Wish someone would make up one that genuinely got me excited.

CnBtruntru · Post by **CnBtruntru** » Sat Jun 10, 2017 7:14 pm

KefkaClaret wrote:The current crop of rumours for us is so depressing at the moment. Wish someone would make up one that genuinely got me excited.

Messi, mind you he's getting on a bit.

Belgianclaret · Post by **Belgianclaret** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 9:03 am

Seems SD is interested in bringing Charlie Austin back.

Apparently he's good at playing away

Funkydrummer · Post by **Funkydrummer** » Sun Jun 11, 2017 10:16 am

Belgianclaret wrote:Seems SD is interested in bringing Charlie Austin back.

Apparently he's good at playing away

Get off !

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 7:58 pm

Niasse - Burnley now betting favourites at 4/1.
http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/06/12/od ... rtons-oum/

Does this mean a cash and player deal with Keane in the other direction, to thwart the 25% fee to M Utd?

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:03 pm

Thought he looked ok with what little I saw of him.

Strong, quite quick and good in the air.

Although not always in the toughest leagues, but a record of better than 1 in 3 isn't too shabby.
Could be a very good low risk signing, if the price is right.

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:04 pm

Can someone make a rumour up that links us to some actual good players?

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:16 pm

KefkaClaret wrote:Can someone make a rumour up that links us to some actual good players?

No!

We cannot afford the wages of established prem stars.

elwaclaret · Post by **elwaclaret** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:36 pm

Burnley always used to be very good in keeping themselves out of the frame for players until they turned up a Turf Moor.... it could be there is plenty going on. Besides which, players are still playing wait and see yet, so I'd be very surprised if a major signing was imminent.

ClaretAL · Post by **ClaretAL** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 8:40 pm

When will everyone learn? It will happen when all the stars align and probably the last week of the window, so better of saving all the anxiety until then

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Mon Jun 12, 2017 9:33 pm

most of the players are still on holiday, like Tony said earlier, don't expect anything too soon

minnieclaret · Post by **minnieclaret** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 5:57 pm

not a rumour but Dragovic, for Austria against RoI, looked excellent at CH.
currently at Bayer Leverkusen.

ClaretAndBlue94 · Post by **ClaretAndBlue94** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 7:31 pm

Been moved to 3/1 favourites to sign Jota from Brentford.

Think he is the exact sort of player we lack

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:33 pm

Andy Yiadom from Barnsley
http://ghanasoccernet.com/swansea-and-b ... ndy-yiadom

ayrshireclaret83 · Post by **ayrshireclaret83** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:39 pm

MrTopTier wrote:Andy Yiadom from Barnsley
http://ghanasoccernet.com/swansea-and-b ... ndy-yiadom

That's recycled from about a fortnight ago

MrTopTier · Post by **MrTopTier** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 8:42 pm

Nowt wrong with recycling.

RingoMcCartney · Post by **RingoMcCartney** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:21 am

For me Johann Berg Gudmonsson will be like a new signing.

He was firing on all cylinders when he got injured. He can cross a ball. And he can hit it too!

Really looking forward to him in the starting 11.

ThinLizzy · Post by **ThinLizzy** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:29 am

RingoMcCartney wrote:For me Johann Berg Gudmonsson will be like a new signing.

He was firing on all cylinders when he got injured. He can cross a ball. And he can hit it too!

Really looking forward to him in the starting 11.

I do like JBG but I think his most telling contribution to our season may be in persuading Gylfi Sigurðsson to join us. Which may not seem as far fetched as you think.

claretbob · Post by **claretbob** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:30 am

Agree. He showed some great touches for Iceland against Croatia and his link up play with Gylfi Siggurdsson is a joy to behold. Come on Gylfi you know you'd love it at the Turf, and it's nearer home!

BFC123 · Post by **BFC123** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:50 am

Sigurdsson who is wanted by big clubs for £25m and will want close to £100k a week? That's realistic.

MACCA · Post by **MACCA** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 11:53 am

BFC123 wrote:Sigurdsson who is wanted by big clubs for £25m and will want close to £100k a week? That's realistic.

Not a great header of the ball, and can't play in a 442.

He could be 10 bob, and wouldn't get in our team!

IndigoLake · Post by **IndigoLake** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:52 pm

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Linked with Simunovic - centre back at Celtic

mkmel · Post by **mkmel** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 2:58 pm

BFC123 wrote:Sigurdsson who is wanted by big clubs for £25m and will want close to £100k a week? That's realistic.

100K a week?

He'll end up at Bournemouth no doubt

bobinho · Post by **bobinho** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:03 pm

Aye that's £50k too much. Nice thought though, really good player and he'd fit right in, no messing.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:34 pm

Swansea to Burnley isn't any sort of upgrade, Sigurdsson should be playing in a top 6 team, he's a really top player

Claret&Green · Post by **Claret&Green** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:48 pm

Ronaldo has announced he's leaving Real, speculation he wants to return to the premier league!

starting_11 · Post by **starting_11** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:51 pm

Vegas Claret wrote:Swansea to Burnley isn't any sort of upgrade, Sigurdsson should be playing in a top 6 team, he's a really top player

So who DO we get/keep then?

He's too good. Keane too good. Mee too good. Heaton too good. Gray too good.

Are we only entitled to league 2 players or something?

I thought we were a premier league football club...

KefkaClaret · Post by **KefkaClaret** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 3:57 pm

starting_11 wrote:So who DO we get/keep then?

He's too good. Keane too good. Mee too good. Heaton too good. Gray too good.

Are we only entitled to league 2 players or something?

I thought we were a premier league football club...

Mee, Heaton and Gray aren't too good. They are at our level.

Vegas Claret · Post by **Vegas Claret** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 4:49 pm

starting_11 wrote:So who DO we get/keep then?

He's too good. Keane too good. Mee too good. Heaton too good. Gray too good.

Are we only entitled to league 2 players or something?

I thought we were a premier league football club...

We aren't entitled to anybody, we simply cannot afford players on 70k+ a week, that will have to be earned.

Just because we are in the Premier League doesn't simply mean we have more money than sense to spend, we aren't backed by a rich foreigner so we have to find the deals, we've not done too bad so far following that method !!!!

Goobs · Post by **Goobs** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 5:03 pm

Some people need to get their heads out of the clouds and have a healthy dose of reality. There is no way a player of Siggurdson's quality will be coming to Burnley as much bigger clubs will be in for him. Even if they weren't then why on earth would he leave Swansea for us.

1) We wouldn't be able to match them for wages
2) They are more established in this league than we are
3) They (arguably) have a better squad than we do and therefore more chance of staying up.

TVC15 · Post by **TVC15** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 5:07 pm

In the same way we would not expect our best player (Keane) to leave us and go to Swansea I would not expect Swansea's best player to join Burnley.

Sigurdsson will get a team of Everton's stature - and will be looking at a contract pushing £100k a week.

At least 4 mini leagues in this division and we are in the bottom one

Spijed · Post by **Spijed** » Fri Jun 16, 2017 5:09 pm

TVC15 wrote:At least 4 mini leagues in this division and we are in the bottom one

Four?