Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[Elizabeth]

I rarely talk football with football people … I find many of them like to talk about my subject when I tell them what I do. Suits me - I watch football as a fan . I don’t pretend to be a tactical expert , and on that basis I wouldn’t want to be talking rubbish to professionals.

I get that , I've had conversations with a well known ex Burnley full back who is family related. It really brings you down to earth how much they don't want to talk football

[Tricky Trevor]

I’ll mention that question next time I see him Indeed I am not he but I have known him on a personal level for
some considerable time .

Let me guess, you were his history lecturer?

[Hedontplayforyou]

So was Larsen the third signing or not?

[123EasyasBFC]

So was Larsen the third signing or not?

Don’t think anyone works at the club at weekends during the summer, if it was ever true would get announced this week

[Newcastleclaret93]

I think VK appreciates Bronwhills work rate and high press . It’s the quality on the ball that isn’t quite there for the Prem in his case. Find him the right role however and he’s a very useful player. I can’t see him leaving this summer .

We do need two new incomings capable of playing in central midfield though.

There is a couple of reasons I can see us moving Brownhill on this summer.

He’s only got year left on his contract, so if we want to make some money on him now is the time. Given he was one of the original premier league signings that are still at the club, I suspect his wages are probably one of the highest in the squads and the only way I can see him staying is he signs a new contract.

I am just not sure that suits the model the club are wanting.

[Claret53]

Brownhill was excellent last season and there is no way we should want to get rid of him.

[MDWat]

It’s not getting rid of him. It’s the model of the club. He’s 27 and probably at the peak of his value. If someone came in with good money, I also think we’d sell. But I don’t think someone will pay enough and he’ll sign a new deal.

[Hedontplayforyou]

There is a couple of reasons I can see us moving Brownhill on this summer.

He’s only got year left on his contract, so if we want to make some money on him now is the time. Given he was one of the original premier league signings that are still at the club, I suspect his wages are probably one of the highest in the squads and the only way I can see him staying is he signs a new contract.

I am just not sure that suits the model the club are wanting.

Valid comments, but we do need to try our utmost to stay in the division. We can’t sell everyone who has a year left. We also need to keep some sort of cohesion at the club. The captain or vice depending how you look at it, will be crucial.

I’m sure I heard that we were looking at a new deal for him?

[123EasyasBFC]

It’s not getting rid of him. It’s the model of the club. He’s 27 and probably at the peak of his value. If someone came in with good money, I also think we’d sell. But I don’t think someone will pay enough and he’ll sign a new deal.

He’s not a peak value with only a year left on his contract

[Taffy on the wing]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8-nrRVpMuGI
This guy linked on news now..........looks like he's playing against midgets on the video.

[willsclarets]

It’s not getting rid of him. It’s the model of the club. He’s 27 and probably at the peak of his value. If someone came in with good money, I also think we’d sell. But I don’t think someone will pay enough and he’ll sign a new deal.

It is the model, but I dont think it's at the cost of pretty much the only player at the peak of his powers with premier league experience. In a key position. It would be lunacy to sell Brownhill.

[Newcastleclaret93]

It is the model, but I dont think it's at the cost of pretty much the only player at the peak of his powers with premier league experience. In a key position. It would be lunacy to sell Brownhill.

I agree with you to an extent. But similarly to Muric I think VK sees this is a critical position to improve upon (the links to Lokonga, Flemming, Ruiz) tell me that midfield is an area he wants improvement.

If they get them type of players in, I can see them trying to cash in

[willsclarets]

Undoubtedly we need more quality in the middle. I would hope despite having a great season, Gudmunsson and then also Bastien would be the casualties there. Brownhill is a leader, still a good age and seems an excellent character. You want better players pushing him for his position, but not at the expense of him in the squad when we have others who are closer to Championship level (imo) Still as you say money talks

[Newcastleclaret93]

Undoubtedly we need more quality in the middle. I would hope despite having a great season, Gudmunsson and then also Bastien would be the casualties there. Brownhill is a leader, still a good age and seems an excellent character. You want better players pushing him for his position, but not at the expense of him in the squad when we have others who are closer to Championship level (imo) Still as you say money talks

Very good point

[KRBFC]

The biggest issue with Brownhill was highlighted again last season against PL opposition when we played at Old Trafford, gives the ball away far too easily high up the pitch leaving him out of position and the team vulnerable. Rashford scored from Brownhill easily surrendering possession.

It was an issue that plagued us consistently with him in a 442.

[KateR]

I certainly would be bothered to see Brownhill move on, he did have a last good season but I didn't think he was all that good in the PL and did cause problems leading to goals as I saw it. Obviously, I'd want to see someone else come in as I do think we're short and light in the part of the team Yet if he stays and VK thinks he's the right one, and maybe, just maybe it was a positional issue, then I'm going to be fine with that.

[welsbyswife]

I know it's a forum and therefore a free for all but I wish people who don't have a clue what they are talking about would think before posting. Christ you read some rubbish on here.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I know it's a forum and therefore a free for all but I wish people who don't have a clue what they are talking about would think before posting. Christ you read some rubbish on here.

What rubbish has been said?

I think if anything everyone has been very fair

[welsbyswife]

I don't need to spell it out. Anyone who knows what they are talking about would find it plain and clear.

[warksclaret]

Saw signs of Brownhill maturing last season. I can live with Taylor, Rodriguez and Cork probably becoming less and less involved, but Brownhill can become the glue in this team. Not the most gifted but makes up with all round effort and exemplary attitude.May not start every game but a great team player

[Newcastleclaret93]

I don't need to spell it out. Anyone who knows what they are talking about would find it plain and clear.

If you can’t detail your issues then it suggests you do not really know what your talking about

[claret59]

"I know it's a forum and therefore a free for all but I wish people who don't have a clue what they are talking about would think before posting. Christ you read some rubbish on here."

You would do well to take your own advice and think before posting. No need for blasphemous comments.

[AfloatinClaret]

I don't need to spell it out. Anyone who knows what they are talking about would find it plain and clear.

I know, people posting stuff that's contrary to your own opinion... It shouldn't be allowed; just last week there was some idiot insisting that black wasn't white, what can you do with 'em

[KateR]

I don't need to spell it out. Anyone who knows what they are talking about would find it plain and clear.

If you can let me (and perhaps others) know in advance what we can say and what opinions we should have, it could save a lot of trouble and ensure we don't upset you're delicate sensitive senses with our rubbish!

[thehistorylecturer61]

Let me guess, you were his history lecturer?

No I’ve just happened. to live quite near him

[BurnleyFC]

Hopefully Brownhill signs a new contract and we look to move him on in the next year or two to maximise his value.

If we’re after freeing up a big wage in midfield then it should be Cork who goes.

[CharlieinNewMexico]

Hopefully Brownhill signs a new contract and we look to move him on in the next year or two to maximise his value.

If we’re after freeing up a big wage in midfield then it should be Cork who goes.

I noticed Transfermarkt’s end of season evaluation jacked him up to £18m. I know that’s incredibly subjective but I can’t see his value ever being this high again. If he has a poor season it will doubtless drop and if he has a good season I can’t see it rising. I like Brownhill a lot but he is peak transfer material right now. Probably to Burnley Old Boys or Wet Spam I would imagine.

[clarets12]

We've had a second bid of around £10 million turned down for Jack Clarke. We're still keen to get this one over the line.

[Conroy92]

We've had a second bid of around £10 million turned down for Jack Clarke. We're still keen to get this one over the line.

Wonder if that will be us moving on to another target now.

[clarets12]

Wonder if that will be us moving on to another target now.

Gut feeling is that we'll go back with another bid. Also heard he wants to come to us which will surely play a big part.

[Jakubs Tash]

Are Sunderland well backed? They seem to have spent a bit of money this summer for a championship club (relatively speaking). I don’t know much about their owners so don’t know if they have someone putting money in.

If not, then you would expect a sale this summer to help with their rebuild. Clarke or Stewart the obvious ones.

[ElectroClaret]

Are Sunderland well backed? They seem to have spent a bit of money this summer for a championship club (relatively speaking). I don’t know much about their owners so don’t know if they have someone putting money in.

If not, then you would expect a sale this summer to help with their rebuild. Clarke or Stewart the obvious ones.

Think their majority shareholder is a French bloke Kyril Louis something, he's a few bob but dont think he's in the super-wealthy bracket.

*Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

[Swizzlestick]

Think their majority shareholder is a French bloke Kyril Louis something, he's a few bob but dont think he's in the super-wealthy bracket.

*Kyril Louis-Dreyfus.

The Louis-Dreyfus family are absolutely super wealthy. Whether they're willing to spend some of that wealth on a NE football club is another question.

[Targetman]

If you can’t detail your issues then it suggests you do not really know what your talking about

I think you have proved that about yourself many times on here!

[agreenwood]

I think you have proved that about yourself many times on here!

Who can forget him accusing ALK of sportswashing.

[Eyesofblue2]

There is a couple of reasons I can see us moving Brownhill on this summer.

In a sense that's surely out of our hands, we need another club to make an offer for him. Then we can consider the offer and make a decision, but until we get an offer for him he remains our player.

[davideyresleftear]

I don't need to spell it out. Anyone who knows what they are talking about would find it plain and clear.

This smacks of the classic Facebook conversations that go something like:

Status update: Sick of all the snakes in my life!

"What's wrong, hun?"

"Don't want to talk about it."

[clarets12]

A lot of talk on the Burnley Banter group of Weggy moving on:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/222626384910494

Personally can see him staying and being very important to us.

Burnley and Sheffield United interested in Scotland international Jack Hendry:
https://getfootballnewsbene.com/burnley ... ck-hendry/

[Lancasterclaret]

This smacks of the classic Facebook conversations that go something like:

Status update: Sick of all the snakes in my life!

"What's wrong, hun?"

"Don't want to talk about it."

Technically its

*That its, no more snakes, its just me and the kids from now on"

then followed by

*You ok hun xxx*

[FeedTheArf]

Technically its

*That its, no more snakes, its just me and the kids from now on"

then followed by

*You ok hun xxx*

Usually followed by, "will PM you"

At least tell everyone the details if we've gotten as far as reading the comments!!

[Woodleyclaret]

Re Jack Clarke I would sooner we placed all our efforts in securing Nathan Tella.£10m plus sell on fee agreed?

[clarets12]

Re Jack Clarke I would sooner we placed all our efforts in securing Nathan Tella.£10m plus sell on fee agreed?

He seems to be Kompany's 2nd/3rd target, hence why we haven't yet handed over the cash.

[It Is What It Is]

https://www.footballscotland.co.uk/spfl ... n-27194773

The shirt sales alone in Japan would go a long way to paying his fee!

[HahaYeah]

Celtic have reportedly set out their demands for striker Kyogo Furuhashi - despite Brendan Rodgers comparing the Hoops star to former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez.

The Mirror have reported Rodgers could be willing to part with the Japan international if he receives an offer in excess of £16million.

https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/foot ... st-4196221

[123EasyasBFC]

So was Larsen the third signing or not?

Brad jones journo strikes again

[clarets12]

Celtic have reportedly set out their demands for striker Kyogo Furuhashi - despite Brendan Rodgers comparing the Hoops star to former Liverpool and Barcelona striker Luis Suarez.

The Mirror have reported Rodgers could be willing to part with the Japan international if he receives an offer in excess of £16million.

https://www.glasgowworld.com/sport/foot ... st-4196221

I think he's added Suarez to the fee.

[RVclaret]

Looks like we will make a move for Antwerp keeper Butez this week

https://twitter.com/sachatavolieri/stat ... 59Piho1d6w

[clarets12]

Looks like we will make a move for Antwerp keeper Butez this week

https://twitter.com/sachatavolieri/stat ... 59Piho1d6w

The fact he's 28 suggests to me we're signing him as first choice.

[Ziggy Stardust]

Age is irrelevant. I think he just wants two decent keepers.

[randomclaret2]

And still relatively young for a keeper...