Summer transfer window 2023 - rumours, links and discussion.

[thehistorylecturer62]

Patience is a virtue …

[Spiral]

Wouldn't rule out a last minute approach for Maatsen. Not claiming to be ITK, this is just a hunch. Poch is said to be wanting him around to look at him, but there's also the fact that Chelsea's executives have a massive overhaul job on their hands this summer, virtually as big as the one we had last year, and the window will be really busy for them, in's and out's. There are loads of things to consider for Chelsea so far as moulding and shaping the squad is concerned, and this naturally slows everything down because there are more moving parts to the machine so to speak. If they can't offload Cucurella (who wants to stay at Chelsea by some accounts) Maatsen will be 3rd choice behind him and Chilwell. Why would Chelsea pass up on money for a player they're clearly not 100% committed to? I can envisage a scenario towards the end of the window where Poch says 'seen enough now, sanction Maatsen to leave'.

[fatboy47]

I can envisage a scenario towards the end of the window where Poch says 'seen enough now, sanction Maatsen to leave'.

And I can envisage one where BFC management says "thanks but that ship's sailed now and we're sorted"

[boyyanno]

I predict we will get the following in the building over the next two weeks :

Trafford
THB
Lokonga
Tella
Gomez or Palmer

From what I've heard I think at least 3 of those are coming in.

[LaLigaClaret]

And I can envisage one where BFC management says "thanks but that ship's sailed now and we're sorted"

Looking back at the previous owners and manager a few days before the window shut they would be trying to sign a 6th goalkeeper, a 38 year old striker and a League 2 defender for a couple of million whilst not having any wingers or enough midfield players. Count your blessings.

[warksclaret]

Sources down here saying Johnie Evans could be going to Everton. Whilst injury prone he would be free and maybe emphasises Everton's financial issues. They really are relying on free transfers as per Ashley Young

[fatboy47]

Looking back at the previous owners and manager a few days before the window shut they would be trying to sign a 6th goalkeeper, a 38 year old striker and a League 2 defender for a couple of million whilst not having any wingers or enough midfield players. Count your blessings.

I do!

I'm suggesting we won't wait till the last minute on a whim of Poch's... I tend to think we'll have the position sorted by then.

[warksclaret]

The thing going in our favour re Maatsen, is that his defensive weaknesses would really be magnified in the Chelsea defence. Just cannot see him featuring in that squad or even getting remotely close to the starting eleven. I suspect he will either join us soon, or he will get loaned to a Championship side again like Coventry or maybe a promoted team like Luton

[123EasyasBFC]

Didn’t get on the pitch today Ekdal.

Ekdal 100% played today, one of the younger lads jez Davies posted pictures from todays game and Ekdal is playing

[ClaretInLeeds]

Didn’t get on the pitch today Ekdal.

Seems he did….

[ClaretInLeeds]

Seems he did….

[Jakubs Tash]

If they can't offload Cucurella (who wants to stay at Chelsea by some accounts) Maatsen will be 3rd choice behind him and Chilwell.

Arguably 4th choice if you include Lewis Hall who played a good number of games for Chelsea last season at left back.

[boatshed bill]

Seems he did….

Intriguing: our man at the game or a player from the U21s

[ClaretInLeeds]

There’s a picture of him playing today. Keep trying to add it but it’s proving impossible.

[boatshed bill]

There’s a picture of him playing today. Keep trying to add it but it’s proving impossible.

Where is the picture?

[ClaretInLeeds]

On Jez Davies’ instagram

[Pickles]

Not that matters too much but here's Ekdal.

[gandhisflipflop]

Not that matters too much but here's Ekdal.

Bloody hell he’s tanned a lot…

[northeastclaret]

Sources down here saying Johnie Evans could be going to Everton. Whilst injury prone he would be free and maybe emphasises Everton's financial issues. They really are relying on free transfers as per Ashley Young

Young, Evans and Heaton etc it’s getting like dads army , for Dyche from the frying pan into the fire .

[bfcjg]

It would really p1ss on Sean's chips if Garlick used his Burnley sale money to buy Everton .

[boatshed bill]

Not that matters too much but here's Ekdal.

Good to see, thanks for posting.

[Spiral]

I know this has probably already been mentioned elsewhere but that kit is the closest we've ever come to looking like Villa.

Sorry, as you were.

[Lancasterclaret]

The kit looks a lot better "out in the wild" it has to be said though

[Quicknick]

Good kit.

[TsarBomba]

Looking like Ndiaye will be off to OM soon enough.

Sheff Utd really are up the creek. Losing their talisman and not a single signing so far.

[Wokingclaret]

Looking like Ndiaye will be off to OM soon enough.

Sheff Utd really are up the creek. Losing their talisman and not a single signing so far.

Anis Slimane [Brondby - Sheffield United] Undisclosed

[agreenwood]

Looking like Ndiaye will be off to OM soon enough.

Sheff Utd really are up the creek. Losing their talisman and not a single signing so far.

Whereas we’ve lost Tella and Maatsen and the only player we’ve signed that want with us last season is our new 3rd choice goalkeeper.

[ksrclaret]

Ekdal is looking much leaner in that picture, I think. Hope he's getting a really good preseason because, like others, I feel he could be a key player for us.

[matttheclaret]

Whereas we’ve lost Tella and Maatsen and the only player we’ve signed that want with us last season is our new 3rd choice goalkeeper.

Dara O'Shea too. But your point still stands

[northeastclaret]

Dara O'Shea too. But your point still stands

True you could say he is a straight swop for Bellis and Weghurst for Barnes. Job done no change

[scouseclaret]

Not that matters too much but here's Ekdal.

Who’s the lad in the ball?

[Steddyman]

Who’s the lad in the ball?

[whiffa]

I predict we will get the following in the building over the next two weeks :

Trafford
THB
Lokonga
Tella
Gomez or Palmer

Would we as fans consider that to be a good transfer window if we pull that off? Including the signings we've already made? I for one would be very happy.

[Cirrus_Minor]

I get it that this thread is about discussion of possible transfers, as well as transfers, but could we please refrain from discussing players ALREADY on contract.

[northeastclaret]

I would be , but ideally prefer another CH with more physicality than THB, I think VK does too hence his preference for the player from Dortmund.

THB was brilliant for us , but for big money and supposed potential I don’t think showed the command and strength that Cahill and Collins did for us.

[Rileybobs]

I get it that this thread is about discussion of possible transfers, as well as transfers, but could we please refrain from discussing players ALREADY on contract.

Err, no.

[arise_sir_charge]

Just seen the photo of Ekdal, I think it’s fair to say that he looks quite warm for someone who’s been FROZEN out.

[welsbyswife]

I get it that this thread is about discussion of possible transfers, as well as transfers, but could we please refrain from discussing players ALREADY on contract.

It's not actually a thread about transfers Circus, it's a thread of about 10 to 15 posters trying to show how clever they are about tactics and how in the know they are about what's going on behind the scenes. Completely hopeless.

[Pickles]

Who’s the lad in the ball?

Jez Davies.

[StayingDown4Ever]

Seems he did….

Sorry, it was for a matter of seconds then.

The starting lineup today is what we will go with vs. City unless we get players in who are fit.

Ekdal won’t be one of the two centre halves.

Beyer & Al Dakhil will be the two staters.

[Foshiznik]

Anyone got any links or rumours?

[TopCat]

Anyone got any links or rumours?

Don’t be silly.

[Lancasterclaret]

Why bother to put links on here when you can just read people moaning about people putting links on here?

[123EasyasBFC]

Sorry, it was for a matter of seconds then.

The starting lineup today is what we will go with vs. City unless we get players in who are fit.

Ekdal won’t be one of the two centre halves.

Beyer & Al Dakhil will be the two staters.

O’Shea started with Beyer yesterday

[Blyclaret]

How the **** do you know what the starting line up will be
Making statements like that is just pure speculation.

[alwaysaclaret]

Whereas we’ve lost Tella and Maatsen and the only player we’ve signed that want with us last season is our new 3rd choice goalkeeper.

Strange, but consequently we could be weaker than we were last season, although I doubt it, and certainly hope not. Still possible that we could bring these 2 back in, but I'd think it will cost us at least £30m, but maybe vk can come up 2 that are cheaper and just as good.

[bfcjg]

https://twitter.com/TheFLZone/status/16 ... MAHww&s=19
I'm surprised such a hardworking, clean living, talented footballer is out of work

[BleedingClaret]

I predict we will get the following in the building over the next two weeks :

Trafford
THB
Lokonga
Tella
Gomez or Palmer

I’d love THB back but it’s the one position where we look strong, so assuming that our budget isn’t limitless I think the money needs spending in centre mid or more specifically a goal scoring centre forward

[BleedingClaret]

I would be , but ideally prefer another CH with more physicality than THB, I think VK does too hence his preference for the player from Dortmund.

THB was brilliant for us , but for big money and supposed potential I don’t think showed the command and strength that Cahill and Collins did for us.

He’s 21
Was 20 when he started with us and not 100% up to the Championship physicality and intensity 6 months later he was the first name on our team sheet, got injured and luckily for us Beyer more than stepped up
and Al Dakeel stepped in seamlessly
I would think THB will get physically stronger every year for the next 8 years or so

[ClaretInLeeds]

Sorry, it was for a matter of seconds then.

The starting lineup today is what we will go with vs. City unless we get players in who are fit.

Ekdal won’t be one of the two centre halves.

Beyer & Al Dakhil will be the two staters.

Watching a game from a distance whilst you’re walking the dog doesn’t make you in the know. You reported facts about the games recently - however, everything else you’ve said is utter tripe.