Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Burnley have once again opened talks to try and sign Rotherham United ace Ben Wiles. #twitterclarets #UTC #EFL #RUFC

(Football League World)

Local lad and captained them the other week.
There appears to be a belief he has what it takes though to step up

[Newcastleclaret93]

Local lad and captained them the other week.
There appears to be a belief he has what it takes though to step up

Step up? He’s already had two seasons at this level hasn’t he

[warksclaret]

Do we think the cash is running out as we search for the missing bits of the squad jigsaw in the next9 days or so. If not what do we think is left in the pot to spend

[Murger]

We're gonna be a team of midgets. We seriously lack some height.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Do we think the cash is running out as we search for the missing bits of the squad jigsaw in the next9 days or so. If not what do we think is left in the pot to spend

I think we will see one more player leave and whatever we get from that player will be used to sign a striker and CB

[Spijed]

We're gonna be a team of midgets. We seriously lack some height.

Does seem to be an issue.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Step up? He’s already had two seasons at this level hasn’t he

3 technically.
Rotherham have been yoyo-ing for the last 5-6 years, so he's had 3 seasons in the championship and 2 in league one.

The step up part is on about going up into the PL, but he just needs to transfer to a club more capable of doing that.

[Granny WeatherWax]

Does seem to be an issue.

I agree, VK obviously doesn't though.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Do we think the cash is running out as we search for the missing bits of the squad jigsaw in the next9 days or so. If not what do we think is left in the pot to spend

No I don't think the cash is running out, more like the club is being sensible with their spending instead of spaffing it all away on a couple of players.
Yes I know some on here want the big money, flashy signings as they believe that's a real sign of determination/statement from the club, but that's just laughable.

[Newcastleclaret93]

No I don't think the cash is running out, more like the club is being sensible with their spending instead of spaffing it all away on a couple of players.
Yes I know some on here want the big money, flashy signings as they believe that's a real sign of determination/statement from the club, but that's just laughable.

Why is it laughable?

[123EasyasBFC]

They will also probably want some left over incase we need to change things in January also

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Why is it laughable?

We've gone up spending virtually nothing before now.
Some people just like seeing big wedges of money spent on a single player, that's their mindset.

[Newcastleclaret93]

We've gone up spending virtually nothing before now.
Some people just like seeing big wedges of money spent on a single player, that's their mindset.

Surely it’s all comparative though?

Just as spending millions isn’t sustainable, selling all your top talent isn’t sustainable either.

I think fans can rightly expect at least marquee signing to show intent.

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Surely it’s all comparative though?

Just as spending millions isn’t sustainable, selling all your top talent isn’t sustainable either.

I think fans can rightly expect at least marquee signing to show intent.

The fans expect to see a team rebuilt and to be competitive.
A section of fans will want big money signings but that's because of their mindset.
The rest would settle for competitive regardless of budget.

Would you rather sign the next Ivan Toney for £5 million plus add-ons,, or even the next Danny Ings for £1 million, or would you rather see more spent on a player for similar or less return?

[Newcastleclaret93]

The fans expect to see a team rebuilt and to be competitive.
A section of fans will want big money signings but that's because of their mindset.
The rest would settle for competitive regardless of budget.

Would you rather sign the next Ivan Toney for £5 million plus add-ons,, or even the next Danny Ings for £1 million, or would you rather see more spent on a player for similar or less return?

All relative in my mind. If my target is promotion this season or next then you sign a top striker for the required money.

If your planning on building a competitive team for the championship over five years then you go for the cheap option

[GodIsADeeJay81]

All relative in my mind. If my target is promotion this season or next then you sign a top striker for the required money.

If your planning on building a competitive team for the championship over five years then you go for the cheap option

So we agree, you're one of the "must spend lots on one player" type of fans

Glad we got there in the end.

[warksclaret]

As Barry Kilby would say-"lets not bet the ranch". Sound advice at the time. No sensible claret would expect to see that today-me included. However we might need to start fishing in a different pond as it is appearing obvious that we desperately need an experienced and athletic centre half-if any doubt look at the amount of attacks the opposition has had in our first 5 games and the percentage of goals as a result. We also need a striker with a goal scoring record. By contrast, to prove my point, look at our goal attempts in those 5 games and the ratio of goals we have completed. Of course another option is additional loans, where we have proved this season you can go very high quality but no initial outlay

[lrac]

Barry Kilby also said ,burnley fc are punching above our weight .in the championship

[Newcastleclaret93]

So we agree, you're one of the "must spend lots on one player" type of fans

Glad we got there in the end.

Yes, if we are to get European football in 5 seasons we need to get promoted sooner rather than later.

[Hipper]

Cullen if fit will likely play most if not all of our 46 league games, he's too integral to the system to be dropped or rested.

.... or suspended. He's got two yellows already and looks capable of earning quite a few more.

[Goody1975]

.... or suspended. He's got two yellows already and looks capable of earning quite a few more.

Westwoodesque

[CohibaClaret]

Do we think the cash is running out as we search for the missing bits of the squad jigsaw in the next9 days or so. If not what do we think is left in the pot to spend

Bidding for the 2 Metz players and for the Rotherham lad so should be at least about 10mio in the transfer kitty still to spend. A striker, a CB and a central mid and then the squad looks ready for a top 6 finnish.

[warksclaret]

Bidding for the 2 Metz players and for the Rotherham lad so should be at least about 10mio in the transfer kitty still to spend. A striker, a CB and a central mid and then the squad looks ready for a top 6 finnish.

That would be good

[bobinho]

Does seem to be an issue.

Not for Messi, Maradona, Stiles, Flynn, Pirlo, Scholes….. sorry. Just messin’. I know you wouldn’t want em all in the same team

[Vegas Claret]

West Ham have signed Emerson Palmieri from Chelsea, that kills the Taylor to West Ham link

[dermotdermot]

But not the Taylor to Leeds link.

[Hedontplayforyou]

Our model is picking players up for cheap and selling them on for profits - Wiles with one year left on his contract comes cheaper than he would if he signed a new three year deal with Rotherham , one good season with us and his price could double/treble for example.

[warksclaret]

Wiles seems to keep himself injury free-138 games in the last 3 seasons

[tiger76]

Our model is picking players up for cheap and selling them on for profits - Wiles with one year left on his contract comes cheaper than he would if he signed a new three year deal with Rotherham , one good season with us and his price could double/treble for example.

I'm glad somebody understands our new model, unfortunately this new approach seems to have flown over a few posters heads, and they expect us to be splashing out 10-15m on a single player, which would be a mighty big gamble, and one thankfully the club are astute enough not to be risking at this stage.

Get this Rotherham lad on a 3/4 year deal, and if he impresses for us in the Championship there's every chance we'll be able to move him on for decent money next summer, whether we get promoted or not this has to be our long term strategy as a club.

[KRBFC]

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[123EasyasBFC]

Jamal Lowe and Lyle Taylor free to leave Bournemouth and Forrest, either would be good additions for 12 months

[Vegas Claret]

Have you been stalking me irl too? Big noncey vibes

you really don't help yourself mate, learn when not to bite

[Vegas Claret]

Jamal Lowe and Lyle Taylor free to leave Bournemouth and Forrest, either would be good additions for 12 months

I saw that about Taylor but when you read the comments from Forest fans he sounds like a younger Barnes, falls over for fun

[GodIsADeeJay81]

Jamal Lowe and Lyle Taylor free to leave Bournemouth and Forrest, either would be good additions for 12 months

Neither of them has a scoring record that fills you with confidence at this level

[Vegas Claret]

Watford sign Kortney Hause on loan from Villa

[KRBFC]

Jamal Lowe and Lyle Taylor free to leave Bournemouth and Forrest, either would be good additions for 12 months

Grabban on a free would be a better addition imo

[KlyBfc]

Grabban on a free would be a better addition imo

I’m not a huge fan of Barnes by any means but I’d rather have his honesty, hard work, personality and experience than waste money on any of those three. They aren’t going to bring any more of a consistent goal threat than him either IMO.

[KlyBfc]

I’ve just seen Grabban got a few goals last year, but at 34 I’m still not convinced he’s an upgrade on Barnes

[RVclaret]

Grabban? Absolutely not

[KRBFC]

Grabban? Absolutely not

I wouldn't want any of them, I'd have Grabban ahead of Lyle Taylor and Jamal Lowe though.

[123EasyasBFC]

Gary Cahill and Lewis grabban for 12 months would be great experienced additions imo

[Socrates]

I’m not a huge fan of Barnes by any means but I’d rather have his honesty

His what now?

[Vegas Claret]

Gary Cahill and Lewis grabban for 12 months would be great experienced additions imo

and expensive

[123EasyasBFC]

and expensive

Wouldn’t be that expensive

[RVclaret]

Gary Cahill and Lewis grabban for 12 months would be great experienced additions imo

Turf Moor retirement home has shut down now

[Vegas Claret]

Wouldn’t be that expensive

Grabben is on 25K per week at Forest, Cahill was on similar

so 40-50k on two players of that age........no thanks

[jrgbfc]

If it got to the last few hours of the window and we still hadn't brought a striker in I'd definitely take Grabban on a 12 month deal. Just about anybody would be an upgrade on Barnes at present.

[Vegas Claret]

Joao Pedro Watford to Newcastle done

[KlyBfc]

His what now?

Not in the sense of his diving, in the sense of he doesn’t hide in games. He keeps showing for the ball and trying. Even if it isn’t working. As I say I’m not his biggest fan and never have been, but he rarely hides however bad its going.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Turf Moor retirement home has shut down now

Nursery has opened