Championship talent we should be looking at in the summer

[Newcastleclaret93]

I appreciate our recruitment has expanded to the European market but there is some fantastic talent in the championship.

Who should Burnley be looking to potentially pick up in the summer (if we stay up).

I’m going to throw the following names into the hat.

Chris Willock has had an excellent season for QPR and i think he would help us improve our goal tally.

Sorba Thomas I think will be a popular pick as we have already seen what he can do at the Turf. He would add some much needed competition in the wide slots.

Lewis O’Brien has had a great season for Huddersfield and In my opinion looks a natural successor to Cork. He’s very composed and adds an element of drive in the centre of the park.

Matt Grimes another CM with good composure and range of passing. I think he would be a solid addition.

This is a bit more of a long shot but Lewis Baker has had a pretty impressive season for Stoke. He’s always been a bit of a journeyman but this season he has featured 19 times, scored 8 and assisted 2 goals from a holding midfield position.

[Jambounchained]

Piroe at Swansea.

[RVclaret]

Levi Colwill on loan from Chelsea at Huddersfield. Been excellent for them at centre half. Could be brought in on loan to replace Tarks.

Ryan Yates got into the Champ team of the year for Forest and has been excellent in midfield. If they don’t go up then he’d be a good shout. James Garner on loan from United too has been a standout for them and impressed me a lot when I’ve seen. Ten Hag might want a look at him in pre season but depending on who they sign, they might want him in the PL next season. Again, depends if Forest go up.

Joel Piroe at Swansea is going to attract interest with his 22 goals and will almost certainly get a move. Swans will prob have to cash in on him. Flynn Downes in midfield too has been linked with Leeds and looks a talent.

John Swift has the most goal contributions in the league despite playing for a poor team and is available on a free.

[gawthorpe_view]

Keane at Everton.

[RVclaret]

Also Jason Knight at Derby will surely be available for a lowish fee, we’ve been linked before. Lewis Potter at Hull is a real talent too but looks like he’ll go to someone like West Ham.

[Newcastleclaret93]

I forgot to add Alex Scott to my list.

18 year old CM for Bristol city. He’s played every game for them this season and is getting rave reviews.

[Bosscat]

Keane at Everton.

Phillips at Leeds

[claretburns]

Rubin Colwill, 20 year old right winger at Cardiff.

[jdrobbo]

Keane Lewis Potter without doubt.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Keane Lewis Potter without doubt.

I agree certainly looks to be a promising talent

[RVclaret]

Keane Lewis Potter without doubt.

No chance with him unfortunately. Athletic reported yesterday West Ham are looking to take him and Hull want £18m.

[Inchy]

The problem with the Championship is the high premium.

The lad from Huddersfield would cost a minimum of 20 million with a decent sell on clause as well.

[Pickles]

Agreed re Lewis O'Brien at Huddersfield. Looks ideal for us. Comparisons with Cork are right. Would be chuffed if we got him.

Sorba Thomas has been played as a striker recently with Huddersfield going with wing backs rather than wingers. He isn't as good there and I think a lot (most) of his assists have come from set pieces. Nothing wrong with that of course, but just haven't been wowed by him in open play when I've seen him. Sort of profile we should be looking at though.

[Tricky Trevor]

We first need to know who will be staying or going but regardless.
Piroe(finisher),Thomas(pace and supply), Egan(not out of place in PL for two seasons).

We need a CM but whilst O’Brien is a fine player we need more size and power in there. He is just another Westy or Brownhill, all graft but with a bit more craft.

[Newcastleclaret93]

No chance with him unfortunately. Athletic reported yesterday West Ham are looking to take him and Hull want £18m.

I agree it’s a lot but haven’t we agreed a similar fee with add ons for Collins.

I think if the talent and age is right ALK would push the boat a little.

[Woodleyclaret]

For the last 2yrs I have been mentioning John Swift at Reading and now ooc in June
Great freekick taker, good distribution and chips in with goals
A box to box cm
Ideal replacement for Stephens

[Lancasterclaret]

Grimes at Swansea is out of contract

Fulham really want him though, but he does tick a lot of boxes

[TheFamilyCat]

I forgot to add Alex Scott to my list.

18 year old CM for Bristol city. He’s played every game for them this season and is getting rave reviews.

She could do some presenting Clarets Player too.

[RVclaret]

I agree it’s a lot but haven’t we agreed a similar fee with add ons for Collins.

I think if the talent and age is right ALK would push the boat a little.

I can only see a fee of £12m reported everywhere.

I don’t think ALK will go and splash 18m on one player. We’d do well to have a total spend of >20m in my opinion.

[RVclaret]

Grimes at Swansea is out of contract

Fulham really want him though, but he does tick a lot of boxes

Signed a new deal in November Until 2025

[Blakesboots]

I can only see a fee of £12m reported everywhere.

I don’t think ALK will go and splash 18m on one player. We’d do well to have a total spend of >20m in my opinion.

The money will be there. Lots of OOC players leaving.

[tiger76]

Knight and Swift on frees would represent good business, and would fill 2 positions we need, the others will likely go for silly money, and certainly will be out of our price range I'd imagine.

[RVclaret]

The money will be there. Lots of OOC players leaving.

Yeah, on frees? Not getting a fee for them are we. Yes it frees up the wages but that’s about it.

[jdrobbo]

No chance with him unfortunately. Athletic reported yesterday West Ham are looking to take him and Hull want £18m.

Well worth it. We’d double our money on him

[Newcastleclaret93]

I can only see a fee of £12m reported everywhere.

I don’t think ALK will go and splash 18m on one player. We’d do well to have a total spend of >20m in my opinion.

Maybe one for Claret Tony to confirm? But I swear the initial fee was 12m rising to 18m.

[Blakesboots]

Yeah, on frees? Not getting a fee for them are we. Yes it frees up the wages but that’s about it.

The markets huge this summer, lots of OOC players to explore there’s where the wages might used.

There is money to purchase players. I agree that the UK market is over valued, but you do get a more settled and game ready player if you recruit from the UK.

I think we’ve proved that we’re ready to exploit the more undervalued markets in Europe, and the US.

[Blakesboots]

Well worth it. We’d double our money on him

The problem is the sell on. To double our money we need a top six club to purchase, they’re not always looking. Bowen at West Ham has been stuck in last windows because there’s no room at a top six.

[Im_not_Robbie_Blake]

Kasey McAteer (Leicester)

[Quickenthetempo]

Not strictly championship talent but Harvey Elliott had his breakthrough season in there for Blackburn.

Get the lad in on loan to fix our RW position. He's not getting much chance at Liverpool now with their new signing.

[SouthLondonexile]

Look beyond the Championship I say.
There are two Exeter players who have impressed me this season. Stubbs being one, although I think we can say we are ok for centre backs!
The other is Hartridge who is quite awesome who would fit well in our midfield he is muscular and fit as a butchers dog.

[boyyanno]

This link shows the better players who are out of contract in the summer (from all leagues not just the championship). If we manage to stay up then a few of these would be outstanding signings, obviously there are a lot who wouldn't come to us.


https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/statist ... ea8923e3b7

[jojomk1]

Not strictly championship talent but Harvey Elliott had his breakthrough season in there for Blackburn.

Get the lad in on loan to fix our RW position. He's not getting much chance at Liverpool now with their new signing.

Same could be said for Curtis Jones in cm

[gandhisflipflop]

Max Aaron’s at Norwich.

[Conroy92]

Not strictly championship talent but Harvey Elliott had his breakthrough season in there for Blackburn.

Get the lad in on loan to fix our RW position. He's not getting much chance at Liverpool now with their new signing.

Elliott would be a great addition but unfortunately I think he's still part of Klopps plans. He was starting games before his injury.

[RVclaret]

Max Aaron’s at Norwich.

I think right back is one of the last positions we need to spend big on. Good player though.

[Pickles]

This link shows the better players who are out of contract in the summer (from all leagues not just the championship). If we manage to stay up then a few of these would be outstanding signings, obviously there are a lot who wouldn't come to us.


https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/statist ... ea8923e3b7

Sean Longstaff is the one most interesting to me on that list. Most seem late twenties/thirties and/or totally unattainable but Longstaff - possibly - but still a long shot I reckon. Cyle Larin too, but doubt it.

I always thought Jeffrey Schlupp would be a good fit for us, especially under Dyche.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Sean Longstaff is the one most interesting to me on that list. Most seem late twenties/thirties and/or totally unattainable but Longstaff - possibly - but still a long shot I reckon. Cyle Larin too, but doubt it.

I always thought Jeffrey Schlupp would be a good fit for us, especially under Dyche.

I suspect we have a good chance of getting Longstaff. Newcastle have big plans and I suspect he won’t be part of them.

There’s a good player in there

[Pickles]

I suspect we have a good chance of getting Longstaff. Newcastle have big plans and I suspect he won’t be part of them.

There’s a good player in there

Exactly, yeah, though big wages/signing-on fee possibly. Would be chuffed with him.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Exactly, yeah, though big wages/signing-on fee possibly. Would be chuffed with him.

Probably one of our highest earners if he signed but could be a masterclass signing on a free.

[Quickenthetempo]

Elliott would be a great addition but unfortunately I think he's still part of Klopps plans. He was starting games before his injury.

I have just seen a thread on social media where Liverpool fans are suggesting him going back on loan as he hasn't made any of the last 6 squads.

[Pickles]

Not Championship but I'd like to see us linked with Hamza Choudhury. TransferMarkt have him down as only playing twelve times across all competitions for Leicester. Been there all his career other than loans at Burton when he was a kid. Maybe it's time for something different and more games. Tenacious midfielder, not bad on the ball. And although young, English, and with Premier League experience - can't imagine him having loads of suitors.

[boyyanno]

Sean Longstaff is the one most interesting to me on that list. Most seem late twenties/thirties and/or totally unattainable but Longstaff - possibly - but still a long shot I reckon. Cyle Larin too, but doubt it.

I always thought Jeffrey Schlupp would be a good fit for us, especially under Dyche.

Out of the players on the list and ignoring the ones that are definitely pie in the sky or 30 and over, the two I would love and instantly make us a better team would be Grillitsch and Origi. In terms of squad players/decent options there are a few imo.

[Pickles]

Out of the players on the list and ignoring the ones that are definitely pie in the sky or 30 and over, the two I would love and instantly make us a better team would be Grillitsch and Origi. In terms of squad players/decent options there are a few imo.

Fair, but doubt it with Origi. He'll go to a Champions League side. Somewhere like Milan.

[RVclaret]

Fair, but doubt it with Origi. He'll go to a Champions League side. Somewhere like Milan.

Yeah he’s close to signing for Milan according to reports.

[ClaretPete001]

Based on no evidence at all, I suspect RV Claret is correct and that the transfer budget will be around £20 million but there will be less pressure on wages because of the OOC players.

Albeit, with Cork, Barnes, Mee, Rodriguez, Vydra and Tarko etc, OOC and Westwood 33 and suffering from the effects of a fractured and dislocated ankle it will arguably be the end of the Dyche era.

I suspect that Blakesboots is right and we will look for undervalued younger players abroad and in the States. Championship players will be too expensive.

My guess is also that Sean Dyche's traditional cautious approach to blending new player's into the squad this season went against him this season.

I also suspect the new players will be bought based on value and the new manager's job will be to knit them together into a squad capable of competing in the Premiership.

[Newcastleclaret93]

Based on no evidence at all, I suspect RV Claret is correct and that the transfer budget will be around £20 million but there will be less pressure on wages because of the OOC players.

Albeit, with Cork, Barnes, Mee, Rodriguez, Vydra and Tarko etc, OOC and Westwood 33 and suffering from the effects of a fractured and dislocated ankle it will arguably be the end of the Dyche era.

I suspect that Blakesboots is right and we will look for undervalued younger players abroad and in the States. Championship players will be too expensive.

My guess is also that Sean Dyche's traditional cautious approach to blending new player's into the squad this season went against him this season.

I also suspect the new players will be bought based on value and the new manager's job will be to knit them together into a squad capable of competing in the Premiership.

Surely not? This is a massive rebuild this summer. 20m is not going to get us very far at all.

I was expecting around the 40-50m mark

[RVclaret]

Surely not? This is a massive rebuild this summer. 20m is not going to get us very far at all.

I was expecting around the 40-50m mark

Unless there’s a sizeable sale or ALK/VSL secure a large investment, I’d be shocked if it’s anywhere near £40m, we just don’t have that kind of money?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Unless there’s a sizeable sale or ALK/VSL secure a large investment, I’d be shocked if it’s anywhere near £40m, we just don’t have that kind of money?

I assumed they were going to find the money somewhere. Even if it’s more debt.

It doesn’t matter who’s in charge if we are not spending serious money this season like Palace did last summer then we are going to be in trouble.

Tbf we spent 40m this season so I don’t think it is out of the question.

[Pickles]

Highly doubt we'll spend £40m-£50m in transfer fees.

[RVclaret]

I assumed they were going to find the money somewhere. Even if it’s more debt.

It doesn’t matter who’s in charge if we are not spending serious money this season like Palace did last summer then we are going to be in trouble.

Tbf we spent 40m this season so I don’t think it is out of the question.

Yeah that was with 35m ish coming in though. It will be interesting, that’s for sure. And anyway, a new manager might make more use of the loan market, while there are a few decent looking frees around it seems. So the need to splash big sums might not be needed. I think we will need around 5/6 new signings.