Transfer Rumours Thread - NO FINANCIAL DISCUSSION

[123EasyasBFC]

Talking about centre backs... Hendry is on his way to a new club tonight, just don't know which one.

Surely if we are close on the boy from Liverpool we can’t be signing Hendry too.

I do think hendry is exactly the type we need however

[boatshed bill]

Can’t see anyone matching there wages

I think we would need to make a major contribution to anyone taking them.

[FeedTheArf]

I knew about the CL appearance against Sporting, had it in my head he was at Coventry for half a season on loan too. I think Egan-Riley can expect to be patient then.

Maybe it was because he was all set to join Coventry this summer before we stepped in

[Quicknick]

I think enough players have shown that if you can excel in Belgian pro league you can make it in the championship (Cullen, Berge, Dennis) some even in the PL like Trossard, Origi, Benteke. Just a few examples but there are many. Some players need settling in, some hit the ground running. Anyway as to Mikautadze, one of the best strikers I have seen the last 2 seasons on Belgian pro league level. He carried that Seraing team on his own.

Comprehensive answer. Thanks. My mistake was thinking that Seraing played elsewhere, Malaysia or somewhere. Lol!

[Tricky Trevor]

Comprehensive answer. Thanks. My mistake was thinking that Seraing played elsewhere, Malaysia or somewhere. Lol!

That’s sarong. Beckham could play in a sarong for Seraing.

[Quicknick]

Talking about centre backs... Hendry is on his way to a new club tonight, just don't know which one.

Good. I didn't like the sound of him. Much prefer the idea of the Liverpool bloke.

[Nori1958]

Good. I didn't like the sound of him. Much prefer the idea of the Liverpool bloke.

Who said not here?

[boatshed bill]

Long and Lowton are rumoured to still be on 20-25k following relegation. For that kind of money I can’t see anyone picking them up.

As we are paying their wages can we force them to go out on loan?

[Jakubs Tash]

Lowton and Long are in the last year of their contracts. Maybe they would both be willing to sign a 3 year contract on less money elsewhere and play football than just see their contracts out at Burnley before being released?

[Newcastleclaret93]

Lowton and Long are in the last year of their contracts. Maybe they would both be willing to sign a 3 year contract on less money elsewhere and play football than just see their contracts out at Burnley before being released?

Why would they? See out this last year on high wages. Then get a final contract somewhere else and a nice little signing on fee for being free transfer.

[warksclaret]

Lowton and Long are in the last year of their contracts. Maybe they would both be willing to sign a 3 year contract on less money elsewhere and play football than just see their contracts out at Burnley before being released?

Need to add JBG to this list.Cant see him getting a look in with Benson and Vithino , can't see him getting a look in. Even Costelloe now ahead of him

[Shaggy]

Why would they? See out this last year on high wages. Then get a final contract somewhere else and a nice little signing on fee for being free transfer.

Your such a party pooper..

However what your suggesting does make sense if the players are just after easy money.

[Greekclaret]

Lowton and Long are in the last year of their contracts. Maybe they would both be willing to sign a 3 year contract on less money elsewhere and play football than just see their contracts out at Burnley before being released?

I think Lowts may well do that. But! He’s contracted to x amount for another year, he won’t get as much elsewhere so I could see why he’d stay put over play time. We all seem to forget it’s a wage for these people. I don’t know many people who would willingly take a pay cut and quite a considerably one at that. If you can get x amount for another year you take it. End of the day it’s a contract.
We all know Long isn’t bothered about playing football, another year not on the squad won’t bother him surely.

[Mala591]

Personally, I still think Kevin Long has an important role to play in our first team squad and I’d keep him.

Not sure about Lowton but what happens if Roberts gets injured?

[warksclaret]

Why would they? See out this last year on high wages. Then get a final contract somewhere else and a nice little signing on fee for being free transfer.

I am not so sure-if they have not played first team football for 12 months , they are unlikely to be wanted by any Championship or League 1 side, whether on a free or not, and they will be a year older

[Vegas Claret]

Lowton has been excellent for us, I can't see him getting game time though. His goal at Palace was one of the highlights of our stay in the PL

[Devils_Advocate]

Personally, I still think Kevin Long has an important role to play in our first team squad and I’d keep him.

Agreed, he always volunteers to wash the bibs after training

[Newcastleclaret93]

Your such a party pooper..

However what your suggesting does make sense if the players are just after easy money.

I just think about it if I was in there situation.

Coming towards the end of my playing career there’s no way I would turn down the best part of million quid for 9 months sitting on the bench.

[Bigvince]

I just think about it if I was in there situation.

Coming towards the end of my playing career there’s no way I would turn down the best part of million quid for 9 months sitting on the bench.

Given that Kompany may be signing another 3 or 4, they might not even have to sit on the bench for their 1 million quid

[jrgbfc]

Personally, I still think Kevin Long has an important role to play in our first team squad and I’d keep him.

Not sure about Lowton but what happens if Roberts gets injured?

We may need Long as a backup striker yet.

[randomclaret2]

Is Long injured ? Has anyone seen him since we returned for pre season ?

[Bordeauxclaret]

Why would they? See out this last year on high wages. Then get a final contract somewhere else and a nice little signing on fee for being free transfer.

For the reasons in the post you literally quoted??

[boatshed bill]

Lowton has been excellent for us, I can't see him getting game time though. His goal at Palace was one of the highlights of our stay in the PL

Been OK, hardly excellent.
Trippier was excellent, there is a difference.

[Jakubclaret]

Been OK, hardly excellent.
Trippier was excellent, there is a difference.

Day & night.

[KlyBfc]

Lowton has been excellent for us. He played a crucial role in a team that won the championship title going 23 games unbeaten. He played a prominent role in the side which finished 7th and qualified for European Football. He also played regularly through our stay in the top flight and the highest moments in our clubs recent history (80s onwards). He had some dips in form, but he gave everything at all times.

[Duffer_]

Lowton has been excellent for us. He's played 186 times for us and 157 of those in the PL. He's probably not as good as Cafu but he's done a lot more for us than Maldini.

[bfcjg]

How soon some turn on heroes.

[123EasyasBFC]

We are way to over hyped when it comes to players and how good they have been. This is the reason the squad got sale, Lowton hasn’t been good enough for 2 years now to be first choice, clubs get rid of players who have been good it’s how you progress

[NewClaret]

I just think about it if I was in there situation.

Coming towards the end of my playing career there’s no way I would turn down the best part of million quid for 9 months sitting on the bench.

Firstly, just to say I think Lowton and Long have been fabulous servants to this club and complete professionals -if they want to sit out this year and take the money, they’d be well within their rights to do so. I also think both could play a part in this season were they to stay.

I think it depends what they want from their careers now.

Lowton I sense likes and wants to play. Rumours are that WBA are interested. They’re a big club, big following, good stadium, well known manager. If he could get £15k - £20k pw there but secure a 2 year contract, maybe an option for a third, I reckon he’d take it in an instant. They’ll also be right up there having made some experienced signings, so could possibly secure promotion bonus’ and wage increases in that event.

Long I think is going to have more problems finding someone to pay anywhere near what he’s (allegedly) on. That’s assuming there’s no relegation clause making it much lower, etc. But with six PL games last season I think he’s going to stand a much better chance of finding a Championship club this year than he would following a season of few games next year. Also younger at 31 so could still attract a 3/4 year deal. He’s not played much football so it’s now or never for him. I do sense he’d be less likely to take a pay cut to find it than Lowts though, but maybe that’s unfair.

[Duffer_]

We are way to over hyped when it comes to players and how good they have been. This is the reason the squad got sale, Lowton hasn’t been good enough for 2 years now to be first choice, clubs get rid of players who have been good it’s how you progress

We had 6 consecutive seasons in the PL - there has to be some credit to be given to someone. Lowton deserves his share.

[Vegas Claret]

Been OK, hardly excellent.
Trippier was excellent, there is a difference.

Trippier was supreme which is far beyond excellent

[boatshed bill]

We had 6 consecutive seasons in the PL - there has to be some credit to be given to someone. Lowton deserves his share.

I don't think posters (myself included) are ignoring his contribution

[Newcastleclaret93]

Firstly, just to say I think Lowton and Long have been fabulous servants to this club and complete professionals -if they want to sit out this year and take the money, they’d be well within their rights to do so. I also think both could play a part in this season were they to stay.

I think it depends what they want from their careers now.

Lowton I sense likes and wants to play. Rumours are that WBA are interested. They’re a big club, big following, good stadium, well known manager. If he could get £15k - £20k pw there but secure a 2 year contract, maybe an option for a third, I reckon he’d take it in an instant. They’ll also be right up there having made some experienced signings, so could possibly secure promotion bonus’ and wage increases in that event.

Long I think is going to have more problems finding someone to pay anywhere near what he’s (allegedly) on. That’s assuming there’s no relegation clause making it much lower, etc. But with six PL games last season I think he’s going to stand a much better chance of finding a Championship club this year than he would following a season of few games next year. Also younger at 31 so could still attract a 3/4 year deal. He’s not played much football so it’s now or never for him. I do sense he’d be less likely to take a pay cut to find it than Lowts though, but maybe that’s unfair.

You could be right but Tbf the links to West Brom have been nothing more than Fan rumours. There’s nothing concrete out there about either of them being offered anything.

So I thinks it’s safe to say they will both stay in the squad and earn the cash.

Nothing wrong with it just stating I think that is the most likely outcome

[Newcastleclaret93]

West Ham willing to listen to offers for Benrahma.

Now that would be some signing but would the player be willing to drop down?

[RVclaret]

West Ham willing to listen to offers for Benrahma.

Now that would be some signing but would the player be willing to drop down?

He’s on around 70k a week, less than zero% chance

[Murger]

West Ham willing to listen to offers for Benrahma.

Now that would be some signing but would the player be willing to drop down?

I'd say we have a 0% chance of that happening.

[Newcastleclaret93]

He’s on around 70k a week, less than zero% chance

I guess it depends whether West Ham would do a Joe hart with us.

I know it’s highly unlikely but still interesting

[Duffer_]

I don't think posters (myself included) are ignoring his contribution

You can certainly speak for yourself BB but this is about valuing his contribution. "Lowton hasn’t been good enough for 2 years now" is an under-valuation in my opinion.

[Paul Waine]

Long and Lowton are rumoured to still be on 20-25k following relegation. For that kind of money I can’t see anyone picking them up.

Pretty sure those rumours don't make any sense. Are they suggesting that Kevin Long and Matt Lowton had contracts that didn't include relegation clauses? Or are they suggesting that they were both on £40k a week wages in the Premier League?

[Tricky Trevor]

We are way to over hyped when it comes to players and how good they have been. This is the reason the squad got sale, Lowton hasn’t been good enough for 2 years now to be first choice, clubs get rid of players who have been good it’s how you progress

And yet when Lowton started we very rarely conceded down his side pitch. Average at best going forward but an excellent defender, which is his prime job.

[boatshed bill]

Pretty sure those rumours don't make any sense. Are they suggesting that Kevin Long and Matt Lowton had contracts that didn't include relegation clauses? Or are they suggesting that they were both on £40k a week wages in the Premier League?

Would that surprise you?

[NewClaret]

He’s on around 70k a week, less than zero% chance

Yep, they’ll find a Prem club for him willing to pay a big fee and the salary.

[Jakubs Tash]

Why would they? See out this last year on high wages. Then get a final contract somewhere else and a nice little signing on fee for being free transfer.

Because, as other have eluded to, they might prefer to resolve their next career move whilst they can. They might not be as desirable at the end of the season or be able to to command as higher wage or get as longer contract as they might be offered now. It’s all conjecture on my part obviously but rather than sitting on their backside they might want some long term security and even show some professional pride.

[123EasyasBFC]

We had 6 consecutive seasons in the PL - there has to be some credit to be given to someone. Lowton deserves his share.

Nobody is saying he doesn’t deserve credit but if he’s now not good enough to play then you move him on, it’s just part of football can’t be over sentimental, vokes was one my favourite strikers over last 10 years but I wouldn’t have him anywhere near squad now just because he did good for us

[123EasyasBFC]

And yet when Lowton started we very rarely conceded down his side pitch. Average at best going forward but an excellent defender, which is his prime job.

We still conceded goals from his side of the pitch, but this isn’t about that, I think he has been good for us but my sole point is just because he has been good for us doesn’t mean that should justify him staying around if he doesn’t fit into the new system

[Duffer_]

Nobody is saying he doesn’t deserve credit but if he’s now not good enough to play then you move him on, it’s just part of football can’t be over sentimental, vokes was one my favourite strikers over last 10 years but I wouldn’t have him anywhere near squad now just because he did good for us

I agree we moved Vokes on at the right time. I'm not overly sentimental but nor am I revisionist. "Lowton hasn’t been good enough for 2 years now" is not about the here and now - it's a poor assessment...in my opinion.

[Iloveyoubrady]

I think two of the best things that could happen for us before the window shuts would be for Watford to sell sarr and/or Dennis. They will rip the championship apart…

[Steddyman]

If only we had a thread to talk about transfer rumours. That would be grand

[Newcastleclaret93]

Pretty sure those rumours don't make any sense. Are they suggesting that Kevin Long and Matt Lowton had contracts that didn't include relegation clauses? Or are they suggesting that they were both on £40k a week wages in the Premier League?

The latter

[WiscoClaret]

If only we had a thread to talk about transfer rumours. That would be grand

Here’s a rumor:
Jamal Lowe missing from the Bournemouth Squad, we need a striker something bad, Kompany says there are loads of plates spinning in a post match presser, and Lowe is potentially on this private jet to Manchester.