25/26 January Transfer Window (12 Viewers)

[Mucca Mad Boys]

'We WILL probably get promoted this year'? It's not definite though is it?

No, but if we’re not signing players to take us forward, what’s the point? In Jan, we really can’t afford to sign ‘project’ players, they need to be starting calibre

I doubt there’d be many J-League players who can come in and start for top Championship from Day 1. The standard of the league isn’t that good, hence the majority of the Japanese internationals play in Europe.

 

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[Skyblue Bangkok]

No, but if we’re not signing players to take us forward, what’s the point? In Jan, we really can’t afford to sign ‘project’ players, they need to be starting calibre

I doubt there’d be many J-League players who can come in and start for top Championship from Day 1. The standard of the league isn’t that good, hence the majority of the Japanese internationals play in Europe.

Probably because all their best players end up in Korea or Europe.

 

[SleepyGinger]

I don’t think we will do as much as some are expecting, the lad from Sweden and a midfielder on loan I’d predict.

 

[procdoc]

I think we will bring three in, especially if by January the gap has been closed

 

[Liquid Gold]

I hope we’ve got one ready to go early on. The squad is stretched already and we could do with additional bodies asap

 

[CovLad94]

I reckon 3 at the most and maybe a random u21s signing, will be interesting to see if Brau gets a loan, cant seem to get any minutes lately even with shortage of numbers

 

[covcity4life]

I think 2-3 in. And that's enough imo

Lampard wants 5 I think he said. King meet him in the middle probably

 

[Balli001]

I think 2-3 in. And that's enough imo

Lampard wants 5 I think he said. King meet him in the middle probably

He didnt say that

 

[covcity4life]

He didnt say that

I dunno I think I remember him saying something in a press conference about needing 5 players but maybe mind playing tricks on me.

 

[skyblueelephant76]

I dunno I think I remember him saying something in a press conference about needing 5 players but maybe mind playing tricks on me.

He was just talking about having a squad of 20 and there being space to strengthen. He never said he needed 5 more.

 

[covcity4life]

He was just talking about having a squad of 20 and there being space to strengthen. He never said he needed 5 more.

Ah ok

Squad size for EFL championship is 25 so it may still be the number he would like tbf

Think 2-3 is realistic

 

[procdoc]

He would probably like 5 but realistically will be two or three.
I would like one of those to be a real statement signing

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

He’s acutely aware that our biggest threat is an injury crisis, not the quality of other teams. Probably wants all the bases covered in January but the glaring ones are out wide, in central midfield and perhaps left back too.

Really need to keep Wright fit when he’s back though, Simms is in great form but he can’t keep going for 90 minutes all throughout this month.

 

[SBT]

He’s acutely aware that our biggest threat is an injury crisis, not the quality of other teams. Probably wants all the bases covered in January but the glaring ones are out wide, in central midfield and perhaps left back too.

We have loads of central midfielders and loads of left backs?

 

[KenilworthSkyBlue]

He’s acutely aware that our biggest threat is an injury crisis, not the quality of other teams. Probably wants all the bases covered in January but the glaring ones are out wide, in central midfield and perhaps left back too.

Really need to keep Wright fit when he’s back though, Simms is in great form but he can’t keep going for 90 minutes all throughout this month.

I would've thought he'll be back in contention for Saturday's game. FL said all being well he was only likely to miss the next couple of games after West Brom.

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

3 top quality signings

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

We have loads of central midfielders and loads of left backs?

We have only one left back who Lampard is really happy enough to start. Central midfield I just want insurance against an injury to Rudoni/Torp/Grimes, Lampard probably does too.

 

[KenilworthSkyBlue]

We have loads of central midfielders and loads of left backs?

We likely do need another one really. Eccles has clearly been earmarked as a AM and behind Torp is Allen (who does deputise very well but probably can't be relied upon long-term) and then Andrews who isn't ready. So we're lacking an 8. Perhaps one that can play 8 and 6. The drop off if Torp is injured is just too great IMO.

Left back is tricky as we'll have to move out Bidwell and Brau to make room which won't be easy, but if Dasilva were to pick up a fairly long-term injury that would leave us very vulnerable on the left hand side.

Bidwell is past his sell by date and FL clearly doesn't think Brau is anywhere near ready to feature at this stage - baring in mind he hasn't played a single minute of football in two months.

 

[SBT]

We have only one left back who Lampard is really happy enough to start. Central midfield I just want insurance against an injury to Rudoni/Torp/Grimes, Lampard probably does too.

I imagine he’s happy to start Bidwell if something happened to Dasilva.

Insurance against injuries is all well and good but if you want better insurance than we currently have (Eccles, Allen and the rest) then it will cost a not insignificant sum, and this season’s backups will likely be totally obsolete next season.

 

[procdoc]

I imagine he’s happy to start Bidwell if something happened to Dasilva.

Insurance against injuries is all well and good but if you want better insurance than we currently have (Eccles, Allen and the rest) then it will cost a not insignificant sum, and this season’s backups will likely be totally obsolete next season.

Sound we shouldn’t bother signing anyone then

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

I imagine he’s happy to start Bidwell if something happened to Dasilva.

Insurance against injuries is all well and good but if you want better insurance than we currently have (Eccles, Allen and the rest) then it will cost a not insignificant sum, and this season’s backups will likely be totally obsolete next season.

Just how I think Lampard sees it. It’s the biggest threat to our best chance at a top flight return this century, I want it mitigated.

 

[ptr]

I would say 2 at most.

As much as you’ve got to prepare for injuries, you also have to prepare for everyone being fit.

A lot of people to keep happy, a lot of people to justify a wage/price tag…might not be the mix we want in such an important season.

Injuries between now and then will play a huge part in it but at the very minimum we need a quality winger, we are really lacking that option as a sub at the moment.

 

[SBT]

Sound we shouldn’t bother signing anyone then

We clearly need a couple of players up front and out wide where we literally don’t have any real cover. But when you’re 13 points clear at the top of the league, our biggest “need” in the window isn’t players for this season, it’s players for next season.

 

[shmmeee]

We clearly need a couple of players up front and out wide where we literally don’t have any real cover. But when you’re 13 points clear at the top of the league, our biggest “need” in the window isn’t players for this season, it’s players for next season.

Feels very dangerous to see the title as won in November.

 

[shmmeee]

Feels very dangerous to see the title as won in November.

Or even December 1st

 

[ptr]

Feels very dangerous to see the title as won in November.

I thought that yesterday, but today feels different for some reason.

 

[procdoc]

We clearly need a couple of players up front and out wide where we literally don’t have any real cover. But when you’re 13 points clear at the top of the league, our biggest “need” in the window isn’t players for this season, it’s players for next season.

We definitely need a midfield player that can come on a change a game if necessary

 

[SBT]

We definitely need a midfield player that can come on a change a game if necessary

Do we? We already have several imo.

Assuming you’re right, presumably you would only consider signing a player who would be good enough to play in the PL next season?

 

[procdoc]

Do we? We already have several imo.

Assuming you’re right, presumably you would only consider signing a player who would be good enough to play in the PL next season?

Well yes preferably. Could do a loan with a buy clause if promoted like Sunderland did with Le Fee

 

[JSL]

I would say two. Definitely a winger and an upgraded Sheaf replacement. Anyone else and its gravy

 

[blunted]

If the rumours are correct, we seem to be linked to young, skilful players who can improve and move right onto the bench and effect games if they come on. So far a 10 behind the strikers and an 11 in old money.
The fuck it, lets score even more policy.

 

[SkyBluePower]

I for one wouldn’t at all be happy to start Bidwell anymore. We have seen the drop off too many times and we have moved on from him as a “solid left back” it’s not us anymore.

 

[Matt smith]

I for one wouldn’t at all be happy to start Bidwell anymore. We have seen the drop off too many times and we have moved on from him as a “solid left back” it’s not us anymore.

I’d like to think we have a marquee signing lined up.

Someone like a Mehmeti would fit that bill

I’d expect to see 3 come in

Left back

midfielder

forward

 

[skyblue_55]

The Afcon , can cause teams a problem, as I believe Sunderland are losing a host of players , so I hope Austin steers clear of a January exodus ?

 

[kimbie87]

I really want us to sign this lad just so we can have him and Torp absolutely bombarding teams from 30 yards.