25/26 January Transfer Window (35 Viewers)

[TomRad85]

I bet the first ‘Lampard out’ thread appears within two months.

There are some that would have started one yesterday if they could to be honest but yes a bit more will have to happen before the confidence for a full blown thread is there.

 

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[Brighton Sky Blue]

There are some that would have started one yesterday if they could to be honest but yes a bit more will have to happen before the confidence for a full blown thread is there.

In the Prem we’d be underdogs in all but a small handful of games. Personally I think that’d bring back the siege mentality we’ve lost which is great, others wouldn’t handle it though.

 

[Balli001]

Here are just a couple:

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I feel reasonably confident that I won't happen. It sounds as if the player just wants the most money, rather than being committed to our project. Fair enough if that's his view but if so I'm not sure that I want him anyway if he's just a mercenary. We seem to have a great attitude within the squad and I would hate to see anything that upsets that.

Where are these links from tho? Without that we don't know which bullshit pile to put them in

 

[SBT]

In the Prem we’d be underdogs in all but a small handful of games. Personally I think that’d bring back the siege mentality we’ve lost which is great, others wouldn’t handle it though.

It will 100% result in threads calling for Lampard to go if we’re in the relegation zone for a few weeks.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

It will 100% result in threads calling for Lampard to go if we’re in the relegation zone for a few weeks.

‘If Haaland scores that’s the final straw’

 

[junglej13]

It's only from Teamtalk so not the most credible...

 

[StrettoBoy]

Where are these links from tho? Without that we don't know which bullshit pile to put them in

There are several sites, probably all with a common source, saying the same.

I'm pretty sure that the report of Mjallby pausing negotiations to try and get a higher price is true, as it has been very extensively reported. As to the rest, including the suggestions that Bournmouth are the new favourites and that Stoke have outbid us on the transfer fee and wages, who knows?

I'm pretty convinced that it won't happen but no doubt we will soon find out.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

There are several sites, probably all with a common source, saying the same.

I'm pretty sure that the report of Mjallby pausing negotiations to try and get a higher price is true, as it has been very extensively reported. As to the rest, including the suggestions that Bournmouth are the new favourites and that Stoke have outbid us on the transfer fee and wages, who knows?

I'm pretty convinced that it won't happen but no doubt we will soon find out.

Can’t imagine he’d go to Stoke. They’re in free fall and it’s hard to see where they can rally back, they should beat Swansea but then they’ve got Watford, Sheff U and PNE to finish 2025. That’s tough.

Meanwhile, we’re still top and odds on for automatic promotion.

If he goes to Bournemouth, fair enough - you can’t really knock that but strikes me as his agent/club putting his name about.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

There are several sites, probably all with a common source, saying the same.

I'm pretty sure that the report of Mjallby pausing negotiations to try and get a higher price is true, as it has been very extensively reported. As to the rest, including the suggestions that Bournmouth are the new favourites and that Stoke have outbid us on the transfer fee and wages, who knows?

I'm pretty convinced that it won't happen but no doubt we will soon find out.

Charity bet?

 

[StrettoBoy]

strikes me as his agent/club putting his name about.

I think that's the real issue.

If it's the player then I'm not sure I want a mercenary. We need someone who is a bit more committed to our cause than that, even though I accept that wages will always play a part in the final decision.

 

[JSL]

Dan Neil would be a good signing, but if its true, plenty of PL and richer clubs also seem interested

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

Dan Neil would be a good signing, but if its true, plenty of PL and richer clubs also seem interested

Would it though? He doesn’t strike me as a player that would come in and start from day one. If it’s a loan, I’m open to that but not much on a permanent because for whatever reason, he’s not trusted in the Prem.

 

[JSL]

Would it though? He doesn’t strike me as a player that would come in and start from day one. If it’s a loan, I’m open to that but not much on a permanent because for whatever reason, he’s not trusted in the Prem.

He would to get us over the line for promotion. A loan would be fine

 

[Balli001]

Would it though? He doesn’t strike me as a player that would come in and start from day one. If it’s a loan, I’m open to that but not much on a permanent because for whatever reason, he’s not trusted in the Prem.

He was made Sunderland captain last season at a young age. Partly due to his association with them but its surely a good sign having players like that at the club. He doesnt necessarily need to start though. We have a few midfield options already just 2 of them have had injury issues and Allen will be gone at the end of the season regardless of division.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

He would to get us over the line for promotion. A loan would be fine

He was made Sunderland captain last season at a young age. Partly due to his association with them but its surely a good sign having players like that at the club. He doesnt necessarily need to start though. We have a few midfield options already just 2 of them have had injury issues and Allen will be gone at the end of the season regardless of division.

He’s undeniably a good player, but I’m less sold on whether or not it’s a good fit for both parties. If he’s a DM/CM, is he starting ahead of Torp or Grimes? If not, is he happy to be a rotation option?

 

[Jamesimus]

Even though he looks like he uses disposable vapes and wears vests all year round, I think Dan Neil would be a really good signing.

 

[TomRad85]

Even though he looks like he uses disposable vapes and wears vests all year round, I think Dan Neil would be a really good signing.

I agree, kind of transfer that's not massively exciting but could be a really useful addition to help us get through.

 

[Jamesimus]

I agree, kind of transfer that's not massively exciting but could be a really useful addition to help us get through.

Hopefully he’ll be able to find time to train with us in between his shifts at CEX.

 

[Balli001]

He’s undeniably a good player, but I’m less sold on whether or not it’s a good fit for both parties. If he’s a DM/CM, is he starting ahead of Torp or Grimes? If not, is he happy to be a rotation option?

Grimes is the position we can not adequately fill if he is missing. Nobody will come on loan for that position. If we can get him permanently then its a more than decent signing.

 

[Jamesimus]

Grimes is the position we can not adequately fill if he is missing. Nobody will come on loan for that position. If we can get him permanently then its a more than decent signing.

I think if you’re seeing a game out and want to rest Grimes, then bringing Dan Neil on for the latter part of a game or bringing one of the more attacking mids (Torp / Rudoni) off for him, would be an excellent option.

 

[Mucca Mad Boys]

I think if you’re seeing a game out and want to rest Grimes, then bringing Dan Neil on for the latter part of a game or bringing one of the more attacking mids (Torp / Rudoni) off for him, would be an excellent option.

Grimes is the position we can not adequately fill if he is missing. Nobody will come on loan for that position. If we can get him permanently then its a more than decent signing.

That may be true but again why would a player who captained a promotion winning side want to come and be 3rd choice here?

It doesn’t pass the sniff test imo.

 

[Balli001]

That may be true but again why would a player who captained a promotion winning side want to come and be 3rd choice here?

It doesn’t pass the sniff test imo.

If he backs himself he may well think he can be first choice. Currently got next to no minutes at Sunderland anyway.

 

[Jamesimus]

That may be true but again why would a player who captained a promotion winning side want to come and be 3rd choice here?

It doesn’t pass the sniff test imo.

Yeah I don’t think he would, I just think it would be a good signing. He may get more of a chance in the Prem when half of Sunderland’s players are at Afcon.