Transfer Rumour 25/26 Summer Transfer Window (77 Viewers)

[BlueSkiesForever]

I think we're just deliberately missing the point at this stage.

Some of you cannot comprehend that we might be bringing someone in to play instead of Sheaf, so you are twisting the universe in order to not entertain it.

That is what this is about, and it is getting boring now. Let's just see what happens.

I get your point but I think it’s good to have a good number of quality players in the squad, even if they’re sitting on the bench most weeks. There will 100% be midfielders out for spells of the season due to injury and Sheaf didn’t exactly look his best last season anyway, so I think we really should be aiming to have a packed quality bench ready to step up whenever needed. (That being said I’d definitely sell Simms if possible, think he’s just a donkey at this point, think it’s possible anyone else would want him? )

 

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[Sky Blue Goblin]

As someone pointed out in the other chat, this could be a case where both are true in the sense, we are in for him but it’s not imminent

 

[Tea & Busquets]

KWP off to West Ham then. That’s one less prem club that needs a right back.

 

[Hincha]

KWP off to West Ham then. That’s one less prem club that needs a right back.

Besiktas had a deal for him that fell through - could they afford MvE?

 

[Hobo]

So we are going to sign a player for 3 million to sit on the bench?

If you want the quality across the squad to improve, yes that is possible and not unreasonable. But I would also expect them to start some matches. It's not like the bench will be the same all season.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Would be brill but imagine he would end up at Southampton

 

[Skyblue_CP]

I think we're just deliberately missing the point at this stage.

Some of you cannot comprehend that we might be bringing someone in to play instead of Sheaf, so you are twisting the universe in order to not entertain it.

That is what this is about, and it is getting boring now. Let's just see what happens.

I think the mis understanding is because you’re contradicting yourself, you’re singling Sheaf out. Yes he could well be benched sometimes which I would happily accept, but why not also Grimes/Torp/Rudi? It’s about rotation and still having strength.

 

[SleepyGinger]

KWP off to West Ham then. That’s one less prem club that needs a right back.

But leaves Southampton without one…

 

[KenilworthSkyBlue]

Would be brill but imagine he would end up at Southampton

I'd imagine his body would struggle to cope with the intensity of the Championship to be honest. Better left for others to sign I think.

 

[skybluedan]

Southampton are looking to get rid of Armstrong. Proven in this league.

 

[Perennial Lurker]

Southampton are looking to get rid of Armstrong. Proven in this league.

Likely to be on a big wage

 

[Rugby Sky Blue]

They signed him with a 50% sell on though.

Wow 50% I guess that's one way of keeping the transfer fee down. I saw Bayern wanted a bit back option so goes to show

 

[Offhegoes]

No thank you. Horrendous injury record, big wages, nothing to prove. (Alex O C)

 

[Ccfcisparks]

No thank you. Horrendous injury record, big wages, nothing to prove. (Alex O C)

People said the same about Ross Barkley before he joined Luton

 

[Chicken Mcgraw]

If we signed Chamberlain I would fully enrol in the Kingdom, will sing the King song proudly at every game.

 

[Lamps]

2023 - worth 20-25 million and going to a top PL club.
2024 - worth 15 million and going to a lower PL club.
2025 - worth 5 million and going to a heavyweight Championship club.

Why is he still here if he is that good? Why are we spending millions to bring in another central midfielder despite this?

I honestly don't think some of you can see what is in front of you.

We had better sell Sheaf like you say because at this rate we would have to pay £5m to sell him next season.

 

[Deity]

Southampton are looking to get rid of Armstrong. Proven in this league.

And yet they want to sell him anyway

 

[fatso]

Southampton are looking to get rid of Armstrong. Proven in this league.

He'll be 29 in Feb, so zero sell on potential.
And he looked poor at premier level, so if we go up its money pissed up the wall.

He didn't look good at WBA last season either

 

[Balli001]

2023 - worth 20-25 million and going to a top PL club.
2024 - worth 15 million and going to a lower PL club.
2025 - worth 5 million and going to a heavyweight Championship club.

Why is he still here if he is that good? Why are we spending millions to bring in another central midfielder despite this?

I honestly don't think some of you can see what is in front of you.

If it wasnt you and your constant agenda against him then we may take these ramblings seriously.

 

[Lamps]

He'll be 29 in Feb, so zero sell on potential.
And he looked poor at premier level, so if we go up its money pissed up the wall.

He didn't look good at WBA last season either

Money pissed up the wall if we get promoted? If a player like Armstrong joins us and is a part of getting us promoted he would be worth every penny.

 

[fatso]

Money pissed up the wall if we get promoted? If a player like Armstrong joins us and is a part of getting us promoted he would be worth every penny.

You mean in the same way he helped Albion get promoted?

He scored less goals than Simms last season.

If his name wasn't Adam Armstrong no one on here would look twice at him.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

You mean in the same way he helped Albion get promoted?

He scored less goals than Simms last season.

If his name wasn't Adam Armstrong no one on here would look twice at him.

He scored 21 goals in his last full championship season.

Yes we would.

 

[fatso]

He scored 21 goals in his last full championship season.

Yes, WHEN HE WAS IN HIS PRIME!!!!!

 

[TomRad85]

I'd think we'd go for a striker with more future profit potential if we were to get one, but AA would obviously be an upgrade on Simms/BTA.

 

[Ccfcisparks]

Yes, WHEN HE WAS IN HIS PRIME!!!!!

He's 28 lol. He's hardly over the hill.

 

[SkyBlueStallion_89]

Armstrong is a quality forward at this level, scored loads the season saints went up, he didn't have a good loan at the baggies last year some loans at clubs dont work out, Ayari's loan weren't a success but he's now playing for Brighton's first team, he's an upgrade on Simms and BTA

 

[fatso]

He's 28 lol. He's hardly over the hill.

Even the great Michael Owen, one of the greatest strikers in the modern game only managed to score 14 goals in 5 seasons once he reached the age that A.A. is now.

There's a reason Southampton want rid,
There's a reason Albion arnt pursuing him.

And it's the same reason he ain't coming here, ( and neither is Callum Wilson before you bring that one up)

Seriously, you seem to be the only one that still rates him.

 

[Gint11]

Even the great Michael Owen, one of the greatest strikers in the modern game only managed to score 14 goals in 5 seasons once he reached the age that A.A. is now.

There's a reason Southampton want rid,
There's a reason Albion arnt pursuing him.

And it's the same reason he ain't coming here, ( and neither is Callum Wilson before you bring that one up)

Seriously, you seem to be the only one that still rates him.

I’d have AA in a heartbeat over Simms

 

[fatso]

I’d have AA in a heartbeat over Simms

That's maybe why your not the manager.
(Can't believe im defending Simms, but even he had a better strike rate last season)

Put it this way. Last season (the most relevant)

Adam Armstrong 5 goals
Bobby Thomas 5 goals

And one of them only crosses the half way line for set pieces.

 

[fatso]

Armstrong is a quality forward at this level, scored loads the season saints went up, he didn't have a good loan at the baggies last year some loans at clubs dont work out, Ayari's loan weren't a success but he's now playing for Brighton's first team, he's an upgrade on Simms and BTA

AA is a small striker who relied on his pace
(When he had it) we dont even play counter attacking football any more, we are a possession based team, there's no place for him in our set up.

It's just a crazy idea no matter how you look at it.
It makes zero sense.

 

[GIMOC]

currently one space left in the official squad

so expect a couple outgoings before see many new faces

Unless of course we keep players and not register them but can’t see that happening

 

[Tommo1993]

‘x, y and z have been made aware of the situation’

How does this work? Do they just list random teams who aren’t even interested?

 

[fatso]

currently one space left in the official squad

so expect a couple outgoings before see many new faces

Unless of course we keep players and not register them but can’t see that happening

Have you included Rapha and Bassette in those numbers?
Both could benefit from a loan this season,
And 1 of the 3 LB's could miss out on a place if not moved on quickly.

 

[Deity]

currently one space left in the official squad

so expect a couple outgoings before see many new faces

Unless of course we keep players and not register them but can’t see that happening

The sequence isn’t important … they will bring players in as they can as long as they know they have buyers for the players they want out …