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Summer transfer window 2024 (4 Viewers)

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CovLad94

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,871
Yes would have been a great signing, we'll have a contingency plan, can see us using the money for Sanches or Kyprianou now.
 

BlueSkiesForever

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,872
Matt smith said:
Robins has been trying to replace him for 18 months and always goes back to Bidwell, there’s a reason why, you know what you’re going to get.

We need a better all round left back than jay da Silva, to complement the defensive acumen of Bidwell
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I think this is exactly why I keep banging on about European players. We tried to replace Bidwell with a cheap option from another championship rival and it didn’t work out. We upgraded our RB/RWB spot with a European signing who we spent a fair chunk on and he’s now one of the best players in the squad.

You usually get what you pay for and I think trying to improve Bidwell on the cheap makes it seem like he’s actually very good and irreplaceable, when really I think we just haven’t spent enough money on the LB position and looked further afield.

(If we could just somehow afford and convince Busanello to join us we’d have it sorted )
 
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mark82

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,873
CovLad94 said:
Yes would have been a great signing, we'll have a contingency plan, can see us using the money for Sanches or Kyprianou now.
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Kyprianou would be a good squad player. Not sure he's any better than what we have personally.
 
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Hobo

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,874
Diogenes said:
Disastrous summer.

Take 21st now.
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Players aren't even back yet? How can you say this summer is a disaster?
 
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usskyblue

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  • Jun 17, 2024
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eyesee

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,876
JSL said:
It's JDS that needs upgrading. Bidwell is ok but an upgrade on JDS and Bidwell would solve the LB position
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i don't get the negativity towards bidwell. i'd pick him over jds every time.
it would be crazy to move him on purely because the other lb we have, who isn't as good, is tied in on a longer deal.

jds needs upgrading, not bidwell.
 
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Viktor17

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,877
CovLad94 said:
Yes would have been a great signing, we'll have a contingency plan, can see us using the money for Sanches or Kyprianou now.
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The stamenic potential signing shows we are looking for better than kyprianou- I’d expect us to move in Europe again.
 
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Cally Fedora

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,878
Delays could be because we’re after Euro talent.
 

David O'Day

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,879
Cally Fedora said:
Delays could be because we’re after Euro talent.
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better bargains to be had
 
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Viktor17

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,880
Saddlebrains said:
We've pulled out of the McCallum race also btw forgot to post that yesterday
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We can do better. Hope we've found a LB option abroad perhaps (Then ideally would move JDS on - I know that's v v unlikely)
 
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Deleted member 9744

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,881
Viktor17 said:
We can do better. Hope we've found a LB option abroad perhaps (Then ideally would move JDS on - I know that's v v unlikely)
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I think McCallum on a free would be an excellent signing. It's not sustainable to spent multi millions on foreign players for every position.
 
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Viktor17

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,882
Well we've potentially got some cash to burn now this Stamenic deal is off.
 
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SeaSeeEffCee

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,883
Viktor17 said:
Well we've potentially got some cash to burn now this Stamenic deal is off.
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And the selling clubs now know it thanks to Stamenic’s agent.
 
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shmmeee

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,884
Deity said:
Or the package had gone beyond fair value and we have moved on ….
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Why would I hope that?
 

blunted

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,885
There is a reason why Bidwell has been to three play off finals with Brentford, Swansea and Cov. Add in a semi-final in the FA Cup that should have been a final IMHO.
JDS was brought in to compete with Bidwell.
A rather dodgy rumour Bidwell was moving to Birmingham that apparently never got past first base and MR is always trying to replace him?
MR described Bidwell as a Rolls Royce and I agree with him. A lot of fans say we need more experience at the back but want to get rid of our most experienced defender.
That said, he has a year left on his contract and is not getting any younger. Everyone has their price and a top offer may be accepted.
 
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eyesee

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,886
blunted said:
There is a reason why Bidwell has been to three play off finals with Brentford, Swansea and Cov. Add in a semi-final in the FA Cup that should have been a final IMHO.
JDS was brought in to compete with Bidwell.
A rather dodgy rumour Bidwell was moving to Birmingham that apparently never got past first base and MR is always trying to replace him?
MR described Bidwell as a Rolls Royce and I agree with him. A lot of fans say we need more experience at the back but want to get rid of our most experienced defender.
That said, he has a year left on his contract and is not getting any younger. Everyone has their price and a top offer may be accepted.
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jds and a newbie doesn't fill me with confidence.
and if we replace bidders with experience then we may as well hold onto him.

i just wouldn't get rid of him. he's solid, and how many of our defenders earn that tag atm?
 
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BlueSkiesForever

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,887
blunted said:
There is a reason why Bidwell has been to three play off finals with Brentford, Swansea and Cov. Add in a semi-final in the FA Cup that should have been a final IMHO.
JDS was brought in to compete with Bidwell.
A rather dodgy rumour Bidwell was moving to Birmingham that apparently never got past first base and MR is always trying to replace him?
MR described Bidwell as a Rolls Royce and I agree with him. A lot of fans say we need more experience at the back but want to get rid of our most experienced defender.
That said, he has a year left on his contract and is not getting any younger. Everyone has their price and a top offer may be accepted.
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Very fair points, although I’m not sure I’d describe him as a Rolls Royce like Robins has, more of a Land Rover Defender than anything

I do think we need to be looking forward rather than at the present though, if a younger and quicker talent can be brought in now, then they can have a season gelling with the squad whilst Bidwell is still here.
 
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long way home

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,888
Bidwell is a top pro and will fight for his spot come pre season. But the club obviously see its an area they can improve and get younger. Bidwell is in the last year of his contract and probably wants a better deal. While the club may think it adds no value money wise and Robins might think he can get better by reinvest ing the wages .

Sentiment goes out the window although i see the value in the player and would be happy to see him stay. The staff will ultimately decide his future at the club.
 
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lord_garrincha

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,889
If a full back was a Rolls Royce, it could only be Roland Nilsson.
 
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COVKIDSNEVERQUIT

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  • Jun 17, 2024
  • #2,890
Cally Fedora said:
Delays could be because we’re after Euro talent.
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Clutching at straws I say.
 
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Cally Fedora

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,891
Where does he play?
 
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Deity

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,892
Every club misses out on players …. Man City wanted Declan Rice last summer, Chelsea have just pipped Newcastle to Tosin, etc etc .

No need to panic.

Let’s be honest even if we only kept the current squad and didn’t sign a single player we would still have a competitive starting team. Nothing on the bench, granted, but you get my point.

We are in a good place and it will only get better …
 
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StrettoBoy

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,893
Balli001 said:
@Saddlebrains maybe browne sn't as off as you thought now then
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I would love us to sign Browne, as I think he is just the sort of player we need.

Not sure it's going to happen though. It will be difficult for us to compete with the likes of Sheffield United on wages.

"Reminds me a bit of Norwood" - Sheffield United urged to beat Coventry City to 35-cap international

FLW's Sheffield United fan pundit has issued his verdict on the club's potential pursuit of Alan Browne
footballleagueworld.co.uk
 

Balli001

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,894
StrettoBoy said:
I would love us to sign Browne, as I think he is just the sort of player we need.

Not sure it's going to happen though. It will be difficult for us to compete with the likes of Sheffield United on wages.

"Reminds me a bit of Norwood" - Sheffield United urged to beat Coventry City to 35-cap international

FLW's Sheffield United fan pundit has issued his verdict on the club's potential pursuit of Alan Browne
footballleagueworld.co.uk
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They can't make offers until their takeover goes through.
 
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StrettoBoy

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,895
Balli001 said:
They can't make offers until their takeover goes through.
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I know but the transfer window has barely opened and Browne reputedly has a very decent offer on the table from PNE, so he can afford to wait. There are also reports that we are struggling to match that offer because of our wage structure.

I would love us to sign him but I just have a feeling that it isn't going to happen. I hope I'm wrong.
 
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Deity

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,896
Balli001 said:
They can't make offers until their takeover goes through.
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Why can’t they ?

The club will have a budget for this summers window that will have been part of what any new owner has dilligenced.

The new owners might alter that budget but fundamentally the new owners will want Sheff Utd to have a productive summer to maximise their chances of returning to the Premier League at the earliest opportunity.
 

Balli001

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,897
Deity said:
Why can’t they ?

The club will have a budget for this summers window that will have been part of what any new owner has dilligenced.

The new owners might alter that budget but fundamentally the new owners will want Sheff Utd to have a productive summer to maximise their chances of returning to the Premier League at the earliest opportunity.
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There was an article I read that until it happens they can't make offers near what these players want as the current owner won't authorise them
 
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Balli001

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,898
StrettoBoy said:
I know but the transfer window has barely opened and Browne reputedly has a very decent offer on the table from PNE, so he can afford to wait. There are also reports that we are struggling to match that offer because of our wage structure.

I would love us to sign him but I just have a feeling that it isn't going to happen. I hope I'm wrong.
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He can't wait too long. He is unemployed in 12 days time
 
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StrettoBoy

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,899
Balli001 said:
He can't wait too long. He is unemployed in 12 days time
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He is a wanted man. I doubt that he will worry too much about being in the dole queue.
 

CovLad94

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,900
Hopefully the club move swiftly on from the Stamenic debacle, probably already have, just hoping to see some signings this week and next, considering MR said he wanted them in ready for pre season. Have a feeling there's some done in the background we don't know about.
 
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Balli001

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,901
StrettoBoy said:
He is a wanted man. I doubt that he will worry too much about being in the dole queue.
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Maybe so but he wont be getting any wages while he decides
 

Marty

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,902
Balli001 said:
Maybe so but he wont be getting any wages while he decides
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I'm sure I read that clubs pay former players an additional months salary if they haven't found a new club. If that's true, he'll be paid for the month of July as well.
 

Hobo

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,903
long way home said:
Bidwell is a top pro and will fight for his spot come pre season. But the club obviously see its an area they can improve and get younger. Bidwell is in the last year of his contract and probably wants a better deal. While the club may think it adds no value money wise and Robins might think he can get better by reinvest ing the wages .

Sentiment goes out the window although i see the value in the player and would be happy to see him stay. The staff will ultimately decide his future at the club.
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Lots of people moaning about a lack of experience but happy to see Bidwell moved on doesn't make sense?
 
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Perennial Lurker

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,904
Good morning
Long time lurker here
Have heard we are in for Jordan James
 
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Deity

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  • Jun 18, 2024
  • #2,905
Perennial Lurker said:
Good morning
Long time lurker here
Have heard we are in for Jordan James
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A young CAM. Eye for goal. Not the most mobile or athletic.
 
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