January Transfer Thread 2017

[mkrudden]

The window opens on the 2nd.

If you could complete deals 'officially' outside of that window, there'd be no point in it.

Lookman sounds all wrapped up, but it'll be announced when it's done.

Eh?

You can confirm a contract with an effective date in the future.

Protects the position of all parties involved.

 

[maccavennie]

Haha. No I honestly believe he's not packing a full deck, therefore he will never change even as he gets older. I dont think he has the ability to mature.

Because he's been pandered to mate, gets everything he wants, doesn't have to do anything for himself. Kid will never learn until he's blew his millions and is living off £100 p/w playing for Guiseley whilst part time as an Asda checkout assistant.

 

[BlueToff]

The last 3 are simply players I like, whilst 3 of the 4 I said were likely have been strongly mentioned, even by McNulty as recently as today. How'd you figure I'm wrong?

As in the deals been done mate - or even virtually done.

Gabbiadini - nothing more than rumours that we're still in for him, though it does look likely he'd leave Napoli.

Depay - again, nothing concrete to say that we're close to getting a deal over the line.

Schneiderlin - I agree with you on this, but there's certainly competition for his signature.

Lookman - the only one that looks 'virtually done', IMO

I'd love us to sign the other three you mentioned as well.

 

[BlueToff]

Eh?

You can confirm a contract with an effective date in the future.

Protects the position of all parties involved.

I know mate, but I meant as in 'officially' announce it.

There's a few exceptions - Draxler to PSG for example - but even that won't 'officially' go through until Jan 1st/2nd.

So, we may well have a few deals tied up, but they won't be announced until the window opens. People need to accept that.

 

[kenada_blue]

Sounds positive, always like to hear the views of those who watch them week in week out rather than just relying on YouTube.

Having said that, here's the most recent video of him taken from this season, there's some magic in them boots. Looks a bit greedy as he ignores an easy pass for a tap in a few times but there's nothing wrong with self belief at that age, he can be taught that. Suspect they're spot on when they say he holds onto the ball a bit too long too, but that'll come.

Sounds like Ross Barkley

 

[BlueToff]

I know @MoutsGoat already teased @Zatara , but Pickford is out for six weeks.

So we might as well chalk that off the list for this window.

 

[mkrudden]

I know @MoutsGoat already teased @Zatara , but Pickford is out for six weeks.

So we might as well chalk that off the list for this window.

Should have gone for Foster before his new deal. Deadly serious.
That one bad season at Utd killed his career. He has since proven he's a 7/10 every week kind of GK, a significant upgrade on what we've had for 4 years.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

As in the deals been done mate - or even virtually done.

Gabbiadini - nothing more than rumours that we're still in for him, though it does look likely he'd leave Napoli.

Depay - again, nothing concrete to say that we're close to getting a deal over the line.

Schneiderlin - I agree with you on this, but there's certainly competition for his signature.

Lookman - the only one that looks 'virtually done', IMO

I'd love us to sign the other three you mentioned as well.

Everyone is allowed a bit of hyperbole and exaggeration in here mate. I actually really don't want Gabbiadini but suspect it'll be done, far more confident on the other 3 being almost done though.

 

[BlueToff]

Koeman confirmed at the end of his presser that there's interest in Lookman. When asked if it would be completed soon he refused to comment.

 

[BlueToff]

Should have gone for Foster before his new deal. Deadly serious.
That one bad season at Utd killed his career. He has since proven he's a 7/10 every week kind of GK, a significant upgrade on what we've had for 4 years.

I think we've set our sights on a certain keeper from the south coast mate

 

[CairnsToffee]

@The Esk is there any chance of an update on what you have heard here, lots of mixed messages

Have heard today that Gabbiadini will have a medical with Genoa this week?

No concrete bid for Depay?

Berahino, Balotelli, Pickford, Keane, VVD etc.....

 

[mkrudden]

I think we've set our sights on a certain keeper from the south coast mate

Don't think Boruc would come mate.

 

[Bungle]

@The Esk is there any chance of an update on what you have heard here, lots of mixed messages

Have heard today that Gabbiadini will have a medical with Genoa this week?

No concrete bid for Depay?

Berahino, Balotelli, Pickford, Keane, VVD etc.....

We're in talks with WBA but it isn't for Berahino thankfully.

 

[CairnsToffee]

We're in talks with WBA but it isn't for Berahino thankfully.

Mr Bungle, I would like to believe you as I always think the best of others, but your record speaks for itself.

I would believe you more if you said you wrote the Harry Potter books and they were not fiction based on fact.

But thanks for your mystic meg report on Chris Brunt, who I actually like as a footballer.....

 

[hetion]

My guess is we will never see that exact team..

Ever

Agreed.