January Transfer Thread 2017

[SerenityNigh]

What has Besic ever done though?

his knee, for one

 

[when i score we riot]

Only need to complete the Brunt deal now and we are golden

 

[Eggs]

...Papa Ndaiye linked in Daily Mail scrolling news. We apparently 'watched' him in a pre-AFCON friendly;

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/fo...Nottingham-Forest-wonderkid-Ben-Brereton.html

 

[AndyC]

Do you get a trophy for SFs? Did we get Champions League for finishing 5th? Why do those "accomplishments" matter? He also led us to bottom half finishes two straight seasons. Phenomenal.

@davek @billytoffee
Guys, let's stay on topic...

 

[ToffeeTim]

We need a pienaar replacement. Someone who will link the play. Someone with the magic in his boots @MoutsGoat

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

If we sign a keeper, a centre back and a striker then that makes us very solid, but still painfully lacking in any creativity. It's clearly not his intention to play an attacking number 10, so we need 2 new wingers to provide pace and crosses. Bolasie is effectively a write off so we need 2.

 

[BlueToff]

We need a pienaar replacement. Someone who will link the play. Someone with the magic in his boots @MoutsGoat

Walshy has been listening to me and has scouted the boy Ryad Boudebouz at Montpellier.

He's at AFCON though.

He has the magic.

 

[SerenityNigh]

If we sign a keeper, a centre back and a striker then that makes us very solid, but still painfully lacking in any creativity. It's clearly not his intention to play an attacking number 10, so we need 2 new wingers to provide pace and crosses. Bolasie is effectively a write off so we need 2.

2 or 2 more? Be surprised if we get more than 1 more, unless Lookman isn't first team ready. He was giving time to DCL so I'd think Lookman would also get time. Then Valencia, Mirallas and Geri/Lennon, although one or more of these could be off as well.

 

[Efcjake]

What has Besic ever done though?

Get injured constantly.

 

[Hogwild]

TEF noting rumblings regarding interest in Valere Germain of Monoco..... Looks a tidy player. Kone/Niasse out Germain/Belfodil in?

 

[Shafe]

Maybe West Brom have given us a price for berahino and we've knocked the Algerian on the head and that's why he played today

 

[billytoffee]

@davek @billytoffee
Guys, let's stay on topic...

Wasn't aware I'd strayed so badly from the most righteous path of threadness.

Have taken myself outside and given myself a stern talking to.

Humblest apologies to all!

Anyway - what a start to the transfer window. Hope there's more to come. Interesting times.

 

[Nymzee]

Not to my knowledge. In any case, it still clarifies nothing as to who has the final say so. Even Rodgers declared he was the man ultimately with that decision at Liverpool.

Koeman recently said he has his preferred targets and if they aren't attainable he won't accept any "back-ups" in that position. Pretty sure without saying it he has final say on a transfer. I can't see someone as stern as him allowing a player to be signed for his team that he's not okay'd first.

 

[CahillsCornerFlag]

2 or 2 more? Be surprised if we get more than 1 more, unless Lookman isn't first team ready. He was giving time to DCL so I'd think Lookman would also get time. Then Valencia, Mirallas and Geri/Lennon, although one or more of these could be off as well.

I like Bolasie but we effectively need to replace him, I like Del but he's seemingly off so I think Kev is only one remotely good enough now. Lennon ain't good enough nor is Valencia and as you say, the boy Lookman needs plenty of time and patience.

Kev and Lookman would ideally be our two back up wingers, so I genuinely think we need 2 more. Depay on loan is worth a punt but there's no other names mentioned suggesting they don't think it's a priority. Be surprised if we sign more than 1 winger but we need to.

 

[Nymzee]

Brighton have kept a clean sheet on 11 occasions in the 20 games Shane Duffy has played for them

Maybe it's time to bring him home?

Much rather have Lewis Dunk than Duffy since he can also pass.