Transfer Rumour January transfer window (35 Viewers)

[SlowerThanPlatt]

Yet wage spend would be bottom 6.

Be surprised if this is still the case, likely close to £25m now

 

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[Mucca Mad Boys]

Yet wage spend would be bottom 6. I also wouldnt get so het up about the stated transfer amounts for alot of the players because there is an awful lot related to performance, promotion, and sell on fees.
Simms for example is not 8m he was 3.5 with add ons that could have taken it to 8

The wage issue being an important point because it’s why we’ll lose out on the top end free agents and rely on ‘up and coming’ players on lower wages, but higher transfer fees.

Replying to the championship squad of 25. We have 24 players under these rules.
1) Dovin 2) Wilson 3) Collins 4) Tyler 5) Binks 6) Da silva 7) Thomas 8) Kitching 9) Bidwell 10) Lati 11) Van Ewijk 12) Rudoni 13) Saka 14) Allen 15) Sheaf 16) Eccles 17) Torp 18) Simms 19) M. Clark 20) Wright 21) Raphael 22) T Asante 23) Tavares 24) Bassette

This is why it's 1 in and 1 out.
We need to get rid of deadweight like Tyler. What's the point in having 4 goalkeepers

Of that list of 24, 4 players at least are complete non-factors; Tavares, Rapha, Tyler, 3rd choice GK (Collins/Wilson).

So we have an effective squad size of 20 so it should be no surprise we’re struggling with injuries and so on. The squad depth is lacking.

If we had a first team squad of 25, with 22 outfield players, then I’d be ok with having 3 GKs. It’s too top heavy too; well stocked upfront, CB and GK. completely lacking depth RB, CM and RW/LW.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

All fair points so il try be clearer

I'm under the impression it's 1 in 1 out across the whole squad. So for example if Tavares goes, we can then put that towards a CB or CM whatever

In regards to the cash, please bear with on this because he himself isn't fully clear on what's been said.

It's that Doug was getting in / hasn't managed to get over the line investors. Hence the belief that Frank would have cash to spend. Again, he's not fully certain and is trying to clear it up at the game tomorrow, that said investors haven't yet / won't materialise, hence the change of tack in recent weeks that's gone from myself and others on here hearing there's cash to spend, to now being on a 1 in 1 out basis.

Again that second part I'm hoping is clearer tomorrow, so no one hold onto that as if it's gospel

So now Kai Andrew’s has gone we’re looking at the Chelsea loan?

I’d of thought his wages wouldn’t really matter?

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Can I just say on this 1 in and 1 out that it’s sensible especially if it’s a cash buy. We can’t just have a bloated squad where seniors don’t make the match day squad and get no mins.

 

[David O'Day]

He's in the squad but doesn't count towards the number of players we can have over 21. We could play any player registered to the club that is under 21 like Batwani for example.

not true,, he is registered as one of the 25 man squad thus the story if you care to read it is about how there is 1 place left in the squad.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Any news on Lati’s move as assume this is one that will enable us to go in for the CM or CB? @Saddlebrains

 

[Saddlebrains]

Any news on Lati’s move as assume this is one that will enable us to go in for the CM or CB? @Saddlebrains

Nothing further yet, but the club in question is Burnley

 

[Balli001]

Nothing further yet, but the club in question is Burnley

They clearly need an 8th choice centre back then

 

[David O'Day]

Anyone know if this rumour the CT are running is accurate?

We’re apparently after a Nigerian wing back named Ahmad Ghali from a Czech team.

i've heard they've repealed the corn laws

 

[SkyBlueStallion_89]

Nothing further yet, but the club in question is Burnley

Burnley collecting defenders like fucking pokemon cards, no wonder they have the best defence in the league when your formation is 8-1-1

 

[Chris1987]

Burnley collecting defenders like fucking pokemon cards, no wonder they have the best defence in the league when your formation is 8-1-1

If your 8 was to contain Binks Lati JDS with Collins GK I would beg to differ

 

[Deity]

in support of @Saddlebrains i heard the same info. Doug is trying to secure new investment to in part support with a desire to secure the stadium.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

@Jimmy87 I think mentioned he’s secured new investors.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

in support of @Saddlebrains i heard the same info. Doug is trying to secure new investment to in part support with a desire to secure the stadium.

He’ll never get the stadium from Ashley.

 

[Chris1987]

He’ll never get the stadium from Ashley.

Ashley will always be prepared to sell if he gets his price for the asset

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

in support of @Saddlebrains i heard the same info. Doug is trying to secure new investment to in part support with a desire to secure the stadium.

Only way that’s happening is if partners with Ashley himself

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

@Jimmy87 I think mentioned he’s secured new investors.

Thought he said he was trying to get some which lines with up saddle and deity

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Nothing further yet, but the club in question is Burnley

Burnley? Really? I know I shouldn’t say bollocks but what is going on there with CBs.

 

[no_loyalty]

Nothing further yet, but the club in question is Burnley

TBF they are lacking a bit of pace .

 

[Saddlebrains]

Burnley? Really? I know I shouldn’t say bollocks but what is going on there with CBs.

Wouldnt complain if we got Worrall coming the other way.....

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

Wouldnt complain if we got Worrall coming the other way.....

Why do you do this to me . Is that the deal because I can drop him down right now

 

[Captain Dart]

Only way that’s happening is if partners with Ashley himself

I'd have thought Ashley needs City to be in the Premiership to get the best price.

 

[Sky Blue Goblin]

I'd have thought Ashley needs City to be in the Premiership to get the best price.

Maybe he does but could be without his investment the club go nowhere and he hasn’t got the interest in the long term.

 

[AFCCOVENTRY]

Breaking Andy Turner news… another scoop

 

[Chris1987]

Breaking Andy Turner news… another scoop

Finger on the pulse again.

 

[SHUNT31]

He’ll never get the stadium from Ashley.

Why? Ashley has done what he always does…

Bought a distressed asset on the cheap, improved it and will before long, sell for profit.

 

[Bigelvesy]

Makes you wonder what Burnley see in Lauti that people on here dont…. I kinda like him tbh.

 

[junglej13]

Makes you wonder what Burnley see in Lauti that people on here dont…. I kinda like him tbh.

Don't bring that Argentinian superfan into things.

 

[Brighton Sky Blue]

Makes you wonder what Burnley see in Lauti that people on here dont…. I kinda like him tbh.

He does have the most maturity and leadership in this group of players. Which is like being the tallest kid in Year 1, but even so.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Can I just say on this 1 in and 1 out that it’s sensible especially if it’s a cash buy. We can’t just have a bloated squad where seniors don’t make the match day squad and get no mins.

And if we can't get one out, we're stuck with what we've got.

 

[JSL]

And if we can't get one out, we're stuck with what we've got.

Kai Andrews has already gone

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Kai Andrews has already gone

Oh yeah forgot about him, getting his wages of the books will certainly help.

 

[JSL]

Oh yeah forgot about him, getting his wages of the books will certainly help.

I thought numbers in the squad were limited so there is at least one available space

 

[robbiethemole]

Portsmouth have signed Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden on loan until the end of the season.

Even Pompey are getting players in FFS!!!

 

[Evo1883]