Stickied League 2 Transfer Rumours/Confirmed Transfers 2024/25

[Luke Imp]

Any Lincoln or Cheltenham fans got a view on Koby Arthur? Currently training with us after release from Brum.

We only had him for a brief spell on loan.

Very, very small. JPK type size, quick and tricky but his final ball was poor. He didn't look as though he had any strength in his legs to get it off the ground or any decent distance on it.

That was 2 or 3 years ago now I think.

p.s. get that #MaccMachine started up for this season.

 

[TommoCUFC]

If Bogle was worth £1million, is Watkins really worth that much more?

Yes

 

[PaulHaddock]

For what reason(s)?

 

[Judge Dredd]

Luton fans - Dean Brill. One of your best ever keepers yeah? The one that got away?

He's between the sticks for us tonight at Royston. He also conceded after a couple of minutes.

Occasionally looked the business but prone to costly errors and terrible on crosses. Was back up for us even in the Conference, although that was to dreamy Mark Tyler to be fair. Seems to have done alright north of the border but I'm not sure if that is down to him improving or the general standard of Scottish football.

 

[joethegill]

I guess the difference between Roofe and Watkins that boosted the value of the former was the fact that he helped them to promotion, Watkins hasn't. Can't say anything about the quality as I've never seen Watkins play. £3 million would be insane though for a League Two club to turn down.

 

[Aber gas]

Tell me all about Matt Godden. He's fucking mint isn't he?

 

[Indian Dan]

I guess the difference between Roofe and Watkins that boosted the value of the former was the fact that he helped them to promotion, Watkins hasn't. Can't say anything about the quality as I've never seen Watkins play. £3 million would be insane though for a League Two club to turn down.

Nobody's offered £3m. All that cider has addled their brains.

 

[shoddycollins]

True, if he agitated for a move that would change the outlook of course. He did come out and say he wanted to stay here this season a few weeks back when Leicester were linked so I'm not sure he is in a rush just yet, he knows guarantees first team football will ultimately be better for his career than u23 football again (although to be fair he'd probably get a decent amount of game time at Forest, different story to Leicester there).

I guess it depends who comes in for him and what his agent is telling him. A lot of young players on the up say at some point that they're happy where they are, but then a team comes in with an offer that the player likes better, more chance of first team football, or for example, a Championship club saying we'll pay you a lot of money and then loan you to a League One team where you'll be starting every week. I've often seen it not really work out for the young player, they just end up doddling around League One with the occasional Championship foray but it won't stop them trying.

 

[Posh Harry]

We are linked with a loan for Calum Dyson from Everton. How did he do at Grimsby last season?

Did ok without being outstanding.
Works hard, but for a big lad needs to work on his strength and can go bit missing. Would have thought league 2 was his level at the moment but will probably improve with age and a few more games against men rather than under 23's. Will probably do ok, without being stand out.

 

[Aber gas]

Tell me all about Matt Godden. He's fucking mint isn't he?

Don't worry about it ffs. I don't care anymore.

 

[Kenneth E End]

True, if he agitated for a move that would change the outlook of course. He did come out and say he wanted to stay here this season a few weeks back when Leicester were linked so I'm not sure he is in a rush just yet, he knows guarantees first team football will ultimately be better for his career than u23 football again (although to be fair he'd probably get a decent amount of game time at Forest, different story to Leicester there).

Well the club have rejected the offer. Fair play like because my eyes said £ signs.

I see on Outlaws that a bid of £3m could be forthcoming.

 

[That Fat Centre Half]

I'd take a million for Justin, Stacey is supposed to be decent so we may very well have a ready made replacement there anyway.

Do think that a move would be premature for him, he's good, no doubting that, but after he had that long run of games after dislodging SOD in the middle of the season I do think he tailed off a lot toward the end of the season.

Pretty sure that's because he's young and not played that many games before but I do reckon he needs another season under his belt at this level. I think he probably knows that too as he seems a reasonably sensible sort from what I've read and heard from him, so can't see him agitating for a move just yet, but if he did, I don't think a million quids a bad fee at all.

 

[GTFCfish]

Ollie Watkins ran us absolutely ragged at Blundell Park in Exeter's 3-0 win.

Is he worth 3M?

Never in a million fucking years.

 

[Kenneth E End]

I'd be amazed if any team bid for any player at this level for £3m as what has been intimated for Justin.

In that case the whole world has gone mad.*

*if the footballing one hasn't already done so.

 

[SVH]

£4m for Watkins? Vanni been smoking too much green.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Still Watkins is worth much more than the 300k Evans offered for him in Jan. Bet Exeter were close to accepting...

 

[cufc17]

Watkins looked very good, he's got much more than goalscoring in his game and is still young. Is he worth 3/4 million? No, but Exeter have no reason to sell and can demand a hefty fee.

The most ridiculous rumour here is £3m for a right back, surely?

 

[TrinidadsNumberOne]

We sold Nick Powell for a fee that could have risen to £6 million when we were at this level (believe it's a divisional record). Think we only saw £4 million of it though. And that was in 2012...

Don't get why Exeter have said they don't need to sell when £3 million is (allegedly) on the table. Wasn't this the same Exeter City that needed a PFA loan to pay their players a few years ago before they sold Grimes? Surely their business model is wholly reliant on player sales like the vast majority of clubs at this level?

 

[Judge Dredd]

I'd be amazed if any team bid for any player at this level for £3m as what has been intimated for Justin.

In that case the whole world has gone mad.*

*if the footballing one hasn't already done so.

£3 million is our record ever sale isn't it? Curtis Davies a decade or more ago. That would definitely be bite your hand off territory.

Would be very surprised if someone went that high, but I do think I wasn't being ridiculous when I suggested they'd need to double the million quid offer before we considered it this summer. Reckon we'll sell him next summer for a big fee, doubt anyone will offer enough to test our resolve just yet (I can't believe that £3 million rumour, too early for that kind of money).

 

[TrinidadsNumberOne]

£3 million is our record ever sale isn't it? Curtis Davies a decade or more ago. That would definitely be bite your hand off territory.

Would be very surprised if someone went that high, but I do think I wasn't being ridiculous when I suggested they'd need to double the million quid offer before we considered it this summer. Reckon we'll sell him next summer for a big fee, doubt anyone will offer enough to test our resolve just yet (I can't believe that £3 million rumour, too early for that kind of money).

Tendayi Darikwa was a fantastic RB for Chesterfield in League One and he only went for £1 million despite making 4 times as many appearances with a fair few coming at a higher level. No sane club would ever pay £2 million for a fourth division RB whose made 30 appearances. RBs don't win you games at this level (but they can certainly lose you them!).

£2-3 million for Ollie Watkins however is more believable, as he's proven to be a match winner for Exeter this season. And it's common knowledge that match winners command big prices.

 

[Judge Dredd]

I think people are missing the point here, we aren't holding out for a £3m bid as if that is a realistic asking price, we're effectively saying "he's not for sale unless you bid ridiculous, can't possibly refuse that, money" - which probably no-one will just yet. I'd bet good money now that we won't even consider accepting an offer under £2m in this particular window because we just don't have any incentive to do so, regardless of what people may consider to be a "fair" price for someone of his experience.

What other players have gone for is irrelevant currently, we aren't working out what the "going rate" for him should be, we don't want to sell in this window and that's that unless someone bids crazy money.

 

[Conker]

I bet none of the figures mentioned are true anyway.

Anybody can make up a number on a forum.

 

[Chippy]

We have told Forest (and any other suitors for JJ) that we are in no position to need to sell, and unless you offer silly money (£3m was the figure quoted by Gary Sweet) he won't be leaving.

Why not? Barring a serious injury this season his stock will rise greatly with another 40 odd games under his belt. No need to sell him as we're in a great position financially at the moment. I'd say he's a far better defender than Jack Stacey, who is a converted winger remember.

No need to take £1m. Would quite obviously take a ridiculous bid of £3m. Not saying he's worth that - but I suppose he's worth whatever anyone is willing to pay for him and if that's £3m then happy days!

 

[That Fat Centre Half]

Sweet also said they consulted JJ as well before rejecting it, so seems like he wants to stay as well.

 

[spireite]

Tendayi Darikwa was a fantastic RB for Chesterfield in League One and he only went for £1 million despite making 4 times as many appearances with a fair few coming at a higher level. No sane club would ever pay £2 million for a fourth division RB whose made 30 appearances. RBs don't win you games at this level (but they can certainly lose you them!).

£2-3 million for Ollie Watkins however is more believable, as he's proven to be a match winner for Exeter this season. And it's common knowledge that match winners command big prices.

That buy (Tendayi) needs to move. He's a fantastic RB or RW for the Champo. He's probably not good enough for Prem, but fellow town lad Lowton is better anyway so he's never got much of a nod

 

[Hatter86]

I think it's pretty clear we hold all the cards with JJ.

1/ Financially, we do not need to sell. Andre, Marriott and McGeehan deals have bought in £2million plus this summer. Spent around £250k on Collins, we may spend around £200k on Sibbald (will go to tribunal), presumably we paid a fee for Stacey and are contributing to Shinnies wages. Stech, Shea, Lee and McCormack were free so we are looking at a profit of around £1.3million as a conservative figure. There are still all the McGeehan add ons to come.

2/ He isn't looking to move. He has a sound head on his shoulders and at age 19, knows the value of another 40 games at this level this season. If he went to the Championship he would be on the bench.

3/ He is under contract for 3 years. As others have said, no need to take £1million now, how much will he be worth with another full season behind him and 2 years left. Makes no sense to sell now.

If a stupid bid, £3million was mentioned by Gary Sweet, comes in, we would have to consider it. Justin is by no means the finished article and we have a ready made replacement in Stacey. My hunch is that a stupid bid will not come in and he will star for us this season. If we don't go up, he will leave next summer. If we do go up, he might stay, however there's a chance he will still go. Either way, I reckon he would go for £2.5 million plus sell ons etc next summer.

 

[GTFCfish]

I think we all get it, Luton do not need to sell yeah?

 

[Youpies]

Free transfers generally command more in wages because there's no fee to pay for the player.

Those players will all be on a decent wedge. You don't drop to the fourth tier to play for Luton on peanuts.

3m would be obscene for a player in this division. With the way the transfers are going, developing good young players is going to be critical for all teams in this division. The only issue is keeping hold of them now that all the premier league clubs can cherry pick our best players for basically buttons and magic beans compared to these transfer sums being quoted

 

[SVH]

If this Luton right back is worth £3m then Brad Halliday is worth £5m.

 

[Hatter86]

Free transfers generally command more in wages because there's no fee to pay for the player.

Those players will all be on a decent wedge. You don't drop to the fourth tier to play for Luton on peanuts.

3m would be obscene for a player in this division. With the way the transfers are going, developing good young players is going to be critical for all teams in this division. The only issue is keeping hold of them now that all the premier league clubs can cherry pick our best players for basically buttons and magic beans compared to these transfer sums being quoted

It's a fair point regarding wages. We have however offloaded Craig Mackail Smith and Danny Green, both of whom came to Luton from Championship clubs and presumably wages. You'd expect they would have been on wages similar to that which we are offering McCormack et al.

£3million would be outrageous and would do the game no good long term if it starts ramping up transfer fees even more.

I don't think anyone is saying JJ is worth that amount, just that that's the points at which the financial benefit of a deal being done now would outweigh the contribution he would give to us over the next view years, including the cost of sourcing a replacement, and make it a positive deal for the club at this point.