Stickied Transfer Rumours 2018/19

[silkyman]

PabZab....

 

[snortingfrogs]

According to Ray Wilkins, John Terry will be joining Liverpool FC this summer...

 

[Stevencc]

You've gone too far this time.

 

[Bilo]

According to Ray Wilkins, John Terry will be joining Liverpool FC this summer...

People! Have we ever seen a more unlikely rumor in our transfers thread, past or present?

Stevencc you remember dumb shit what do you think?

 

[Stevencc]

People! Have we ever seen a more unlikely rumor in our transfers thread, past or present?

Stevencc you remember dumb shit what do you think?

This one heralds a new era for snortingfrogs, in my opinion.

What's he going to come up with next?

 

[AFCB_Mark]

The journalist James Ducker off the Telegraph seems to think the widespread James Rodrigues to United link is a rouse by Real to generate a market / auction, that actually United aren't interested.

L'equipe reports that Bournemouth, Monaco and Nice all want forward Lois Diony. Who I know nothing about, but that's interesting transfer company to keep.

 

[SALTIRE]

The journalist James Ducker off the Telegraph seems to think the widespread James Rodrigues to United link is a rouse by Real to generate a market / auction, that actually United aren't interested.

Probably a lot of truth in that. He's got PSG written all over him.

 

[Stevencc]

I hope Ducker's right, Rodriguez is clearly a good player but if Griezmann is possible then I'd much rather we pushed hard to get him as I don't think that we would or should go for both. We have much more pressing areas to address.

 

[Bilo]

I hope Ducker's right, Rodriguez is clearly a good player but if Griezmann is possible then I'd much rather we pushed hard to get him as I don't think that we would or should go for both. We have much more pressing areas to address.

Rodriguez would play in midfield and Griezmann in the forward line though? But I agree you need a couple of good defenders and a very good destroyer before you can look into buying another creative midfielder.

 

[Stevencc]

Rodriguez would play in midfield and Griezmann in the forward line though? But I agree you need a couple of good defenders and a very good destroyer before you can look into buying another creative midfielder.

Knowing Mourinho's penchant for a tank of a striker (Drogba, Costa, Ibra) I don't think Griezmann would play as the lone striker in our 4231 (I don't see a change in formation either). He would play behind the striker in the number ten position or cut inside from either wing, Rodriguez would also have occupied one of those positions.

I actually think our defence is fine, Jose clearly wants a left back but he is in love with Valencia and a pairing of Bailly and Rojo looks strong enough. Perhaps a backup centre back to replace one of Smalling/Jones.

Destroyer at the heart of midfield is a must. I'd jizz in my pants for Matic but I don't know what his relationship is like with Jose after the last season they spent together at Chelsea. Looks like we want Fabinho for that role.

 

[JimJams]

Fab is more flexible than Matic in the roles can play. He could drop into a fullback position if needs be, and given your current options, and Mourinhos attitude towards them, he probably would.

 

[Relentless]

We're being linked with Thiago Maia again. 20 year old defensive midfielder from brazil who we were linked with for half of the summer last year too.

 

[Bilo]

Knowing Mourinho's penchant for a tank of a striker (Drogba, Costa, Ibra) I don't think Griezmann would play as the lone striker in our 4231 (I don't see a change in formation either). He would play behind the striker in the number ten position or cut inside from either wing, Rodriguez would also have occupied one of those positions.

I actually think our defence is fine, Jose clearly wants a left back but he is in love with Valencia and a pairing of Bailly and Rojo looks strong enough. Perhaps a backup centre back to replace one of Smalling/Jones.

Destroyer at the heart of midfield is a must. I'd jizz in my pants for Matic but I don't know what his relationship is like with Jose after the last season they spent together at Chelsea. Looks like we want Fabinho for that role.

While you're right about the centre tank, Griezmann will surely take too much out of the wallet for you to buy a world class nr 9 as well? I mean Ibra on a free isn't happening, that's a good £150M and you still need a world class destroyer. Basically, you're obviously interested in Griezmann and I'm struggling to imagine that United will buy two world class forwards this season, and if the other isn't world class then Griezmann should play up front because he very much is. As a lone striker he could very well get you close to 30 league goals next season, centre tank or not, and you won't get any better. Struggling to think of a viable alternative to be honest that fits Mourinho's profile. Would Costa come, perhaps? Then we're talking £30M-ish probably and you can afford that+Griezmann+a decent (not world class) destroyer. So yes this was pretty much me thinking out loud reaching the conclusion that you may very well be right but you might not be.

We're being linked with Thiago Maia again. 20 year old defensive midfielder from brazil who we were linked with for half of the summer last year too.

Been quality on FM for ages, that's all I know about him. This means he will do one or two things: A) be absolutely brilliant giving cred to the FM network (such as giving Verratti world class potential when he was in Serie B) or B) be absolutely horseshit, and I mean terrible, and hang up his boots at 24 with a gambling debt. Wonderkids on FM, it's one or the other. Good luck.

 

[Stevencc]

While you're right about the centre tank, Griezmann will surely take too much out of the wallet for you to buy a world class nr 9 as well? I mean Ibra on a free isn't happening, that's a good £150M and you still need a world class destroyer. Basically, you're obviously interested in Griezmann and I'm struggling to imagine that United will buy two world class forwards this season, and if the other isn't world class then Griezmann should play up front because he very much is. As a lone striker he could very well get you close to 30 league goals next season, centre tank or not, and you won't get any better. Struggling to think of a viable alternative to be honest that fits Mourinho's profile. Would Costa come, perhaps? Then we're talking £30M-ish probably and you can afford that+Griezmann+a decent (not world class) destroyer. So yes this was pretty much me thinking out loud reaching the conclusion that you may very well be right but you might not be.

The Griezmann links seem real so let's assume that happens, I'm going to guess at between £70-80m - we would need a defensive midfielder on top of that and if that is to be Fabinho I would again guess at £30-40m for him. That takes us to £120m. Striker on top of that. I'm not sure if Lukaku qualifies as world class just yet but he is the name that has been linked a lot and seems like a Mourinho striker now, regardless of their history. £60m for Lukaku? £180m with a little left over for a left back without taking into account sales and massive wages no longer being paid to Rooney (I hope), Zlatan, Schweinsteiger etc.

There's a whole lot of guessing and assuming going on there but I think we could just about afford to buy Griezmann and a striker as well as addressing a couple of other areas that need strengthening in our squad.

 

[Bilo]

The Griezmann links seem real so let's assume that happens, I'm going to guess at between £70-80m - we would need a defensive midfielder on top of that and if that is to be Fabinho I would again guess at £30-40m for him. That takes us to £120m. Striker on top of that. I'm not sure if Lukaku qualifies as world class just yet but he is the name that has been linked a lot and seems like a Mourinho striker now, regardless of their history. £60m for Lukaku? £180m with a little left over for a left back without taking into account sales and massive wages no longer being paid to Rooney (I hope), Zlatan, Schweinsteiger etc.

There's a whole lot of guessing and assuming going on there but I think we could just about afford to buy Griezmann and a striker as well as addressing a couple of other areas that need strengthening in our squad.

It would work if you basically do no depth-signings (the kind we only make), which is a risky move. I can see it happening to be honest (unfortunately) but it will take a lot. Imo I think you'd be more likely to be right if you change Fabinho for someone less top of the line, it's not really a position where you need genuine quality in the same way as you do for your centre backs and strikers. Mascherano would be perfect financially but he wouldn't go to you I don't think for obvious reasons. At least I hope he wouldn't.

 

[sl1k]

I really hope the James Rodriguez links are just paper talk/Real trying to arouse interest. While I appreciate the temptation to go in for a player of his quality when available, we need a different kind of option in the position/role he'd occupy - an injection of pace in the Mata+Lingard+Mkhitaryan department. Basically a winger.

After being deployed out wide or playing second fiddle to Zlatan for much of the season, Jose seems to have finally taken to Rashford as a CF even if by necessity rather than choice. Works hard, presses from the front and stretches defences really well. Alas, he is far from the JoMo Tank™ so it'll be interesting to see what direction we go with that. Personally would rather it's not Lukaku's. Griezmann is obviously top of the shopping list, but he's probably more a Rooney replacement for the #10/second striker role.

There's the DM question still. At least one of Smalling (contrast to last season is incredible) and Jones need to be replaced, this is imperative, absolute clowns that cannot be relied on. Full back positions are weak/light. And another De Gea saga to look forward to.

Gonna be an eventful silly season.

 

[SALTIRE]

According to Marca, Liverpool bid €75 mill for Mbappe yesterday which was rejected.

 

[Stevencc]

Stay out of this Liverpool, the big boys are trying to do business.

 

[SALTIRE]

Stay out of this Liverpool, the big boys are trying to do business.

Nothing wrong with chasing dreams Stevie, nothing wrong at all.

 

[Super_horns]

Long time Arsenal target off to Madrid?

http://www.espnfc.com/french-ligue-...leaving-lyon-hints-at-joining-atletico-madrid

 

[Costello]

Our first signing of the summer confirmed, German attacking mid Pascal Groß from Ingolstadt: http://www.seagulls.co.uk/news/arti...on-pascal-gross-fc-ingolstadt-04-3721026.aspx

His stats look impressive - has created the most chances of any player in the Bundesliga this season, albeit for a relegated side so his team-mates can't have been converting too many. Who knows how he'll get on in the PL, or any of our squad for that matter!

 

[Ciderhead]

Disgusting signing

 

[Costello]

Disgusting signing

 

[Skinner]

Good signing my for Brighton, that.

If we have any sense we'll go in for Patrick Roberts, him and Zaha on either side would be mouth watering

 

[Costello]

A familiar name! Good to see you're still about these parts Skinner - did any of the other Palace lot make the move from the old TFF?

Haven't seen much of Roberts in the SPL but he looked a top prospect in his Fulham days and for England u17s (I think it was). He's pretty similar in style to Knockaert from what I recall, left footed trickster who likes to cut in from the right, so whilst I wouldn't moan if we went after him we might not be the best club for him to sign for.

 

[Skinner]

Yeah, I sort of missed you and our rational chats. The only other Palace fan was monkeyboi and he was a cock.

Roberts has been ripping it for Celtic, watched him a lot this year as my local is an Irish pub so every Celtic game has been on the screen, he's far too good for that league. Reckon he'll prosper at a lower half side now.

What do you make of your chances next season mate? I used to know Brightons side inside out, but being up here changes you, you learn to hate football I only know Hughton, Stockdale and Murray

 

[Costello]

Ah right, I'm sure there was another fella called PhilB or something, quite lengthy posts, and if anything spoke too much sense for my liking.

I'm keeping my expectations low but just excited to at last be able to have a crack at the top flight and see how we cope with everything it'll inevitably throw at us. Confident in Hughton and hope his level-headed approach will serve us well, the recruitment team have done a near flawless job in recent windows too but it's going to be a really steep learning curve for us, right throughout the club.

I'm sure we'll try and retain the squad togetherness that's been key to our success the past couple of seasons, whilst spending money on the areas that'll make the difference for us (namely up front). Easier said than done though, and looking at the likes of yourselves and Southampton, who we were playing in the Championship not THAT long ago, makes it clear how much of a difference a few years of PL money can make in terms of squad strengthening. We certainly won't be spending £30m on a striker anytime soon!

 

[snortingfrogs]

Griezmann to Liverpool according to Dean Saunders on LFCTV.

 

[SALTIRE]

So much wrong in that statement.

 

[AFCB_Mark]

SSN report we've entered talks with Defoe for a "free transfer". Which will presumably incur a sizable signing on fee in lieu of a transfer fee.

For one year, id take him. Considering how raw Mousset is, Afobe still is. Considering Callum Wilsons uncertain fitness, and Josh Kings' eye catching, poach inducing form. Would also be nice to see Defoe end his career where he started it.

However I bloody hope we're sticking vaguely with a wage structure of sorts. We've been based these years on only a small variation in wages across the squad to foster a collective unit. Last thing we need is an individual smashing that.