The Officially Not Official Summer Transfer Thread 2023

[Mason 47 1,403]

3 minutes ago, Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man said:

He's a winger. Might throw a spanner in the works of the Rashica deal?

I thought that, seem though the new line floating out of Turkey is that Galatasaray will now look to sell Zaniolo and Rashica is still of interest 

[Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,864]

2 minutes ago, Mason 47 said:

I thought that, seem though the new line floating out of Turkey is that Galatasaray will now look to sell Zaniolo and Rashica is still of interest 

Yeah, I saw earlier that Zaniolo was being linked to Juve. Hopefully it comes off, as the money involved might encourage Galatasaray to meet our asking price.

[jaberry2 556]

I still wonder whether Mosquito and Nathan are still long term interests for us and we'll make a move when we have some cash, albeit the latter is a RB and apparently we arent pursuing another RB. If they do Fisher may go out on loan.

[Yobocop 1,105]

NNR but Luton have signed Ross Barkley 

unreal signing by them 

 

[jaberry2 556]

2 minutes ago, Yobocop said:

NNR but Luton have signed Ross Barkley 

unreal signing by them 

 

He's not played too much of late and released by Nice. I cant see him being Prem quality anymore, but will be an interesting watch (not that im going to watch Luton at all this season)

[cambridgeshire canary 6,821]

15 minutes ago, Yobocop said:

NNR but Luton have signed Ross Barkley 

unreal signing by them 

 

Would have been an "unreal" signing about a decade ago. Nowadays however he's more likely going to be sat on the bench scoffing donuts for most of the season

Edited August 9, 2023 by cambridgeshire canary

[Capt. Pants 4,284]

3 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

Would have been an "unreal" signing about a decade ago. Nowadays however he's more likely going to be sat on the bench scoffing donuts for most of the season

Yeah. Will be interesting to see if he still has the drive and fight. A player who never really delivered. He wouldn't be my first choice for a relegation battle.

[Pyro Pete 1,923]

Look who's on the move:

 

[Google Bot 3,329]

3 minutes ago, Pyro Pete said:

Look who's on the move:

I think that's a good signing, but £14m?  Didn't think he had that kind of value associated to him.

[repman 635]

2 minutes ago, Google Bot said:

I think that's a good signing, but £14m?  Didn't think he had that kind of value associated to him.

8 goals and 4 assists in the championship at 19/20 years old isn't a bad return. Villa probably aren't desperate to sell but also seem to be trying to move up the table fast. They might as well sell at a decent price while they can.

[Terminally Yellow 2,485]

Does make me think we should get on the blower and ask about Scott Twine on loan.

[Yobocop 1,105]

7 hours ago, cambridgeshire canary said:

Would have been an "unreal" signing about a decade ago. Nowadays however he's more likely going to be sat on the bench scoffing donuts for most of the season

It’s an unreal signing for Luton mate 

[Terminally Yellow 2,485]

Heres a deal which could be the key to Rashica's future. If this gets done, we might see Gala return with the sort of offer that may make Norwich say yes. 

[shefcanary 2,466]

3 minutes ago, Terminally Yellow said:

Heres a deal which could be the key to Rashica's future. If this gets done, we might see Gala return with the sort of offer that may make Norwich say yes. 

Why don't Villa just sign Rashica? 🤔🤣

[Google Bot 3,329]

27 minutes ago, Terminally Yellow said:

Heres a deal which could be the key to Rashica's future. If this gets done, we might see Gala return with the sort of offer that may make Norwich say yes. 

Reading a Gala forum a few days back, I think confirmation of their place in Champions League is a factor, also.  I'm not sure how all the qualifying works though.

In other news, looks like Spurs have accepted 100 million euros from Bayern for Kane.  

Edited August 10, 2023 by Google Bot

[Google Bot 3,329]

Talksport just said that Villa chasing that Gala player as Buendia has picked up an injury which could side-line him for a while.

[Canary Wundaboy 1,360]

1 minute ago, Google Bot said:

Talksport just said that Villa chasing that Gala player as Buendia has picked up an injury which could side-line him for a while.

Cheers for that, will update my fantasy league plans

 

[Terminally Yellow 2,485]

13 minutes ago, Google Bot said:

Talksport just said that Villa chasing that Gala player as Buendia has picked up an injury which could side-line him for a while.

Oh that's a massive shame. Was looking forward to watching him under Emery. 

[Soldier on 168]

Yes sounds like a serious injury get well soon Emi

[shefcanary 2,466]

Ah, whilst it is bad news for Emi it could be good news for Norwich if Zaniolo departs Gala, Rashica deal could be accelerated.

[Soldier on 168]

Hard to be excited about selling a player if the manager doesn’t get any ££ to spend though ?!

[tricky974 61]

Dirty Leeds being linked with Glen Kamara, after Chelsea have activated Tyler Adams release clause.

[Terminally Yellow 2,485]

Team talk suggesting Bournemouth now coming back for Andrew Ombamodiele

[Essjayess 307]

13 minutes ago, Terminally Yellow said:

Team talk suggesting Bournemouth now coming back for Andrew Ombamodiele

If there is any credence in this rumour then it would take a fee north of 20 mill...totally different set of circumstances to Max. 3 years left on contract, that Webber statement about turning down 20 mill in Jan, only Duffy and  Gibson  fit CDMs  apart from Omo, City reluctant to sell. But of course it could happen, lets just hope a replacement is targeted should it happen.

[jaberry2 556]

Just now, Essjayess said:

If there is any credence in this rumour then it would take a fee north of 20 mill...totally different set of circumstances to Max. 3 years left on contract, that Webber statement about turning down 20 mill in Jan, only Duffy and  Gibson  fit CDMs  apart from Omo, City reluctant to sell. But of course it could happen, lets just hope a replacement is targeted should it happen.

Yes I think we can assume if we lose Max for 7.5m / Ombamodiele for circa £20m and Rashica we will be aiming to replace with at least 3/4 signings to improve the quality throughout the team.

[pete 320]

Galatesary 3-0 up in first leg of Euro Cup, home leg to come.

[Soldier on 168]

16 minutes ago, jaberry2 said:

Yes I think we can assume if we lose Max for 7.5m / Ombamodiele for circa £20m and Rashica we will be aiming to replace with at least 3/4 signings to improve the quality throughout the team.

Let’s hope so my worry is we would only replace Andy O and bank the rest.

[Top corner 230]

16 minutes ago, jaberry2 said:

Yes I think we can assume if we lose Max for 7.5m / Ombamodiele for circa £20m and Rashica we will be aiming to replace with at least 3/4 signings to improve the quality throughout the team.

I think if we sell Aarons/Rashica & Omobamidele, we will only replace Omobamidele & save the rest of the money for the January transfer window, or for a rainy day. 

[jaberry2 556]

Just now, Top corner said:

I think if we sell Aarons/Rashica & Omobamidele, we will only replace Omobamidele & save the rest of the money for the January transfer window, or for a rainy day. 

Its August and its raining. However the historical interest we have held in some Brazilian players dont amount to vast sums, so if they are legitimate interests I wouldnt be surprised if we move for those with little capital involved.

Edited August 10, 2023 by jaberry2

[Danke bitte 967]

31 minutes ago, jaberry2 said:

Its August and its raining. However the historical interest we have held in some Brazilian players dont amount to vast sums, so if they are legitimate interests I wouldnt be surprised if we move for those with little capital involved.

My concern with this strategy of buying SA players is the time it takes to get used to the Championship and life here in general. Nunez is still an unknown quantity for me for example