Summer Transfer Window 2025 Thread

[chippy1722]

We definitely refused to replace Coleman out of sentimentality, there was a weird period after his leg break where we signed players exclusively to be his backup like Martina, Sidibe etc. I reckon Brands was instructed by Kenwright to not buy a replacement for Mr Everton.

They tried numerous times replace him, the fact we don’t was down to the awful choices of people like Brands and Thelwell.

 

[McCallsVolley]

Do we need 1 or 2 CMs? Thought it was nailed on we needed two

 

[ValBlue]

The defensive stats when Pickford Branthwaite Tarkowski Mykolenko play together are very good. I didn’t realise they were that good but apparently it’s been one of the best defences in the league since September. I know people are desperate for Leighton Baines reincarnated and Everton to attack solely through a flying left back but I wouldn’t be surprised if Moyes sees Mykolenko as first choice and concentrates funds on a right back and a utility full back to cover.

We absolutely need a back up LB though because when Myko misses a game we literally have nobody to step in.

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

We absolutely need a back up LB though because when Myko misses a game we literally have nobody to step in.

TBH I would have kept Young as a back up left back if we don't buy someone.

 

[ValBlue]

Our current strongest starting XI is
…………………..Pickford
O’Brien…….Tarks…….Branners…..Myko
………………..Gana…….Garner
……..McNeill……Alcaraz…….NDiaye
…………………….Beto

If we kept all of these players, where are the key areas we need to buy for to improve the starting XI?

Everyone wants attacking full backs, but that would see O’Brien on the bench. He’s too good not to play based on last seasons form.

Myko has been sound defensively too.

An upgrade on Garner, McNeill and Beto? Is that where most people hope to see the new additions bought for?

If O’Brien is our starting RB going into next season, this window has been an unmitigated disaster

 

[matty1878]

we’re did my thread go to lads?

 

[Jimishorts]

we’re did my thread go to lads?

Any questions you have go in here https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/mattys-question-thread.119889/page-30#post-12060273 mate

 

[T LEAFE]

If O’Brien is our starting RB going into next season, this window has been an unmitigated disaster

Holgy can slot in

 

[matty1878]

Any questions you have go in here https://www.grandoldteam.com/forum/threads/mattys-question-thread.119889/page-30#post-12060273 mate

oh jim we’re is it!

 

[Bluewolf]

Do we need 1 or 2 CMs? Thought it was nailed on we needed two

Think we need 1 starter cm.

Then we have gana, garner, tim, alcaraz and armstrong to come back as well. So that would be 6 cms

 

[matty1878]

Think we need 1 starter cm.

Then we have gana, garner, tim, alcaraz and armstrong to come back as well. So that would be 6 cms

we need the starter to be able to score create etc and have energy

 

[McCallsVolley]

Maybe I am being harsh on Garner and Iroegbunam but just not there for me. Would be interesting to see Alcaraz as a 8...but wont be trusted there? Will be fascinating.

 

[Blue Parkender]

Johan Bakayoko 20m Euros reportedly.... £16.8m in GBP

Bakayoko would transform are right hand side.

 

[Bluewolf]

we need the starter to be able to score create etc and have energy

Personally i think we should prioritise a number 6 no one in our squad can play that position properly.

I mean if we had a blank check id want the whole midfield replaced as tim and Armstrong both probably need another loan spell and garner and gana both arent good enough for me.

But we have to stretch the money we have and imo we have to get 2 rw, striker(maybe 2), RB/LB.

I just cant see us getting 2 cms in

 

[LouReedwalkonthewildside]

TBH I would have kept Young as a back up left back if we don't buy someone.

Young wanted to go mate.