Summer Transfer Window 2025 Thread

[evertony]

Not bad.

I’ve penned a slightly longer version:

From the Solent’s tide, where saints are made,
A youngster rose through Southampton’s shade.
Fleet of foot and sharp of mind,
With every feint the crowd aligned.

Whispers grew of a skilful flame,
A boy whose boots outpaced his name.
The deal was long, the papers slow,
But talent waits, and rivers flow.

Now Merseyside awaits the spark,
Goodison’s roar, the Toffees’ mark.
In blue he’ll craft his rising song,
Among the bold where dreams belong.

A chapter ends, another starts,
He carries hope in Everton hearts.
And should the journey twist or bend,
The ball will find his feet again.

Apologies for the Goodison reference - couldn’t fit Hill Dickinson Bramley Moore Dock.

ChatbotGPT has a lot to answer for

 

[NathDogg]

Why are we one of a few clubs giving a toss about PSR?

I’m assuming it’s due to our previous disgraceful treatment by the PL, and fear of more deductions, but we all know PSR is a scam.

 

[zook]

Some reports that the deal between Napoli and Sevilla for Juanlu Sanchez has fell through as Napoli won’t pay up.

We’ve been linked to the player this window (as have Wolves) - wonder if we may go in for him now.

I would think that Moyes still wants a right back.

Looking more likely to have fell through as this has still not been done and Lukaku has since suffered a major injury so they’re allocating funds elsewhere

Our most recent link with him suggests that we have an offer in for him that offers better terms but he (understandably) wants Napoli

 

[Nymzee]

Looking more likely to have fell through as this has still not been done and Lukaku has since suffered a major injury so they’re allocating funds elsewhere

Our most recent link with him suggests that we have an offer in for him that offers better terms but he (understandably) wants Napoli

Not really seen much of him but I like how he can play a few positions, has decent size & likes to attack. Plus we haven’t fawned over a Spaniard in a while.

 

[Bally1989]

Which CM can we get on loan then?

 

[jazzy]

Looking more likely to have fell through as this has still not been done and Lukaku has since suffered a major injury so they’re allocating funds elsewhere

Our most recent link with him suggests that we have an offer in for him that offers better terms but he (understandably) wants Napoli

Tough choice Napoli or Everton.

 

[Brett Angell Delight]

Ah man, I was totally serious too Brett Angell delight.

Joke’s on you, mate, because I was also just joking.

 

[Grfirestorm]

Is it me but are lots of clubs struggling to sign players. BBC have had articles on Spurs saying they’re struggling, Newcastle and Villa fans complaining they can’t sign anyone because of PSR, Silva is now saying Fulham have had a mess with this window. WHU have done nothing - one of the few clubs that’s done anything is Forrest and for some reason they’re now deciding to sack Nuno.

The only ones who haven’t had any issues are the friends of Sky “Big 4” who are mostly immune to any PSR restrictions or it seems 115 charges for breaking rules….

 

[sanctioned]

Tough choice Napoli or Everton.

i would choose everton personally, would hate Naples. All that nice weather and good food, so boring.

 

[bluestevon]

RW, CM and RB now please.

Would like a Lookman type profile for the RW, young quick direct player who can come on and make an impact. I know we’ll probably go for Fellows but he’ll end up like McNeil just on our books with us unable to move him on.

The CM should imo be Frendrup at Genoa, very very good player, affordable and the right age/experience blend at 24 with three seasons in Seria A. Improved every year as well and is a genuine DM.

RB I'd be fine with a loan of AMN from Lyon for a season - not the best but at least a genuine RB who'll give that support.

Winger - the hope is I guess that Lyon and Fofana do what saints just did and come to us at a lower price with the player accepting his CL move isn't happening this season.

I'd still bring in Bove on a short term contract to see how he's recovered also.

 

[bullybeef]

8 days to go…

Dibbo seems to be on his way but we still need 2-3 more.

 

[GT77]

Is it me but are lots of clubs struggling to sign players. BBC have had articles on Spurs saying they’re struggling, Newcastle and Villa fans complaining they can’t sign anyone because of PSR, Silva is now saying Fulham have had a mess with this window. WHU have done nothing - one of the few clubs that’s done anything is Forrest and for some reason they’re now deciding to sack Nuno.

The only ones who haven’t had any issues are the friends of Sky “Big 4” who are mostly immune to any PSR restrictions or it seems 115 charges for breaking rules….

And Forest can only spend because of their dodgy owner's dodgy deals with dodgy Textor at Lyon. It's a massive scam.

Although I think Sunderland and Forest have done the best business this window.

 

[bluestevon]

Not really seen much of him but I like how he can play a few positions, has decent size & likes to attack. Plus we haven’t fawned over a Spaniard in a while.

Seen him a few times - always looked good - guess biggest concern is he seems to have not progressed to the level his early hype suggested - was regarded as the next big fullback off the Sevilla academy a few years back.

A mile ahead of what we have though even if he doesn't improve much

 

[Dymak]

Just woken up to hear about Dibling. Good news!

I agree that we are lightweight in CM, but I think we are even more lightweight in both fullback positions.

Garner is no world beater but he’s our best CDM imo and makes quite the difference when he isn’t being forced to play full back.

 

[bluestevon]

And Forest can only spend because of their dodgy owner's dodgy deals with dodgy Textor at Lyon. It's a massive scam.

Although I think Sunderland and Forest have done the best business this window.

Sunderland for me, they've improved every area but done so by bringing in a blend of experience and potential as well. Really rate their manager also.