Summer Transfer Window 2025 Thread

[EFC_FRANCIS]

Half of Biereth goals were scored in the Austrian league and David is almost certainly going to a bigger club, probably a CL club and wages beyond what we can pay.

David has been 'almost certainly' going to a CL club for the past 3 years. No one ever wants him!

 

[stretford blue]

Fun fact: we nearly signed him 6 odd years ago and Brands put a stop to the deal.

We were linked with him quite a few times at youth level he's 26 now hasn't done anything of note , Leicester signed him to one of there parent teams abroad so didn't pay any development fee , probably no better than cannon

 

[Simon Buttle]

David has been 'almost certainly' going to a CL club for the past 3 years. No one ever wants him!

He is an excellent player nevertheless, my view is that he either wants crazy money or there is something else in the background. It really doesn't make sense as over the past few years he has been linked to every major/middle club in the top 5 leagues yet never moved.

 

[NeilMorepies]

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Nearly as bad as the time when someone compared Patterson to Gareth Bale.

I didn’t know Patto played Golf.

What’s your handicap Patto?
Generally defending..,

 

[EFC_FRANCIS]

We were linked with him quite a few times at youth level he's 26 now hasn't done anything of note , Leicester signed him to one of there parent teams abroad so didn't pay any development fee , probably no better than cannon

Yeah not saying we missed out but it was notable that he has finally made it to the premier league. Of the 4 players Brands kiboshed 3 have now made it to PL level. Brooks, Konsa and Hirst. The other was Callum Styles

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

There is a whole world of talent out there...

Matgeo Retegui - Atalanta picked him up for 20m Euros, could we get him for the same if not cheaper than Delap? 24 goals this season.

Mika Biereth - Born in London and British dual citizen. Arsenal U21 who joined Sturm Graz at the start of this season before moving to Monaco. 24 goals this season too.

Jonathan David - Still only 25, 16 goals this season and free at the end of this season.

Arnaud Kalimuendo - Joined Rennes from PSG at the start of last season 15 goals this season.

Hugo Ekitike - 6`2" front man has 15 goals for Frankfurt, only cost 16m Euros from PSG

My pick would be Emanuel Emegha, 22 years old, 6`4" striker with pace and scored 14 in 27 this season for Strasbourg. Bought for 13m Euros, how much could we pick him up for?

Thought delap did not impress as a lone striker today and thats how we roll too. Emegha looks like an upgrade on Beto but similar style. Biereth or David would be interesting but expensive.

 

[Charles Hawtrey]

Yeah not saying we missed out but it was notable that he has finally made it to the premier league. Of the 4 players Brands kiboshed 3 have now made it to PL level. Brooks, Konsa and Hirst. The other was Callum Styles

Maybe Brands was right.

 

[Marcus Kendall]

Maybe Brands was right.

Konsa the only decent player there

 

[mightymoyes]

 

[nonstripdzebra]

Compiling an expirings list that could make sense to target considering our financial constraints. Evaluation from transfermarkt, wages from capology.

The first phone calls. Obvious plus additions.

CJ Egan-Riley, 22, CB England/Ireland, Burnley, 14 million, weekly wages 6,000
The City youth prospect has stood out for Burnley this campaign. Rare chances at coveted prospects to enter the expiring market would likely be the smart #1 priority on the free agent market.

Josh Brownhill, 29 CM, England Burnley, 13 million, weekly wages 45,000
The Burnley captain has been stellar with 14 goals to his name this season. Goals assists and with his next contract seeing out his prime it would be a positive addition.

Javi Puado 26 LW Spain, Espanyol, 8 million, weekly wages 7,308
11 goals, 3 assist, on pace with totals comparable to the last 3 seasons. Still pre prime. At worst a likely plus squad player.

Cam Burgess, 29 CB Australia, Ipswich 2.5 million, weekly wages 8,000
Following Ipswich fans and most say Burgess outplayed big summer signing Jacob Greaves all season. EPL experience now, and a cheap veteran add early in his prime.

Frank Anguissa, 29 CM, Cameroon, Napoli, 27 million, weekly wages 73,846
Jack of all trades and seminal to Napoli's recent success. 6 goals 5 assists with great link up and defensive support. Next contract to see out his prime. On already good wages but could reach 100k and likely be plus value.

Ola Aina, 28, RB, Nigeria/England, Forest, 20 million, weekly wages 40,000
Fits an immediate hole at RB at decent starter level. Just entering his prime likely next contract will see out his best years. In a pinch a fine addition.

Less obvious names but interesting
Roony Bardghji, 19, RW, Sweden, Copenhagen, 9 million weekly wages 12,000
High upside prospect attracting EPL interest
Thomas Partey, 31, CM, Cameroon, Arsenal, 15 million, weekly wages 200,000
Been excellent this season but possibly not extended by Arsenal come the summer. On big wages but maybe takes a marginal price cut considering age.

 

[ForeverEverton]

That is the Pepe that was at Arsenal isn`t it.... doesn`t strike me as a Moyes type player, he will not work back.

 

[Marcus Kendall]

Compiling an expirings list that could make sense to target considering our financial constraints. Evaluation from transfermarkt, wages from capology.

The first phone calls. Obvious plus additions.

CJ Egan-Riley, 22, CB England/Ireland, Burnley, 14 million, weekly wages 6,000
The City youth prospect has stood out for Burnley this campaign. Rare chances at coveted prospects to enter the expiring market would likely be the smart #1 priority on the free agent market.

Josh Brownhill, 29 CM, England Burnley, 13 million, weekly wages 45,000
The Burnley captain has been stellar with 14 goals to his name this season. Goals assists and with his next contract seeing out his prime it would be a positive addition.

Javi Puado 26 LW Spain, Espanyol, 8 million, weekly wages 7,308
11 goals, 3 assist, on pace with totals comparable to the last 3 seasons. Still pre prime. At worst a likely plus squad player.

Cam Burgess, 29 CB Australia, Ipswich 2.5 million, weekly wages 8,000
Following Ipswich fans and most say Burgess outplayed big summer signing Jacob Greaves all season. EPL experience now, and a cheap veteran add early in his prime.

Frank Anguissa, 29 CM, Cameroon, Napoli, 27 million, weekly wages 73,846
Jack of all trades and seminal to Napoli's recent success. 6 goals 5 assists with great link up and defensive support. Next contract to see out his prime. On already good wages but could reach 100k and likely be plus value.

Ola Aina, 28, RB, Nigeria/England, Forest, 20 million, weekly wages 40,000
Fits an immediate hole at RB at decent starter level. Just entering his prime likely next contract will see out his best years.

Less obvious names but interesting
Roony Bardghji, 19, RW, Sweden, Copenhagen, 9 million weekly wages 12,000
High upside prospect attracting EPL interest
Thomas Partey, 31, CM, Cameroon, Arsenal, 15 million, weekly wages 200,000
Been excellent this season but possibly not extended by Arsenal. On big wages but maybe takes a marginal price cut considering age.

Some shockers on that list

 

[Neiler]

…Brentford paid £5.8m for Mbeumo (18 PL goals this season), £8.5m for Wissa (18 PL goals this season) & £22m for Schade (10 PL goals this season).

What's really interesting mate is it shows how you can successfully pivot away from a dpendence on a player/no 9 and share the goals around.

I honestly expected they may be a candite to go down this year after loosing Toney and struggling without him for half of last season.

 

[EFC_FRANCIS]

Maybe Brands was right.

Maybe he would've been if he didn't go out and spend about 5 times as much on dross ye

 

[BainesontoastNEW]

David has been 'almost certainly' going to a CL club for the past 3 years. No one ever wants him!

I think some of this is down to clubs knowing how savvy Lille are at a negotiating table. David will have plenty of interest from CL clubs as a free agent.