Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[SoccerHQ]

He won't go anywhere to be a number 2.

I actually think Fabanski is the best keeper at Arsenal but can't get a look in so he's moving on.

[supertom]

If so you couldn't blame them or him for going.

Definitely not. They need a more reliable keeper and I'd imagine that'll be on their shopping list along with a top striker.

[supertom]

If rumours of a billionaire consortium buying us are true then we won't be needing Albrighton next year.

Even if that did happen we'd be unlikely to buy a whole new squad of players in the first 2 windows. Alby is still one of our best players so he's certainly worth another year or two here.

We missed him today as well to be honest.

[Percy McCarthy]

A Cole, Lampard, Barry and Lescott on Bosmans. That'd sort us out.

[Toronto Villa]

Pretty much all transfer links are off the table if you believe there will be a new board and/or new manager.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Indeed. I hope Randy clears the air quickly. To be honest I have no idea why he is waiting.

[Matt Collins]

A Cole, Lampard, Barry and Lescott on Bosmans. That'd sort us out.
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It would bankrupt us!

[mr underhill]

I've just heard on the QT from a respected ITK that Messi is JK's first signing. If, and it's a big if, the takeover goes ahead.

[Des Little]

I've just heard on the QT from a respected ITK that Messi is JK's first signing. If, and it's a big if, the takeover goes ahead.

Is that vodka you're pouring on your cornflakes sir?

[Richard E]

I've just heard on the QT from a respected ITK that Messi is JK's first signing. If, and it's a big if, the takeover goes ahead.

Knowing our luck it would Dave Messi from Lye Town Reserves or some such!

[CJ]

Indeed. I hope Randy clears the air quickly. To be honest I have no idea why he is waiting.

I've assumed he was waiting to see which division we're in next season - recouping his dosh by selling a Championship side would be near impossible, whereas a Prem side is much more viable. Waiting for him to announce whatever it is is like the week before a new season - nervous anticipation of something better than the previous one(s)

[dcdavecollett]

But is Dave Messi young and hungry?

[mr underhill]

you bet!

[supertom]

If we've got a few bob to spend in the summer and perhaps a manager with the reputation of Klinsmann (which would suggest a bit of ambition and a genuine plan) then I'd love to see us sign Milner again. Yesterday was the first time since September that he's started back to back games for City. I also imagine that as things stand they will have to sell before they can buy more players and I wonder if Milner might be one who is put up for sale. You'd guess City will want to achieve more in Europe in the next few years, meaning they'll probably try and get more star names.

I dunno. It's a long shot because Milner is still a reliable player for them as things stand, but if we can promote a viable project that makes us more of an attractive proposition to potential transfer targets, then someone like Milner would be an ideal signing. With all the ability City have at their disposal, most of which is from overseas, I think it's a sign of how good a player Milner is, that he's very much an important member of their squad still. He's exactly the sort of player we should be building around, as we were 5 years ago. He's a class above anything we have in midfield.

I can see City selling 5-6 players and buying 3-4 more worldies in the summer though, so we'll see.

[Chris Jameson]

I'd put some money on James Milner signing for another Premier club but not us or any team in the south if I were a betting man (I'm not) and they offered odds on such things (haven't a clue).