Transfer Speculation / Gossip

[walsall villain]

Has this been confirmed or is it just a Sky rumour?

[supertom]

There's got to be more to this than simply Lowton not moving closer to BH. That may have started the friction but there has obviously been some fallout and you'd imagine on Lowtons part some question regarding his attitude and behaviour. He went from being our first choice right back, looking very good, to someone not really busting a gut to regain his place from Bacuna. He was woeful almost the whole of last season and he's started pre-season in much the same way.

I think to be honest he's just dropping back down to his level again.

If we sign replacements I don't care. But we've got to sign another right back that's for sure and a left back as Bennett is also clearly miles off being Premiership standard.

[Olneythelonely]

He genuinely looked like he couldn't give a shit last night. Now I see why.

[N'ZMAV]

Naughton coming in as part of a Vlaar deal to Spurs, perhaps?

[ozzjim]

Naughton and Holtby in as part of that deal would be ok, but would leave us short at centre half. I was disappointed we did not look at Maguire who I thought had gone to Hull? Looked good every time I have seen Sheffield United (admittedly only about 6 times!)

If Vlaar goes, we need to get a centre back, and a captain in. As Gabby as captain and certain starter frightens the life out of me.

[N'ZMAV]

He has joined Hull.

[Olneythelonely]

What Vlaar deal?  Is there such a deal?

[ozzjim]

He has joined Hull.

Thought I read that. Oh well. Onwards and erm... you know.

If Lowton does go out on loan though, it will do him good I reckon. He needs to get 12 months football, not in and out, not struggling, get his confidence back as he could be an excellent player. People have said he looks way off the pace in pre season which is a shame, so maybe a loan is best.

[KevinGage]

Will be interesting to see how Roberston gets on at Hull City.  Was the standout player in Scotland last year.  Not hard, admittedly.

[Phil from the upper holte]

He isn't that good, however I would have liked to have seen him sold rather than loaned

[SoccerHQ]

What a fall from grace for Lowton. Disappointing as with work he looked like he could develop into a decent premier league player as we saw from towards the end of 12-13.

This sort of makes sense why Hutton has dramatically come back into the fold and Lambert blocked his move to WBA.

Hutton as starting RB with Bacuna and Herd as back ups. Just above sums us up really as mediocre options.

[papa lazarou]

I'd take Lazarus over Tonev

I'd take Papa Lazarou over Tonev

You are a man of impeccable taste.

[bobdylan]

If Ki's not happening I'd get Rodwell in on loan

[ozzjim]

If Ki's not happening I'd get Rodwell in on loan

Why would you want Jenas?

[Tuscans]

Heard Mellberg retired from footie today