Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[phantom limb]

According to the Stoke sentinel we want Begovic. Has to be one of the most far fetched links of the summer.

If it was up to me I'd pay whatever it took to get him in, he's one of the best keepers in the league. Maybe he doesn't want to sit on Chelsea's bench for the rest of his career.

[PaulWinch again]

I'd be delighted with Begovic but can't see how or why that'd happen.

[ciggiesnbeer]

Fascinating we have yet another keeper link. Does Sherwood REALLY not rate Guzan at all? Weird. I know he had a bad few games there and one disastrous mistake against man City, but he is not a bad keeper all of a sudden, surely?

[Ryu]

I'd be delighted with Begovic but can't see how or why that'd happen.

Like the Nzonzi link it would be a very good signing but if those players are looking to upgrade on Stoke then on the evidence of the last couple of seasons it's unlikely they'd be looking to come to us, sadly. 

Unless Sherwood has the persuasion skills of the fast talking fed ex guy and can convince them we're on the up. 

As an aside has any English team ever had 2 players ion the squad who's name start with Nz?

[passitsideways]

Fascinating we have yet another keeper link. Does Sherwood REALLY not rate Guzan at all? Weird. I know he had a bad few games there and one disastrous mistake against man City, but he is not a bad keeper all of a sudden, surely?

I don't think Guzan has ever shown his best under Sherwood - and even in the preceding 12 months before Sherwood took over, his form had been a little up and down. We all well know just how good he can be, but that form has unfortunately never materialised since Sherwood took over, so he probably isn't fully aware of that fact.

[Damo70]

I'd be delighted with Begovic but can't see how or why that'd happen.

If they rate Butland it would be a good way for Stoke to bring in some money. Also, with Liverpool and Arsenal bringing in keepers he won't be going to one of the top clubs as things stand.

[Legion]

No, he won't be going to one of the rich clubs, he'll be going to THE top club.

[ozzjim]

But he won't will he. Because he will have more sense than come here at the moment.

[Legion]

I don't believe a word of anything on this thread regarding transfers until it is officially confirmed.

[mattjpa]

Is it just me or does anyone else think the links to players with our club at the moment are complete horse apples and a combination of either agents using us to drum up interest or media hacks trying to fill columns/click bait?

We are seemingly in a state of financial flux and i cant see how a) Randy will sanction money on the basis we may be sold in 3/4 weeks b) The potential  new owners can sanction anything on the basis the deal may still fall through. It would explain why the only actual signing is a free on wages that will no doubt be in line with a similar sum to someone who has been released, ie Bent.

Even if TS has money to spend generated by player sales why would he be fishing for a championship RB for a couple of million when in 2/3 weeks he may have 8-10m available to fill the position making the original signing obsolete.

I know its fun to speculate (I can also see the irony in the fact my entire post is speculation) but it all seems a bit...Champo Manager 'pie in the sky' at the moment

[ozzjim]

I think that is pretty spot on.  Until the takeover is sorted one way or another we might as well keep our powder dry.

[UK Redsox]

I'd be delighted with Begovic but can't see how or why that'd happen.

If they rate Butland it would be a good way for Stoke to bring in some money. Also, with Liverpool and Arsenal bringing in keepers he won't be going to one of the top clubs as things stand.

How about Man Utd if De Gea leaves ?

[Gregorys Boy]

I think we should be focusing our efforts elsewhere than a new keeper. I still like Given as a number two and he was one of the better players in the Cup Final.  One iffy season doesn't make Guzan a bad keeper so he should still be number one for me.  I wouldn't say no to signing someone like Begovic but it is more important to improve the midfeld, defence, and maybe sign a good striker should Benteke leave.  Besides I don't see Begovic leaving Stoke for us.

[Steve R]

Isn't there an unwritten law that states no matter what the original subject matter, internet discussions will always end up talking about teenage breasts and expensive bottle of vodka?

Maybe I imagined it.

[villasjf]

Looking at the 1st team squad on the OS there is no mention of Tonev, Luna, Bennet or Helenious.