Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[ozzjim]

Austin scored what, 18 league goals last season? He might have gone down, but if Benteke goes I would prefer someone who knows how to score goals than not.

[Steve67]

Where do we reckon we will finish if we end up with

                 Guzan
       Richards Okore Clark
Bacuna                        Amavi
        Sanchez    Gueye
Grealish                       Townsend         
               Austin

For example. Much has been made of us going 3-5-2 and this would be more 3-6-1 but includes the ones we have been linked with so far this window. Still need another couple of midfield options for flexibility, a centre half in there somewhere squad wise and a right back option, but might not be as scary as the side above, and I am trying to give myself a bit of comfort!

I am not convinced by Bacuna or Okore, please don't hate me, or Clark. There I said it. Much improved last season but he's played 120 and now really needs to kick on.  I think they are all nimble centre backs but not really commanding. I like the idea of us from an attacking perspective Jim, but would need Sanchez to get up to speed PDQ, Gueye will also need to hit the ground running too. Austin, I like too but I wonder if we need another bigger striker in there who is big, but nimble to upset defenders.  Who would you have as Captain? What would your bench look like? That side would certainly be quick on the counter.

[Villafirst]

Me being cynical, money recouped on transfers is already more than spent. Sherwood will be lucky to see half of the Benteke money. Lerner recouping as much as he can at the detriment of the club. We need him out!!!

[spangley1812]

             Guzan
       Richards Okore Clark
Bacuna                        Amavi
        Sanchez    Gueye
Sinclair                       A N Other         
               Austin

[Phil from the upper holte]

£15m on Townsend is a big no no for me

[spangley1812]

£15m on Townsend is a big no no for me

I would go for him only if we can shift N'Zogbia...........

[brontebilly]

Where do we reckon we will finish if we end up with

                 Guzan
       Richards Okore Clark
Bacuna                        Amavi
        Sanchez    Gueye
Grealish                       Townsend         
               Austin

For example. Much has been made of us going 3-5-2 and this would be more 3-6-1 but includes the ones we have been linked with so far this window. Still need another couple of midfield options for flexibility, a centre half in there somewhere squad wise and a right back option, but might not be as scary as the side above, and I am trying to give myself a bit of comfort!

I think that is likely back 7 at this stage. Austin looked comfortably good enough for the top division last season but is very much a penalty box forward. Seemed to do best feeding off the likes of Zamora so not sure he would be suited to playing up top by himself. The money being quoted for him is ridiculous too, Javier Hernandez will prob go for half his fee. Id prefer to see an Andy Townsend comeback than Andross. Sincerely hope we dont go in for that one trick pony at the crazy money being reported.

[Virgil Caine]

             Guzan
       Richards Okore Clark
Bacuna                        Amavi
        Sanchez    Gueye
Sinclair                       A N Other         
               Austin

Happy to have Carles Gill instead of A.N Other as the latter is over-rated and has been anonymous in most games I have seen him play.

[Malandro]

This has got to be the busiest transfer (inwards) we've ever seen. We need a player in almost every position.

I've got faith in Sherwood to do it.

[Fin Feds Dad]

£15m on Townsend is a big no no for me

Crazy money - would much rather see Carles Gil given a proper chance than waste £15M on a similar player .

[Mister E]

£15m on Townsend is a big no no for me

I would go for him only if we can shift N'Zogbia...........

why put a conditional on a purchase, when N'Zog is completely redundant anyway. We have to get rid of him regardless.
As for Townsend, I'm not a great fan and think that £15m could be spent more usefully.

[manic-road]

This has got to be the busiest transfer (inwards) we've ever seen. We need a player in almost every position.

I've got faith in Sherwood to do it.

I have faith in Sherwood to do it as well, I just don't have faith in the owner to allow him to do it.

[Dave]

£15m on Townsend is a big no no for me

I would go for him only if we can shift N'Zogbia...........

I would go for him only if we wanted to confirm our intention to slip meekly into the Championship while wasting millions along the way.

[spangley1812]

£15m on Townsend is a big no no for me

I would go for him only if we can shift N'Zogbia...........

why put a conditional on a purchase, when N'Zog is completely redundant anyway. We have to get rid of him regardless.
As for Townsend, I'm not a great fan and think that £15m could be spent more usefully.

I see N'Zog as redundant as well but I fear Tim quite likes him......see FA Cup Final selection and he is the one player who hasn't been linked with a move away this summer

[Dave]

Given his performances for us, who do you feel is likely to beating a path to our door to sign him?