Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[PeterWithe]

Isn't Glenn Murray the hapless spin doctor in The Thick of It?

[The Man With A Stick]

Whoever we sign, let's make sure there are no more fucking buy-out clauses in their contracts thank you very much.

[Matt Collins]

If we get amavi in I'll be very impressed with our buying so far

It's the selling that's the problem!

[peter w]

For a big hold up man Glenn Murray would do for now ahead of Drogba , Lambert and adabayeour.

haha fucking hell. Yes lets get 31 year old Glenn fucking Murray to lift the spirits. A journeyman striker who was shipped out on loan from Palace to Reading last season.

Not that I would recommend it for a second but Palace fans were aghast at Murray going out on loan (Warnock manager?). As much as anything Palace fans put their improved form down to Murray returning to them in january ( I think it was January)

[Dante Lavelli]

I dont mind them, as long as the value is in our favour. The benteke one for example.

[johnny from donny]

Assuming Benteke goes we really need 3-4 quality players on top of Gueye, Richards and Amavi.

Considering the scenarios above happen, I could see the possible spine of:


                   Guzan

Richards     ?        Clark     Amavi

             Sanchez    Gueye

       ?            Grealish         Sinclair

                           ? 

Questions marks would be positions that need quality bringing in (though Okore or Senderos might fill the CB position), but the squad would still be woefully short on quality.  We would definitely need further additions in midfield and the attacking positions.  All in all, pretty major surgery required with only a few weeks before the first game.

Richards will be at centre back, so it's right back we need to fill (assuming Bacuna or Hutton don't get the nod)  I wouldn't mind Kyle Walker back. I guess you don't fancy Gil for one of the advanced midfield role. I think those three switching around could give us some creativity. Kozak deserves a shot up front, I reckon one or two of our younger players could have a breakthrough season, if they aren't blocked by buying cheap imports from abroad who are no better.

[oldham_villa]

If we are this down during pre season, I dread to think what we will be like during the season.

Hoping and praying for some quality additions, and fast!

[SoccerHQ]

Once Amavi comes in I'd be amazed if we sign anymore defenders. We have plenty of numbers at the back although yes I accept a few of them aren't very good.

Still given the glaring holes in our central midfield and striking departments I'd suggest those positions get more urgent priority than defence in the next few weeks.

[Clampy]

Once Amavi comes in I'd be amazed if we sign anymore defenders. We have plenty of numbers at the back although yes I accept a few of them aren't very good.

Still given the glaring holes in our central midfield and striking departments I'd suggest those positions get more urgent priority than defence in the next few weeks.

I think he'll still want to bring in another centre half at some point, but yes midfield is a priority now.

[SoccerHQ]

Once Amavi comes in I'd be amazed if we sign anymore defenders. We have plenty of numbers at the back although yes I accept a few of them aren't very good.

Still given the glaring holes in our central midfield and striking departments I'd suggest those positions get more urgent priority than defence in the next few weeks.

I think he'll still want to bring in another centre half at some point, but yes midfield is a priority now.

It's worth remembering we play 4 league games before the window closes so yes if our back 4/5 looks a car crash still time for some last minute panic buying.

I'd like to think this fascination with Richards as CB won't last long. For Bournemouth I'd stick him right back and go with Okore-Clark centrally. They did best of all our many combinations there last season.

[Hillbilly]

Read we are linked with Destro of Roma. Watching him right now against Madrid. He has all the mobility and football intelligence of a sofa.

Also Ljajic. Didn't realise he was on the pitch until he got fouled.

[Summers]

Well Amavi now looks very likely, and Dardar is being reported to be close according to those who can read the Spanish press.

Any quotes/links regarding these?

[silhillvilla]

Who is our chief scout nowadays ?

[SoccerHQ]

Who is our chief scout nowadays ?

Paddy Reilly. I'm sure you've seen his name mentioned here on occasions....

[silhillvilla]

Who is our chief scout nowadays ?

Paddy Reilly. I'm sure you've seen his name mentioned here on occasions....

Yes aplenty I didn't realise he was chief scout though.