Summer 2015 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[eamonn]

If we get a right back in on a par with someone of Amavis ability and reputation, I'd call this a very successful summer of recruitment.

[Monty]

Where's Sebastien Corchia these days? I always used to sign him on Football Manager and he was always terrific.

[KRS]

Another CB and RB would be perfect to complete the transformation.

[Matt C]

Andy Johnson. Jesus wept.

[footyskillz]

Roger Johnson looking for a club tooo.
Had a nightmare and woke up whereas he always seemed to have a nightmare!

[FatSam]

I was at the same NYE party as Ivan Ivanov a few years ago. I'm not sure why we'd want to sign a centre back who hasn't proved his fitness after being out injured for about a year. I keep having to remind myself that it is just a random list of players.

[supertom]

Andy Johnson. Jesus wept.

And then Andy Johnson slipped on the tears and injured himself. He'll be out for 6 months.

[Mister E]

Holgate may be the RB cover we're looking for.

[Arsey]

My guess at the wages version (p/w)

Players Sold   Fee   
Yacouba Sylla      £10k   
Matthew Lowton           £20k   
Andreas Weimann   £25k   
Darren Bent      £60k          
Enda Stevens      £5k   
Graham Burke       £5k   
Chris Herd              £15k   
Shay Given      £50k   
Fabian Delph      £80k
Christian Benteke   £65k
Vlaar                         £45k

Total:          £380k


Players Purchased   Fee                              
Micah Richards      £45k           
Scott Sinclair      £40k               
Mark Bunn              £15k           
Idrissa Gueye      £40k           
Jordan Amavi      £40k              
Jordan Ayew      £40k               
José Ángel Crespo   £20k               
Gestede                    £30k
French Fella               £40k
Adebeyor                  £ 100k
                  
Sum:       £410k
              
Net Diff:       +£30k   

£30k a week equals about £1.5m a year, or one place in the league (based on the old terms).

You can add Helenius to the outgoing players. £15K p/w according to the press over here when he signed.

Herd has gone?

With so many guesses the total difference could be way out. I'd be surprised if we are paying all of Adebayor's salary.

[Dante Lavelli]

My guess at the wages version (p/w)

Players Sold   Fee   
Yacouba Sylla      £10k   
Matthew Lowton           £20k   
Andreas Weimann   £25k   
Darren Bent      £60k          
Enda Stevens      £5k   
Graham Burke       £5k   
Chris Herd              £15k   
Shay Given      £50k   
Fabian Delph      £80k
Christian Benteke   £65k
Vlaar                         £45k

Total:          £380k


Players Purchased   Fee                              
Micah Richards      £45k           
Scott Sinclair      £40k               
Mark Bunn              £15k           
Idrissa Gueye      £40k           
Jordan Amavi      £40k              
Jordan Ayew      £40k               
José Ángel Crespo   £20k               
Gestede                    £30k
French Fella               £40k
Adebeyor                  £ 100k
                  
Sum:       £410k
              
Net Diff:       +£30k   

£30k a week equals about £1.5m a year, or one place in the league (based on the old terms).

You can add Helenius to the outgoing players. £15K p/w according to the press over here when he signed.

Herd has gone?

With so many guesses the total difference could be way out. I'd be surprised if we are paying all of Adebayor's salary.

Even if 100% out on a couple of players, it suggests that we are more than likely within similar parameters this season compared to last. 
The last thing we want to do as a club is over load ourselves with players on high wages - especially if they're adding very little - and not be able to make deals in the future, a la the Post MON years.

[ozzjim]

Talk of Kozak going to Forest on loan on twitter.

[Small Rodent]

Talk of Kozak going to Forest on loan on twitter.

It would make sense to get him up to speed after the injury.

[Dante Lavelli]

That would make sense, especially if we're bringing in Adebeyor and Gestede.

[cdbearsfan]

If he stays fit, he'd destroy that league. I'd rather we keep him, or at least have the option to recall and don't let him get cup-tied.

[VinnieChase84]

Talk of Kozak going to Forest on loan on twitter.

A 6 month loan would be ideal to get him back up to match fitness and form.