January 2016 - Transfer Rumours, Speculation & Suggestions

[ClaretAndBlueBlood]

I'd rather us try and get a couple of loan signings in this window and save the transfer budget for the summer. I don't think it's impossible to attract a quality striker on loan despite our position if we could offer a generous bonus package if we do the impossible.

that is exactly my take on our situation, good wages for the term of the loan, permanent deal on the table with decent wages plus a good bonus if we do manage to stay up. Go down and nothing lost in the long term as no permanent deal

[Hookeysmith]

Did Albrighton leave on a free because of wages or was it genuinely Lambert showing him the door?  I found that whole episode completely and utterly ridiculous.

I felt it was probably a combination of both. According to Marc we never offered him a new deal. That said we wouldn't have offered him the terms he's apparently getting at Leicester.

And to be honest as much as he is a decent guy - he would not be worth it

I think with Pato seemingly on board at Chelsea there maybe some movement in the Remy loan and as for Townsend - not sure of his wage but they have agreed a 5 year deal OMG

[simon ward 50]

I thought everyone at St James's got a 7 year deal?

[SamTheMouse]

I thought everyone at St James's got a 7 year deal?

Only if they've broken a mirror.

[Clampy]

Did Albrighton leave on a free because of wages or was it genuinely Lambert showing him the door?  I found that whole episode completely and utterly ridiculous.

I felt it was probably a combination of both. According to Marc we never offered him a new deal. That said we wouldn't have offered him the terms he's apparently getting at Leicester.

And to be honest as much as he is a decent guy - he would not be worth it

I think with Pato seemingly on board at Chelsea there maybe some movement in the Remy loan and as for Townsend - not sure of his wage but they have agreed a 5 year deal OMG

I keep reading this Pato is a midfielder though. I admit, I don't know a great deal about him.

[peter w]

Did Albrighton leave on a free because of wages or was it genuinely Lambert showing him the door?  I found that whole episode completely and utterly ridiculous.

I felt it was probably a combination of both. According to Marc we never offered him a new deal. That said we wouldn't have offered him the terms he's apparently getting at Leicester.

And to be honest as much as he is a decent guy - he would not be worth it

I think with Pato seemingly on board at Chelsea there maybe some movement in the Remy loan and as for Townsend - not sure of his wage but they have agreed a 5 year deal OMG

I keep reading this Pato is a midfielder though. I admit, I don't know a great deal about him.

Okay in the early 90s.

[Dave]

Did Albrighton leave on a free because of wages or was it genuinely Lambert showing him the door?  I found that whole episode completely and utterly ridiculous.

I felt it was probably a combination of both. According to Marc we never offered him a new deal. That said we wouldn't have offered him the terms he's apparently getting at Leicester.

And to be honest as much as he is a decent guy - he would not be worth it

I think with Pato seemingly on board at Chelsea there maybe some movement in the Remy loan and as for Townsend - not sure of his wage but they have agreed a 5 year deal OMG

I keep reading this Pato is a midfielder though. I admit, I don't know a great deal about him.

He isn't, he's a centre-forward.

[Chris Jameson]

Best when played in a front two with Roger

[ozzjim]

Palace want 6.5 for Gayle according to the press. A lot but might be worth it for next season.

[olaftab]

Does anyone know which page I need to go to to catch up on all the signings today to save me reading all of the posts?

[chrisw1]

Palace want 6.5 for Gayle according to the press. A lot but might be worth it for next season.

Bloody hell, it's when you nod your head at posts like this you realise just how shite we have become.  Actively hoping we sign players who aren't good enough for Palace.  Jesus wept.

[Phil from the upper holte]

I thought everyone at St James's got a 7 year deal?

Only if they've broken a mirror.

Boom boom

[villadelph]

Palace want 6.5 for Gayle according to the press. A lot but might be worth it for next season.

Bloody hell, it's when you nod your head at posts like this you realise just how shite we have become.  Actively hoping we sign players who aren't good enough for Palace.  Jesus wept.

Exactly how I feel.

Club makes me barf.

[Malandro]

Not sure what the whining is about, we've already had transfers of Ilori, Senderos, Bennett and Crespo. Probably one of the most active clubs.

[SheffieldVillain]

Not sure what the whining is about, we've already had transfers of Ilori, Senderos, Bennett and Crespo. Probably one of the most active clubs.

And Joe Cole. EDIT - And Gary Gardner

When you think about it, that's probably conservatively £15k a week each x 6 = £90k per week = £360k per month on players who have had absolutely sod all effect on our season and no-one will even notice have gone.