Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[cdbearsfan]

If Jordan Rhodes could be tempted back to the Championship, we should do everything we can to beat potential league rivals and get him.

He's guaranteed goals in that division.

[SoccerHQ]

Suppose it's possible, Karanka never wanted him.

Barely started him and left him on the bench for the Brighton game.

[passitsideways]

We've already got a one-dimensional striker in Gestede, so I don't fancy getting another one just because he'll score goals. Having those two didn't really get Blackburn anywhere.

[Dante Lavelli]

I'd prefer to chuck a few million at Ayew and persuade him to stay than rhodes.

Bamford is the only striker we have been linked with that I think has the proven Championship ability and the potential to play at a higher level.  After that I think we should loan an up and coming youngster who needs games.

[mr underhill]

I don't suppose there's any chance that the loan could be Embolo?

[peter w]

To be fair I wouldn't really want Rhodes but I think McCormack would be a decent shout. Given his age I'd be surprised if we'd have to spend £12m on him either.

[chrisw1]

Jordan Rhodes has been a 1 in 2 striker for the last 7 seasons in both league one and the Championship.  If the manager thinks he can suit the style of play he has in mind then I would be delighted if we signed him.

The first step is to get promoted.  If Rhodes is a means to that end then fine.  We can deal with the Premier and Champions league winning players once we've go over that first little hurdle.

[RussellC]

I really like McCormack but his age and price-tag would probably put me off this summer. I also think that he'll be desperately looking for a Premier League moving rather than swapping Championship clubs again. I'd be tempted to have a proper look at Zack Clough from Bolton instead, who looks like a younger, cheaper version of McCormack.

[tomd2103]

Jordan Rhodes has been a 1 in 2 striker for the last 7 seasons in both league one and the Championship.  If the manager thinks he can suit the style of play he has in mind then I would be delighted if we signed him.

The first step is to get promoted.  If Rhodes is a means to that end then fine.  We can deal with the Premier and Champions league winning players once we've go over that first little hurdle.

He has, but he's even more one dimensional than Darren Bent.  Having watched him quite a few times, he offers absolutely nothing outside the box and his movement is questionable.  I'd much prefer us to bring in a more rounded striker and would definitely look at either Gayle from Palace or Wells from Huddersfield. 

[peter w]

I really like McCormack but his age and price-tag would probably put me off this summer. I also think that he'll be desperately looking for a Premier League moving rather than swapping Championship clubs again. I'd be tempted to have a proper look at Zack Clough from Bolton instead, who looks like a younger, cheaper version of McCormack.

After the last 4 or 5 years I don't want younger cheaper versions but experienced and the best in that division. If it means stumping up 10m for McCormack then so be it. I'd also pay whatever for Alan Judge even though he's out injured until around Christmas. Or contact his agent and say we'll be in in January if he's fit.

[Malandro]

I really like McCormack but his age and price-tag would probably put me off this summer. I also think that he'll be desperately looking for a Premier League moving rather than swapping Championship clubs again. I'd be tempted to have a proper look at Zack Clough from Bolton instead, who looks like a younger, cheaper version of McCormack.

I'd also pay whatever for Alan Judge even though he's out injured until around Christmas. Or contact his agent and say we'll be in in January if he's fit.

Is that a player on your wish list, or are we really courting him?

[peter w]

wish list - although we were linked a while ago.

But, and with the greatest respect for Brentford, should we come calling neither the player, nor I suspect the club, would be able to resist.

[Dave Cooper please]

Just seen a Twitter rumour that we are interested in Aaron Tshibola, young midfielder from Reading.

[Malandro]

wish list - although we were linked a while ago.

But, and with the greatest respect for Brentford, should we come calling neither the player, nor I suspect the club, would be able to resist.

Would he be one for the bench?

[CJ]

Just seen a Twitter rumour that we are interested in Aaron Tshibola, young midfielder from Reading.

Yeah there was a link about it in Getreading via the Beeb gossip page this morning. Norwich and Palace also interested apparently.