Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[godzvilla]

I see there's a link with McCormack today, I'm really not too keen on that idea.

can score goals at this level no doubt, but he'll be 30 in August. not sure where the value in spending 10m odd on him is

If he scores the goals that get us promoted then the subsequent Sky money we receive would make it a bargain.

I don't know enough about him to say whether he is the right man or not but I don't think we should shy away from spending those amounts if that is what the manager wants.

Assombalonga ( injured most of last season ) at Forest, is younger than McCormack by 6 years and  is a proven top goalscorer in this division ....................Godzvilla!

[VinnieChase84]

Ross McCormack would be a superb signing. In a decent side he would score bucket loads. If we want goals and proven in this league then look no further

[PeterWithe]

I see there's a link with McCormack today, I'm really not too keen on that idea.

can score goals at this level no doubt, but he'll be 30 in August. not sure where the value in spending 10m odd on him is

If he scores the goals that get us promoted then the subsequent Sky money we receive would make it a bargain.

I don't know enough about him to say whether he is the right man or not but I don't think we should shy away from spending those amounts if that is what the manager wants.

Assombalonga ( injured most of last season ) at Forest, is younger than McCormack by 6 years and  is a proven top goalscorer in this division ....................Godzvilla!

And if we cant make up a decent song for him we might as well give up.

[Phil from the upper holte]

I'd give up if I were a Southampton fan.

Liverpool feeder club

[MoetVillan]

I'd give up if I were a Southampton fan.

Liverpool feeder club

Like we used to appear to be.  I think Saints have made some decent money out of 'The Mighty Reds YNWA'.  Pretty impressed with the fact they keep selling players, and getting new managers in and all the time improving.  Wish that had been the case for us

[peter w]

Hypothetical question for you all -

You're a professional footballer capable of playing in the Premier League. There are 2 clubs interested in signing you - Burnley and Villa. Considering it only in terms of a career move, would you go for the small club that is Premier League but could go straight down again or the big club that is Championship and should be looking to get promoted and stay there?

it's not just about that though. The age of the player comes into it. Will he go for the short-term lure of the Premier League or the long-term gamble that Villa are more likely to stay there than Burnley. If older int he tooth the player may go for the one chance of playing in the Premier League. it also depends where the player has come from. He may see the Premier league as his one shot, but also that we are his one shot at playing for a big club.

Lots to be taken into consideration rather than just one club or the other.

[montague]

I see there's a link with McCormack today, I'm really not too keen on that idea.

can score goals at this level no doubt, but he'll be 30 in August. not sure where the value in spending 10m odd on him is

If he scores the goals that get us promoted then the subsequent Sky money we receive would make it a bargain.

I don't know enough about him to say whether he is the right man or not but I don't think we should shy away from spending those amounts if that is what the manager wants.

Assombalonga ( injured most of last season ) at Forest, is younger than McCormack by 6 years and  is a proven top goalscorer in this division ....................Godzvilla!

And if we cant make up a decent song for him we might as well give up.

"Theres only one Assambalonga" - simple

[robbo1874]

Ross McCormack would be a superb signing. In a decent side he would score bucket loads. If we want goals and proven in this league then look no further

havent we already got Gestede- bucket load of goals in this league?

[OCD]

Hypothetical question for you all -

You're a professional footballer capable of playing in the Premier League. There are 2 clubs interested in signing you - Burnley and Villa. Considering it only in terms of a career move, would you go for the small club that is Premier League but could go straight down again or the big club that is Championship and should be looking to get promoted and stay there?

it's not just about that though. The age of the player comes into it. Will he go for the short-term lure of the Premier League or the long-term gamble that Villa are more likely to stay there than Burnley. If older int he tooth the player may go for the one chance of playing in the Premier League. it also depends where the player has come from. He may see the Premier league as his one shot, but also that we are his one shot at playing for a big club.

Lots to be taken into consideration rather than just one club or the other.

Absolutely. There seemed to be a few people who just thought in terms of Premier League > Championship. My point was to show that while that may be the case sometimes, there would be other times where it wouldn't be.

[Ron Manager]

July is nearly upon us and Dr Xia has to start backing up his fine words with financial clout if we are going to make some kind of impression in the Championship next season.Di Matteo has to buy and buy well.There has to be players leaving.

The month of July  will be very interesting.

[Mister E]

Ross McCormack would be a superb signing. In a decent side he would score bucket loads. If we want goals and proven in this league then look no further

havent we already got Gestede- bucket load of goals in this league?

Gestede had one good season in the second tier, if I recall.

[andyh]

A number of twitter feeds are reporting that we are negotiating with Marseille over the transfer of Gana. (£7.1m)

[aj2k77]

Sounds like a decent deal for us.

[Salsa Party Animal]

and how much did we pay for Gana ?

[Dave]

Anywhere between £7m - £10m depending on which article you want to choose to believe.