Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[RussellC]

Pat Murphy is suggesting that neither Bamford or Ross McCormack are on our radar. Wonder who RDM is lining-up in that position, as we definitely need a number 9 type player.

[peter w]

If we keep Ayew it'll need to be an old fashioned number 9 to dovetail with Ayew. I hope that's not Kozak or Gestede.

[RussellC]

I think it's a poacher that we need. I know it's a generalisation but the games in the Championship are often more frantic and 'scrappy' and, as such, there a lot more speculative balls played into the box, in my opinion. That's why you often get players who are prolific at that level, but can't step up to the Prem, where you get fewer chances and are forced to play further out of the box more frequently.

Newcastle have signed Dwight Gayle for this very purpose and I think we need a similar player. Maybe someone like Nakhi Wells at Huddersfield?

[passitsideways]

Will be interesting to see where Grealish plays - behind the striker, or coming in from the left?

[Phil from the upper holte]

Pat Murphy is suggesting that neither Bamford or Ross McCormack are on our radar. Wonder who RDM is lining-up in that position, as we definitely need a number 9 type player.

While Murphy is pretty good, Im sure that RDM doesn't discuss all his targets with Pat

[RussellC]

Pat Murphy is suggesting that neither Bamford or Ross McCormack are on our radar. Wonder who RDM is lining-up in that position, as we definitely need a number 9 type player.

While Murphy is pretty good, Im sure that RDM doesn't discuss all his targets with Pat

True, but for Murphy to come out and categorically state that neither player are in his thoughts would suggest that he had some indication of that being the case.

[Phil from the upper holte]

Pat Murphy is suggesting that neither Bamford or Ross McCormack are on our radar. Wonder who RDM is lining-up in that position, as we definitely need a number 9 type player.

While Murphy is pretty good, Im sure that RDM doesn't discuss all his targets with Pat

True, but for Murphy to come out and categorically state that neither player are in his thoughts would suggest that he had some indication of that being the case.

Maybe mate, I wasn't picking faults with you by the way

[RussellC]

Pat Murphy is suggesting that neither Bamford or Ross McCormack are on our radar. Wonder who RDM is lining-up in that position, as we definitely need a number 9 type player.

While Murphy is pretty good, Im sure that RDM doesn't discuss all his targets with Pat

True, but for Murphy to come out and categorically state that neither player are in his thoughts would suggest that he had some indication of that being the case.

Maybe mate, I wasn't picking faults with you by the way

No problem mate- I didn't take it that you were!

From what the journalists are saying it sounds like Rickie Lambert is still very much under consideration, but otherwise it's pretty quiet on an other striker-links.

[Toronto Villa]

Murphy has been pretty clued in of late with Villa, especially being the better informed of the journalists covering the takeover. He was the one that categorically dismissed the notion that the deal was on the rocks when almost all other media outlets were questioning it. He's been a lot more vocal too regarding us and positive so it wouldn't surprise me if he was being fed a bit more info.

[Goldie.7]

I think we need a similar player. Maybe someone like Nahki Wells at Huddersfield?

With his stats for the last FIVE seasons, definitely a big yes from me.

[footyskillz]

Well it won't be Graziano Pelle as hes off  to leave Southampton for another Chinese club . One in China for £13 million deal . Another great signings for the Chinese - Shandong Luneng the club in question

[VinnieChase84]

I genuinely think that if we're going to play two up front, then Gestede will get quite a number of goals this season.

[Steve67]

I wonder if Danny Ings or Benik Afobe might be considered?

[Clampy]

I wonder if Danny Ings or Benik Afobe might be considered?

I doubt if they'll sell Afobe so soon after buying him. Ings is possible.

[peter w]

I wonder if Danny Ings or Benik Afobe might be considered?

I doubt if they'll sell Afobe so soon after buying him. Ings is possible.

No, Ings isn't possible. Players of that calibre will not join a Championship club.