Summer 2016: Transfer rumours and suggestions

[glasses]

I don't necessarily think we need to spend huge sums of money, but what we need to do is identify a couple of the right kind of player and just get them, no quibbles/messing. McCormack and Elphick look good signings.

What was evident for me last night, was that when we were on top, every player looked good. If you were to re-watch the first 20 minutes, you'd never think we'd be in any danger of losing, conceding even. Then, the unprofessionalism started kicking in. I likened it to boxing last night. If you hit someone, hard, and their legs begin to wobble you finish the job quickly, you don't wait for them to stabilise themselves. I also recalled when Man Utd were at their best under Ferguson, the amount of times they'd get a goal and quickly follow up with another. They'd get themselves into a proper winning position before even considering taking their foot off the gas.

You could honestly see it coming. We backed off, stopped pressing them, and just created our own problems. I think it comes down to leadership rather than talent or ability. Nobody seems to have that mentality of winning. Elphick seems to be the only 'leader' we have, and we need more.

[David_Nab]

James Chester in talks , from Birmingham Mail

[Richard E]

James Chester in talks , from Birmingham Mail

There's a guy on Twitter who called this a bit earlier. Either his guesswork is good or he has good sources - bearing in mind WM were running with Chester being on his way to Boro this morning.

[RussellC]

Was excellent at the Euros, and offers versatility across the backline. Would be very happy with an Elphick / Chester combination at the back, but still feel like we'll need another centre-back, with Baker made of glass, Toner not ready and Richards and Okore useless.

[Ads]

I think a loan for another centre half may be the way to go.

[VinnieChase84]

I can't see him joining if it's true that Boro have bid as well! Hope he does come as he is a good player at champ level!

[passitsideways]

Chester, a loan in for a right back (De Laet seems to have been gently linked all through the summer), and a leader in midfield who isn't too bad on the ball, and I'd feel reasonably optimistic again.

[Richard E]

I can't see him joining if it's true that Boro have bid as well! Hope he does come as he is a good player at champ level!

If he's settled in the Midlands he might not want to uproot his family to the North East.

[VinnieChase84]

I can't see him joining if it's true that Boro have bid as well! Hope he does come as he is a good player at champ level!

If he's settled in the Midlands he might not want to uproot his family to the North East.

Hope so. Remember Dublin rejecting Blackburn before joining us as he didnt want to move his kids.

[alan_clarke]

Albion fans seething that Pullis wants to sell on Twitter

[mr underhill]

that's cheered me up a bit

[ASHTONVILLA]

Chester would be a good signing, him and Elphick with Baker and Okore as cover would be OK. Baker and Okore are both alright when they have a solid partner they just can't play together or with a turd like Richards.

What we really need though is this midfield general Dr Tony promised.

[sid1964]

Lets just hope that we have not overpaid for Chester, and that he does not become Curtis Davies the 2nd

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Is Chester a left or right side central defender?

[Clampy]

I wonder if Chester does end up coming that 5-3-2 might be the way to go, just to tighten us up a bit and gain some confidence?