Summer transfer madness thread

[Matt Collins]

I would want rid of:

Top priority
- Richards (who on earth wants him)
- Elphick (hopefully is going)
- Gabby (see Richards)
- Veretout (for the money - we're trying to sell)
- Amavi (ditto)

Next priority
- Bacuna (not sure who'd want him)
- Gardner (but Bruce does seem to like him)
- Hutton (don't think he'll go)
- Maybe Tshibola just because something's obviously wrong there
- McCormack (but only for a good fee which I doubt we'd get)

Agree with all except Bacuna, who's versatility could come in handy over the course of the season. 

I've only really seen him play well at right back and we've plenty of those

[tomd2103]

I would want rid of:

Top priority
- Richards (who on earth wants him)
- Elphick (hopefully is going)
- Gabby (see Richards)
- Veretout (for the money - we're trying to sell)
- Amavi (ditto)

Next priority
- Bacuna (not sure who'd want him)
- Gardner (but Bruce does seem to like him)
- Hutton (don't think he'll go)
- Maybe Tshibola just because something's obviously wrong there
- McCormack (but only for a good fee which I doubt we'd get)

Agree with all except Bacuna, who's versatility could come in handy over the course of the season. 

I've only really seen him play well at right back and we've plenty of those

He's had the odd decent game at left-back, in midfield and out wide as well.  I certainly wouldn't be too disappointed if he left, but his versatility makes him somewhat useful.

[LeeB]

I would want rid of:

Top priority
- Richards (who on earth wants him)
- Elphick (hopefully is going)
- Gabby (see Richards)
- Veretout (for the money - we're trying to sell)
- Amavi (ditto)

Next priority
- Bacuna (not sure who'd want him)
- Gardner (but Bruce does seem to like him)
- Hutton (don't think he'll go)
- Maybe Tshibola just because something's obviously wrong there
- McCormack (but only for a good fee which I doubt we'd get)

Agree with all except Bacuna, who's versatility could come in handy over the course of the season. 

Yeah, but his versatility is being equally piss poor in every position he plays.

[Clampy]

Has Bacuna featured in any of the friendlies so far? I've not heard his name mentioned unless he's injured.

[tomd2103]

Elpnick to SHA according to the gospel that is Twitter.

In the Birmingham Mail today as well.  Also adds that money from the sale of Elphick could be used to offer Samba a contract.

[Exeter 77]

Bacuna has been at the CONCACAF Gold Cup playing for Curacao.

[LeeB]

Bacuna has been at the CONCACAF Gold Cup playing for Curacao.

Is their kit blue by any chance?

[Clampy]

Bacuna has been at the CONCACAF Gold Cup playing for Curacao.

Ah, ok thanks.

[eamonn]

Curacao no less!

[Exeter 77]

Bacuna has been at the CONCACAF Gold Cup playing for Curacao.

Is their kit blue by any chance?

Strange you should mention that - yes and no. It's mainly white but with blue according to the truth that is Wikipedia.

[ozzjim]

Any chance of us hijacking the Derby bid for Lawrence we should.  Any sort of creative influence is desperately needed!!!

[SoccerHQ]

He was really good for Ipswich last season, can play through the middle or out wide.

Only problem is I saw Derby were apparently bidding 10m for him last week which I suspect rules us out given what we've spent on forwards in last 12 months.

[ozzjim]

We have spent very little this summer.  We need someone like him.  Still think we will bid for a big lump of a forward before the window shuts too.

[SoccerHQ]

We have spent very little this summer.  We need someone like him.  Still think we will bid for a big lump of a forward before the window shuts too.

SHA bid 2.5m for Hugil. Guy caused us loads of issues last season for Preston. Still a bit raw technically but still scored 12 goals last year.

[aj2k77]

Hughil is shite.