Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[PaulWinch again]

He’s played 45 games in his career.

[Chris Smith]

Considering we are so slow working the ball forward (unless it is a long ball), I am amazed that we struggle to get players into the box.

You need a keeper confident to play it quickly and defenders happy to receive it to be able to play effectively from the back. From what I saw of the friendly last night the keeper took far too long meaning he had no option but to hoof it.

[paul_e]

Yes the medical guy has named him, so he must be pencilled in.

Anybody know anything about him?

He's better than Bunn (I've never seen him play but we can take this as a given) so I'm happy with this.

[Kidder Villa]

Jack Marriott and Grabban in on permanents.

God knows who else as 5-6 of this team won't be back for various reasons.

Where did you see this?  Not so impressed with Grabban,  Not too sure about Marriot either.

[paul_e]

For Left Back I reckon Jay Dasilva from Chelsea would be worth a look.  He was at Charlton last year and apparently played very well, he's very highly thought of with England and he has a reputation for being quick and strong and having a great touch.  He's supposed to be available on loan, with Derby already linked earlier in the summer.

[ldavfc4eva]

Hogan has pace but doesn’t fit in with long ball football, if we kept it on the ground a front 4 of Jack behind Hogan with Kodjia and Albert out wide could work?

Midfield 2 of the beast and Hourihane then with Whelan and Lansbury as back up?

If we don’t get a centre back in then I can see Elphick and Jedinak taking turns alongside Chester unless Bruce does stick to 3 at the back which means we are very light at centre back.

[Ads]

Mendes link is interesting.

[SoccerHQ]

Jack Marriott and Grabban in on permanents.

God knows who else as 5-6 of this team won't be back for various reasons.

Where did you see this?  Not so impressed with Grabban,  Not too sure about Marriot either.

Marriott is going to Derby.

[Richard E]

The Mirror are running the Moreira story now. Season long loan.

[footyskillz]

Ulloa would be interesting !

[not3bad]

Time for an Andre Moreira thread?

[jwarry]

Time for an Andre Moreira thread?

Let’s hope there will be a few more new threads! 🤞

[mr underhill]

at least another three if not four.

[PaulWinch again]

We 4 or 5 threads, considering loans can run up to the end of August.

[SashasGrandad]

Fraser Forster available at Southampton. Good gk cover.