Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[Damo70]

Everton have done well to get Mina, which means Manure lost out on him and Maguire. West Ham have signed our old friend Carlos Sanchez. Great that we have kept Jack and we now have three weeks to bring in some loans. We need a centre half and a goalscorer at the very least. How many loans are we allowed?

[Toronto Villa]

Given that a month or so ago we were staring firmly into the abyss what a superb few weeks it has been. Two legitimately minted owners, kept Jack and Chester and added to the squad. Would have been good to sell a few unwanted players and add a couple more especially a LB and forward and we still might before the end of the month. But 1 game, 1 win in and the window shut it’s been quite brilliant.

[Richard]

The amount of players some Premier League clubs have signed means there are going to be some very decent loan options this month.

[OCD]

Everton have done well to get Mina, which means Manure lost out on him and Maguire. West Ham have signed our old friend Carlos Sanchez. Great that we have kept Jack and we now have three weeks to bring in some loans. We need a centre half and a goalscorer at the very least. How many loans are we allowed?

9 I believe.

[Ads]

We have enough keepers to sink a raft.

We're well stocked with Hutton, RDL and Bree at right back. RDL offers a wing back role too.

Left back we need to strengthen in the loan market as I'd go with Hutton over Taylor.

Centre half it's been great keeping Chester. I rate Axel and think his reading of the game and outrageous pace will benefit us. Tommy E still looks shakey in confidence and will do some right followed by something iffy. Worry if Axel's injuries dog him.

Holding midfield we couldn't be better stocked. Whelan was our best player the other night, Jedi is excellent on ocassion and Thor offers more mobility. I'd certainly favour the latter at home.

Central midfield, keeping Jack was huge. He's the best player in the league by a country mile. Hourihane has a knack for goals, but he drifts out of games for large periods. Reminds me of Hitz. McGinn adds some dynamism we've been lacking and I'm looking forward to his bustle in midfield.

Then there's Angela who appears to have some talent but doesn't do it anywhere near enough. One good pass and 5 minutes thinking about it. In any event, there's not a side in the league as strong centrally as us.

Wide we have Green to add some pace this year and Albert. Definitely think we should pick up some more electric pace out wide, as we're going to need to replace Snoddy's delivery.

Up top Kodjia needs some confidence. Davis and RHM are very raw but promising and Hogan we can't seem to get a tune from. Again, another spot to fill with somebody who can hold the ball up.

Considering what could have been, this has been a remarkable summer.

[sickbeggar]

Overall 6/10

+
Good keeper
promising McGinn signing
Better than most of us hoped
Didn't flog anyone good

-
No decent proper permanent leftback or centre half signed
Short in attack

[ashkar]

Left Back
Right Winger
Centre Forward
Centre Back
4 loan signings needed. Think we will end up with 2

[Damo70]

Maybe we should get another keeper just to be safe.

[johnny from donny]

If we can get a left back and a striker in it would be a good window. I hope some of the youngsters , e.g. Sulliman , get a chance in a few games.

[PeterWithesShin]

We need a top notch keeper plus a reliable back up, and I wouldn't say no to a couple of right backs.

[Matt Collins]

Anyone who rates this window as anything other than remarkably good given our position a month ago is a bloody grumpy bastard

[ChicagoLion]

You can never have enough right backs.

[villa `cross the mersey]

I think we will see a fair few goals from midfield -  we appear lightweight up front - would like to see  another striker brought in - having someone who can  notch up 20+ goals would give us a great shot at promotion - but who is there out there with that potential and is available on loan?

[Steve67]

Still plenty of time to have a look for a striker.  I still think that Mark Hughes will let us have Sam Gallagher at the end of the month. 

[tomd2103]

We have enough keepers to sink a raft.

We're well stocked with Hutton, RDL and Bree at right back. RDL offers a wing back role too.

Left back we need to strengthen in the loan market as I'd go with Hutton over Taylor.

Centre half it's been great keeping Chester. I rate Axel and think his reading of the game and outrageous pace will benefit us. Tommy E still looks shakey in confidence and will do some right followed by something iffy. Worry if Axel's injuries dog him.

Holding midfield we couldn't be better stocked. Whelan was our best player the other night, Jedi is excellent on ocassion and Thor offers more mobility. I'd certainly favour the latter at home.

Central midfield, keeping Jack was huge. He's the best player in the league by a country mile. Hourihane has a knack for goals, but he drifts out of games for large periods. Reminds me of Hitz. McGinn adds some dynamism we've been lacking and I'm looking forward to his bustle in midfield.

Then there's Angela who appears to have some talent but doesn't do it anywhere near enough. One good pass and 5 minutes thinking about it. In any event, there's not a side in the league as strong centrally as us.

Wide we have Green to add some pace this year and Albert. Definitely think we should pick up some more electric pace out wide, as we're going to need to replace Snoddy's delivery.

Up top Kodjia needs some confidence. Davis and RHM are very raw but promising and Hogan we can't seem to get a tune from. Again, another spot to fill with somebody who can hold the ball up.

Considering what could have been, this has been a remarkable summer.

Good summation Ads.