Summer transfer, gossip and speculation thread

[RussellC]

Has there been any talk of Terry yet? I struggle to see why we're not looking at him.

Bruce has quashed it. Inferred that it had been talked about, but that the owners had told him "young and hungry" was the way forward. Which I suppose also rules James Collins out...

I suppose, however, if we're going to go through the season relying on Jedinak as our 3rd or 4th choice centre-back, Bruce might be able to persuade them that a 1 year deal for an experienced head (who is actually comfortable in that position) would make sense?

[Villan For Life]

I don’t see any logic in re-signing Terry. He’s missed an entire pre-season and would be playing catch up fitness wise.

It like a Player that misses pre-season due to injury that then returns midway through the season always seems to be behind the pace. At his age, Terry would fit into that category very comfortably.

[footyskillz]

Bolasie would be insane move he's too good for championship so would be a great addition but quite Maverick and would take up that left side which is a bit over loaded in some ways.

Can be erratics but has ability though I don't know if he fancies dropping down a div

[VILLA MOLE]

Terry as player coach to remind Bruce about a defensive formation

[OCD]

Apparently Bruce spoke to Terry a few days ago so I wouldn't rule out something there. He's one older player that would be good for the younger players. Yes, the owners are (rightly) emphasising youth but I doubt it's to the point of cutting off your nose to spite your face. If we haven't got a centre back in before the loan window closes, it could happen. Terry has been having pre-season training at Marseille so he would be fit and I think with someone like him, his first and second yards of pace are in his head anyway.


If Bolaise wants first team football he'll either have to step down a division or go abroad. We're not that blessed with left sided players if we kept Adomah out on the right, his natural side. It could be a good move if we are in for him but Everton might want to hold on to him for the next couple of weeks to make sure they don't start getting injuries before they release him. That might be the case with any players we target that are at Premier League clubs.

[tomd2103]

I think last night showed that for all of our "strength in depth", we're strong in the wrong areas (mainly at full-back) and sorely lacking in others (up front).

Hopefully Tuanzebe did enough to show Bruce that he needs to start at centre-back, but I still think we need another one. As others have alluded to, we're still missing Terry & Samba from last season's squad and none of the U23s seem ready to step-up yet. It'd divide opinion, I'm sure, but James Collins is still a free agent...

I would still like us to sign a first choice CB to partner Chester with Tuanzebe being next cab off the rank if either of those were missing.

[Clark W Griswold]

I'd love Terry back, Snodders back and Bolasie in.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

This all about how determined and ambitious the owners are and what they can do within their FFP boundaries. But if they think that this squad has a chance of promotion. They and Bruce are in for a not so surprising wake up call. We need a CH-LB-Striker-and a pacey winger minimum and all first team replacements. Lets get real here …..

[johnny from donny]

Sam McQueen left back from Southampton according to this is futbol

[Damo70]

Bruce said last night he had been in touch with Terry, so there must be a chance he is interested in bringing him back. I'm guessing it depends on wages and if Terry is up for another season in the Championship.

[The_ads]

John Terry is 38 and had no pre season. No thanks

[Steve67]

John Terry is 38 and had no pre season. No thanks

He got slower and slower as the season progressed.  Got to be better options out there. Better value too.

[andyh]

John Terry is 38 and had no pre season. No thanks

For me, is exactly the right answer.

[PaulWinch again]

If it were a choice between Terry and Jedi I’d have Terry in the team every week.

[The_ads]

Don’t get me wrong he was fantastic, but he’s been on holiday for 3 months. We need to move on