Summer transfer, gossip, speculation thread

[LeeB]

Short(er) striker who's mobile and can play across the front, I guess there's no chance of getting Werner? He looks a very good player.

They've got some good players, the kind we'll be shopping for next summer I think.

[paul_e]

Short(er) striker who's mobile and can play across the front, I guess there's no chance of getting Werner? He looks a very good player.

They've got some good players, the kind we'll be shopping for next summer I think.

Agreed, Werner is the pick of the bunch but 3-4 others look good as well.

[mr underhill]

We really do need another quality forward, Wes wasn't effective today and Kodjia offered nothing when he came on.

[SaddVillan]

If we do sign Maupuy I reckon it will be mid September before he's properly up and running, given that he hasn't played in many of Brentford's friendlies and wasn't in the squad today.

He's missed several games so he won't be match fit for some time - and that's assuming his general physical condition is up to scratch.

This may also be true of some of other potential forwards lined up.

[mr underhill]

Palace interested in both Watkins and Maupay.

[Steve67]

Brentford losing at home to you know who will hopefully force things through? The Bees need to strengthen.

[andyh]

Bruce wants to sign Elmo apparently.

In other news, water is wet.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Bruce wants to sign Elmo apparently.

In other news, water is wet.

They're going to have to pay him big time. Despite being a loyal servant to Bruce, I'm sure he now knows the difference between a manager that enjoys a kebab every night on the way home and one that enjoys a pint after a hard working, productive week in the office.

I've not been a big fan of Elmo but he's been a different player since Dean arrived. He has my respect. Just the thought of the keeper hoofing the ball out to him and being expected to head it on further down the pitch surely can't be out of memory (unless it's done some serious brain damage).

Maybe next season.. in the Championship.. and one last pay-day. I really feel sorry for the Barcodes.

[paul_e]

Bruce wants to sign Elmo apparently.

In other news, water is wet.

They're going to have to pay him big time. Despite being a loyal servant to Bruce, I'm sure he now knows the difference between a manager that enjoys a kebab every night on the way home and one that enjoys a pint after a hard working, productive week in the office.

I've not been a big fan of Elmo but he's been a different player since Dean arrived. He has my respect. Just the thought of the keeper hoofing the ball out to him and being expected to head it on further down the pitch surely can't be out of memory (unless it's done some serious brain damage).

Maybe next season.. in the Championship.. and one last pay-day. I really feel sorry for the Barcodes.

The only counter argument is that I doubt Elmo will be a regular starter next season, Guilbert looks a much better full back for how we play. Elmo would be very good as cover but if he's not happy with that then he might be tempted. That said I think he'd be more likely to go in January if that were the case.

[Lastfootstamper]

Bruce wants to sign Elmo apparently.

In other news, water is wet.

They're going to have to pay him big time. Despite being a loyal servant to Bruce, I'm sure he now knows the difference between a manager that enjoys a kebab every night on the way home and one that enjoys a pint after a hard working, productive week in the office.

I've not been a big fan of Elmo but he's been a different player since Dean arrived. He has my respect. Just the thought of the keeper hoofing the ball out to him and being expected to head it on further down the pitch surely can't be out of memory (unless it's done some serious brain damage).

Maybe next season.. in the Championship.. and one last pay-day. I really feel sorry for the Barcodes.

I still can't quite believe that that was a tactic actually employed by the manager of the Aston Villa Football Club! I'd be surprised if we let him go, he's definitely the second best right back we have.

[CT Villan]

I still can't quite believe that that was a tactic actually employed by the manager of the Aston Villa Football Club! I'd be surprised if we let him go, he's definitely the second best right back we have.

Bruce loved that 'tactic' when Hogan was the lone striker too, maybe he'd take him instead.

Well that's (Newcastle heading for) the Championship for you !

[mr underhill]

I watched us play yesterday and I it seemed like the last three years were just a bad trip

[Clark W Griswold]

I'd prefer us to hang on to Elmo, in part to help Trezeguet settle but also because he's been here a while and he's good enough for the division, he can cover all down the right hand side.

[LeeB]

I'd prefer us to hang on to Elmo, in part to help Trezeguet settle but also because he's been here a while and he's good enough for the division, he can cover all down the right hand side.

And partly because we should fuck helping Bruce and Newcastle in any way, shape or form.

[andyh]

https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-neal-maupay-brentford-en-route-pour-brighton/1046084#xtor=RSS-1

Maupay off to Brighton it seems?
I hope we are looking at someone better anyway.