Summer transfer, gossip, speculation and the usual butter ollocks thread

[WilliamStanding]

Rate Cantwell massively.

Think he would be great cover if Jack picks up a knock or add to the attacking play.

[SoccerHQ]

Would be really good to have 2-3 game turning options off the bench next season. I really can't remember the last time we had a squad where someone could come off the bench and get a goal on a regular basis.

Not everyone we sign has to be straight away a first team regular. I do suspect though we'll sign a long term Grealish replacement this summer and that could well be Rashica.

[Monty]

You can't be going around the place calling yourself Todd though.

Means 'death' in German and makes me think of that chubby Australian with a rubbish beard off Neighbours.

[maidstonevillain]

Would be really good to have 2-3 game turning options off the bench next season. I really can't remember the last time we had a squad where someone could come off the bench and get a goal on a regular basis.

Not everyone we sign has to be straight away a first team regular. I do suspect though we'll sign a long term Grealish replacement this summer and that could well be Rashica.

I really can't remember the last time we had a squad where someone could get a goal on a regular basis.

[paul_e]

Would be really good to have 2-3 game turning options off the bench next season. I really can't remember the last time we had a squad where someone could come off the bench and get a goal on a regular basis.

Not everyone we sign has to be straight away a first team regular. I do suspect though we'll sign a long term Grealish replacement this summer and that could well be Rashica.

I really can't remember the last time we had a squad where someone could get a goal on a regular basis.

It was 15 monghs ago.

[SoccerHQ]

Shane Duffy available on loan. Celtic, West Ham, West Brom and Burnley interested.

I'd take him tbh. Experienced and we need someone like that alongside Mings since Chester couldn't start games any longer.

[brontebilly]

So, is everyone happy with our full/wing backs?
I'm not

No, our left back options Targett and Taylor are arguably the weakest in the division. Targett is a lot better on the ball but is a woeful defender. Opposition tactics tended to involve trying to isolate him one on one at every opportunity, Sheff Utd away or Chelsea at home come to mind. Taylor tries hard but was average in the championship and nowhere near up to this standard. We need far better at left back.

Elmo is a great pro for us but I don't think we should be standing in his way if he wanted to leave. Guilbert has a lot of potential, Konsa I guess is an option there to an extent. We might have enough cover at right back.

[brontebilly]

Shane Duffy available on loan. Celtic, West Ham, West Brom and Burnley interested.

I'd take him tbh. Experienced and we need someone like that alongside Mings since Chester couldn't start games any longer.

Milk turns quicker....avoid. Smith wants a ball player at the back too which is the reason Duffy lost his spot at Brighton.

[SoccerHQ]

Shane Duffy available on loan. Celtic, West Ham, West Brom and Burnley interested.

I'd take him tbh. Experienced and we need someone like that alongside Mings since Chester couldn't start games any longer.

Milk turns quicker....avoid. Smith wants a ball player at the back too which is the reason Duffy lost his spot at Brighton.

Surely all the goals we concede from crosses is more of a concern to correct? Even in the improved run at the end of the season we let in 5ft 7 in Theo Walcott ghost in at the back post to head in.

Getting in an aerially dominant CB alongside Mings should be a target for this summer. Duffy is much better than Hause for a start if we're on about ball playing CBs.

[TonyD]

Rashica looks tasty.  Pace and can hit the ball.

[ozzjim]

Rashica, Cantwell, Watkins - all yes please. Still think it leaves us a striker light but if Samatta stays and Wesley is fit, the extra creativity might help.

If Jack does go, you need another wide option and a central midfielder on top of the above.

[Mister E]

Buendia's stats from last season are impressive, and I suspect he will be less expensive than Cantwell. The latter will end up at Spurs or Arsenal (just my guess; no ITK there).

[ozzjim]

To be fair of the 2 I would be happy to have either, but I do like the way Cantwell wants to drive forward all the time. Both would improve our squad.

[Brazilian Villain]

Shane Duffy available on loan. Celtic, West Ham, West Brom and Burnley interested.

I'd take him tbh. Experienced and we need someone like that alongside Mings since Chester couldn't start games any longer.

Not for me, but would be good for Celtic.

[Brazilian Villain]

Buendia's stats from last season are impressive, and I suspect he will be less expensive than Cantwell. The latter will end up at Spurs or Arsenal (just my guess; no ITK there).

Hope not, plus his name wouldn't sound great in a Cockney accent.