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

[Stu]

Graun reporting that bid rejected by Bournemouth.

[john e]

i'm not against paying big money for goalkeepers its a important position maybe the most important
although this isn't big money

its just a squad addition for me not worth getting to worked up about, i would have liked to see someone younger but it is what it is

cant say i know anything about him
i didn't even know Man Utd had a reserve keeper called Romero until we were linked

[hilts_coolerking]

If Wilson's good enough to do a good job for us then they'll want £20M+ surely?  Also, I know it's not my money, but hearing "value for money" being heralded in terms of striker signings isn't great.  In back up keepers, maybe, not strikers.

[sickbeggar]

well wilson is never going to worry the golden boot award, but for a guy who can chip in 10 goals a season, I guess 20ish million isn't too steep. Surprised we're not looking at King as well.

[ASHTONVILLA]

As is we are heading into the season with a choice between a toothless Davis and a talentless and toothless Samatta, with the woeful Wesley coming back from a bad injury part way through the season.

Wilson at 15m makes sense, would definitely leave us less toothless up front.

[Stu]

I'd be a bit surprised if we're baulking at a £25m valuation of Watkins tbh. What was Tammy worth after his 26 goals for us in the promotion season? £25m seems right.

[Meanwood Villa]

Wilson on 100k a week apparently. Seems a bit steep. Agreed we need someone in but not overly excited by signing him.

[OCD]

I think Smith would like to take us down the Liverpool route with a main striker and 2 wide forwards rather than wingers with the full backs being important for width and supply.

I don't know about Tottenham but I know Chelsea were being linked with a £60m move for Wilson a year or two ago. Some form of compromise over the structure of a £20m deal could be a good deal. Then go and get Watkins who can play as a wide forward or as the main striker, giving us flexibility.

I wouldn't reject a goalkeeper just because he's second choice somewhere. Arsenal seem to have benefitted from Leno's injury and Martinez playing really well. Ben Foster wouldn't be a bad shout either. He's older but he's still quality. Watford would have dropped more points last season if it hadn't been for him. Having him and Heaton fighting it out to be first choice wouldn't be a bad situation for the next few years and then look for a standout option when we can dedicate more of a budget for that position. All would depend on how much Watford would want for him. At 37, I can't see him turning down the chance to come to a Premier League team and move back to where he lived when at Albion. Would be another ex-Man United keeper to our collection.

[KevinGage]

Against that, we're kicking off in two weeks.

I'm happy enough with Wilson starting over Samatta or Davis initially. And then not having to pay over the odds for our first choice; whether that's Watkins or Edouard. If they come on board after the start of the season for a more realistic fee, so be it.

I have no problem with Brentford or Celtic asking crazy money for the pair, that's their prerogative.  Doesn't mean we have to pay it.  Watkins isn't a circa £30 million forward to my mind, nor Edouard worth £40 million. I know some will say 'just pay it.' But it sets a precedent. Selling clubs home and abroad will see you as a soft touch.

[TaxDodger]

I think Wilson in for £20 million would be a very good signing. If we could get Watkins in as well that would give us decent options up front. Loan Davis, keep Samatta as a squad player until Wesley is back, then look to move him on.

[in exile]

You can only loan out or sell a player if someone wants them.
I don't see clubs clambering over each other to take any of our players right now.

[LeeB]

well wilson is never going to worry the golden boot award, but for a guy who can chip in 10 goals a season, I guess 20ish million isn't too steep. Surprised we're not looking at King as well.

We're looking at him, but he refuses to make eye contact and is now talking to Darren, who's two years older and has an Escort 1.3 GL that's done up to look like an RS Turbo.

[eamonn]

Jesus, never realised Wilson had done his cruciate ligaments in both knees. Done well to come back from that.

Would that affect how much insurance we would have to pay on him (not having any idea how insurance and football clubs works)?

[in exile]

well wilson is never going to worry the golden boot award, but for a guy who can chip in 10 goals a season, I guess 20ish million isn't too steep. Surprised we're not looking at King as well.

We're looking at him, but he refuses to make eye contact and is now talking to Darren, who's two years older and has an Escort 1.3 GL that's done up to look like an RS Turbo.

Nope...I've absolutely no idea.

[ASHTONVILLA]

You can only loan out or sell a player if someone wants them.
I don't see clubs clambering over each other to take any of our players right now.

I think there would plenty of takers for Davis on loan, he is a good player that just needs a run to find his shooting boots.