Summer Transfer Thread and Gustavo Cisneros Type Rumours.

[Dave]

No idea on Cantwell fee, was some chat Connor may go other way. Hes only got a year left on his contract so surely £35m tops (including add ons)

Would also stop Connor scoring so many goals against them.

[CT]

No idea on Cantwell fee, was some chat Connor may go other way. Hes only got a year left on his contract so surely £35m tops (including add ons)

Would also stop Connor scoring so many goals against them.

Maybe it’s me, but the fees mentioned seem way over the top for Cantwell.

[Goldenballs]

Norwich have another year option on Cantwell don't they? So effectively 2 years left on his contract?

[aj2k77]

He hasn't really lit up the Championship, can't see how he's valued at £30m+. If that's the price I'd move along.

[OCD]

I read an article the other day that said with FFP, when you buy a player, you spread the cost of the transfer over the course of the player's contract (amortisation in accountancy terms). However, when you sell a player, the full figure is used immediately . I think we would have spent £100m even if Grealish had stayed so to get £90m and then suddenly have £100m brought in, I think it's safe to say that we don't have to worry about FFP again for some time. Now we can see what these owners can do when they're hands aren't being tied behind their back.

To the earlier question, yes Grealish and JWP both use Jonathan Barnett as their agent.

[Hookeysmith]

I actually think that Sanson will surprise quite a few people and might just be the CM we are looking for.

He came with a good reputation and experience of Champ league etc. Injury has not really gave him a chance to shine so far yet folk are ready to bin him off.

Strange

[brontebilly]

Luiz isn’t going anywhere.
El Ghazi, hourihane, Wesley will be gone I reckon.
Wesley will be a loan to some Turkish outfit with a cheap option to buy if he can stay fit.

Any word about Guilbert in pre season? El Ghazi is still useful to have around with Trez out injured long term. Traore and El Ghazi might surprise us this season without Grealish and new guys coming in. Bit more pressure to perform.

Hourihane and Wes will surely be off alright. Maybe some of the young guys might need to go on loan as competition for places in midfield looks very hot.

[tomd2103]

He hasn't really lit up the Championship, can't see how he's valued at £30m+. If that's the price I'd move along.

Still not convinced that the 'number 10' role is a priority given that we have a number of players who can fit play in that role.  I would like to see McGinn given a chance in that position at the start of the season, with Sanson as a back up.

JWP would be a good signing, but I see him more as a 'number eight' and still think we would need a better defensive midfielder even if we signed him.  JWP and Luiz, along with Nakamba and a better version of him would look very strong squad options.

[Proposition Joe]

I actually think that Sanson will surprise quite a few people and might just be the CM we are looking for.

He came with a good reputation and experience of Champ league etc. Injury has not really gave him a chance to shine so far yet folk are ready to bin him off.

Strange

I thought he looked OK when he moved/drifted into the wide left position.

[chrisw1]

We haven't seen anything of Sanson yet, such a shame he got injured and doubly so that he's missed pre-season.  I don't know much about him but I'm looking forward to see what he can offer once fit.

[VinnieChase84]

Hourihane and money for Cantwell.

You heard it here first. And probably never again!

Look a couple of comments above....... ;-)

I only just saw that. I thought this was my moment of a semi-exclusive coup! 🤣 well played Vinnie!!

Least it validates what weve both heard lol

[tomd2103]

I actually think that Sanson will surprise quite a few people and might just be the CM we are looking for.

He came with a good reputation and experience of Champ league etc. Injury has not really gave him a chance to shine so far yet folk are ready to bin him off.

Strange

I thought he looked OK when he moved/drifted into the wide left position.

Agree.  A bit like Wesley, he can be introduced gradually this season without having a lot of pressure on him.

[malckennedy]

When is Sanson expected to be fit for selection?

[PaulWinch again]

We haven't seen anything of Sanson yet, such a shame he got injured and doubly so that he's missed pre-season.  I don't know much about him but I'm looking forward to see what he can offer once fit.

Yup.

[chrisw1]

I don't really want to over pay for Cantwell & JWP.  Much as I like them both we're meant to have an incredible recruitment team, surely there's better value to be had?