Summer 2022 Transfer Thread

[Footy-Vill]

Why is there so much talk about Winks? Is there an actual real link?

Harry Winks the final word

Last summer window, the Times reported that Tottenham's unwillingness to sell Harry Winks for less than £40 million caused summer moves to Aston Villa to fall through.
Villa were turned off by the cost as were Everton.

12 months on, he's available for half that amount, being offered at £20m with Everton held talks and were interested.
That move didn't happen. He was left out of Spurs' pre-season tour to South Korea, and with Bissouma coming in, Winks is surplus.

Additionally, although currently not being a top-tier or first-choice target, he has a profile that has been previously scouted and interest could be forthcoming as the backup option for a buy if, for example, other midfield targets of 4 or so are unattainable.

One thing to keep in mind and maybe puts this all to bed is that Harry Winks may or not have been vaccinated, which has made a move difficult, but that is purely speculative.

But then again, given that Everton declined to sign him after announcing that they had completed their "due diligence" on him, and that he hasn't travelled abroad to South Korea, one has to wonder.

Sam Wallace in the telegraph reported as an exclusive that unvaxxed Premier League players being snubbed in transfer window

According to a source,
'phone calls stop immediately' when when a possible new signing's lack of vaccinations is discovered by intersted clubs.

Let that be no more chat on Winks for me.

[Toronto Villa]

We are doing it the right way. Addressed most pressing needs before pre season, then evaluate the squad and buy/sell between now and the close of the window. The club shouldn’t ever do it’s business because fans are getting impatient

[olaftab]

Thank you Footy-Vill. I will never mention Winks again, not that I have mentioned him before other than in dross and wasted category.

[paul_e]

We never get everyone in before pre-season. We are waiting for dominoes to fall, like nearly every other club.

True and what we have done is got the vast majority done in time to go on tour. From here I think we'll see 1-2 more, The most likely being 1 in midfield but maybe dependant on Sanson or Luiz leaving and maybe there's an outside chance of 1 up front.

The latter seems unlikely right now but these 3 friendlies will do a lot more to see where Archer is at, if he grabs a goal or 2 and looks 'ready' then the chance of another forward coming in goes away unless we get a big offer for Ings, I don't think there's any chance of Watkins going, I reckon he's part of Gerrards core of players he's building around.

[cdbearsfan]

Why is there so much talk about Winks? Is there an actual real link?

Harry Winks the final word

Last summer window, the Times reported that Tottenham's unwillingness to sell Harry Winks for less than £40 million caused summer moves to Aston Villa to fall through.
Villa were turned off by the cost as were Everton.

12 months on, he's available for half that amount, being offered at £20m with Everton held talks and were interested.
That move didn't happen. He was left out of Spurs' pre-season tour to South Korea, and with Bissouma coming in, Winks is surplus.

Additionally, although currently not being a top-tier or first-choice target, he has a profile that has been previously scouted and interest could be forthcoming as the backup option for a buy if, for example, other midfield targets of 4 or so are unattainable.

One thing to keep in mind and maybe puts this all to bed is that Harry Winks may or not have been vaccinated, which has made a move difficult, but that is purely speculative.

But then again, given that Everton declined to sign him after announcing that they had completed their "due diligence" on him, and that he hasn't travelled abroad to South Korea, one has to wonder.

Sam Wallace in the telegraph reported as an exclusive that unvaxxed Premier League players being snubbed in transfer window

According to a source,
'phone calls stop immediately' when when a possible new signing's lack of vaccinations is discovered by intersted clubs.

Let that be no more chat on Winks for me.

Yeah but no.

[Brazilian Villain]

Thank you Footy-Vill. I will never mention Winks again, not that I have mentioned him before other than in dross and wasted category.

Nor will I except to say he'd be a very Everton signing. Hope he goes there.

[N'ZMAV]

Hirry Wanks can fuck off.

[Brazilian Villain]

Why is there so much talk about Winks? Is there an actual real link?

Harry Winks the final word

Last summer window, the Times reported that Tottenham's unwillingness to sell Harry Winks for less than £40 million caused summer moves to Aston Villa to fall through.
Villa were turned off by the cost as were Everton.

12 months on, he's available for half that amount, being offered at £20m with Everton held talks and were interested.
That move didn't happen. He was left out of Spurs' pre-season tour to South Korea, and with Bissouma coming in, Winks is surplus.

Additionally, although currently not being a top-tier or first-choice target, he has a profile that has been previously scouted and interest could be forthcoming as the backup option for a buy if, for example, other midfield targets of 4 or so are unattainable.

One thing to keep in mind and maybe puts this all to bed is that Harry Winks may or not have been vaccinated, which has made a move difficult, but that is purely speculative.

But then again, given that Everton declined to sign him after announcing that they had completed their "due diligence" on him, and that he hasn't travelled abroad to South Korea, one has to wonder.

Sam Wallace in the telegraph reported as an exclusive that unvaxxed Premier League players being snubbed in transfer window

According to a source,
'phone calls stop immediately' when when a possible new signing's lack of vaccinations is discovered by intersted clubs.

Let that be no more chat on Winks for me.

I'm reminded of the Countess of Grantham's line in Downton, "Do you promise?"

[Footy-Vill]

I was giving Ian an update.
I'm going to stop now on that player.

Instead, let's concentrate on that list of 4 primary midfield targets.
Tielmans is an example of a top-tier player.
Belgian players are definitely worth
pursuing. They have a wonderful pedigree.

[pauliewalnuts]

I was giving Ian an update.
I'm going to stop now on that player.

Instead, let's concentrate on that list of 4 primary midfield targets.
Tielmans is an example of a top-tier player.
Belgian players are definitely worth
pursuing. They have a wonderful pedigree.

The tedious “that’s my last word on this” which is never actually the last word.

[Ian.]

Thanks Footy.

Tielemans, now that’s more like it.

[Pete3206]

Seeing the BBC footy headline 'Martinez in advanced talks with Man Utd' had me going for a second.

[JD]

With respect JD, training would be finished before you managed to get your boots on.

Sorry, JD but that really made me laugh. I hope you two are meeting up this week.

Me as well RCF, very funny and probably true. Not sure if Robbo is going to Brisbane would be great if he was.

[edgysatsuma89]

For anyone saying we need to hurry up and sign people... just look at Everton. It could be a hell of a lot worse. I'm expecting them and Leeds to be scrapping away at the bottom again.

[Holte Antipode]

i would rather spend an additional 10M on Gallagher than a plodder like Winks who would not improve our midfield.

Gallagher is only 22, has played for England and will get better. Winks is just, well Winks!!!

I'd also be in the Gallagher over Winkster camp.  But we may be kidding ourselves keeping him on the list, if this is anything to go by:
https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jul/14/conor-gallagher-chelsea-interview-thomas-tuchel

Sounds like he is London through and through, and wants his chance to prove to Tuchel he should be there. Although I rate him, and he's developed well under Viera, doesn't sound like we could realistically offer him much more to prise him away.