January 2023 Transfer Rumours, Discussions and Done Deals Thread

[Toronto Villa]

He played 2 league games and got injured during the second vs Everton. I’m not sure anyone can say if he struggled in that span of time. Plus Steven Gerrard was manager and as we have seen all previously held opinions of our players need to be reevaluated with Emery now in charge. Diego was very good at Sevilla.

[Gareth]

That was a nasty injury that Carlos got so I’d expect even if he does return to squad in Feb that Mings & Konsa will be our centre halves for most of rest of season - we really could do with a Cup run to bring Carlos back into the fold in rounds 5/6 and through to Wembley.

Intrigued with what January (& the summer) bring, not having La Liga on sky anymore I don’t see many of the players we are linked with so looking forward to seeing new faces for the first time

[Percy McCarthy]

Carlos is an unknown quantity, in his appearances before the injury he seemed, to me anyway, to struggle with the pace of the premiership.

I wasn’t convinced either, nor in the pre-season friendlies when people were raving about him and seeing something I wasn’t. All the same, for £30m we have to find out for sure I suppose.

[thick_mike]

This the first transfer thread I can remember where we aren’t all clamouring for a ball playing DCM. I think we’ve found The One.

[eamonn]

Bert isn't exactly ripping up Turkey, is he?
I don't think he works hard enough for Emery.

[pablo_picasso]

This the first transfer thread I can remember where we aren’t all clamouring for a ball playing DCM. I think we’ve found The One.

Quick! Let’s stick him at CB! 

[Axl Rose]

This the first transfer thread I can remember where we aren’t all clamouring for a ball playing DCM. I think we’ve found The One.

Quick! Let’s stick him at CB! 

Bert?

[Ian.]

This the first transfer thread I can remember where we aren’t all clamouring for a ball playing DCM. I think we’ve found The One.

Quick! Let’s stick him at CB! 

Ha ha!

[SoccerHQ]

Lens are having a great season in France currently, won 3-1 v PSG last night and are only four points off them.

Really like the look of Facundo Medina. Can play CL or LB and played yesterday as left sided CB in 3-4-2-1 so when people say we need to sign players before they hit 40-50m bracket he fits that profile.

Only 23 and two caps for Argentina so with the growing SA contingent in the squad he'd be a good fit as someone to sign and ease in over next six months.

Fofana in central midfield is pretty good aswell but as their captain will be harder to tempt away.

[tomd2103]

Bert isn't exactly ripping up Turkey, is he?
I don't think he works hard enough for Emery.

I do think it might be worth getting him back in for the remainder of the season so that Unai Emery could at least get the chance to work with him and see how he does. 

He was very inconsistent during his time with us, but was capable of some sublime moments of skill and as a result Iwouldnt give up on him just yet.

[LeeB]

Carlos is an unknown quantity, in his appearances before the injury he seemed, to me anyway, to struggle with the pace of the premiership.

I wasn’t convinced either, nor in the pre-season friendlies when people were raving about him and seeing something I wasn’t. All the same, for £30m we have to find out for sure I suppose.

Yeah but he was playing in a Gerrard team that made everyone look shit.

[john e]

Bert isn't exactly ripping up Turkey, is he?
I don't think he works hard enough for Emery.

I do think it might be worth getting him back in for the remainder of the season so that Unai Emery could at least get the chance to work with him and see how he does. 

He was very inconsistent during his time with us, but was capable of some sublime moments of skill and as a result Iwouldnt give up on him just yet.

I agree with you, but then I’ve always liked Maverick type players

I’m not sure they fit in with Emery’s footballing systems though he seems more pragmatic and organised, With every player having a specific job which probably isn’t Traoré’s strong point , I’m not sure Traoré could fit into any of Emery’s playing styles

[Percy McCarthy]

Carlos is an unknown quantity, in his appearances before the injury he seemed, to me anyway, to struggle with the pace of the premiership.

I wasn’t convinced either, nor in the pre-season friendlies when people were raving about him and seeing something I wasn’t. All the same, for £30m we have to find out for sure I suppose.

Yeah but he was playing in a Gerrard team that made everyone look shit.

True say.

[eamonn]

Is that the new "true, dat"?

[Percy McCarthy]

Is that the new "true, dat"?

Probably a bit older really. But yeah, same thing.