2024 January transfer window - hopes, needs, expectations and rumours.

[ChicagoLion]

I think it's far more likely Monchi and Emery will be looking at players abroad rather than existing Premier League players. Far more value that way I reckon.

Ones that only speak Spanish probably

Surely we will be active in the US market.

[rougegorge]

I said on here last week that Solanke could be a good fit and I think we should be looking at that level rather than just a backup striker who's happy to see out a season or two playing a few games.

I would also be looking at Tavernier. Admittedly first teamers at Premier League clubs don't come cheaply but we probably don't need more than a couple at the moment.

[Risso]

I think it's far more likely Monchi and Emery will be looking at players abroad rather than existing Premier League players. Far more value that way I reckon.

Ones that only speak Spanish probably

Surely we will be active in the US market.

That Chris Heck needs to pull his finger out. You’d think he could have signed Landon Donovan or Clint Dempsey at least by now.

[UK Redsox]

I think it's far more likely Monchi and Emery will be looking at players abroad rather than existing Premier League players. Far more value that way I reckon.

Ones that only speak Spanish probably

Surely we will be active in the US market.

That Chris Heck needs to pull his finger out. You’d think he could have signed Landon Donovan or Clint Dempsey at least by now.

Announce Altidore

[IFWaters]

Tammys back in light training at Roma. Expected to be able to play again late January. Just sayin ....

[Footy-Vill]

I think it's far more likely Monchi and Emery will be looking at players abroad rather than existing Premier League players. Far more value that way I reckon.

Ones that only speak Spanish probably

Surely we will be active in the US market.

You may mock but there is distinct possibility of signings from MLS and La Liga. Especially from Spain.
Monchi has never signed an English player.

[algy]

I think La Liga is a distinct possibility. MLS ... probably not, bar the odd youngster. MLS is below the level of the top Championship teams, and whilst those players are perfectly serviceable, if we're looking to carry on competing where we are then we're more looking at the sort of players who'll be able to compete for the top 4/5 places in the league ... which necessarily means you're talking about Quarter Finals of the Champions League as being a rough benchmark.

[OCD]

A lot of Monchi's signings for Sevilla were from France.

[ChicagoLion]

I think it's far more likely Monchi and Emery will be looking at players abroad rather than existing Premier League players. Far more value that way I reckon.

Ones that only speak Spanish probably

Surely we will be active in the US market.

You may mock but there is distinct possibility of signings from MLS and La Liga. Especially from Spain.
Monchi has never signed an English player.

Neither has Heck!

[Mister E]

Solanke - not convinced, and B'mouth would put a large figure on him, given our position in the league and their absence of credible back-up.

[Footy-Vill]

I think have to be aggressive this transfer window and bring on required quality.
We're in a great position and there's a great opportunity for high achieving this season. Bringing in high calibre would really be a statement.

[nick harper]

I would have thought to have an immediate positive impact on the current squad, it has to be one or two with premier league experience. It’s extremely difficult for players to make an immediate impression if they’ve not experienced the pace and intensity before.

Emery may also prefer not to disrupt the squad and stick with what he has. And FFP may also have an impact. My gut feel is we won’t bring anyone in unless there is an opportunity for one or two go out, or if we get longer term injuries in the next 6 weeks.

[LeeB]

I would have thought to have an immediate positive impact on the current squad, it has to be one or two with premier league experience. It’s extremely difficult for players to make an immediate impression if they’ve not experienced the pace and intensity before.

Emery may also prefer not to disrupt the squad and stick with what he has. And FFP may also have an impact. My gut feel is we won’t bring anyone in unless there is an opportunity for one or two go out, or if we get longer term injuries in the next 6 weeks.

It's an old trope about 'Premier League experience' but I think you're right and probably more true than it ever was.

[PaulWinch again]

I’m not sure it’s that important - Pau and Diaby (I know he’s had a bit of a dip of late) have settled quick. I think the key bits are the player has to be quality and they have to have the right personality to adapt to the system quickly.

[Bad English]

A lot of Monchi's signings for Sevilla were from France.

What were their lunch boxes like?