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

[AV84]

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

I think even a loan for the rest of the season would be a good move there. He's coming back from a long lay off so probably wouldn't mind limited playing time, as long as he gets some. If he's no good we're no worse off and send him back in May. If he's amazing we keep him. If he's only alright, he might bag himself a move back to England with someone else. Obviously it would be dependant on his fitness and getting a good deal on him.

[Risso]

Tammy on a loan would be great business.

[jwarry]

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

I think even a loan for the rest of the season would be a good move there. He's coming back from a long lay off so probably wouldn't mind limited playing time, as long as he gets some. If he's no good we're no worse off and send him back in May. If he's amazing we keep him. If he's only alright, he might bag himself a move back to England with someone else. Obviously it would be dependant on his fitness and getting a good deal on him.

Or we are not in the market for unfit championship players

[Bad English]

Tammy on a loan would be great business.

Not for me thanks!

[AV84]

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

I think even a loan for the rest of the season would be a good move there. He's coming back from a long lay off so probably wouldn't mind limited playing time, as long as he gets some. If he's no good we're no worse off and send him back in May. If he's amazing we keep him. If he's only alright, he might bag himself a move back to England with someone else. Obviously it would be dependant on his fitness and getting a good deal on him.

Or we are not in the market for unfit championship players

58 Prem appearances for Chelsea with 21 goals. 13 European appearances, 4 goals.
 31 Prem appearances for Swansea with 5 goals.
75 Serie A appearances and 25 goals for Roma. 28 in Europe with 10 goals.

[LeeB]

Tammy on a loan would be great business.

Not for me thanks!

I be bang up for a loan, I'm a bit sceptical on him but would be happy to have a look at him with Emery.

[Hookeysmith]

Tammy is certainly a goalscorer but he is nowhere the same type of team player Watkins is. I would rather continue with Duran as his raw energy at least offers a true alternative if needed.

[brontebilly]

We said similar about Bailey. Who was, let's not forget, incredibly terrible at one stage.

European football has been great for getting Bailey and Tielemans up to speed. Bailey's lows with us were horrific for sure, the final games of Smith's and Gerrard's reign were rock bottom. He was even subbed on/off at Liverpool earlier this season (thought that was very harsh at the time). But even at end of last season without ever being convincing he was chipping in with goals and assists. It's been a masterclass in man management from Emery to recover his career. His form has also given Diaby a breather, still was excellent v Legia and set up equaliser at Bournemouth.

PL football was simply miles too quick for Tielemans until recent weeks. That role off Watkins suits him and gives us a different option. I just don't see where Zaniolo fits with us but self belief is on the floor currently, a goal or two might see him kick on.

[Brazilian Villain]

We're interested in Red Bull Salzburg's Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh, 19, according to Football Insider.

[chrisw1]

Think we'll see a lot of the full subs used in the coming weeks so I still think Zaniolo will get time at the end of games, he needs to grab his chances though.

The thing is he's so careless with the ball he seems to be exactly the wrong player to bring on at the end of games.  Hopefully he can get some Euro time and play himself into form.  A goal would be nice.

[Mellin]

We're interested in Red Bull Salzburg's Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh, 19, according to Football Insider.

Signed him on Football Manager a few weeks back. Same thing happened with a certain Juan Pablo Angel over 20 years ago. Get him signed.

[VILLA MOLE]

We're interested in Red Bull Salzburg's Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh, 19, according to Football Insider.

Signed him on Football Manager a few weeks back. Same thing happened with a certain Juan Pablo Angel over 20 years ago. Get him signed.

isn't football insider a lot of nonsense ?

[Dave]

We're interested in Red Bull Salzburg's Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh, 19, according to Football Insider.

Signed him on Football Manager a few weeks back. Same thing happened with a certain Juan Pablo Angel over 20 years ago. Get him signed.

isn't football insider a lot of nonsense ?

It is, but that's why we have this thread.

[VILLA MOLE]

We're interested in Red Bull Salzburg's Israeli midfielder Oscar Gloukh, 19, according to Football Insider.

Signed him on Football Manager a few weeks back. Same thing happened with a certain Juan Pablo Angel over 20 years ago. Get him signed.

isn't football insider a lot of nonsense ?

It is, but that's why we have this thread.

Tis true I will stand down

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Tammy is certainly a goalscorer but he is nowhere the same type of team player Watkins is. I would rather continue with Duran as his raw energy at least offers a true alternative if needed.

What if Duran gets injured does Watkins play every single game for 90 minutes?