Summer 2025 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[Dave]

I'm still not sure it's conclusive evidence that Luiz or (in particular) Diaby would've been worth 18 more goals this season.  I certainly haven't pined for them.  We've had games when we've missed key chances and conceded late goals - that's what's done for us (that and an inexperienced referee).  Also Watkins hasn't been as clinical. 

Ultimately, Rogers' improvement hasn't been enough to compensate for the loss of Diaby and Bailey's drop in form.

Having a semi-competent penalty taker would have made up for a lot of what we lost from Douglas Luiz.

Did we miss many penalties that mattered ?

Tielemans against Palace could have been the difference between one and three points in that match, off the top of my head.

Maybe a win there and we don't turn into jelly in the subsequent two matches against them too.

[rougegorge]

I'm still not sure it's conclusive evidence that Luiz or (in particular) Diaby would've been worth 18 more goals this season.  I certainly haven't pined for them.  We've had games when we've missed key chances and conceded late goals - that's what's done for us (that and an inexperienced referee).  Also Watkins hasn't been as clinical. 

Ultimately, Rogers' improvement hasn't been enough to compensate for the loss of Diaby and Bailey's drop in form.

Having a semi-competent penalty taker would have made up for a lot of what we lost from Douglas Luiz.

Did we miss many penalties that mattered ?

We missed 3 out of 6 in the league - Asensio missed two at Southampton but we ended up winning anyway. The one Tielemans missed (had saved) againt Palace at home may have cost us 2 points.

[Percy McCarthy]

Don't forget our sigming from Kasimpasa.

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Yup, who comes with good pedigree.

I'd be keen to keep Mings, but all of him Ozcan and Pau for the LCB position feels like a lot.

Do we think Ozcan is coming in to play this year then? I’d assumed he’d be someone we loaned out

Called up for the full Turkey squad, which to me suggests he could be in our first-team squad. Would Turkey still be categorised as ‘no mugs’ at international level?

[LeeS]

I'm still not sure it's conclusive evidence that Luiz or (in particular) Diaby would've been worth 18 more goals this season.  I certainly haven't pined for them.  We've had games when we've missed key chances and conceded late goals - that's what's done for us (that and an inexperienced referee).  Also Watkins hasn't been as clinical. 

Ultimately, Rogers' improvement hasn't been enough to compensate for the loss of Diaby and Bailey's drop in form.

Having a semi-competent penalty taker would have made up for a lot of what we lost from Douglas Luiz.

Did we miss many penalties that mattered ?

We missed 3 out of 6 in the league - Asensio missed two at Southampton but we ended up winning anyway. The one Tielemans missed (had saved) againt Palace at home may have cost us 2 points.

I’d forgotten about that penalty and I was there. Terrible away trip.

[Mister E]

As good as he can be, it wouldn't be the end of the world selling Rogers. I'd prefer we keep him but when he's out on the right it's like playing with 10 men (9 if you count Watkins) for most of the game. I prefer to see Rogers as the 10, if Asensio is to fill that roll I'd have Rogers on the bench and somebody more suited like Malen or a signing on the right.

Agree with this, although Emery appears to have bet the house on Rogers, having played him comprehensively throughout the season; so he ain't going anywhere unless someone comes in with a huge load of wonga.

[Sexual Ealing]

Don't forget our sigming from Kasimpasa.

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Yup, who comes with good pedigree.

I'd be keen to keep Mings, but all of him Ozcan and Pau for the LCB position feels like a lot.

Do we think Ozcan is coming in to play this year then? I’d assumed he’d be someone we loaned out

Called up for the full Turkey squad, which to me suggests he could be in our first-team squad. Would Turkey still be categorised as ‘no mugs’ at international level?

I don't really follow international football, but I always think of Turkey as being in the Argentina mould - plenty of gifted players, but, to a man, they'd much rather a battle than an exhibition. Very much 'no mugs' in that case (if it is the case).

[DB]

Have Joao Felix rumours started yet?

[Londonvilla]

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on FC Copenhagen attacker Roony Bardghji, and the player is open to joining them in the summer.

According to a report from Give Me Sport, Tottenham have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of the 19-year-old Swedish youth International. The fact that he wants to join them will help them negotiate a reasonable deal for the player. They will face competition from Aston Villa and Manchester United as well.

https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2025/05/28/roony-bardghji-open-to-tottenham-move/

If only we were in the Champions League

[Beard82]

I dont think were any less of a pull than Spurs all thing considered.

[Dave]

I dont think were any less of a pull than Spurs all thing considered.

Would you have said that Spurs were less of a pull than us last summer?

[Rigadon]

Have Joao Felix rumours started yet?

Why don't you start one?  It'll probably be on Birmingham Live by 6pm.

[OCD]

If only we were in the Champions League

Still a bottom 6 club.

[AV84]

Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly keen on FC Copenhagen attacker Roony Bardghji, and the player is open to joining them in the summer.

According to a report from Give Me Sport, Tottenham have been handed a major boost in their pursuit of the 19-year-old Swedish youth International. The fact that he wants to join them will help them negotiate a reasonable deal for the player. They will face competition from Aston Villa and Manchester United as well.

https://thehardtackle.com/transfer-news/2025/05/28/roony-bardghji-open-to-tottenham-move/

If only we were in the Champions League

I remember this kid, he did something in a European game, maybe against Man U, last year maybe and I said we should sign him. I want a cut of his signing fee if he comes here.

[Beard82]

I dont think were any less of a pull than Spurs all thing considered.

Would you have said that Spurs were less of a pull than us last summer?

Probably about the same.  I think we finished 6th and have Unai - they finished 17 and although they have UCL - its a bit of a shit show

[PaulWinch again]

As good as he can be, it wouldn't be the end of the world selling Rogers. I'd prefer we keep him but when he's out on the right it's like playing with 10 men (9 if you count Watkins) for most of the game. I prefer to see Rogers as the 10, if Asensio is to fill that roll I'd have Rogers on the bench and somebody more suited like Malen or a signing on the right.

Agree with this, although Emery appears to have bet the house on Rogers, having played him comprehensively throughout the season; so he ain't going anywhere unless someone comes in with a huge load of wonga.

As I said yesterday I think it’d be terrible to sell him. Firstly he’s a brilliant player, with immense potential, and pivotal to our team. But also optically it would look like us being put in our place.

He’s a must not sell.