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

[Drummond]

We desperately need an injection of pace and width for the front line, a strong right-sided centre back, and a back-up keeper.

September 2021. Leon against Everton. That seems quite a long time ago now.

Doesn't it just?

Bailey just doesn't trust his body, Watkins isn't as fast as he was, and we've not seen enough of Malen yet.

[Tayls_7]

Mbuemo would be great but I've no idea what kind of fee he commands, commensurate with his contract situation and proven PL experience?

I also like Diogo Joto as No.10 if his price reflects his injury situation.

I doubt we'll make CL and obviously that will have a bearing on our business.

[OCD]

If it does work out that we're in the Europa League next season, there will be opportunities to bring some kids through. That could figure in our strategy this summer, with Nypan being the type we go for. Keep a strong core of 18/19 senior players and have 3/4 young players who get more playing time than they might if we were in the CL.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

If we need to go down the Bosman route, here's a list of players who will be out of contract in the summer:

https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/statistik/endendevertraege

Jonathan David, obviously - but I suspect there will be a lot of CL competition for him.

Tah and Boscagli might be decent central defensive signings.  Aina has done well for Forest this season - not sure if he's an upgrade on Cash though.  Lamptey has also shown flashes, but seems to always be injured.

Already links to De Bruyne, but I doubt we'd have him and Asensio.

[OCD]

We did get linked to Angel Gomez a few months ago.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

If it does work out that we're in the Europa League next season, there will be opportunities to bring some kids through. That could figure in our strategy this summer, with Nypan being the type we go for. Keep a strong core of 18/19 senior players and have 3/4 young players who get more playing time than they might if we were in the CL.

18/19 is too small a squad to be competing on multiple fronts. 

As we've seen in the last couple of seasons, if you get a couple of injuries in the same position, it can seriously damage you. 

This season the sale of Carlos before getting a replacement (and while Torres was already injured) cost us valuable points in that period where we played West Ham, Wolves and Ipswich. 

Get 7 points instead of 2 from that run of games and our Top 5 chances would be solid.

[tomd2103]

If it does work out that we're in the Europa League next season, there will be opportunities to bring some kids through. That could figure in our strategy this summer, with Nypan being the type we go for. Keep a strong core of 18/19 senior players and have 3/4 young players who get more playing time than they might if we were in the CL.

18/19 is too small a squad to be competing on multiple fronts. 

As we've seen in the last couple of seasons, if you get a couple of injuries in the same position, it can seriously damage you. 

This season the sale of Carlos before getting a replacement (and while Torres was already injured) cost us valuable points in that period where we played West Ham, Wolves and Ipswich. 

Get 7 points instead of 2 from that run of games and our Top 5 chances would be solid.

Interesting point and I think it is certainly the case when you are in the Champions League and have to go pretty much full tilt at every game in that competition. 

[OCD]

The key parts you missed were Europa League, and 3/4 young players of the sort of level Nypan is said to be at. If players like him are developed, that quickly becomes a squad of 21-23 on a manageable wage structure with a less competitive fixture list than when you're in the Champions League.

[Tokyo Sexwhale]

The key parts you missed were Europa League, and 3/4 young players of the sort of level Nypan is said to be at. If players like him are developed, that quickly becomes a squad of 21-23 on a manageable wage structure with a less competitive fixture list than when you're in the Champions League.

Nypan is a precocious talent.  There aren't 3 or 4 of him around that we would be able to sign at a reasonable cost.  Also talent isn't a guarantee of success and most 18/19 year olds are not going to be immediate difference makers.

[SoccerHQ]

Would love Semenyo, he's ready for a move to European side if Bournemouth don't make it.

Will probably be slightly less than Mbuemo as Brentford want 50m +.

[Somniloquism]

Would love Semenyo, he's ready for a move to European side if Bournemouth don't make it.

Will probably be slightly less than Mbuemo as Brentford want 50m +.

Not sure you would be happy with the amount of shots he does that go high, wide and handsome over the course of a season. Emery definitely wouldn't like it.

[BoVillan esq]

I think Sverre Nypan would be an incredible signing, I wouldn't hesitate getting him straight in there, more than capable, if we could sign De Bruyne what an influence he would bring on players.

[Dante Lavelli]

I think Bogarde should be given a go as defensive midfield. That is where he started and got brilliant marks when playing there. he has good control and can see a pass onward. It was only when we had injuries etc that he was brought into the first team as cover in different positions.

You could say the same about Barrenchea though as he's played a key role in Valencia's second half run of form which has seen them be third best since Corberan took over.

Enzo's done really well there. We'll be getting offers for him aswell especially as he's on the fringes of the Argentina squad now, think Atletico Madrid have been linked already.

His value will increase more after a season in the PL.  It’s a close call, but I’m be inclined to loan Bogarde to Ajax (I think there’s been links) and get Enzo in the group to see what he can do.  Enzo, Kamara and Onana sees the DCM position well stocked.

[Hookeysmith]

Would love Semenyo, he's ready for a move to European side if Bournemouth don't make it.

Will probably be slightly less than Mbuemo as Brentford want 50m +.

I would take Mbuemo for £50m and consider that a bargain. Excellent player

[john2710]

Would love Semenyo, he's ready for a move to European side if Bournemouth don't make it.

Will probably be slightly less than Mbuemo as Brentford want 50m +.

I would take Mbuemo for £50m and consider that a bargain. Excellent player

I think Malen will our Mbuemo next season.