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

[PaulWinch again]

Let’s hope so that’s a seriously high bar.

[Dante Lavelli]

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.

You’re both right but I’m an advocate of OCD’s plan.  18 established pro and then 5-10 wunderkids that are given plenty of rope over the season, especially in the Europa.  We need to think differently and this seems a sensible policy to try and bridge the gap.

The combined wage of Guler, Nypan and Delap would be less than Rashford’s and potentially funded from selling Bailey, Buendia and Barkley.  From the players we have, greater emphasis on using Enzo, Bogarde and Garcia. The Europa league strikes me as the perfect challenge - given its new format - and this policy would give us more breathing space from PSR perspective and scope to grow later.

[Dante Lavelli]

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 +.

Ouattara looks the player to watch for me.  Left winger so not sure he fits our system but looks lively, hard working and plenty of skill.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Roony Bardghji, is on that list of out of contract players. Wasn’t he supposed to be the next up and coming thing of European football a few seasons back?

[pauliewalnuts]

Roony Bardghji, is on that list of out of contract players. Wasn’t he supposed to be the next up and coming thing of European football a few seasons back?

He's still only 19, rumoured to be signing for man city.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Roony Bardghji, is on that list of out of contract players. Wasn’t he supposed to be the next up and coming thing of European football a few seasons back?

He's still only 19, rumoured to be signing for man city.

Ah ok. I remember him scoring against Man U in  Copenhagen a few years back and the talk about him, surprised to see he was still in Denmark.

[Dante Lavelli]

Roony Bardghji, is on that list of out of contract players. Wasn’t he supposed to be the next up and coming thing of European football a few seasons back?

He's still only 19, rumoured to be signing for man city.

Ah ok. I remember him scoring against Man U in  Copenhagen a few years back and the talk about him, surprised to see he was still in Denmark.

Wiki suggests he had a bad injury shortly after that goal.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

Roony Bardghji, is on that list of out of contract players. Wasn’t he supposed to be the next up and coming thing of European football a few seasons back?

He's still only 19, rumoured to be signing for man city.

Ah ok. I remember him scoring against Man U in  Copenhagen a few years back and the talk about him, surprised to see he was still in Denmark.

Wiki suggests he had a bad injury shortly after that goal.

That would explain it then. Might be worth a look if the Man City move doesn’t happen.

[SoccerHQ]

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.

I think his value will already be 15m +. Valencia have been in incredible form for months and he's been a key part of it. Also on the fringes of Argentina squad so I could see a Betis or Villareal being very interested in taking him full time from us for more than what we paid.

[tomd2103]

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.

I haven't been convinced by the bits we've seen of him on the right, so not quite sure about that tbh.  I have mostly liked what I've seen of him through the middle so far though.

[ROBBO]

It's strange how little he's been used.

[edgysatsuma89]

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.

I haven't been convinced by the bits we've seen of him on the right, so not quite sure about that tbh.  I have mostly liked what I've seen of him through the middle so far though.

I think he's more suited to the CF role as well. I'm not a massive fan of Rogers out there and I would cash in on Bailey, so I really think we need someone on that right side. Not sure if Emery agrees, though.

[Dick Edwards]

If Aina is the Forest right back I'm thinking of, and he's available on a free transfer this summer he would absolutely be an upgrade on Cash.

[LeeS]

Yes please!

[OCD]

I think Forest have the option of an extra year on Aina.