Winter 25-26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[Keeno]

And saying that, I would much rather have Mateta over Abraham. Sorry Tammy.

I agree - also the fact that he's performed well in the PL more recently makes it more sensible as a Jan signing. Unai knows him very well having had to game plan against him for the last 3 years..

[Chip Butty 111]

Tammy suits our style of play, Mateta doesn't. However if Guessand is part of the Mateta deal heads will be turned.

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

And saying that, I would much rather have Mateta over Abraham. Sorry Tammy.

I agree - also the fact that he's performed well in the PL more recently makes it more sensible as a Jan signing. Unai knows him very well having had to game plan against him for the last 3 years..

We should just take all their players before we face them again.

[Goldenballs]

I've never been a big fan of Mateta, always thought he look a bit overweight.

[TheToffnar]

I've never been a big fan of Mateta, always thought he look a bit overweight.

You'd fucking despise most of us then.

[Gareth]

Raphael Onyedika not in the Club Bruges squad today in CL…was another linked for DM role which is now a priority, guess could be injured or being transferred somewhere

[PeterWithe]

I like Mateta and I think he's do well for us, but he doesn't seem to fit the profile for us does he, big transfer fee, big wages, just this side of 30, no/low resale value.

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

Raphael Onyedika not in the Club Bruges squad today in CL…was another linked for DM role which is now a priority, guess could be injured or being transferred somewhere

Is this lad rated? I know nowt about him.

[LeonW]

Wharton is the one we really want. He could cover for Kamara to the level.

Even if we had the money we wouldn't get him sadly. Too many clubs in for him it seems and his agent will be putting sly words in his ear no doubt.

Let me dream please. And no talk of PSR, SCR, P&O, ER, please.

[Gareth]

Raphael Onyedika not in the Club Bruges squad today in CL…was another linked for DM role which is now a priority, guess could be injured or being transferred somewhere

Is this lad rated? I know nowt about him.

He was linked with us and Galatasaray earlier in the week

[LeeS]

Ok, if we get Onyedika and Tammy in this window I’ll be happy.

[JJ-AV]

Can’t see Mateta happening

Tanswell is always talking about how we’re fluid and flexible in the market. I imagine Besiktas aren’t budging in the Tammy fee, and or Guessand won’t go there, so we’re exploring other options.

Seems this one is because Palace wanted Guessand in the Summer and Mateta only has 18 months left.

While he’d be a good acquisition, and cutting our losses with Guessand, it seems like paying money + Guessand would be about £40m worth of investment in a 28 year old. Is that the right approach really?

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

Raphael Onyedika not in the Club Bruges squad today in CL…was another linked for DM role which is now a priority, guess could be injured or being transferred somewhere

Is this lad rated? I know nowt about him.

He was linked with us and Galatasaray earlier in the week

But is he any good?

[eamonn]

Yes please to Mateta.

If we got Mateta I think that would  cause an interesting reaction from people who were aghast at losing Malen.

They'd be happy with a new bald, brown lad who can score.

[TheToffnar]

Can’t see Mateta happening

Tanswell is always talking about how we’re fluid and flexible in the market. I imagine Besiktas aren’t budging in the Tammy fee, and or Guessand won’t go there, so we’re exploring other options.

Seems this one is because Palace wanted Guessand in the Summer and Mateta only has 18 months left.

While he’d be a good acquisition, and cutting our losses with Guessand, it seems like paying money + Guessand would be about £40m worth of investment in a 28 year old. Is that the right approach really?

Probably not, but as it stands you're losing money on Guessand whichever way you spin it and still looking to buy a forward.