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

[Drummond]

Hopefully those in charge of recruitment can do the absolute max to help Unai and the squad. We are in an amazing position and the positivity a couple of key signings or loans could be crucial in maintaining our top 4 status and a push for the Europa League. 

If we could get close to the impact we got from Asensio and Rashford we could actually win the league

He speaketh the truth.

[Dante Lavelli]

I agree that it might be a good time to cash in on Malen, whilst his stock is reasonably high.

Weirdly* watkin’s form makes this a requirement because we need an alternative yet someone needs to be sacrificed to create the room in the squad and headroom in the wages.

*I wouldn’t sell Watkins as the team has been shaped around his energy upfront which doesn’t appear to be what Malen offers.

[john e]

Can we ring a loan player in in the Jan window or are we already full up with them

[Dave]

Can we ring a loan player in in the Jan window or are we already full up with them

We need to return someone if we want a domestic player, we're fine if we can find an abroad one.

[Smithy]

Hopefully those in charge of recruitment can do the absolute max to help Unai and the squad. We are in an amazing position and the positivity a couple of key signings or loans could be crucial in maintaining our top 4 status and a push for the Europa League. 

If we could get close to the impact we got from Asensio and Rashford we could actually win the league

He speaketh the truth.

I wonder what the chances are of getting Asensio on loan from Fenerbahce? He's doing well there, but it's not like Turkish teams don't have form for signing players then letting them go again.  He knows Unai and wouldn't need an acclimatisation period.  We already know we couldn't afford his wages as a permanent signing, but maybe it's easier to account for as a loan than a permanent signing?

[LeeB]

Hopefully those in charge of recruitment can do the absolute max to help Unai and the squad. We are in an amazing position and the positivity a couple of key signings or loans could be crucial in maintaining our top 4 status and a push for the Europa League. 

If we could get close to the impact we got from Asensio and Rashford we could actually win the league

He speaketh the truth.

I wonder what the chances are of getting Asensio on loan from Fenerbahce? He's doing well there, but it's not like Turkish teams don't have form for signing players then letting them go again.  He knows Unai and wouldn't need an acclimatisation period.  We already know we couldn't afford his wages as a permanent signing, but maybe it's easier to account for as a loan than a permanent signing?

If so, can he bring that mad bastard back with him as well?

[olaftab]

Maybe trade out Malen and replace him with a more genuine challenger for Watkins?

It's the season to be jolly not silly.

[olaftab]

I am on the page with bring Jhon boy back.

[Sexual Ealing]

Yes

[VILLA MOLE]

Vinnie any news on Forwards before we get bring back Jhon Boy Back Requests !!

[Clampy]

I'm baffled at the suggestion that selling Malen is a good idea.

[VILLA MOLE]

I'm baffled at the suggestion that selling Malen is a good idea.

Yep we also need a squad

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Malen’s goals per ratio though have been priceless, we’d be mad to replace him. He’s a brilliant alternative option or great when up alongside someone. Surely now we’re up with the big boys, we want to keep different options but look for an upgrade on Ollie’s role?

Agreed, at least regarding Malen. He has the best minutes/goal stats at the club other than Ross Barkley (121 minutes/1 goal), even better than Buendia (557 minutes/4 goals) with four goals from 541 minutes despite only 4 starts. He's also managed 3 goals in the Europa League. Plus, in response to Dante, he runs around a lot just like Watkins. The only difference I see other than the difference in goals scored between the two is Malen isn't a natural with his back to goal, something that Watkins is generally better at.

[Dante Lavelli]

I'm baffled at the suggestion that selling Malen is a good idea.

Yep we also need a squad

I’m guessing it’s on the proviso that another attacking player is signed and selling near his ceiling price.

[Drummond]

No to Duran. He only scored goals from outside the box.