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

[Sexual Ealing]

I would like us to sign Mateta. He's already shite at penalties so it seems realistic.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

I don't think we'll have the financial headroom for a move like that.  Theoretically we'd receive about £40m for Watkins and we'd probably another "£20m" to buy a decent replacement. 

I cannot see that sort of shuffle happening in January.

Agreed. What I'd like to see early next year and certainly before the World Cup is an agreement to sign Gonçalo Ramos from PSG. He's not getting the number of minutes his talent deserves, price wise I reckon PSG would be happy to get their money back (£57m) though there is a question of bonuses (£13m) though I've no idea if they've been reached.

If we're to cash in on Watkins next summer, we really need him to finish the season strong otherwise we can kiss goodbye to the £40m sale. The great thing about Ramos is he's very similar to Watkins but with far superior technical ability and he's only 24. The reason I want the deal done before the World Cup is his value could dramatically increase with hopefully him replacing Ronaldo in the Portugal side.

If we want to attract top players it goes without saying we have to be in the CL next season. A trophy wouldn't do any harm either. Over to you, Unai.

[Sexual Ealing]

We're not getting anywhere near £40m for Watkins.

[LeeB]

We're not getting anywhere near £40m for Watkins.

I don't know, there's always West Ham.

[Sexual Ealing]

£25m to Everton would be my guess (unless they're not letting Moyes near the signings).

[Smirker]

We're not getting anywhere near £40m for Watkins.

Yeah I really don't know where the £40m figure comes from. Not even the Saudis would pay that. We might get our money back on him but not much more.

I like the idea of Ramos.

[Dave]

Agreed. What I'd like to see early next year and certainly before the World Cup is an agreement to sign Gonçalo Ramos from PSG. He's not getting the number of minutes his talent deserves, price wise I reckon PSG would be happy to get their money back (£57m) though there is a question of bonuses (£13m) though I've no idea if they've been reached.

If we're to cash in on Watkins next summer, we really need him to finish the season strong otherwise we can kiss goodbye to the £40m sale. The great thing about Ramos is he's very similar to Watkins but with far superior technical ability and he's only 24. The reason I want the deal done before the World Cup is his value could dramatically increase with hopefully him replacing Ronaldo in the Portugal side.

Surprised you've not mentioned him before. Anyone else you're hiding from us? Maybe a Turkish winger or two?

(wink)

[Rudy Can't Fail]

No flies on you, Dave. The reason I mention it (again) is I think there's a realistic chance next summer. Previously I've just been dreaming.

The Turkish lad we were linked to has fallen off the radar. Not sure what happened to his form?

[Dave]

I can't even remember his name. I always get him mixed up with the one at Juventus.

[Smirker]

I can't even remember his name. I always get him mixed up with the one at Juventus.

Vlahovic?

[Dave]

I can't even remember his name. I always get him mixed up with the one at Juventus.

Vlahovic?

Definitely not Turkish.

Kenan Yildiz

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

I can't even remember his name. I always get him mixed up with the one at Juventus.

Vlahovic?

Definitely not Turkish.

Kenan Yildiz

Was it Kolicsoy?

[Dave]

That rings a bell

[rob_bridge]

I’d go all in on Evanilson. I know we stuffed Bournemouth last week but I thought he was superb.

He was good - gave Konsa a hard time especially as Torres/Digne muted Semenyo. Tim Vickery said there is huge snobbishness in Brazil so those playing for 'lesser' PL teams don't get a look in at national level. Problem is he would cost about 70m

[VancouverLion]

Talking of Semenyo, so lovely of the BBC to reveal to the scum 6 that he has a 65 mil quid release clause that can be activated in January. W*****s!