Summer 26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[rooboy316]

I like Curtis Jones and think he's a good player, but they'd want too much and I worry he's a bit of a 'jack of all trades'.

A good, solid, jack-of-all-trades midfielder would allow us to thin the herd a little in midfield, where we're probably blessed with riches we don't need (when everyone is fit, obviously).  I'm not sure Jones is that player, btw, but I'm certainly not averse to having a player in the squad who can play a few different roles pretty well without ever becoming top, top class in one of them.  Bogarde might become that player, of course.

What does Jones offer that Luiz wouldn't, assuming he'd cost more?  Genuine question, as I have no recollection of ever having seen him play (which is the case for me with most players in other teams).

[Dante Lavelli]

He did have a few good moments in an England match recently but mainly he’s very meh. I’d prefer Luiz who has an affinity with the club and should be available cheap if juve make all the rumoured purchases.

[kippaxvilla2]

Jones is a bit meh for me.  He’s not quick of mind and often gets caught out fo being too slow.

[Hookeysmith]

Jones is a bit meh for me.  He’s not quick of mind and often gets caught out fo being too slow.

He also has abysmal hair style so it's a no from me. I would prefer to continue to develop Bogarde

[Percy McCarthy]

We don’t need any midfielders IMO.

[Londonvilla]

Juventus set sights on Ligue 1 revelation wanted at Aston Villa

According to Tuttosport, Juventus have joined the queue for Baidoo, who has been one of the best revelations of the Ligue 1 campaign.

The 22-year-old began his career in his native Austria. After various experiences around the country, he was poached by RB Salzburg in 2022.

Last summer, RC Lens purchased the young defender for €8 million and tied him down with a contract valid until June 2030. However, his value has already soared to €25 million according to Transfermarkt.

https://www.juvefc.com/juventus-lens-samson-baidoo/

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[Mister E]

Jones is a bit meh for me.  He’s not quick of mind and often gets caught out fo being too slow.

Agreed.

[Dante Lavelli]

Sunderland’s RW Chris Rigg hasn’t had the breakout season people were expecting but is still highly rated from media reports.

His style reads very similar to SJM (apparently) so could be one to watch today. Still only 18 yrs old.

[Dante Lavelli]

Sunderland’s RW Chris Rigg hasn’t had the breakout season people were expecting but is still highly rated from media reports.

His style reads very similar to SJM (apparently) so could be one to watch today. Still only 18 yrs old.

Shiiit Sorry.

[Smithy]

I like Curtis Jones and think he's a good player, but they'd want too much and I worry he's a bit of a 'jack of all trades'.

A good, solid, jack-of-all-trades midfielder would allow us to thin the herd a little in midfield, where we're probably blessed with riches we don't need (when everyone is fit, obviously).  I'm not sure Jones is that player, btw, but I'm certainly not averse to having a player in the squad who can play a few different roles pretty well without ever becoming top, top class in one of them.  Bogarde might become that player, of course.

What does Jones offer that Luiz wouldn't, assuming he'd cost more?  Genuine question, as I have no recollection of ever having seen him play (which is the case for me with most players in other teams).

Not saying I'd swap them (I like Luiz), but Jones also plays full-back and can play wide in midfield.  So with that sort of utility player, you're getting cover for 4 or 5 positions in our formation, instead of 2 or 3.

Again, not saying "get Jones", just that there is value in having players like him in your squad.

[Steve67]

We don’t need any midfielders IMO.

I think we need a number 10 and a winger.  Bailey, Buendia, Barkley and Sancho all to be gone.  Not often I disagree with you Percy!

[eamonn]

No thanks to Jones. Some fella on Youtube that works at John Lennon airport (Above us only sky), said that he's the one grade-A cvnt celebrity he's had to deal with. I only want respectful lads at the football club.

[LeeB]

Sunderland’s RW Chris Rigg hasn’t had the breakout season people were expecting but is still highly rated from media reports.

His style reads very similar to SJM (apparently) so could be one to watch today. Still only 18 yrs old.

Shiiit Sorry.

You weren't wrong though.

[Ads]

We need a right winger with pace, who is direct. We also need an all action, physical left sided midfielder to help cover McGinn.

[Skipper_The_Eyechild]

We don’t need any midfielders IMO.

I think we need a number 10 and a winger.  Bailey, Buendia, Barkley and Sancho all to be gone.  Not often I disagree with you Percy!

I am absolutely content with keeping Barkley and Buendia.