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

[LeeB]

Thinking about it, PIF have been pulling up since the sPorTs QuARteR was unveiled, they've probably just thought 'what's the point trying to compete?'.

[paul_e]

One part of "The Line" was supposed to host one of the stadiums for the world cup. It will be interesting what they do to replace that location.

That section is the bit they're still committing to currently. In total it's about a 1km section that will be built if they stick to the plans.

[brontebilly]

The Jaudis might be in for a rough ride as well then, could have a similar affect as it did when the Chinese pulled investment. A nice slow decline a la Wulvz for them would be handy, them Chelsea and Spurs out of the picture gives us an easier ride going forward.

Gives the "big 4/5" an easier run of it too which isn't in our favour. Newcastle similar to ourselves with 2 from 3 CL league finishes, a cup win too to be fair but have dropped off hugely this season. Disastrous transfer window despite the crazy money they got for Isak. Howe didn't really address what seems to be an aging squad - Trippier, Schar, Pope, Burn. No cover in midfield and overly stacked in the wide positions.

I really thought we were in danger of a similar season early on. Great credit to Emery for turning it around spectacularly with the same players pretty much considering our terrible transfer window. Do think we need to overhaul the squad in the summer to avoid a Newcastle type fall off next season.

[LeeB]

The Jaudis might be in for a rough ride as well then, could have a similar affect as it did when the Chinese pulled investment. A nice slow decline a la Wulvz for them would be handy, them Chelsea and Spurs out of the picture gives us an easier ride going forward.

Gives the "big 4/5" an easier run of it too which isn't in our favour. Newcastle similar to ourselves with 2 from 3 CL league finishes, a cup win too to be fair but have dropped off hugely this season. Disastrous transfer window despite the crazy money they got for Isak. Howe didn't really address what seems to be an aging squad - Trippier, Schar, Pope, Burn. No cover in midfield and overly stacked in the wide positions.

I really thought we were in danger of a similar season early on. Great credit to Emery for turning it around spectacularly with the same players pretty much considering our terrible transfer window. Do think we need to overhaul the squad in the summer to avoid a Newcastle type fall off next season.

Was talking about this with my mate the other night, we've improved with a much weaker squad than we finished with last season, it's absolutely mental, even moreso when you factor in last seasons champions are likey to finish behind us having spent the best part of £500m.

But I agree, we do need to do a bit of work this summer, and I think we will cash in on someone big this summer to fund it, though I think we'll fight to keep Rogers and if my dark horse tip is Konsa going instead.

[Dave]

But I agree, we do need to do a bit of work this summer, and I think we will cash in on someone big this summer to fund it, though I think we'll fight to keep Rogers and if my dark horse tip is Konsa going instead.

I think this is going to be a World Cup that could have quite a big bearing on our 26/27 season. I think we'll see one big sale, and it'll be whoever our biggest "star" of the tournament is

Konsa / Rogers / Tielemans / Martinez / Onana

(with respect to McGinn and Lindelof, who aren't likely to find themselves on that list)

[LeeB]

I don't think Martinez commands a big enough transfer fee to for it to be 'him', and if he went it would be and one of the others.

Liverpool are wanting one or two centre halves having mugged signing Guehi and Konsa kind of fits the bill, if we bought in Mingeuza and on the back of Lindelof being great I could see us doing business if the price is right.

[rob_bridge]

Liverpool are offering Konate a new contract I think. Can't see an experience international wanting to go there and compete.

[LeeB]

Liverpool are offering Konate a new contract I think. Can't see an experience international wanting to go there and compete.

Are they? Really? Ha brilliant, he's fucking useless.

[Dave]

I don't think Martinez commands a big enough transfer fee to for it to be 'him', and if he went it would be and one of the others.

Probably not, but what he doesn't bring in transfer money he does saves a bit more in wages - which if Emery did want a Rashford or similar, would be pretty important.

I'm still pretty sure that they plan last summer was to nudge Emi out the door and give Rashford his wages, which is how the whole thing would have been workable had it been supplemented with Champions League money this season.

[Dave]

Liverpool are offering Konate a new contract I think. Can't see an experience international wanting to go there and compete.

Are they? Really? Ha brilliant, he's fucking useless.

They also bought Jacquet from Rennes in January for £60m with him joining in the summer.

[rob_bridge]

Liverpool are offering Konate a new contract I think. Can't see an experience international wanting to go there and compete.

Are they? Really? Ha brilliant, he's fucking useless.

Only 26 so don't want to lose him for nowt - I suspect the wages won't be discounted.
If Spuds go down I suspect they will go for VanDerVen or the Greek lad if West Ham go

[LeeB]

Liverpool are offering Konate a new contract I think. Can't see an experience international wanting to go there and compete.

Are they? Really? Ha brilliant, he's fucking useless.

They also bought Jacquet from Rennes in January for £60m with him joining in the summer.

I forgot about that one. As you were then.