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

[Somniloquism]

We need to buy Carlos Vinicius. He played for Fulham for a bit but now at Gremio. He would fit right in.

https://xcancel.com/futsheriff/status/2049660843780870385?s=46

The post you linked to is a little unfair as all three were tremendous saves from the keeper, even the slip one. (I think the keeper pushed the first one onto the post otherwise no need to penalise the move forward).

[Flamingo Lane]

We need to buy Carlos Vinicius. He played for Fulham for a bit but now at Gremio. He would fit right in.

https://xcancel.com/futsheriff/status/2049660843780870385?s=46

Would be nice to sign someone who scores penalties.

We should buy Alajbegovic from RB Salzburg. Bosnian, 18 years old, scored both his penalties v Wales and then Italy in the World Cup play offs recently. Looks a real prospect.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

We should buy Alajbegovic from RB Salzburg. Bosnian, 18 years old, scored both his penalties v Wales and then Italy in the World Cup play offs recently. Looks a real prospect.

Never heard of him until now but Salzburg apparently turned down €25m for him in January. Clubs interested include Roma, Lazio, Befica, Sporting, Bayer Leverkusen and Man U - if Vinícius Júnior refuses to take a massive step down. Bayer Leverkusen sold him for €4m and have a buy-back clause for €8m. Other PL clubs and top Spanish clubs also said to be interested according to his father/agent.

[OCD]

I've seen reports linking us to that Bosnian kid.

[LeeB]

We should buy Alajbegovic from RB Salzburg. Bosnian, 18 years old, scored both his penalties v Wales and then Italy in the World Cup play offs recently. Looks a real prospect.

Never heard of him until now but Salzburg apparently turned down €25m for him in January. Clubs interested include Roma, Lazio, Befica, Sporting, Bayer Leverkusen and Man U - if Vinícius Júnior refuses to take a massive step down. Bayer Leverkusen sold him for €4m and have a buy-back clause for €8m. Other PL clubs and top Spanish clubs also said to be interested according to his father/agent.

He was the best player on the pitch by miles in the Wales game

[Rudy65]

Unai has preformed miracles but I think the time has run out with this squad to be challenging for top 6 & CL next season. Needs a massive overhaul in the summer to make us competitive particularly if we’re in the CL. Rogers sale is a must imo at £100m plus which together with the CL money and selling some squad players could allow us to make some quality additions. The WC won’t help us unfortunately although it could push up Rogers value if he does well

[Dave]

Unai has preformed miracles but I think the time has run out with this squad to be challenging for top 6 & CL next season

Which six teams would you say are in a better position to finish ahead of us?

I think a solid argument can be made for four, beyond that they mostly have our problems but worse.

[Sexual Ealing]

It's quite possible that Rogers has a Stéphane Guivarc'h of a World Cup. If we're banking on selling him it might be better to get it done ASAP.

[PaulWinch again]

I reiterate again, my god we need pace in this side.

[Dante Lavelli]

We should buy Alajbegovic from RB Salzburg. Bosnian, 18 years old, scored both his penalties v Wales and then Italy in the World Cup play offs recently. Looks a real prospect.

Never heard of him until now but Salzburg apparently turned down €25m for him in January. Clubs interested include Roma, Lazio, Befica, Sporting, Bayer Leverkusen and Man U - if Vinícius Júnior refuses to take a massive step down. Bayer Leverkusen sold him for €4m and have a buy-back clause for €8m. Other PL clubs and top Spanish clubs also said to be interested according to his father/agent.

He was the best player on the pitch by miles in the Wales game

That sort of player should be the blueprint.  Transition from say McGinn to this fella* over the next 2/3 years. Will cost a fraction of the amount and keeps the core of the squad together.

*No idea what position he plays but there’s no rush to jettison our tried and tested squad if we have a plan in place to transition from a to b.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Unai has preformed miracles but I think the time has run out with this squad to be challenging for top 6 & CL next season. Needs a massive overhaul in the summer to make us competitive particularly if we’re in the CL. Rogers sale is a must imo at £100m plus which together with the CL money and selling some squad players could allow us to make some quality additions. The WC won’t help us unfortunately although it could push up Rogers value if he does well

We need to get rid of the dead wood first.

[Rudy65]

It's quite possible that Rogers has a Stéphane Guivarc'h of a World Cup. If we're banking on selling him it might be better to get it done ASAP.

Newcastle still bought him

[Rudy65]

Unai has preformed miracles but I think the time has run out with this squad to be challenging for top 6 & CL next season

Which six teams would you say are in a better position to finish ahead of us?

I think a solid argument can be made for four, beyond that they mostly have our problems but worse.

The current top 4 plus Chelsea and Spurs if they stay up. De Zerbi will get them playing given time.

[Sexual Ealing]

They'd already bought him.

[Rudy65]

They'd already bought him.

Nope, he was signed November 1998 so after the WC