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

[Dogtanian]

I don't think the finances will be the issue with Rashford at all. If he wants to come and Emery still wants him, I can see it happening.

[Dave]

I don't think the finances will be the issue with Rashford at all. If he wants to come and Emery still wants him, I can see it happening.

Agreed, but I think if it happens it'll be much later in the window if / when it it turns out that no massive super-club is planning to go for him.

[eamonn]

Players being released.  Shame Cole Ramsey never made it with us.

Shame, wasn't there chat at one stage that he was the best of the three? Also disappointing that Kerr Smith never kicked on, although the serious injury he suffered at St' Johnstone likely didn't help.

From all the Ramsey's to none. It's a shame.

It made me smile when I looked on the Bodymoor Heath reviews on Google Maps a while ago and saw this;

Ah, that is sweet. And Mark was a boxer, see - tough men can still show their emotions... but this is sad news. And shows how cutthroat football is. No wonder JJ took the wonga at Newcastle. He can help out his little bro a bit.

[Somniloquism]

I suspect it will depend on a couple of things. Is the £26mil price tag a special for Barca or will Manure honour it (or close to it) for anyone else? If he takes a pay-cut for us, will other clubs then jump ahead of us offering the same money?

[Dave]

I suspect it will depend on a couple of things. Is the £26mil price tag a special for Barca or will Manure honour it (or close to it) for anyone else? If he takes a pay-cut for us, will other clubs then jump ahead of us offering the same money?

I imagine they will happily sell him at that price to any club that means they don't have to pay him the GDP of a small city anymore.

[Hookeysmith]

Rashford gave us great impetus (along with Asensio) just when we needed it but we were as good for him, on his road back, as he was for us. His efforts for us not only got him his Barca move but also back into the England fold - i am sure he will always have a soft spot for us and SUE

He was very good, but not worthy for that sort of outlay on fees or wages - i bet his agent has made a fortune out of clubs like us and Barca in recent years.

[Somniloquism]

Do players agents get much for loans? I mean there is a loan fee paid between clubs but his wages is the same no matter the loan, either all paid by the new club or split between them.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

No idea but the fact we spent £30m on agent fees last year is something I hope the club are addressing.

[Brend'Watkins]

Do players agents get much for loans? I mean there is a loan fee paid between clubs but his wages is the same no matter the loan, either all paid by the new club or split between them.

I’m sure they get their hefty % on the salary negotiated. They’re not renowned for philanthropy.

[eamonn]

No idea but the fact we spent £30m on agent fees last year is something I hope the club are addressing.

If we're reliant on Bosmans like Hazza Wilson and Oscar Mings, can't see it coming down much.

[PeterWithesShin]

Feb 25-Feb 26 only Chelsea spent more on agent fees

Aston Villa were second on the list, paying £38.4m, which was an increase of £13.4m - the highest rise of any club.

This is despite the Villans spending a relatively modest £69m on incoming transfers. Unai Emery's side had a high number of costs associated with renegotiating player contracts and new professional registrations.

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyxnpvl7wdo

[UK Redsox]

Is the £38.4m for agents acting on behalf of the club ?

With regard to the agents acting on behalf of players, wouldn't those costs be borne by their client (ie player)

[PeterWithesShin]

Is the £38.4m for agents acting on behalf of the club ?

With regard to the agents acting on behalf of players, wouldn't those costs be borne by their client (ie player)

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/k_fnMOiaJnY

[VILLA MOLE]

no wonder everyone jumps on the bandwagon

[SaddVillan]

Robin Roefs at Sunderland has done well this season.

23 yrs old. Signed by Sunderland for £9.5m plus add-ons last summer.
£30k a week wages
6'4"
In the Dutch Workd Cup Squad.



Not sure what he'd cost, or if he fits the bill as a replacement.

Bought for £10m, contracted to Sunderland until 2030, they appear highly rate him, broken into Dutch team…would cost a shitload of money.

His value will certainly have increased. Agree that he may be outside what we can afford/are preoared to pay.