Summer 23/24 transfer and squad discussion thread.

[Carrick Dave]

German media says we have made a bid for Japanese midfielder Ao Tanaka.

Plays in the Bundesliga 2.

Chant is obvious

Just posted a link on the match thread - that old left-field 49ers approach catching everybody off-guard again?

[Cjay]

Assuming nobody major leaves (Sini, Gnonto etc).

Maybe people like Bate do or Gyabi.

What do we need?

Piroe is a great statement of intent but before Piroe most felt we needed 5 or 6 in maybe 4 or 5 at a push.

So we still thinking 5 is the ideal number?

[nickjett]

Assuming nobody major leaves (Sini, Gnonto etc).

Maybe people like Bate do or Gyabi.

What do we need?

Piroe is a great statement of intent but before Piroe most felt we needed 5 or 6 in maybe 4 or 5 at a push.

So we still thinking 5 is the ideal number?

Going by that assumption I feel we have enough firepower to score goals.

Although I was really happy with how rutter played yesterday. I still feel we need someone that can unlock tight games. I'm not sure rutter is that man. Maybe Poveda...or maybe someone more experienced doing that role. Like the rest of our signings.

Defence is still a problem...byrum if fit for the most of the season will do a job. But aAyling I'm less than convinced with. Out of position too often...sticks his hand up and hopes officials will agree with him...falls over to much and it doesn't work anymore..

So for me a RB or LB depending on which side Byrum prefers to play.

Back up for either Ampudu or Gray

And a creative midfielder. So 3 signings imo

[Barlow Boy]

Assuming nobody major leaves (Sini, Gnonto etc).

Maybe people like Bate do or Gyabi.

What do we need?

Piroe is a great statement of intent but before Piroe most felt we needed 5 or 6 in maybe 4 or 5 at a push.

So we still thinking 5 is the ideal number?

Told you before, no chance pal.

[weasel]

Assuming nobody major leaves (Sini, Gnonto etc).

Maybe people like Bate do or Gyabi.

What do we need?

Piroe is a great statement of intent but before Piroe most felt we needed 5 or 6 in maybe 4 or 5 at a push.

So we still thinking 5 is the ideal number?

As before a full back, dependant on the severity of Byram's injury, how close to fitness Firpo is and if we plan to retain Drameh.

And a central midfielder.

[JoeDenver]

As before a full back, dependant on the severity of Byram's injury, how close to fitness Firpo is and if we plan to retain Drameh.

And a central midfielder.

This is where my head is at. Need to ensure we retain all of our wingers or there could be a need there, as well. This week is going to be nerve-racking to see how the squad ultimately shakes out.

[SG90]

We look a bit lightweight in midfield, so Glen Kamara would be a good signing to add strength. Especially against the likes of Millwall and Cardiff, so we're not easily bullied.

Tanaka doesn't look all that from the reel. If we're looking at Japanese players, Kuryu Matsuki would be a good under the radar signing, but I'm not sure if he'd get a work permit.

I think someone will leave before the deadline, maybe Meslier or Drameh, or both.

[GreennWhite]

Cant get this transfer window closed early enough for me. I do expect some team to make an offer for either Willy, Sini or Jimmy, whether we allow them to go or not i have no idea. In an ideal world we keep them all and add to this squad, but time will tell.

[Cjay]

https://archive.ph/938QV

Mr Hay has spoken.

10, cm, full back.

Ao Tanaka link is genuine and a Farke recommendation

Loan bid in for Djed Spence.

[andrewjohnsmith]

https://archive.ph/938QV

Mr Hay has spoken.

10, cm, full back.

Ao Tanaka link is genuine and a Farke recommendation

Loan bid in for Djed Spence.

The other we were talking. I said an AMC/10 and a LB. You persuaded me about cover at DMC. So I'm in the same place as Phil Hay.

Notably, I think that both the 10 and the DMC should be versatile enough to play the Archie Gray role. So I'm looking for 2 midfielders that can cover 3 positions

Similarly, it would be nice if we sign a FB that can play both sides. Makes Max Aarons look like an ideal signing.

[Cjay]

The other we were talking. I said an AMC/10 and a LB. You persuaded me about cover at DMC. So I'm in the same place as Phil Hay.

Notably, I think that both the 10 and the DMC should be versatile enough to play the Archie Gray role. So I'm looking for 2 midfielders that can cover 3 positions

Similarly, it would be nice if we sign a FB that can play both sides. Makes Max Aarons look like an ideal signing.

Phil has said we are looking at left and right back (named Djed Spence and Luke Thomas) which is sensible.

We seem to have multiple options for the cm, O'brien, Tanaka and Kamara, ideally 2 of 3 for me but would be relatively happy to settle for 1(leaves us short depth wise imo).

[The Subhuman]

Gyabi will be fine, just needs a run of games ..

[Cjay]

Trabzonspor itk accounts on twitter seem to be getting very upset over a deal for Angers and French youth International defensive midfielder Batista Mendy.

Say they had a deal agreed with the club but Mendy wants to join us and is in discussions.

[Jaydog]

“An unnamed Championship club have reportedly offered £8.6m for Batista Mendy, who'd be ideal alongside Ethan Ampadu at Leeds United.”

Masters of disguise. Don’t tell them your name Pike.

[Jaydog]

Trabzonspor FC also had a welcome to the club video out 23 hours ago. Trouble brewing

[Jaydog]

So Brentford bid 43m for Johnson. They certainly have the wedge to offer for Sinisterra then.
What is the monetary difference between those two

[Cjay]

So Brentford bid 43m for Johnson. They certainly have the wedge to offer for Sinisterra then.
What is the monetary difference between those two

Sinisterra should be more.

Only advantage Johnson has is he is 22 and Sinisterra is 24.

Sinisterra has played (and won awards ) in European football competitions.

Sinisterra plays for a much higher ranked international team.

Sinisterra has a significantly better goal contribution rate per minute in the Premier League.

Also a more accurate shooter and dribbler and took fewer poor touches and had a better pass accuracy.

Sinisterra is the better player now.

[Kennyb41]

I've seen about 20 minutes of Gyabi.

20 minutes too much.

If we had a 4th team, he'd be in it.

[Jaydog]

Sinisterra should be more.

Only advantage Johnson has is he is 22 and Sinisterra is 24.

Sinisterra has played (and won awards ) in European football competitions.

Sinisterra plays for a much higher ranked international team.

Sinisterra has a significantly better goal contribution rate per minute in the Premier League.

Also a more accurate shooter and dribbler and took fewer poor touches and had a better pass accuracy.

Sinisterra is the better player now.

Way better & worth way more. Different level if fit. Is that the problem?

[Chilli D]