The Subhuman wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2026 7:48 pm
Maybe, but there are other cheaper back ups... Rodon and Muharemovic should be starters with Bijol sweeper if we play one. Bijol can cover Rodon
Need a second left footed CB, and if we get Shea Charles he's a CB/Sweeper/DMF/CMF anyway. Think we'd have to promise Mavrapanos playing time for him to come. His value is around 20M
We seem to be after Trafford for 35-40
Charles for 25
We absolutely need a striker unless Farke is going to use Piroe this year. (30M plus)
AMF - If it's Brandt it's be a big sign on and record wages I reckon, if not then 20-40M
If we’re going to buy a cheap option we may as well keep Bornauw, he’s never let us down.
We’ve only spent net £14m so far, and the Muha fee gets spread over 5 years on the books.
£60m for Trafford, Brandt & Charles leaves us room for a striker - fee again amortised.
Victor_Notts-17 wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2026 8:02 pm
Bornauw looks to be a player but he won't stay if we sign another CB. I actually like what I've seen of Bornauw...
Very underrated for me is Bornauw, never complaining, never lets us down, just cracks on with the job.
Don’t cry because you said goodbye to your pet, smile because you said hello
The Subhuman wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2026 7:27 pm
No, I have reservations, Not a great premiership record with an awfully error strewn season at Burnley then City signed him to start and that lasted 2 or 3 games. I think they're thinking they can get their Philips money back
There has to be an outstanding Bundesliga goalie with Farke connections that could be obtained for far less than Trafford. A GK equivalent to the Stach signing is what I’m hoping for. That’s how this castle will get rebuilt…
Carrick Dave wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2026 8:32 pm
Silly me, I was just looking at the accepted wisdom that the Struijk figure was £18m.
Where are you getting £15m from?
Most sites are showing an initial 15 plus 3M in add ons .... The add ons have to be earned you know, we don't get them for him turning up for training. We may never see them.
"A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open"
Barlow Boy wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2026 8:33 pm
Very underrated for me is Bornauw, never complaining, never lets us down, just cracks on with the job.
Hasn't he stated a wish to go play somewhere where he gets minutes? He's good enough to start for us but is going to need an injury to play this season...
"A mind is like a parachute, it doesn't work if it's not open"
The Subhuman wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2026 9:24 pm
Hasn't he stated a wish to go play somewhere where he gets minutes? He's good enough to start for us but is going to need an injury to play this season...
He has, and unsurprisingly so.
You’re right, he ain’t playing much next season, especially when we have just paid £35M for a new player.
I’d love to keep him, as mentioned, very underrated player but I suspect he may be sacrificed for a few quid, particularly if he, as you say, wants a starting berth.
Don’t cry because you said goodbye to your pet, smile because you said hello
The Subhuman wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2026 9:23 pm
Most sites are showing an initial 15 plus 3M in add ons .... The add ons have to be earned you know, we don't get them for him turning up for training. We may never see them.
No, most sites are saying £18m plus £2m in add-ons.
Certainly YEP, Leeds Live, the Athletic and reliable bloggers like Ger Lynch.
JoeDenver wrote: ↑Fri Jul 17, 2026 8:55 pm
There has to be an outstanding Bundesliga goalie with Farke connections that could be obtained for far less than Trafford. A GK equivalent to the Stach signing is what I’m hoping for. That’s how this castle will get rebuilt…
The Derby County keeper - Jacob Widell Zetterström - is worthy of consideration IMHO...........
Keep The Faith MOT WAL Never mind, it'll all come out in the wash............
I think the 49'ers have tricks up their sleeve regarding the key signings we need! Tarik was a surprise to me. Both BIG signings dragged on (Wilson/Tarik) but contrary to my thoughts, the owners had these deals in the bag. I think they may drop a biggy on us at some point. I'm beginning to trust Maraath et al...
Apparently, a famous Leeds fan with LUFC connections was at the Brid v Leeds game today, said the Trafford deal will be announced soon, as personal terms are already agreed.
