January Transfer Window - Is this thread a waste of space ?

[1964white]

It is now 25th January 2017

Are you concerned with the lack of activity ?

Signed Pablo

Oh hang on we've loaned out Murphy & Diagouraga

Are we up to our old tricks where we scramble for last minute deals & just miss out again ?

[HarryofOz]

I'd lost track of time and didn't realise it was so close to the end of the window already

We'll probably go for loanees again.

[lufc1304]

I would expect a permanent deal for Jansson to be concluded after tonight's game, though maybe not whilst he's in the bath! Not sure what else we need at this stage, to be honest. Lot of talk about another striker, which I don't necessarily disagree with, but who is going to come, of the requisite standard, to play second fiddle to Wood? I'd like to see Bartley signed permanently, but perhaps that can wait until the end of the season?

[lufc1304]

Not Leeds related per se, but Coral's twitter feed is reporting that Burnley have had a £10m bid for Robert Snodgrass accepted

[1964white]

I would expect a permanent deal for Jansson to be concluded after tonight's game, though maybe not whilst he's in the bath! Not sure what else we need at this stage, to be honest. Lot of talk about another striker, which I don't necessarily disagree with, but who is going to come, of the requisite standard, to play second fiddle to Wood? I'd like to see Bartley signed permanently, but perhaps that can wait until the end of the season?

I think the Barnsley game showed up the weaknesses in our squad when we fielded three right-backs in our defence

At the moment with Cooper injured we have two CB's.....not good going into the final three months of the season. Same will happen if Wood incurs another injury & he will believe me. Area's in are squad are very brittle compared to the majority of other championship clubs. No excuses as we are not skint anymore !

[1964white]

Not Leeds related per se, but Coral's twitter feed is reporting that Burnley have had a £10m bid for Robert Snodgrass accepted

Nice one that could the nail in the coffin for the codheads

[lufc1304]

I think the Barnsley game showed up the weaknesses in our squad when we fielded three right-backs in our defence

At the moment with Cooper injured we have two CB's.....not good going into the final three months of the season. Same will happen if Wood incurs another injury & he will believe me. Area's in are squad are very brittle compared to the majority of other championship clubs. No excuses as we are not skint anymore !

You see most of the games, Leon, you've a better handle on the state of our squad than I do. But the question remains; who will come, ready to improve us (or at least maintain the standards Monk has set), but who won't be guaranteed a starting place? Prem fringe players? None of our rivals are going to sell, probably the opposite.

P.S just been tweeted by a mate saying loan deal for Lewis Grabben is close

[gessa]

I believe Monk doesn't want to sign for signing sake, he'll be patient and get what he wants. I still think we'll get 1 if not 2 in by the close of the window.

[gessa]

You see most of the games, Leon, you've a better handle on the state of our squad than I do. But the question remains; who will come, ready to improve us (or at least maintain the standards Monk has set), but who won't be guaranteed a starting place? Prem fringe players? None of our rivals are going to sell, probably the opposite.

P.S just been tweeted by a mate saying loan deal for Lewis Grabben is close

Grabban and Canos looking the likely ones to be coming in.

[1964white]

You see most of the games, Leon, you've a better handle on the state of our squad than I do. But the question remains; who will come, ready to improve us (or at least maintain the standards Monk has set), but who won't be guaranteed a starting place? Prem fringe players? None of our rivals are going to sell, probably the opposite.

P.S just been tweeted by a mate saying loan deal for Lewis Grabben is close

Now that would be a cracking signing I'll personally go kiss Monk's **** if he pulls that one off

[lufc1304]

Who is Canos, Ges, never heard of him?

[The Subhuman]

Who is Canos, Ges, never heard of him?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sergi_Can%C3%B3s ?

[gessa]

Who is Canos, Ges, never heard of him?

Sergi Canos,19 year old, went from Liverpool to Norwich last year, played only 1 game for Liverpool, went to Brentford on loan last season, then signed for Norwich. Scored 7 in 38 appearances for Brentford, can play on both wings. Apparently Brentford have offered 1.5 M for him Norwich paid £2.5, he has only made 3 appearances for Norwich, so they may just want to recoup some money,, it's up to us to match or better Brentfords offer.

[lufc1304]

Cheers faaip and Ges! Sounds like he could be worth a punt, an alternative to Sacko

[weasel]

I would find it better that we made no signings than the wrong signings.

[rich_leeds64]

The Snodgrass to Burnley rumour is confirmed by Sky and BBC, silly question, but did we have any sell on clause??

[Clacton White]

The Snodgrass to Burnley rumour is confirmed by Sky and BBC, silly question, but did we have any sell on clause??

If so - it probably would have been with Norwich

[Crude]

I don't see too many players that would add value to the current side, without dropping silly money. Testament to Monk and staff for getting the important signings done before January. Monk has this, don't worry.

[The Subhuman]

I'm fine with the squad we have. All squads look thin if they lose 2/3 starters at a position but lets not go back down the Ridsale route of wanting 10 players for every position. By all means lets add some lower league upside talent (e.g. Roofe) we can bring on at our own pace but we're set for starters and have solid to very good back ups

[1964white]

I'm fine with the squad we have. All squads look thin if they lose 2/3 starters at a position but lets not go back down the Ridsale route of wanting 10 players for every position. By all means lets add some lower league upside talent (e.g. Roofe) we can bring on at our own pace but we're set for starters and have solid to very good back ups

We need another CB & striker !