Summer Transfer Window 2017 Thread

[Dolphin Ziggler]

The rage from La Liga is exciting.

That money argument does show you why there's no need to worry about Bale not having suitors. If Everton can throw £48m at Siggy, Liverpool can offer upwards of £70m for Nany Keita then I can't see Man United being scared of throwing £90m at Bale.

[Crimey]

A fully fit Bale would be worth £90 million and then some in the current market, but you simply can't rely on him being fit.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Proper champions league teams with bags of money can cover it and have the squad depth. Makes so much sense for man united as a commercial deal, and if they get 70% of games they get arguably the 4th most talented footballer in the world for 70% of their games

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Ronaldo apparently said in court that he wants to return to England. Maybe he's the moving piece if Mbappe goes

[Dolphin Ziggler]

http://www.espnfc.com.au/spanish-primera-division/15/blog/post/3171363/barcelona-might-want-to-sit-tight-and-not-spend-after-world-record-neymar-sale

[Nathaniel Jacobs]

Barcelona have ended their pursuit of the overrated coutinho.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Lemina to join Southampton. Good signing, and one in the eye for Stoke.

Stoke's first XI looks shiiiiiiiiiiiiit

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Stoke are serious candidates to go down

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Eric Maxim Choupo Moting will join Stoke on a three-year deal

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Fosu-Mensah to Palace on loan apparently

[NickisBHAFC]

We've signed Davy Propper from PSV.

Our record of signing Dutch players is a bit of a disaster, however this lad has been a regular for PSV and has some caps for Holland under his belt.

Think we just need a striker and a RB and then that's us completed.

[It Must Be Love]

We've signed Davy Propper from PSV.

Our record of signing Dutch players is a bit of a disaster, however this lad has been a regular for PSV and has some caps for Holland under his belt.

Think we just need a striker and a RB and then that's us completed.

For my fantasy team, is Stepehns or Kunal's place most likely to be at threat?

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

We've signed Davy Propper from PSV.

Our record of signing Dutch players is a bit of a disaster, however this lad has been a regular for PSV and has some caps for Holland under his belt.

Think we just need a striker and a RB and then that's us completed.

The last time Chris Hughton splashed out on a Dutch international in the PL that went...erm...yeah

[Dolphin Ziggler]

We've signed a young Montenegro international who represented Sweden at youth stages and they were annoyed he chose to represent Montenegro. Reports make him sound good but probably periphery for at least a season

[NickisBHAFC]

We've signed Davy Propper from PSV.

Our record of signing Dutch players is a bit of a disaster, however this lad has been a regular for PSV and has some caps for Holland under his belt.

Think we just need a striker and a RB and then that's us completed.

For my fantasy team, is Stepehns or Kunal's place most likely to be at threat?

If you mean Kayal, he is more likely to be dropped. Stephens is our best
Player.

[lfc91]

At the start of the window I was so optimistic in relation to what LFC were going to do. Now I am genuinely worried that Coutinho will make a whirlwind transfer to Barca, Hendo will have a niggling injury and we will start our first game with Can - Grujic - Woodburn in midfield.... What a difference a month can make.

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Andre Gray to Watford for £18.5m

[Crimey]

At the start of the window I was so optimistic in relation to what LFC were going to do. Now I am genuinely worried that Coutinho will make a whirlwind transfer to Barca, Hendo will have a niggling injury and we will start our first game with Can - Grujic - Woodburn in midfield.... What a difference a month can make.

It has been really frustrating. Delighted that we secured Salah, Robertson is a decent cheap signing and I think Solanke is a really good young signing but having missed out on Keita and Van Dijk, in two positions we could really have done with the reinforcement, it's disappointing to see that the club seemingly has had no alternative players in mind. For centre mid, we don't need a world beater, simply a decent to good player capable of bringing depth to that part of the squad will be sufficient. It's frustrating as the club has shown a willingness to splash the cash, unfortunately the targets we have looked at have been pretty much impossible to sign. I only hope we learn from this and make sure we don't let Coutinho go. The money is worthless when we can't spend it on the players we want. 

It's just worrying when Klopp starts saying things like Moreno is 100% back and Milner is like a new midfield signing. It's embarrassing and will leave us seriously short this season when we have more games (so long as we beat Hoffenheim.) I'm hoping we get something done quickly before the end of the window, it wouldn't be the first time. There's still hope that we can secure Van Dijk and hopefully we might be able to bring in some kind of depth for midfield.

[lfc91]

VVD would be ideal but there are a host of other CBs who would improve our starting 11, so cannot understand the logic of "it's our top target or no-one" approach.

Could understand the LB situation if Robertson was ready made to go into the starting 11. This would mean Milner could technically be considered additional depth at LB and in midfield. Not sure this is the case with Robertson (Hopefully proves me wrong).

Overall, if we end this window as the squad is now we will be in a precarious position, where 1 or 2 injuries could derail our season (Hendo, Coutinho, Mane last year). If we end it as is minus coutinho, well can't even really put that into words.

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Think Klopp said you couldn't name 5 centre backs better than what they have. So, I'd guess VVD is one of the four possible

[lfc91]

Klopp also said he is happy with our options at CB - A good but injury prne Matip, A bordering on decent mistake prone Lovren, an average at best Klavan and a coming back from injury and inexperienced Gomez. I'm hoping he is just keeping his cards close to his chest and doesn't actually believe that, otherwise we are in serious trouble.

[BamBam]

Think Klopp said you couldn't name 5 centre backs better than what they have. So, I'd guess VVD is one of the four possible

Did he actually

[Dolphin Ziggler]

In today's West Ham news, we are apparently after William Carvalho

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Kenedy set for Newcastle on a season loan. Talented, but questionable attitude

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Brighton look set to sign Jose Izquierdo from Club Brugge. Colombian winger, overall deal could be up to £16m.

[BamBam]

Is he queer though signs for Brighton? Interesting

Sorry in advance

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Is he queer though signs for Brighton? Interesting

Sorry in advance

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This will end well

[Dolphin Ziggler]

I'll allow it cos it's awful.

Rose being interesting in interview, can't see that being fun at Spurs.

Reports in France that Man United have agreed a deal for Aurier, but all seems a bit premature with his legal issues

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I'll allow it cos it's awful.

Rose being interesting in interview, can't see that being fun at Spurs.

Reports in France that Man United have agreed a deal for Aurier, but all seems a bit premature with his legal issues

Not too sure what to think about this. Doesn't really make sense that Jose wants one more signing and a position we don't really need would be it

His legal issues aside, Valencia is right back for us and Aurier would only serve as cover, and potentially long term replacement (so you could sign him at a later date). Much more pressing for United is the left side. Jose has been more than critical of Shaw, Blind is terrible at LB and Darmian, whilst competent in defence, is allergic of the opposition half.

[Nathaniel Jacobs]

PSG close to landing Kylian Mbappe for a figure close to €200m(including future add ons). FairPlay working well...

[Crimey]

Think that rumour is massive BS to be honest.

[Fernando]

Well Neymar wouldn't count towards their FFP due to way they worked around it him paying his own release clause as an ambassador. So PSG free to spend still.

[NickisBHAFC]

Is he queer though signs for Brighton? Interesting

Sorry in advance

Come on man, that was terrible. A year 7 would be embarrassed by that joke.

Awesome signing none the less. (Hopefully)

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Paying Neymar to break his release clause is still going to count against them

[It Must Be Love]

Ligue 1 will just be a walkover though, apart from PSG in the CL, this is just going to make football more boring.

[Fernando]

Paying Neymar to break his release clause is still going to count against them

Qatar paid Neymar as an world cup ambassador so won't count against PSG

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Is he queer though signs for Brighton? Interesting

Sorry in advance

Come on man, that was terrible. A year 7 would be embarrassed by that joke.

Awesome signing none the less. (Hopefully)

Nibble

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In the news you were all waiting on, we're signing Federici

[BamBam]

Is he queer though signs for Brighton? Interesting

Sorry in advance

Come on man, that was terrible. A year 7 would be embarrassed by that joke.

Awesome signing none the less. (Hopefully)

Nibble

I was embarrassed to think of it, but couldn't let it pass

[Beer]

And Coutinho hands in a transfer request, anyone surprised?

[Guest]

I always get in two minds when it comes to breaking News on Sky Sports

I wouldn't put it past them to announce breaking news according to their sources just to increase the incoming traffic on Sky Bet accounts

Believe the club have already rubbished the story

[Beer]

Of course they would deny it, it completely undermines the position they made this morning.

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Wouldn't be surprised if he develops an "injury" ahead of their game against Watford....

As I've said before Liverpool should snap Barca's hands off - ridiculous money for an inconsistent performer

[Guest]

Already been announced he's out with a back injury. That was confirmed this morning

[Good Golly I'm Olly]

Already been announced he's out with a back injury. That was confirmed this morning

Come down with a case of the Alexis Sanchez's

[Dolphin Ziggler]

Martins Indi joins Stoke permanently. Could pave the way for apparent Burnley interest in Shawcross, though seeing Stoke's squad I'd suggest Hughes use 3 centre backs and make it hard.

[Guest]

In news that will surprise nobody, Jose announces the club are in talk to re-sign Zlatan

Also hints the clubs transfer business is only 75% complete but will not moan if the fourth player is not signed before the window closes

[Crimey]

Fourth player is likely Perisic or another winger. Or possibly Aurier.

Disappointed that Coutinho has decided to hand in a transfer request the day before the season starts. Don't think we should sell, we can't do anything with the money when our top targets aren't for sale and we couldn't replace Coutinho right now anyway. He's just signed a new long-term contract and it won't expire until he's 30 years old.

[Guest]

Barcelona have signed Paulinho from Guangzhou Evergrande for €40m

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