' Transfer Speculation Thread '

[SW4Baggie]

The loaning club would be much happier I am sure loaning to a team being coached/managed by someone they trust...I would be very surprised if Mason comes in and we then didnt use his connections for a loan or 2 from Spurs

This. Could definitely see Lankshear coming back next season and getting a lot more minutes. Maja in behind. Could be a good pairing.

Agree on this one... I think Lankshear will be a very good Champ striker next season, and I think if he's interested it would make sense for him to come back here for 12 months. If we could land him and Ashley Phillips on season long loans it would fix two problem positions for us, and Phillips has the ability to play at fullback if we needed some emergency cover there.

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Reports saying there is plenty of interest in Dike from the MLS.

It wouldn't surprise me if Dike wanted to go back to the US - it would be much easier on his body than the rigours of the Championship and it doesn't benefit anyone for him to have to be wrapped in cotton wool for 60% of the season, or worse yet, suffer another long term injury.

The issue with him is that he cost us £7M, and we'd need to see something in return. It would make more sense for us to have him for a year and let him go for nothing than to sell him for a say £1M now.

[Stillclem4england]

How many loans can you get from one club at our level?

Phillips was excellent in the home game v Stoke. He’d be just what we need. Can’t see Mikey Moore being available.

[halifax_baggie]

The loaning club would be much happier I am sure loaning to a team being coached/managed by someone they trust...I would be very surprised if Mason comes in and we then didnt use his connections for a loan or 2 from Spurs

This. Could definitely see Lankshear coming back next season and getting a lot more minutes. Maja in behind. Could be a good pairing.

Agree on this one... I think Lankshear will be a very good Champ striker next season, and I think if he's interested it would make sense for him to come back here for 12 months. If we could land him and Ashley Phillips on season long loans it would fix two problem positions for us, and Phillips has the ability to play at fullback if we needed some emergency cover there.

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Reports saying there is plenty of interest in Dike from the MLS.

It wouldn't surprise me if Dike wanted to go back to the US - it would be much easier on his body than the rigours of the Championship and it doesn't benefit anyone for him to have to be wrapped in cotton wool for 60% of the season, or worse yet, suffer another long term injury.

The issue with him is that he cost us £7M, and we'd need to see something in return. It would make more sense for us to have him for a year and let him go for nothing than to sell him for a say £1M now.

[Tom Joad]

20 days before the window opens.
We need someone who can make a decision urgently.

Isn't it the club that identifies and brings in players? The manager/head coach these days is just told to get on with managing/head coaching these players.

Yep that s is how we do it now, and for me it's not working that well at all. Heggem stands out, Styles is alright, but Frabotta and Cole show what a waste of time leaving it to people who don't deal with the playing side

For me a manager should have a big day on who we sign.

and Price, and very possibly Bana.

[baggiedave85]

First deadline closes today - not sure it will impact what we do much but have been linked with Nap Phillips in the Athletic...would much rather Ashley Phillips from Spurs tbh

[SW4Baggie]

First deadline closes today - not sure it will impact what we do much but have been linked with Nap Phillips in the Athletic...would much rather Ashley Phillips from Spurs tbh

On a free Nat Phillips makes sense - older than I thought, but has leadership and experience of the Champ, a good replacement for Bartley as the mainstay.

Will probably be on a big salary at Liverpool so expect his demands will be high, even if he’s on a bosman.

[Bob Fossil]

First deadline closes today - not sure it will impact what we do much but have been linked with Nap Phillips in the Athletic...would much rather Ashley Phillips from Spurs tbh

Has a tendency to fall asleep.

[Lurker#3]

Nat Phillips would be a great signing. Hugely experienced, good age for a CB, and will be looking for somewhere to call home for the next 6-10 years.

Never relied on pace and not really had an injury issues.

[Man from delmonte]

Nat Phillips would be a great signing. Hugely experienced, good age for a CB, and will be looking for somewhere to call home for the next 6-10 years.

Never relied on pace and not really had an injury issues.

No he is isn't. He's in the latter part of his 20s and has played little more than 100 games. I'd suggest he's a poor man's Martin Kelly in terms of his general career path. Not a player I'd want blocking Taylor's opportunity for regular first team football.

[baggiedave85]

Not sure hes a player I would be keen on - I am sure there are better options out there. I would have liked us to go after Darling or Dunne - both free transfers and good championship players, and both seem to be leaders in their clubs which is something we do need