The Summer 2018 Transfer Window Rumours and Deals

[craig 5,199]

3 hours ago, der Berliner said:

 

You would assume that Gerrard has sure targetted the EL group phase, where wins start to earn you serious cash. It is sure ambitious, but I wouldn't expect anything less from a man of his stature.

 

Two out sure will be Foderingham and Windass. I would expect that Fod will probably go later in the window, when the English clubs chase last gasp improvements. Regarding WIndass ... people will have noted that he had no clear role any longer in these last games, and it was in fact Murphy who did what you would have expected from Windass. His slot in the attacking midfield area can be covered by Murphy, Arfield, Kent and Ejaria, and Dorrans probably too.

There are only 2 weeks of the window left in England dB.  Their window (for incoming transfers) closes on August 9th

[Gonzo79 15,292]

So we've only got two weeks left of Windass?  Yipee!

[Rousseau 10,602]

8 minutes ago, Gonzo79 said:

So we've only got two weeks left of Windass?  Yipee!

[pete 2,499]

Gerrard eyeing up move for Manchester City kid Kean Bryan

1. RANGERS are eyeing a move for Manchester City kid Kean Bryan.

   
   Ibrox boss Steven Gerrard has been on the hunt for a left-sided central defender all summer.
   
   
   
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   Kean Bryan is on Steven Gerrard’s radar
   SunSport understands 21-year-old Bryan is on the Gers gaffer’s radar after impressing on loan at Oldham last season.
   
   The former England Under-20 cap has just 12 months left on his City deal and would be able to move permanently.
   
   Versatile Bryan can also play in midfield but spent last season operating in central defence for Oldham.
   
   He partnered Anthony Gerrard, the Rangers manager’s cousin, at the back and won the club’s Young Player of the Year award.
   
   Bryan then returned to the Etihad at the end of the season but is not part of Pep Guardiola’s plans.
   
   Several Championship clubs have been tracking him but it’s understood Gers have now expressed an interest.
   
   
   
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   Gerrard has been on the hunt for a left-sided central defender
   Gerrard has already snapped up Connor Goldson, Nikola Katic and Jon Flanagan to bolster his defence.
   
   However, he still wants a left-sided centre-half to provide balance.
   
   He had been chasing Millwall’s Jake Cooper but the Championship side have refused to part with one of their top men and Gerrard is looking elsewhere.
   
   Blackpool’s Curtis Tilt has also been watched but Rangers have now been alerted to Bryan’s availability.
   
   Ibrox director of football Mark Allen knows the defender well from his days in the City academy.
   
   Gerrard will also have been given a glowing recommendation from his cousin, who described Bryan as “a Rolls-Royce”.
   
   Speaking last season, Anthony said: “Kean has been a fantastic signing for us and he found a settled position at left centre half.
   
   “He had moved around a little bit in the early spell, but once he got an established position he looked comfortable and assured.
   
   “Kean was like a Rolls-Royce, he was brilliant on the ball and led the game fantastically well.
   
   “He needed the physicality that he got after a few games — and he now has the gist of men’s football.”
   
   The 6ft 1in defender joined City a decade ago and has represented England from Under-16 to Under-20 level

   https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/2975330/kean-bryan-rangers-manchester-city-transfer-news-steven-gerrard/

[DMAA 3,658]

2 hours ago, Tannochsidebear said:

If Derby buy Waggy for £8M, we should be getting at least £800K from that deal. If not, why not?

Either the Geranet or Heart & Hand podcast said there was no sell on clause. 

[buster. 5,185]

1 hour ago, DMAA said:

Either the Geranet or Heart & Hand podcast said there was no sell on clause. 

IIRC Stevie (on Gernet pod) said he was sold for 200K and no sell-on clause.

 

For many years now we must have been known as a soft touch when it came to transfer dealings.

Not always for the same reasons.

 

 

[Uilleam 5,929]

Waghorn played like a drain in the SPL. He was slow, muscle bound, and looked very unlike a goal scoring forward. 

 

[buster. 5,185]

16 minutes ago, Uilleam said:

Waghorn played like a drain in the SPL. He was slow, muscle bound, and looked very unlike a goal scoring forward. 

 

I think you touch on the main issue.

 

ie. generally, we too often bring out the worst or not so good side of players rather than their best.

 

You can put it down partly to the pressure of playing at a big club, but only partly. 

[Uilleam 5,929]

I should say that Waghorn played well at Scottish Championship level, but , for whatever reason, he did little to impress  in the Premier League.

He looked bulkier, and, if anything, slower.

Maybe he was, like many limited footballers before him, played out of position.

Meanwhile, according to The Guardian:

Derby County have agreed a £5m fee with Peterborough United for Jack Marriott, whom i understand to be a "striker". 

 

 

[Stevie - 4lads Blog 922]

Just wanted to say thoroughly enjoying posting & being involved in the Gersnet podcast - a breath of fresh air 

 

You guys seem to grasp what I put up is latest ‘rumours’ & lack of hostility thoroughly enjoyable, some will happen, some will not etc 

 

 

On the Man City kid link, Gerrard denied this to mates who are out reporting in Croatia

 

Said nothing imminent coming in & refused to get involved in questioning 

(FYI take from that what you want, I have no knowledge of likelyhood simply passing on)

 

 

Sadiq didn’t travel because he’s not up to speed fitness wise, that’s all