NUFC Transfer Rumours

[54]

7 minutes ago, KennyUtd said:

It just feels like our target list was pretty small and back up options weren't there. Now we're flailing around trying to boost our numbers and every club knows this. 

Genuine question, is there any evidence that this is the case? How do we know we've not got any back-up options? The press sure as shit don't know who's on our list, and how do we know we're "flailing around", we've had bids and approaches rejected sure, but that doesn't mean we're running around like headless chicken without a clue of what we're doing. 

 

I get that to date this window has been disappointing, and the Isak stuff isn't great, but I really don't understand why there has been this much of a shitstorm whipped up when there is still over 6 weeks of the Transfer Window left. 

[Adam P]

5 minutes ago, KennyUtd said:

The thing is we're blowing a massive opportunity this season by making a mess of our transfers. Absolutely no guarantee we'll make CL next year so it'll feel like a couple of steps back. It just feels like our target list was pretty small and back up options weren't there. Now we're flailing around trying to boost our numbers and every club knows this. 

 

We signed Elanga and failed with a bid for Pedro 10m below his selling price. We are only 'flailing' if you believe we made bids for Mbeumo and Cunha. We arent doing very well but the noise and rumours is exaggerating our perceived level of interest and intent on lots of players making it appear like we are now sending emails to receptionists asking for an appointment to meet the DoF. Everything is over amplified by the social media rumour mill. 

 

Agree on the first part obviously.

[Sibierski]

Bayern so far refusing to make a third bid for Woltermade. Could we swoop in for him?

[Yorkie]

Just now, 54 said:

Genuine question, is there any evidence that this is the case? How do we know we've not got any back-up options? The press sure as shit don't know who's on our list, and how do we know we're "flailing around", we've had bids and approaches rejected sure, but that doesn't been we're running around like headless chicken without a clue of what we're doing. 

 

I get that to date this window has been disappointing, and the Isak stuff isn't great, but I really don't understand why there has been this much of a shitstorm whipped up when there is still over 6 weeks of the Transfer Window left. 

 

People are absolutely scarred by last summer. I think we'll be feeling areet in due course when the bodies are in. 

 

We can sign players.  Elanga is an absolutely mint signing and that happened just the other day.

[Toon1984]

28 minutes ago, r0cafella said:

Eales has been a disappointment. The man who builds club has left what legacy exactly?

 

Doubling club income?

[KennyUtd]

4 minutes ago, 54 said:

Genuine question, is there any evidence that this is the case? How do we know we've not got any back-up options? The press sure as shit don't know who's on our list, and how do we know we're "flailing around", we've had bids and approaches rejected sure, but that doesn't mean we're running around like headless chicken without a clue of what we're doing. 

 

I get that to date this window has been disappointing, and the Isak stuff isn't great, but I really don't understand why there has been this much of a shitstorm whipped up when there is still over 6 weeks of the Transfer Window left. 

Well I said "it feels like" so I'm obviously  not privy to our transfer options. We move at a glacial pace, in my opinion, when it comes to transfers. 6 weeks will fly over mate. 

[LFEE]

37 minutes ago, r0cafella said:

Eales has been a disappointment. The man who builds club has left what legacy exactly?

 

In his defence it might be because our owners move at a glacial pace? Other than sleeping with the league club I'm not sure what he will be remembered for. 

Overseen the most successful period in the clubs recent history maybe?

 

I’m guessing his parting gift will be the announcement of a new stadium and training ground…

 

 

Edited July 21, 2025 by LFEE

[KaKa]

14 minutes ago, Sibierski said:

Bayern so far refusing to make a third bid for Woltermade. Could we swoop in for him?

 

Seems to have his heart set on Bayern. Think he'll try his utmost to get a move there.

[r0cafella]

3 minutes ago, LFEE said:

Overseen the most successful period in the clubs recent history maybe?

 

I’m guessing his parting gift will be the announcement of a new stadium and training ground…

 

 

 

He was the person in charge when we won the league cup granted but what did he contribute to that?

 

On the second point we will see, it's been #wait for a long time. 

[toon25]

27 minutes ago, Sibierski said:

Bayern so far refusing to make a third bid for Woltermade. Could we swoop in for him?

 

Would be a great signing 

[huss9]

3 minutes ago, toon25 said:

 

Would be a great signing 

"he only wants bayern."

[Dr.Spaceman]

24 minutes ago, huss9 said:

"he only wants bayern."

[Coffee_Johnny]

We’re having a welcome to the big time summer, is one way of looking at it. Losing out on options for players we want to Liverpool, Man City, Chelsea, Manure, now Bayern Munich (possibly). Could be/has been worse. 

 

 

Edited July 21, 2025 by Coffee_Johnny

[Doctor Zaius]

1 hour ago, Yorkie said:

 

People are absolutely scarred by last summer. I think we'll be feeling areet in due course when the bodies are in. 

 

We can sign players.  Elanga is an absolutely mint signing and that happened just the other day.

 

Optimistic given we're in pre season and we've managed to sign one player.

[Displayname]

1 hour ago, 54 said:

Genuine question, is there any evidence that this is the case? How do we know we've not got any back-up options? The press sure as shit don't know who's on our list, and how do we know we're "flailing around", we've had bids and approaches rejected sure, but that doesn't mean we're running around like headless chicken without a clue of what we're doing. 

 

I get that to date this window has been disappointing, and the Isak stuff isn't great, but I really don't understand why there has been this much of a shitstorm whipped up when there is still over 6 weeks of the Transfer Window left. 

The fact that we haven't signed anyone other than Elanga and the fact that Eddie wanted to bring people in early does imply atleast that our list of targets was rather small.

If we had a longer list of targets ready to go things would happen more quickly I would think.

[Displayname]

But when I think about it, its hard to criticize our overall transfer strategy that seems to have worked out pretty fucking great.

Im just "worried" that we will once again end up with a too small squad. 

I guess filling up the squad can wait until later in the transfer window.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

1 hour ago, 54 said:

Genuine question, is there any evidence that this is the case? How do we know we've not got any back-up options? The press sure as shit don't know who's on our list, and how do we know we're "flailing around", we've had bids and approaches rejected sure, but that doesn't mean we're running around like headless chicken without a clue of what we're doing. 

 

I get that to date this window has been disappointing, and the Isak stuff isn't great, but I really don't understand why there has been this much of a shitstorm whipped up when there is still over 6 weeks of the Transfer Window left. 

 

You're right but don't expect anyone to be this patient. 

[Yorkie]

17 minutes ago, Doctor Zaius said:

 

Optimistic given we're in pre season and we've managed to sign one player.

 

Well it's hardly uncommon that transfers happen between mid-June and the start of September.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

1 hour ago, Toon1984 said:

Doubling club income?

Two CL qualifications and our first trophy in a lifetime? 

[wong989]

1 hour ago, 54 said:

Genuine question, is there any evidence that this is the case? How do we know we've not got any back-up options? The press sure as shit don't know who's on our list, and how do we know we're "flailing around", we've had bids and approaches rejected sure, but that doesn't mean we're running around like headless chicken without a clue of what we're doing. 

 

I get that to date this window has been disappointing, and the Isak stuff isn't great, but I really don't understand why there has been this much of a shitstorm whipped up when there is still over 6 weeks of the Transfer Window left. 

Simply put, the clubs with effective recruitment strategies have lists of players, that they may not need right now but to keep an eye on. For players to sign in the upcoming window, they have an idea whether he interests other clubs. Mbuemo, and Ekitite were non starters. We should have had an idea whether Chelsea might bid for JP and look elsewhere, not move on to Ektitike who always rejects us for the bigger money/surer bet. Forest signed Jair Cunha at CB. Lads massive,but agile and not slow, quicker than our CB's anyway, can't say I've seen loads, but what I have seen, he's got intelligence, positional awareness, aggression (possibly overaggressive, would need to be assessed), he's a winner. Forest fought no1 for his signature. Igor Jesus seems a risk, versatile, but technique isn't great, and holds onto the ball too much for the premiership. But, given good coaching and a system, coould turn out to be a useful signing. My question is how has our scouting department changed since the takeover? How many scouts do we have attending the Club World Cup, looking at the south American prospects, how many between the Dutch, Portuguese, Belgian, French, German Leagues and U-21 leagues? How many top players have Wolves had in their team simply because they are well connected with Portuguese teams? We are not playing smart off the pitch at all, and to catch up we need to be finishing top 4 in that department before we'll ever cement top 4 on the field.

[AyeDubbleYoo]

2 minutes ago, Yorkie said:

 

Well it's hardly uncommon that transfers happen between mid-June and the start of September.

I might be wrong but it feels like the number of transfers overall has been quite small. Admittedly I don’t follow it that closely. 

[SUPERTOON]

Sesko available for £78 million supposedly. 

[AyeDubbleYoo]

2 minutes ago, wong989 said:

Simply put, the clubs with effective recruitment strategies have lists of players, that they may not need right now but to keep an eye on. For players to sign in the upcoming window, they have an idea whether he interests other clubs. Mbuemo, and Ekitite were non starters. We should have had an idea whether Chelsea might bid for JP and look elsewhere, not move on to Ektitike who always rejects us for the bigger money/surer bet. Forest signed Jair Cunha at CB. Lads massive,but agile and not slow, quicker than our CB's anyway, can't say I've seen loads, but what I have seen, he's got intelligence, positional awareness, aggression (possibly overaggressive, would need to be assessed), he's a winner. Forest fought no1 for his signature. Igor Jesus seems a risk, versatile, but technique isn't great, and holds onto the ball too much for the premiership. But, given good coaching and a system, coould turn out to be a useful signing. My question is how has our scouting department changed since the takeover? How many scouts do we have attending the Club World Cup, looking at the south American prospects, how many between the Dutch, Portuguese, Belgian, French, German Leagues and U-21 leagues? How many top players have Wolves had in their team simply because they are well connected with Portuguese teams? We are not playing smart off the pitch at all, and to catch up we need to be finishing top 4 in that department before we'll ever cement top 4 on the field.

But aren’t Wolves and Forest OK with a lower level of player than we need? I imagine the club are thinking we need CL/title winning level players. 
 

Of course nobody can disagree that better would be better. 

[gbandit]

Just now, SUPERTOON said:

Sesko available for £78 million supposedly. 

Huge waste of money 

[WinstonFC]

1 hour ago, Sibierski said:

Bayern so far refusing to make a third bid for Woltermade. Could we swoop in for him?

Brilliant player