KaKa Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 (edited) 2 hours ago, JT24 said: Bobby Clark, maybe or maybe not, coming home. We're definitely going to get another CM in to replace Longstaff, but really like the idea of getting Clark in as an additional one because Willock is just too much of a liability. This is apparently a loan with a £5 million option too. This kid was very highly touted and got some games when he was even younger at Liverpool and looked very promising. If he hasn't settled in Austria and has been made available think they should go for this. Edited August 4, 2025 by KaKa Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Butcher Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 19 minutes ago, Wolfcastle said: From the very little highlight form I've seen of Rudoni he's tidy, great goal against somebody, as a backup like that lad from Sheffield United we were linked with fair enough. Tall lad, Scandinavian. But, on reflection, what became of him. Sander Berge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfcastle Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 1 minute ago, The Butcher said: Sander Berge. That's the one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toon No9 Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 50 minutes ago, KaKa said: We're definitely going to get another CM in to replace Longstaff, but really like the idea of getting Clark in as an additional one because Willock is just too much of a liability. This is apparently a loan with a £5 million option too. This kid was very highly touted and got some games when he was even younger at Liverpool and looked very promising. If he hadn't settled in Austria and has been made available think they should go for this. Would be a good low risk signing. Good for the homegrown quote aswell! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
STM Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 I can only presume a 6th midfielder is last on our list and a one we are confident we can find late on. Id be more than happy with a smart loan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Prophet Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 If we ended with... Out: Dubs, Kelly, Longstaff, Wilson, Isak In: Ramsdale, Thiaw, Rudoni, Elanga, Wissa, Sesko. How would we be feeling? It'd feel like a much stronger squad, but a weaker first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 We've put in another bid for Sesko. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 1 minute ago, madras said: We've put in another bid for Sesko. How did you know? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If we ended with... Out: Dubs, Kelly, Longstaff, Wilson, Isak In: Ramsdale, Thiaw, Rudoni, Elanga, Wissa, Sesko. How would we be feeling? It'd feel like a much stronger squad, but a weaker first team. Šeško and maybe elanga aside it’s very uninspiring and if say Villa had signed those other 3 players I wouldn’t be at all worried Edited August 4, 2025 by gdm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSG Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 5 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If we ended with... Out: Dubs, Kelly, Longstaff, Wilson, Isak In: Ramsdale, Thiaw, Rudoni, Elanga, Wissa, Sesko. How would we be feeling? It'd feel like a much stronger squad, but a weaker first team. Give us Ramsdale (loan), Guehi, Gallagher (loan with obligation), Elanga, Wissa and Šeško, then we’re cooking on gas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFEE Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 15 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If we ended with... Out: Dubs, Kelly, Longstaff, Wilson, Isak In: Ramsdale, Thiaw, Rudoni, Elanga, Wissa, Sesko. How would we be feeling? It'd feel like a much stronger squad, but a weaker first team. That we’ve set a precedent that other teams in our division can take our best players when they choose. So regardless of team or squad strength we’d end it being a much weaker club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaydnNUFC Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 1 minute ago, LFEE said: That we’ve set a precedent that other teams in our division can take our best players when they choose. So regardless of team or squad strength we’d end it being a much weaker club. A million percent, this. The message selling Isak to Liverpool sends is just too appalling to comprehend even with incomings. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
r0cafella Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 23 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If we ended with... Out: Dubs, Kelly, Longstaff, Wilson, Isak In: Ramsdale, Thiaw, Rudoni, Elanga, Wissa, Sesko. How would we be feeling? It'd feel like a much stronger squad, but a weaker first team. 5/10 must do better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexf Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 The other issue, if we did go on a late splash with the Isak money if it comes in, is even if we get all the positions and depth we wanted covered, they would have had no bedding in time and there will be very little time on the training ground this year for Howe as he stated last time we were in CL. Which is partly why he was pushing us to try and do business early. Relying on new players to play on instincts alone and with very little patterns and relationships with others developed. Fuck Isak and Liverpool man, they really didn't help our situation this summer. However there are other factors that contributed to this chaotic window. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdm Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 19 minutes ago, NSG said: Give us Ramsdale (loan), Guehi, Gallagher (loan with obligation), Elanga, Wissa and Šeško, then we’re cooking on gas. Much better Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 24 minutes ago, toontownman said: How did you know? I'm ITK. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 1 minute ago, madras said: I'm ITK. Hehe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nufcjmc Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 1 minute ago, alexf said: The other issue, if we did go on a late splash with the Isak money if it comes in, is even if we get all the positions and depth we wanted covered, they would have had no bedding in time and there will be very little time on the training ground this year for Howe as he stated last time we were in CL. Which is partly why he was pushing us to try and do business early. Relying on new players to play on instincts alone and with very little patterns and relationships with others developed. Fuck Isak and Liverpool man, they really didn't help our situation this summer. However there are other factors that contributed to this chaotic window. Not ideal is an understatement but at this stage getting the players we need in would be an achievement in itself. Also not sure when champions league fixtures start in terms of fixture congestion so while not ideal new signings in next few weeks may get "managed minutes" while we bed them in. Striker wise not so much if isak goes but even if he stayed and him leaving wasn't a thing the "injury" has meant he ain't had a preseason anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 17 minutes ago, LFEE said: That we’ve set a precedent that other teams in our division can take our best players when they choose. So regardless of team or squad strength we’d end it being a much weaker club. Unless of course ... the manager has weighed things up and thought this guy is a bit of a moody twat and he's always moaning about his groin hurting. Let's get rid and put the money towards making the squad on the whole stronger and keep all the guys that are fully bought in. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Displayname Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 54 minutes ago, The Prophet said: If we ended with... Out: Dubs, Kelly, Longstaff, Wilson, Isak In: Ramsdale, Thiaw, Rudoni, Elanga, Wissa, Sesko. How would we be feeling? It'd feel like a much stronger squad, but a weaker first team. If we are selling Isak I would want bigger statement signings at CB and CM. Not that I know much about them, just going after what transfermarkt values them at. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PauloGeordio Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 26 minutes ago, KaKa said: Unless of course ... the manager has weighed things up and thought this guy is a bit of a moody twat and he's always moaning about his groin hurting. Let's get rid and put the money towards making the squad on the whole stronger and keep all the guys that are fully bought in. If he can't get Isak to commit then 100% Eddie will. Isak is tainted goods now. A clean slate and new faces in that want to be here. It'll turn out all good this you watch. We might just find we get what we need. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ketsbaia Posted August 4, 2025 Share Posted August 4, 2025 That 'a month to go' narrative being used in a positive way At best it'll be two strikers and a centre-back, which would require some out-of-character speed and clinicalness. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mazzy Posted August 5, 2025 Share Posted August 5, 2025 Clark back in this summer for £5M (next summer) feels like a no brainer to me. £5M doesn't seem much in comparison to the prices we've been hearing for players over the last 6 weeks but it is a fair whack considering this kid has proven nothing so far. You've just got to trust the club to know whether it's worth getting him back or not. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deuce Posted August 5, 2025 Share Posted August 5, 2025 6 hours ago, Kimbo said: Checks. It’s August ffs. It’s also just a turn of phrase in a tweet, mind. We’ve thoroughly scouted him already no doubt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronson333 Posted August 5, 2025 Share Posted August 5, 2025 (edited) From Ornstein late yesterday: Everton have made an improved bid for Southampton winger Tyler Dibling. Southampton are yet to respond to the offer, which is worth in the region of £40million including add-ons, but they are seeking a higher fee for the teenager, and it is expected to be rebuffed. Everton have already seen an opening offer for Dibling turned down this summer. He is keen to return to the Premier League, having never played in the Championship, following Southampton’s relegation last season. The 19-year-old’s contract at St. Mary’s runs until 2027 and he has also attracted interest from Aston Villa and Newcastle United. https://archive.ph/Yhuxt Edited August 5, 2025 by Ronson333 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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