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by CockneyRebel
Wed Aug 24, 2022 8:45 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

We are also linked to Ruslan Malinovskyi….. https://www.sportal.it/calciomercato/fiorentina-nuova-insidia-nell-affare-malinovskyi.html I was reading the Ruslan Malinovskyi article and it all sounded quite promising but then noticed it was dated 21 April 2020. It could be a typo though, they also re...
by CockneyRebel
Wed Aug 24, 2022 12:00 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

I have it on good authority that not only is the name of the person we are in talks with unknown, but the same applies to the nature of the talks.

As I understand things, the club is talking to various people about various things. I can divulge no more than this.
by CockneyRebel
Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:52 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

Ok so we finally have two left backs to compete with each other. I'd say that's the defensive positions done, I can't see another CB coming in now.

How many more do we have room for?

Vanaken and the young Brazilian Sully special?
by CockneyRebel
Tue Aug 23, 2022 7:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ✍ Welcome Emerson Palmieri
Replies: 602
Views: 47763

Re: Emerson Palmieri

Benvenuto e in bocca al lupo!

:scarfer:
by CockneyRebel
Tue Aug 23, 2022 10:43 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

Whilst it's obvious that Man City have higher standards than we do currently (sad to admit it), it's interesting to note that after Cucurella, they went for the 21 year old from Anderlecht (Sergio Gomez), instead of Sosa. Maybe Sosa's not quite seen as the finished article yet, hence they've chosen ...
by CockneyRebel
Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:37 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

I see Milik (ex Napoli now of Marseille) might be going to Juve, would they get both him and Depay?

Depending on who you believe we either were or weren't talking to Depay but if Juve are no longer an option for him, that could work in our favour.
by CockneyRebel
Tue Aug 23, 2022 9:08 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

Transfer fees are already at a ridiculous level but Chelsea are taking it up a notch. They clearly just don't care about value for money. Surely they must be in danger of beaching FFP. Newcastle have the money but are having to respect that. I wonder how much further Chelsea can go before they reach...
by CockneyRebel
Tue Aug 23, 2022 8:20 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

So a couple of big moves looming for Chelsea with Aubameyang and Gordon looking likely. Everton are desperate for a striker so you'd think with Lampard's connections they'll get first dibs on Broja. If they get Gordon I guess Hudson-Odoi moves down the pecking order. Not particularly sold on him, po...
by CockneyRebel
Mon Aug 22, 2022 3:11 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

I was hoping for a better/younger left back than Emerson but it looks like he's going to be ours now. The manager will be privy to a lot more information than us supporters, he'll be aware of the budget, player's character, maybe hidden deficiencies of other players we may have been looking at etc, ...
by CockneyRebel
Mon Aug 22, 2022 9:04 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

Quite frankly we need a 40 million pound midfielder who can pass and dictate play. However, that isn’t going to happen. What calibre of player is going to want to join a team rock bottom, 0 points and 0 goals after 3 games? It certainly won't help matters. We should have acted in January from a pos...
by CockneyRebel
Mon Aug 22, 2022 8:52 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

Apologies if already discussed but I'm trying to work out where Vanaken would fit in. Hoping to get the opinions of our Belgian fans who would have seen a lot of him. From his Youtube he looks like a Kevin Nolan type, is that about right? Or is he a bit more skilful, something like a poor man's Le T...
by CockneyRebel
Wed Aug 17, 2022 3:41 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

We now have 5 CBs on our books. Dawson might be back next game which would mean we have three fit plus Ogbonna a couple of weeks away.

Whilst it would be nice to have an endless supply of them, I think we have more pressing needs elsewhere on the pitch.
by CockneyRebel
Tue Aug 16, 2022 6:57 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

There are things I like about Kehrer including his age and previous experience, both of which are spot on for us. I just hope he's a little bit better than the "German Mason Holgate" as dubbed by Dusseldorf Hammer. Time will tell but hoping for the best. I see Brighton are in for Estupinan...
by CockneyRebel
Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:53 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

Could it be the Bailly on loan rumour has just been put out there to hurry along the Kehrer deal?

There doesn't seem much point in having another injury-prone CB on the books.
by CockneyRebel
Tue Aug 16, 2022 11:46 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

Along similar lines to the idea of Chelsea bringing in Aubameyang to make a move for Broja to us a possibility, are there any other likely moves from the CL clubs that could open a door for us?

Who are the main targets of the teams that finished above us last year?
by CockneyRebel
Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:22 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

Romfordboy wrote: Tue Aug 16, 2022 8:13 am What can you do… good signing for wolves
How many bids did Wolves have rejected for this player?
by CockneyRebel
Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:25 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

Agreed, there has probably been some sort of permission given from PSG for us to speak to Kehrer. We've made bids, had them rejected but probably been encouraged in some way to bid again by PSG's responses. It goes back to the Onana situation as well, I'm sure it wasn't only when Lille accepted our ...
by CockneyRebel
Mon Aug 15, 2022 2:04 pm
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

The convincing Kehrer to join part has allegedly been done. We're still working on the convincing PSG to sell for considerable less than what they're asking for. Deviating from your point slightly, the above scenario is the counter argument to those people suggesting that 'tapping up' doesn't happe...
by CockneyRebel
Mon Aug 15, 2022 10:02 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

EVH has been spot on with his info this summer and thanks to him for his latest updates. I was delighted when I read we were signing three players but definitely underwhelmed by their identities. Kehrer was no surprise obviously, not an exciting signing, somewhere between the German Mason Holgate (q...
by CockneyRebel
Sat Aug 13, 2022 11:20 am
Forum: KUMB Hall of Fame
Topic: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.
Replies: 54837
Views: 5524378

Re: The Summer Transfer Thread 2022.

1. I believe the buying club is not supposed to speak to the player (or his agent) without permission by the selling club. I would expect back door arrangements are common in real life but whether that constitute professional behaviour I will not comment here. I also do not know if Newman or Moyes ...