Summer 2025 Transfer Thread / Rumours

[marko69]

He is their set piece coach, I think he might have a link to town somewhere in his past too.

He is the odds on favourite- which is a bit surprising.

Yeeeeah, but it’s also odds on favourite that in a few years, Brentford will be in League Two with the Vanarama nipping at their heels. Let them have Julie Andrews…… No one G’sAF.

[Blue Wilf]

Ah.

Ok.

I know nothing about Keith Andrews.

Now MY post is the stupidest. (As always!)

Proceed with ridicule, Wilf.

I was just about to and then read further down to this... yes, I meant Keith Andrews has no managerial experience. Keep up Marko!!

[marko69]

[hallamblue]

He is their set piece coach, I think he might have a link to town somewhere in his past too.

He is the odds on favourite- which is a bit surprising.

He was a defensive midfielder who was on loan to Town in 2011. He made 20 appearances and scored 9 goals (could do with him now lol!).... I do vaguely remember him too.

[EveryoneKnowsaDave]

Struggling with motivation at the moment, slightly demoralised with the step backwards i suppose. Need to snap out of it but all activity is around losing our best players followed by a forthcoming season at a lower level.

[Blue Wilf]

Struggling with motivation at the moment, slightly demoralised with the step backwards i suppose. Need to snap out of it but all activity is around losing our best players followed by a forthcoming season at a lower level.

I am genuinely more excited about the step downwards but agree that it would be nice to know what shape we go into the new season. Patience is a virtue but not a strength of mine!

[hallamblue]

Interesting podcast between EADT reporter and a financial body, heaviliy involved in the game in this country. He provides some interesting insight into financial side of things in the game

https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/25253996.i ... n-maguire/


I liked the bit where he spoke to dome Leeds fans after they'd won promotion to the PL.... seemed there's a common thread amongst fans re the PL....

Hope u can all access it.

[shabba]

Erm

viewtopic.php?f=1&t=69689&sid=da2c230dd ... 2ddcde51ab

[hallamblue]

Lol...oops!

[shabba]

I suspect we are quiet on the transfer front as there are effectively 3 windows on a theory level:

Window 1 = club world club mini transfer window, for clubs wanting to get players in for that and for clubs selling to try and help with PSR rules for the current season - hence Delap went in this window and it suited on both fronts there.

Windows 2 = pre june 30th, this is becuase I believe sales/purchases count towards the season just gone for PSR, some clubs may need to sell but many inc us may not be able to spend due to being close to PSR.

Window 3 = post 1st July, new PSR window for the upcoming season, i.e so the PSR for 3 seasons ago is dropped and it becomes the past 2 seasons + season ahead. Hence alot of clubs will do business after this date.

I know we can still have rumours and that's been quite, but it has been for alot of clubs from what I see, most of the done deals in the championship have been low fee's both in and out.

I think things will get busier from next week onwards.

[arana peligrosa]

Wells is set to leave Bristol City. He's no Gerd Muller but one of their most high profile players and instrumental in getting them to a play-off chance a few weeks recent. Ashton has connections to the player and could pull some strings to help seek out a move or declare interest.

Obviously some of our attacking players are going to be surplus by time of new season so that rooms up accommodation for new blood but it's a player that could maybe fit in here given enough time / encouragement, support etc. Filling Delap's void isn't going to be easy but perhaps greater or other focus need be put on defense. We were abysmal last season (by way of concede goals) but got to emphasize the caliber of attacking opponents will be far less back in the second league than more accomplished names at top level.

[shabba]

I don't think a 35 year old who score 46 in 214 games for bristol city is the answer to our striker needs.

[shabba]

The Club is delighted to announce that Dara O'Shea has signed a new contract, keeping him at Portman Road until the summer of 2030.

Probably puts to bed any chance of him leaving now.

[Bluemike]

That's really good news ! My good friend Hallam has got to eat her words on this one lol.

[hallamblue]

.....and I've never been happier to do so, Mike... what an absolute thumping signing this is for Town. Makes a huge statement for me and hopefully other Town players.

I'm Soooooo happy...

https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/25263999.i ... -contract/


I won't be surprised if he ends up being the Captain.

[hallamblue]

And then there's this..... oh dear! I bloody hope not.

https://x.com/NathSalt1/status/1937538847891722409

[Bluemike]

Take that with a pinch of salt

[shabba]

Omari is the one most likely to leave. He is the e most valuable asset we have. Can’t see anyone paying too much for anyone else, possibly Davis but that’s a longer shot IMO.

It’s worrying as I think Ashton said there might be two big sales?

[hallamblue]

Well that would be Delap and Hutchinson wouldn't it


https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/25264459.i ... utchinson/

As an aside, did anyone watch Engkand U21's kast Wuro game v Spain( whu h they won).

The commentators and pundits made a notable comment i think, when they said they thought England were a better team without Delap in it, because the remaining front line worked much more cohesively and the interplay between them all was much better.

I think that is a reflection on how Delap plays. It could be said that was how McKenna coached him to play at Town, or the other view is the other Town players weren't good enough around him. Not sure I would agree with that latter view,, but England would coach their players in a different way to McKenna i suspect, so maybe that leaves the style of play down to the player's own attributes perhaps? I will watch with interest to see how Delap fits in at Chelsea. They obviously feel they can hone his raw edges. Time will tell.... wonder what the odds are on which he accrues most, goals or yellow cards?

[K L Blue]

Given that Luongo has been let go, Morsey a possible exit to Saudi way, and Cajuste possible not coming back.
Do you think McKenna will go back in to try and get Flynn Downes?
And if so do you agree with him doing it?

[shabba]

No.

I can’t see saints selling, can’t see the player wanting the move either.

[Charnwood]

O’Shea signing a new 5yr deal is a massive positive for the club and could influence others seconding to stay.
Omari is obviously the biggest danger of being tempted away and this would come as no surprise however the payout would be good for balancing the books however I’d prefer he stays at least for one more season, unfortunately I can’t see us hanging on to him.
There has been talk of Morsy moving on, I just wonder if the current turmoil in the Middle East will act as a barrier for some players making this move at least in the current window. If Morsy stays I think there’s probably another season in him in the Championship, if he goes I think O’Shea would be his natural successor as Captain.
Whilst Delap definitely needs replacing and we have funds to do that, I’m not convinced a replacement for Hutchinson is totally necessary, and the money received for him woukd be best spent bolstering up our defence. It may also need to be used to subsidise the money we lose on releasing Muric to pastures new which won’t come easy.
I doubt however much will happen until we’re sure McKenna will still be at the helm, this may or may not be a known fact to the hierarchy at Portman Road but for the rest of us it’s still uncertain. For me hopefully he stays to have a second crack at taking us to the Premier League where we would have a much better chance of survival than we did last season.

[shabba]

Yeah I thought that actually Omari is the one position we are very well stocked in, but he is the best option there so still be a blow.

I’d personally really like to see us bring in two CM’s - the best we can attract etc. then if we got promoted switch to 433 and get another top CM.
Not sure it’ll happen but would be a more middle ground transition as opposed to when we went 343 (more like
5221).

Heard someone suggest Sean Longstaff, can’t believe he is 28 now! Had played a lot of premier league games though.

[hallamblue]

Spoke to someone about him last week. He said he'd doubt we'd get him to leave the PL ( Newcastle) to drop to CC. But he said his brother is very good too, and he plays in America . If I've got these two the right way round, hes thr younger of the two. So maybe it's him were after....

[shabba]

Ah yeah - Sean is 27, Matty is 25. Sean is actually linked to
Everton and Leeds sorry.

[Bluemike]

Well that would be Delap and Hutchinson wouldn't it


https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/25264459.i ... utchinson/

As an aside, did anyone watch Engkand U21's kast Wuro game v Spain( whu h they won).

The commentators and pundits made a notable comment i think, when they said they thought England were a better team without Delap in it, because the remaining front line worked much more cohesively and the interplay between them all was much better.

I think that is a reflection on how Delap plays. It could be said that was how McKenna coached him to play at Town, or the other view is the other Town players weren't good enough around him. Not sure I would agree with that latter view,, but England would coach their players in a different way to McKenna i suspect, so maybe that leaves the style of play down to the player's own attributes perhaps? I will watch with interest to see how Delap fits in at Chelsea. They obviously feel they can hone his raw edges. Time will tell.... wonder what the odds are on which he accrues most, goals or yellow cards?

Well much of the talk last night was how well Delap is playing, an assist in his first game and a goal last night, the headline read "Delap shines again at world club cup" I think the guy is gonna be awesome and he's probably glad he too is not with us or the England U21s cus his career is only gonna go one way think.

[Charnwood]

Well that would be Delap and Hutchinson wouldn't it


https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/25264459.i ... utchinson/

As an aside, did anyone watch Engkand U21's kast Wuro game v Spain( whu h they won).

The commentators and pundits made a notable comment i think, when they said they thought England were a better team without Delap in it, because the remaining front line worked much more cohesively and the interplay between them all was much better.

I think that is a reflection on how Delap plays. It could be said that was how McKenna coached him to play at Town, or the other view is the other Town players weren't good enough around him. Not sure I would agree with that latter view,, but England would coach their players in a different way to McKenna i suspect, so maybe that leaves the style of play down to the player's own attributes perhaps? I will watch with interest to see how Delap fits in at Chelsea. They obviously feel they can hone his raw edges. Time will tell.... wonder what the odds are on which he accrues most, goals or yellow cards?

Well much of the talk last night was how well Delap is playing, an assist in his first game and a goal last night, the headline read "Delap shines again at world club cup" I think the guy is gonna be awesome and he's probably glad he too is not with us or the England U21s cus his career is only gonna go one way think.

There’s no doubt signing Liam Delap from Man City was a huge coup for ITFC be it by Mark Ashton or Kieran McKenna. As best I recall many town fans thought he was a ridiculous signing and we’d paid well over what he was worth, well what a mistake that was.
Chelsea is perfect move for him too with Enzo Maresca in charge, the same guy who coached him in his early career playing in the Premier League 2nd tier breaking every record in the books. From what I’ve read the two are well suited and the partnership is a perfect combination to get the very best from his development.
Well done to our management for playing a pivotal part in his career for which I expect he will be forever grateful. Maybe Omari will have similar success if he chooses to move on. For me it’s just a shame we couldn’t have done better in the Premier League last season but the odds were stacked against us. Maybe if we could have acquired a keeper at the same level as Delap & Hutchinson we would have succeeded, but three from three would have been a huge ask.

[shabba]

What a difference to signing players who were only then movig down the leagues after us. At least now we are buying players who others actually want

We really need to remember how bad things were 5+ years ago.

[shabba]

https://www.twtd.co.uk/ipswich-town-new ... YLAwD_BI0g

Town Linked With US International Striker Agyemang

[Bluemike]

Can't say i know loads about him but he's certainly a big guy and scores goals, we definitely need someone who can put the ball in the net on a regular basis.