Transfer Rumours - New Signings for Towns Premier League Squad 2024/25

[Charnwood]

Any news on the CM Cajuste? He was in the stand on sat, hopefully like Ed Sheeran he also left at half time

I read somewhere he had his medical on Saturday morning. I think it’s a done deal with a purchase at the end of the season. I assume it’s been done this way to keep us on the right side of the FFP rules given how much we’ve spent so far.

[ashfordblue]

We got the Smodzics player on the cheap, there's no two ways about it. 9 million for last season's most prolific second league scorer, hell it's a steal d*ck Turpin would be proud of. If Smodzics were an EPL player, if Blackburn Rovers were a Premier League club name, we'd be looking to pay in region of 15 - 20 M, but while you can't complain at least from our perspective in bringing in the player for something of a derisory amount or blatant steal you got to feel a level of empathy for fans of the club we took him from. 9 million my as* he's worth more than that and then some but it's all about the greater good. Will be real interesting to see just how he continues in the rise from Championship level to Premier league elite and if can continue like before but bottom line here, it's someone we set a target on and now we got him and he's part of the club set-up.

not all up on Phillips we brought in with it. Manchester City paid something like 40 million plus for the player a year or two back, it didn't work out and now they've been forced to sell. Guess they got money to burn in all truth but seems at first thought something of a waste from their viewpoint. We're putting together an impressive squad for the new season, made some interesting additions and names that aroused notice. Got a dilemma of sorts regards who to put into forward attack such is the wealth of options available to us now since we have players like Delap, broadhead, hirst, Smodzics of course and that's just for starters.

McKenna would do well not to now go time and again with the same 4-2-3-1 formation as nearly always before. Just feel with the list of attacking alternatives we now possess i.e. the actual forward positions, certain names would be wasted or underutilized if we set about business in the same way as before.

Nearly all the top teams play 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 some play 3-5-2, I prefer the former two, 4-2-3-1 leaves far too many gaps and openings to get exploited we need to play with the same confident style that brought us success in both promotions not too much hoofing long hopeful balls, we have to dominate and take control and play our way through these tighter defences, and take more goal chances when they are presented, and I still think another one or two players will be brought in before the window shuts.

[ashfordblue]

Woolfy will have him in his pocket

Axel's the man to mark Haaland alongside Greaves, and give Townsend a crack at LB as Leif struggled to contain Salah and it's only going to get tougher with the quality of most wingers in the premiership, the whole team has a lot to learn and take in under KM control but we will achieve it.

[shabba]

We got the Smodzics player on the cheap, there's no two ways about it. 9 million for last season's most prolific second league scorer, hell it's a steal d*ck Turpin would be proud of. If Smodzics were an EPL player, if Blackburn Rovers were a Premier League club name, we'd be looking to pay in region of 15 - 20 M, but while you can't complain at least from our perspective in bringing in the player for something of a derisory amount or blatant steal you got to feel a level of empathy for fans of the club we took him from. 9 million my as* he's worth more than that and then some but it's all about the greater good. Will be real interesting to see just how he continues in the rise from Championship level to Premier league elite and if can continue like before but bottom line here, it's someone we set a target on and now we got him and he's part of the club set-up.

not all up on Phillips we brought in with it. Manchester City paid something like 40 million plus for the player a year or two back, it didn't work out and now they've been forced to sell. Guess they got money to burn in all truth but seems at first thought something of a waste from their viewpoint. We're putting together an impressive squad for the new season, made some interesting additions and names that aroused notice. Got a dilemma of sorts regards who to put into forward attack such is the wealth of options available to us now since we have players like Delap, broadhead, hirst, Smodzics of course and that's just for starters.

McKenna would do well not to now go time and again with the same 4-2-3-1 formation as nearly always before. Just feel with the list of attacking alternatives we now possess i.e. the actual forward positions, certain names would be wasted or underutilized if we set about business in the same way as before.

Nearly all the top teams play 4-3-3 or 4-4-2 some play 3-5-2, I prefer the former two, 4-2-3-1 leaves far too many gaps and openings to get exploited we need to play with the same confident style that brought us success in both promotions not too much hoofing long hopeful balls, we have to dominate and take control and play our way through these tighter defences, and take more goal chances when they are presented, and I still think another one or two players will be brought in before the window shuts.

Eh? I’ve never seen any of the top teams play a 2 upfront formation. They all play 4231 or 433 etc.

[Cabanas Blue]

According to Nixon.

Ipswich want to sign Burley's tough centre half Dara
O'Shea in a £10 million deal.

The Tractor Boys are focusing on a move for O'Shea
after signing keeper Aro Muric and missing out to
Tottenham on Wilson Odobert.

The Premier League new boys now want an answer on
O'Shea with Brentford also keen on the Republic of
Ireland defender.

O'Shea may wait to see if any other clubs comes in
before committing but that would risk Ipswich going
elsewhere.

Burnley also need a resolution as they could have to
find a replacement. Free agent John Egan is currently
training with him after leaving Sheffield United.
[Post edited 19 Aug 12:11]

[Charnwood]

I thought O’Shea had already turned Ipswich down in favour of Brentford ?

[Cabanas Blue]

I thought O’Shea had already turned Ipswich down in favour of Brentford ?

Yes I remember that now you have mentioned it, time will tell.

[Bluemike]

I thought O’Shea had already turned Ipswich down in favour of Brentford ?

That is correct

[Bluemike]

Delay in the paperwork for Jens Cajuste, shouldn't be long now.

[hallamblue]

I thought O’Shea had already turned Ipswich down in favour of Brentford ?

That is correct

I personally feel he can do one. He turned us down for Brentford. Fine, f*ck off there then.

[Cabanas Blue]

Ipswich Town and Napoli have just signed all documents for Jens Cajuste deal.

Medical done and contract signed.

€1.5m loan fee, €12m buy option clause to be mandatory if Ipswich avoid relegation as exclusively revealed.

Done, sealed, official soon.

[Bluemike]

That's good news, another decent addition

[hallamblue]

Awesome ....in the team for sat I wonder?

[Cabanas Blue]

Just announced on Sky

[hallamblue]

[hallamblue]

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

[Dubai Blue]

Anyone know Cajuste's style of play here? I understand that Phillips is likely to be a 1 for 1 replacement for Massimo but is Cajuste a more forward thinking CM like Sammy?

[Ricco]

Anyone know Cajuste's style of play here? I understand that Phillips is likely to be a 1 for 1 replacement for Massimo but is Cajuste a more forward thinking CM like Sammy?

I think Cajuste is the more natural replacement for Luongo and Phillips more likely to challenge Morsy, though it could be a bit four in to two don't go, I feel very sorry for the two who miss out, but over a season, you need that depth and hopefully they'll all get good game time and contribute.

From the small bit's I've read and the clips I've seen... he bloomin' loves a tackle, he's athletic, he's a good mix of youth and experience, he turns well on the ball and looks to be a good link to get the ball forward. We're desperate for his young legs covering ground in the middle of the park, I guess all four of the aforementioned are not wildly different in style and strengths, but Cajuste should bring that youthful athleticism that I've been banging on about. My slight reservations may be that he loves a slide tackle a bit too much, I hope he's matured enough to know when you need to stay on your feet in a challenge, when not to remove yourself from the play by being on your arse! I also haven't seen as much of him in the final third, so I'm not sure of his quality there, but he's perfectly comfortable on the ball and that's not really primarily what he has been brought in to do anyway.

Exciting times.

[Bluemike]

Ricco has summed him up perfectly, I watched the famous You Tube videos and he looks the part for sure, I was very surprised how skilful he is with ball at feet and as Ricco says, some of his tackles are quite something.

[Dubai Blue]

Thanks guys this is much clearer. Maybe he will fit well in a 5-3-2 formation with Phillips and Morsy if we go that way for some games.

[The Odious Mr Rossi]

We havn't paid millions to get the players we have signed for no reason - I suspect we got them to fill areas that had been identified as requiring improvement.

Hats off to KM for showing, in our opening game, loyalty to the players that came up with us, but I don't think that will last for long.

Of course there is bound to be a bit of rotation going forward, but I fully expect that our stock starting line-up will see Morsy, Luongo, Taylor, Chaplin and Burns all starting from the bench.

[Bluemike]

We havn't paid millions to get the players we have signed for no reason - I suspect we got them to fill areas that had been identified as requiring improvement.

Hats off to KM for showing, in our opening game, loyalty to the players that came up with us, but I don't think that will last for long.

Of course there is bound to be a bit of rotation going forward, but I fully expect that our stock starting line-up will see Morsy, Luongo, Taylor, Chaplin and Burns all starting from the bench.

You think Morsy Rossi ? I see him playing a fair bit to be honest.

[Dubai Blue]

Morsy is an interesting one and I'm kinda with Rossi on this. I feel a strong emotional loyalty towards Morsy as he has been a great captain. And he will no doubt get some games to prove, if he can, that he is making the transition to PL. However at his age, sadly he is not the future and any area where we can improve will increase our chances of beating the drop and pushing on.

[Bluemike]

I still see Morsy at the top of his game tbh and very important and influential to the team. Because of his faith he is a model professional and ultra fit which probably negates a year or Two off his age.

Let's also remember Kelvin Phillips has equally as much, if not more to prove, he may have Premier League experience but the last Eighteen months he has actually shown he can't cut it right now. Cajuste also needs to prove he can step up to the Premier League. I don't see Morsy going anywhere just yet.

[RRanger]

I see both Morsy
and Luongo getting plenty of game time whether it's off the bench or as starters. We now have the makings of a much improved midfield - a sort of perm any 2 from 4 situation as starters although I'd be surprised if a rejuvenated Phillips and Cajuste once he's settled, don't increasingly become the starters.
It would be nice to see a bit of Cajuste on the field at some point next Saturday. Obviously Phillips can't play against his parent club.

[ITFC2024]

Let's not forget, Morsy is our captain. If he's fit and not suspended, he will always start I think.

[Bluemike]

Let's not forget, Morsy is our captain. If he's fit and not suspended, he will always start I think.

Same, certainly while he's performing

[Dubai Blue]

Mostly good points to be honest. Will be interesting to see how this plays out.

Just one small point Bluemike. Why do you think he is a model professional 'because of his faith'? I don't see these things as being connected. He could adhere to any faith or none at all and still be a model professional surely. Splitting hairs perhaps but thought it was a curious remark.

[Bluemike]

Because he follows his religion seriously, he eats very well, he Doesn't drink, he fasts and all that jazz, I've read plenty about how he lives and conducts himself and he's pretty committed.

[Dubai Blue]

Think I know what you are trying to say. I'm sure plenty of other pros do the same with or without a religion though. Living in Dubai I know plenty of folks with faith, often the same one he has, who most certainly do not live well

The key here is his character, not his faith, he just happens to have been born in Egypt. Let's give him full credit please.