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

[hallamblue]

I still think our defence is not string enough yet. Woolfie will be found wanting at PL level, walking the ball out of defence isn't defending.

I wonder if Axel will be RCB with Johnson RB and Greaves / Burgess fighting it out for LCB and Davis LB?

[ITFC2024]

Just wanted to add, speaking of left backs Luke Shaw will start against Spain unless he’s not fit. If indeed he starts, don’t be surprised if he gets an assist

[shabba]

I still think our defence is not string enough yet. Woolfie will be found wanting at PL level, walking the ball out of defence isn't defending.

I wonder if Axel will be RCB with Johnson RB and Greaves / Burgess fighting it out for LCB and Davis LB?

Wouldn’t surprise me if this happens.

[MMJR67]

I still think our defence is not string enough yet. Woolfie will be found wanting at PL level, walking the ball out of defence isn't defending.

I wonder if Axel will be RCB with Johnson RB and Greaves / Burgess fighting it out for LCB and Davis LB?

perfect observation .

[Ricco]

Well that’s a bit harsh. If Davis is left midfield we won’t need a left wing back. Davis is a midfielder in my opinion. No hallucinogens involved unfortunately.

Pace '24. Woolfy will be among the slowest players in the division next year, just think about some of the right wingers he'd have to keep tabs on. And full back, wing back, whatever it be, there won't be one in professional football that doesn't support the man in front of them. I'm sorry to say George Hirst would make a better LB than Woolfy.

I'm possibly with you on Davis, he has his work cut out defensively next season, and would probably be best deployed as a wing back with 3 centre backs, that is how I would approach life in the Prem. I don't think McKenna sees things the way I do though.

[Charnwood]

For what it’s worth I’ve just copied this from ITFC Supporters Club (Official) Facebook page;

TRANSFER SPECULATION
Hi everyone, we've seen and heard a whole raft of information, some of it conflicting, about the transfer of one of our supposed transfer targets.
As you know, we have a no speculation policy on here but Ive seen some legitimate questions about it, and read some pretty disparaging things about the boy himself which I believe to be unfair.
As things are now being widely reported, when he left his former club his contract of sale included his former club the right to buy him back, and also agreed the terms of his return contract. The selling club have now decided to invoke those rights.
This does not mean the boy has changed his mind, has wasted our time nor has he fallen under the spell of his agent. If what is being widely reported is true, he simply has to accept his obligation and has no choice in the matter. It is therefore unfair to be critical.
Im turning comments off on this post because i think it's better to draw a line under it and focus on the players we hope WILL be arriving
COYB

I guess this sums thing up and as said move on.

Sorry Andy but I find that complete rubbish tbh, if he had said he didn't want to sign for Villa it wouldn't happen, this whole episode is a sham with loads of bull being spoken.

I’ve no idea Mike it wasn’t my post I just reposted it without any editing. However if the player was happy to sign his sale contract to Hull City with a Villa buy back clause option included thinking it would never be invoked that’s his problem. If it’s true as I assume it is, why do you think it’s a a sham with a load of bull. As far as I can see it’s a master class clause inserted in the contract by Villa which other clubs can learn from, especially with their younger players. It also helps to explain why it takes so long to draft and agree these complicated contracts.

[Bluemike]

Don't get me wrong Andy it's not a sham from Villa's point of view, as you say very astute, it's all the other stuff supposedly coming from Philogene and people in the know, reporters who it has to be said get very little wrong.

We were being told by all and sundry he had agreed personal terms with us etc, add that to the fact he left Villa as a unhappy person through lack of game time and then to turn Barcelona down for the same reason I find it amazing that suddenly he is prepared to go back to a Villa side who are even stronger in personnel etc, for me it can only be for money, which I guess is fair enough but christ be honest and up front about it.

I know you feel it's only Nine days or whatever but the effort going on behind the scenes can only have been a massive distraction for nothing, maybe this is the norm for the Premier League, I don't know but it sucks.

What I don't get is this clause thing, they had 72 hours to activate which they did and that had to match our offer, which clearly it has, had we then upped ours by say 250k for example it would then put the onus on them to do likewise, that hasn't happened for whatever reason because I suspect he's said he doesn't want to come here now so case closed, and all this after supposedly telling friends etc that Ipswich was his preferred option.

It was always the players choice and he did have the final say, he's not being forced at all, even Villa stated that, as did Hull so yes for me it is all a bit of a sham, we just need to move on from it now and secure players who know what they want and who truly want to be here, he was neither.

[Charnwood]

I see Villa have done it again;

CAMERON ARCHER has returned to Aston Villa - one year after Unai Emery sold him to Sheffield United for £18million.

It represents a smart bit of business by Villa who have pocketed £3million from the deal, while gaining valuable Premier League experience for Archer.

[Charnwood]

Don't get me wrong Andy it's not a sham from Villa's point of view, as you say very astute, it's all the other stuff supposedly coming from Philogene and people in the know, reporters who it has to be said get very little wrong.

We were being told by all and sundry he had agreed personal terms with us etc, add that to the fact he left Villa as a unhappy person through lack of game time and then to turn Barcelona down for the same reason I find it amazing that suddenly he is prepared to go back to a Villa side who are even stronger in personnel etc, for me it can only be for money, which I guess is fair enough but christ be honest and up front about it.

I know you feel it's only Nine days or whatever but the effort going on behind the scenes can only have been a massive distraction for nothing, maybe this is the norm for the Premier League, I don't know but it sucks.

What I don't get is this clause thing, they had 72 hours to activate which they did and that had to match our offer, which clearly it has, had we then upped ours by say 250k for example it would then put the onus on them to do likewise, that hasn't happened for whatever reason because I suspect he's said he doesn't want to come here now so case closed, and all this after supposedly telling friends etc that Ipswich was his preferred option.

It was always the players choice and he did have the final say, he's not being forced at all, even Villa stated that, as did Hull so yes for me it is all a bit of a sham, we just need to move on from it now and secure players who know what they want and who truly want to be here, he was neither.

I genuinely believe that Philogene preferred to join Ipswich rather than Everton or surprisingly Cristal Palace, and whilst Villa may not have been his first choice he may have been easily persuaded simply by the opportunity to play Champions League football which must be every professional’s dream. Ultimately it’s his career and he has to make the decision which is best for him. Champions League or relegation battle, not too difficult a decision really.

[Bluemike]

If everybody thought like that we wouldn't have Hutchinson or Greaves, or even Johnson.

[Bluemike]

Delap signed, 5 year deal

[Cabanas Blue]

Delap has signed welcome young man.
Your to quick Mike for this old man

[Bluemike]

Town have completed the signing of Liam Delap from Manchester City for an undisclosed fee.

The 21-year-old forward becomes the Blues’ fourth arrival of the summer, signing a five-year contract until the summer of 2029.

Liam, who has featured for City in the Premier League, Champions League and the FA Cup, spent last season with Hull City in the Championship, scoring eight goals in 32 appearances.

He also had loan spells at Stoke City and Preston North End previously in his career, and represented England U21s on five occasions, scoring on his debut away to Luxembourg last September.

“I’m really excited,” Liam told TownTV in his first interview with the Club.

“I have heard so many good things about the feeling around the Club, and how the players and staff work. That’s exactly why I’m excited to be here.

“The Manager here likes to play exciting football. It’s quick and intense and I am looking forward to that. I want to bring goals and assists and I’ll work as hard as I can to help the team.”

Manager Kieran McKenna said: "We are delighted to bring Liam to the Club.

“We think he is a player with the qualities to help the team this season but also to be an important player for the Club for many years to come.

“He is a player with outstanding physical and technical attributes who has a hunger to come here and continue to learn and improve. He has gained good first-team experience from a young age and we feel he has the potential for development here.”

[Cabanas Blue]

Something I've noticed not just the 4 signings this season but also last season we never seem to have an option for another year which in my opinion was a good thing to have, I wonder why ?.

[Bluemike]

Would that be divulged though ?

[Cabanas Blue]

Would that be divulged though ?

I think they always used to.

[Cabanas Blue]

https://www.goodisonnews.com/2024/07/12 ... esh-twist/

Not good.

[Cabanas Blue]

https://www.goodisonnews.com/2024/07/12 ... esh-twist/

Not good.

[Mauswara]

Just realised we signed a player whose name backwards is Paled Mail.

[Bluemike]

https://www.goodisonnews.com/2024/07/12 ... esh-twist/

Not good.

I certainly wouldn't be getting into another fiasco so soon but I think the arti article is just one guys views on Everton possibly being in for him ?

[marko69]

Everton can get him on “discount”? Wtf does that mean? Is it supermarket sweeper now?
BOGOF?

Its really not good having access to all this transfer news. Fans end up wanting players to bogof before they’ve played. Or even signed!

Remember the dark, damp & sweaty days of the past, (Phil Collins words onstage for Genesis) …… When we’d go, “OH, WE’VE SIGNED…….. GREAT NEWS.”
Now its deciphered to the nth degree and we know all the details.
It’d be great to go back to those dark, damp, sweaty days (with no VAR) and just be concerned that they can score goals or defend ——>> and NOT know their financial status and weekly wage.

Even in AFL……., oz accent, “Guys on a million bucks a year…….”
So feckin what?! Just watch the game.

[marko69]

Aw sh*t, just read that the Delap deal has just mammothly collapsed in the 11th hour. sh*t. NOT good.

[Bluemike]

One thing I must hold my hands up about and that is that no way did I see us paying 15 to 20 Million for players, it's all gone crazy.

[JohnnyB]

Delap signs! What a rollercoasrer

Is the Philogene deal 100% off? I do think he'd be an exciting signing

[Bluemike]

Delap signs! What a rollercoasrer

Is the Philogene deal 100% off? I do think he'd be an exciting signing

Bloody well hope so

[AzzurroMark]

What annoys me most if there is any truth or not to these rumours, is how Villa & Everton (2 of 6 clubs) seem to have sidestepped the PSR rules which meant they potentially needed to sell players by the 30th June to avoid further sanctions.
I don't follow the transfer dealings of other clubs, but I understand that these clubs are as good as swapping academy players for vastly inflated fees, which allows them to register a pure profit on the sale, then the amortisation of the incoming fee over 5 years. While technically they are doing nothing against the rules, it still seems like a sham to me that they're not given a transfer embargo.

[shabba]

What annoys me most if there is any truth or not to these rumours, is how Villa & Everton (2 of 6 clubs) seem to have sidestepped the PSR rules which meant they potentially needed to see by the 30th June to avoid further sanctions.
I don't follow the transfer dealings of other clubs, but I understand that these clubs are as good as swapping academy players for vastly inflated fees, which allows them to register a pure profit on the sale, then the amortisation of the incoming fee over 5 years. While technically they are doing nothing against the rules, it still seems like a sham to me that they're not given a transfer embargo.

Yep they abused that loophole to get past last years PSR. Now it’s a new financial year so they have money to spend again.

[AzzurroMark]

What annoys me most if there is any truth or not to these rumours, is how Villa & Everton (2 of 6 clubs) seem to have sidestepped the PSR rules which meant they potentially needed to see by the 30th June to avoid further sanctions.
I don't follow the transfer dealings of other clubs, but I understand that these clubs are as good as swapping academy players for vastly inflated fees, which allows them to register a pure profit on the sale, then the amortisation of the incoming fee over 5 years. While technically they are doing nothing against the rules, it still seems like a sham to me that they're not given a transfer embargo.

Yep they abused that loophole to get past last years PSR. Now it’s a new financial year so they have money to spend again.

Thank you.

Crazy though isn't it?

[shabba]

What annoys me most if there is any truth or not to these rumours, is how Villa & Everton (2 of 6 clubs) seem to have sidestepped the PSR rules which meant they potentially needed to see by the 30th June to avoid further sanctions.
I don't follow the transfer dealings of other clubs, but I understand that these clubs are as good as swapping academy players for vastly inflated fees, which allows them to register a pure profit on the sale, then the amortisation of the incoming fee over 5 years. While technically they are doing nothing against the rules, it still seems like a sham to me that they're not given a transfer embargo.

Yep they abused that loophole to get past last years PSR. Now it’s a new financial year so they have money to spend again.

Thank you.

Crazy though isn't it?

It’s crazy but also short sighted as you just move the issue further down the line as the transfer fees out will impact over the next 3-5 seasons. Yet the transfer fee in only applies to the 1 year it was received in.

[Cabanas Blue]

Rumour Ipswich are swooping for Burnley keeper Aro Muric in a shock £15 million deal.

Hope not especially at that price.