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Summer Transfers 2025 (rumours and incomings)
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CPFCSaturn
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Talented player but would have concerns about his athleticism in the Prem.
Willo
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We will be 'Linked' with a plethora of players and I suspect in most cases the reports can be filed under 'Hogwash'.
silvertop
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Yup, along with a sea of observations on suitability for the Prem and Glasner's style.
There may also be the odd observation about taking free kicks over a wall.
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Maybe the same concerns that Villa had when they sold him to Boro.
Willo
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Apropos Finn Azaz, I am informed that he was a goal scoring midfielder for WBA U23s and that he was an impressive and creative passer of the ball for the team.
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Well it wouldn't be a proper transfer season without us being linked to a Diouf, would it.
Teddy Eagle
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And they all sound like someone who's just taken a free kick in the Newington Butts.
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He does look a real talent but there are also rumours Napoli are interested. I feel like he's outside of our grasp, although if Eze left it might be a possibility. It would certainly be a statement signing. Emanuel Emergha seems an unusual one because of the relationship between Strasbourg and Chelsea. Additionally, unless JP or Nketiah leave, I can't see us signing another striker.
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Every time I hear his name, I feel like replying "bless you".
Yes, i think you may be right, but, if you discount Muñoz who has singed a extension to his contract, then IMO Eze and Mateta are the hardest to replace, i wouldn't be too upset if we started with, Lee Kang-In, Emergha and Sarr starting as our front three.
With regard to possible free transfers I recall that Lerma's move to us was telegraphed way ahead.
We don't seem to have replicated this on this occasion.
We've been linked with a number of 'frees,' but there has been no concrete information e g on Bright Samuel or Reinaldo.
It may be that moves for them are speculation or could be impacted by their own contractual situations, but most on here take the view that we need to address cover in the wing back positions.
If we were to keep the existing team together(great if unlikely) we could arguably only need an additional LWB and RWB/Defender.
We have enough midfielders and should not be blocking the progress of Franca and Esse in advanced positions.
We don't seem to have replicated this on this occasion.
We've been linked with a number of 'frees,' but there has been no concrete information e g on Bright Samuel or Reinaldo.
It may be that moves for them are speculation or could be impacted by their own contractual situations, but most on here take the view that we need to address cover in the wing back positions.
If we were to keep the existing team together(great if unlikely) we could arguably only need an additional LWB and RWB/Defender.
We have enough midfielders and should not be blocking the progress of Franca and Esse in advanced positions.
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On this, here you go - a left back Everything indicates player set to leave as Crystal Palace move in for him - Sport Witness
This seems to go against our model of buying younger players with sell on prices. If true I can only assume that this is a temporary strategy.
We will need extra players next season for Europe but be honest how many of us expect to be in Europe season after season? So bringing in stop gap players on maybe shorter contracts as cover makes sense, as long as the club doesn't saddle us with ageing players on long term contracts.
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I genuinely think this is Glasner 's input. Just an opinion.
Palace Old Geezer
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Could well be right AS. My initial reaction to this story was that a 31 yr old doesn't fit our profile, but I guess Ollie may well be looking to bolster our squad for our European campaign. So, a short term approach could be an opportunity to assess our performance.
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It just reminded me of the signings of Munoz and Kamada. Munoz getting towards end of contract - not young although not old. Low fee - but has been great. If he hadn't have done so well, he wouldn't have had much sell on value. Great deal in the end.
Kamada - free, high wages (which I think would be similar if we sign this guy). Isn't really going to have a sell on value as such. But adds the type of experience we require. And has ended up being pretty good (after not quite the same start as Munoz).
Plus, obviously we do need a left back and why pay if we can get one on a free? I actually thought Chilwell started to look good but I couldn't help but wonder what silly price may have been put on him. I would think realistically maybe 25 mil. But I bet Chelsea would ask 45 mil. He'll probably sell for around 35 mil - just a guess. Still a lot for us.
Possibly, we have our key targets and I suspect that Ollie wants a left wing back but it's not a priority position, so he's happy to go for a short term solution that doesn't cost too much.
We tried this with Holding unfortunately that didn't work out, so I hope that somebody tells this player he is behind Mitchell.