January 2014 Transfer Thread

[Cardie]

I'm more than happy with Enrique and Johnno. With Kelly, Flanno and possibly Jack Robbo and Wisdom as understudies full back is not a weakness imo.

 

Only if we can bring in a player who would be an automatic 1st choicer, head and shoulders better than who we've already got, should we even consider shelling out the dosh.

 

Midfield and a wide forward are clearly more pressing concerns imo.

That means our full back cover is made up of young right backs and centre backs with a young lb thrown in.

 

[liverpoolsno9]

Glen 'but, he's good going forward 'Johnson is on 100k week, approx 18 months left on his contract =  around 7.5m + transfer fee (7-10m?) & buy a decent RB, a decent RB  is better than a shit one. We may even be able to buy a good one.

[El Dangerous]

I'd have a go at Nathaniel Clyne if we're talking Soton full backs. We won't get Shaw and Clyne would be a more achievable option. I can't think of any FB we could sign that's great going forward but solid at the back, they're balance always swings heavily in one direction or the other. We might as well but young or keep Glen and develop our own players

[TheHowieLama]

I'd have a go at Nathaniel Clyne if we're talking Soton full backs. We won't get Shaw and Clyne would be a more achievable option. I can't think of any FB we could sign that's great going forward but solid at the back, they're balance always swings heavily in one direction or the other. We might as well but young or keep Glen and develop our own players

 

Yep = good player.

[JermainePennant]

I'd have a go at Nathaniel Clyne if we're talking Soton full backs. We won't get Shaw and Clyne would be a more achievable option. I can't think of any FB we could sign that's great going forward but solid at the back, they're balance always swings heavily in one direction or the other. We might as well but young or keep Glen and develop our own players

 

Id rather we stick with glen who is proven as a world class rb, Im one of those class is permanent form is temporary guys.I cant think of any rb we can get who would be better or even as good as glen.

 

Add to that we have flanno, kelly, and wisdom as back up behind him I wouldnt be looking for a rb, glens good for another 2-3 years minimum and in the mean time hes perfect role model for the rbs we have coming through.

[Fugitive]

I'd love to run mathewbet over.

 

About as knowledgable as a fucking cabbage.

[Fugitive]

In fact, I want to run you all over... Especially the ones who name obscure players from the Guatemalan 4th division or whatever place nobody knows about.

 

Fuck off.

[Einch]

Go Fuge.

[Paco]

Dont we usually have business done before the window opens?

[Harry Squatter]

Daily Mirror reckons we can get Mohammed Salah from Basel for £7m, be happy with that price.

[MLB]

Mirror are reporting Salah and Rakitic as our main targets.

[Guest Numero Veinticinco]

7m for Salah seems a bit of a bargain, to be honest. At that price, his pace and natural ability, along with his age and potential, make it a no-brainer.

[fowler9]

7m for Salah seems a bit of a bargain, to be honest. At that price, his pace and natural ability, along with his age and potential, make it a no-brainer.

 

read it was going to be about double that in a few places last week which I thought was a bit much for someone in a more obscure league, only seen him play a couple of times against English teams in Europe but looking at his record £7million seems worth the risk although I assume Egypt play against a fair amount of shite as a few of their other players have international goal records way better than the ability they've shown at club level

[Joey8FrogsLegs]

Our midfield was a pleasent surprise against Spurs, but for now I still think we need to add a player there that will improve the 1st eleven instantly.

 

In addition a quality left back is urgent. If we could also get a good attacking/wide player I'd be very happy.

 

Even with 2-3 in none should leave, our squad really is thin. We currently have 3 established players out which is no more than you should expect at this stage of the season, and the options Rodgers is left with ahead of the City game are very limited.

[Ne Moe Imya]

What I wouldn't give for an Alvaro Arbeloa this window.

 

Relatively cheap (didn't he come for 2 million?), plays both fullback positions without missing a beat, solid defensively and decent enough if not spectacular going forward.  

 

Go out and find us one of those, transfer committee.

[Fugitive]

Another full back and a wide attacking player plus another defensive mid. We are are that junction we were at in 2009 where we need to strengthen the squad because the base is pretty good.

[fowler9]

What I wouldn't give for an Alvaro Arbeloa this window.

 

Relatively cheap (didn't he come for 2 million?), plays both fullback positions without missing a beat, solid defensively and decent enough if not spectacular going forward.  

 

Go out and find us one of those, transfer committee.

 

I'd quite happily take the man  himself should it be possible!

[Carvalho Diablo]

Whatever and whoever, no more squad fillers. Only bring in 1st teamers.

 

Quality over quantity.

[DJLJ]

Whatever and whoever, no more squad fillers. Only bring in 1st teamers.

 

Quality over quantity.

The missing pieces of the puzzle.

[Josef Svejk]

I'd like a goalkeeper to compete with Mignolet. In the summer, anyway.

 

One who isn't glued to the goal line.

[Fugitive]

I've got a feeling we will be backed pretty well in January. I may be clutching at straws but after their other team doing so well, they will want us to push as hard as possible. It would be a massive coup for them to even finish top 4.

 

We really can't let this opportunity slip.

[Carvalho Diablo]

I'd like a goalkeeper to compete with Mignolet. In the summer, anyway.

 

One who isn't glued to the goal line.

 

I really like the look of young Danny Ward with the kids teams. For the first time in a very long time I honestly think we may actually be developing a talented goalie.

[Josef Svejk]

I really like the look of young Danny Ward with the kids teams. For the first time in a very long time I honestly think we may actually be developing a talented goalie.

 

Good to hear. I haven't seen him...

[Barney_Rubble]

It would be a massive coup for them to even finish top 4.

We really can't let this opportunity slip.

The "other" teams not in the top 4, who have at least a remote chance of getting into the top 4 for me are the mancs, the bitters or spurs.

 

Out of those 3, I can only see the mancs making a fight of it. The media, the FA and every other fucker involved in the game is trying to help them in any way they can, but Gollum is doing the exact polar opposite, god bless his cotton blu sox, and is fucking this monumental effort right up.

 

I mean, can you see any of the 3 teams I mentioned playing better than us, consistently, and getting results. I really can't.

 

Provided we don't collapse during the rest of the season, I just can't see not getting at least 3rd, let alone be outside of the top 4, particularly if we strengthen the team in the January window (which I think we will).

[Saintslfc13]

If we don't attempt to strengthen ourselves this window then it's time to start asking a lot questions about FSG in my opinion. We're 3 points off top which means we're currently in a title challenge let alone our goal of 4th spot. There is no legitimate reason not to back the manager at this point, though I do think they will.