Transfer Rumours Winter 2025 Transfer Thread

Burstow isn’t very good, but I like him. He’s very Jekyll and Hyde, he could bring a 50 yard long ball down under control as smooth as anything then his next touch could end up anywhere between here and Japan.

What surprises me about him is he looks like he’s fast and strong but when it comes to tussling with or outrunning a defender he never really seems to be either.

I think he could come good but much like Kamara he would be far better off playing bit part roles in a confident team that’s playing well where he can settle in to find his feet. Hopefully we will be that sort of team once the windows shut, we can pull away from the bottom 3 a bit and there’s no real pressure on anyone as we’re not playing for much. Maybe then they will have more freedom and confidence to flourish.

 

Shocked still we’ve not heard a name of this winger that’s coming in. Potentially could be defining for where we end up as presumably, unless we pull something of a surprise off, this guys gonna be in our best starting front 3 for the rest of the season with Kamara and Pedro.

 

It's that exact reason why I like Puerta so much. He's come into the club from another country, probably didn't speak much of the language, saw his compatriot leave as soon as he arrived and took a while to get into a team that has massively underperformed. Yet he's just gotten better and better as the season has gone on despite the obstacles and at 21 years old, I'm very much looking forward to him being a key player for us in the future (assuming we get his contract sorted).

 

Does Puerta not speak English?

 

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Chances are it’s limited. He’s never done media for the club I’ve noticed even when he signed

Probably why Selles is bringing the best out of him

 

Que?

 

Did something go wrong for crooks in the US?

and whose place does he take in the line up?

 

Both Puerta and Zambrano didn't speak English, when they signed

 

Puerto has got a fantastic work ethic and has some real ability on the ball,he never stops!!.He's the type of player who could have a huge future in the English game and not just at the level he's currently at?

 

Very strange
Sounds like he’s a good lad off the pitch too
Apparently he’s got epilepsy and supports charities who work with people with the condition

 

I think it could be in place of Slater. Selles might have Alzate and Puerta, with Crooks in advance of them.

He will be good to lead the press, while also having the habit of arriving late in the box (Myler-esque) to put away the chances Slater is currently missing!

 

that’s the dream

 

Feel that a unique blend of midfield creativity and community impact is what we’re lacking at the moment tbh. Hopefully Tree can high-powerize our offense and bolster our competitive outlook.

 

For all the talk of Burstow being not ready, playing out of position, etc he's still scored 2 goals. In terms of goals/mins played that probably puts him close to top of the list. I'd persevere with him as long as there's no standout replacement.

 

its not strange is it though

he just homesick essentially
many people do, wants to come home nearer his family etc

 

Only player Crooks can replace is Slater. I actually think he’s going to make quite the difference and the whole team will feel a lot more balanced just from that one signing.

 

Anyone he likes