Summer Transfer Rumour Thread.

And whilst I type, it's confirmed.

 

Love how badly some people are taking Sharp leaving.

 

I really like Billy Sharp, but I wouldn't say it's a huge mistake. Billy Sharp is great in the box, however I would question that the rest of his game is Premier League standard, especially playing 4-3-3.

 

^This.

 

They've done some very good business. Must be favourites for promotion now?

 

Sharp heads to Forest: http://www.saintsfc.co.uk/news/article/sharp-heads-to-forest-345718.aspx

 

Exactly - and even if you ignore questioning his ability he's 3rd or 4th on the pecking order in competition for 1 place - hardly indispensable I'd say.

 

So we've signed no-one from Bristol Rovers (absolutely no disrespect intended) but a Japanese international defender, a golden boot African international striker and the new Lionel Messi WOW !!!!!

 

Billy Sharp and Simon Cox should make a pretty good Championship strikeforce.

 

Im quite sad about billy leaving. Think he would be a decent asset in the prem. Oh well, in Adkins we trust

 

I must admit, I thought Sharp was going to find it difficult to get regular games, but WOW, gone to Forest..!

EDIT: Ah, on loan.

 

I hope he goes on to be a legend for them as well

 

4-5-1..let's not kid ourselves here and call it 4-3-3

Sharp doesn't suit the formation. He worked extremely well in 4-4-2 so he was right to go as Adkins seems like he will be completely inflexible in his tactics and never use Sharp other than a late sub. Just think many liked him and are just disappointed in general that he fell out of favour and doesn't suit the formation Adkins has chosen especially since he is still scoring goals for fun even while out of favor.

edit: also doesn't help Rodriguez seems to automatically be ahead of sharp despite not deserving to be so I expect if they were both to be on the bench Sharp would come on after Rodriguez which is nonsense imo

 

Billy deserves regular football and I am sure everyone wishes him good luck.

 

Nabil Hassan of BBC:

Billy Sharp to Nottm Forest done. Likely to join permanently at end of the season. His fitness was always an issue for Adkins. #saintsfc

 

Someone saying they are pissed off because they printed Sharpe on their shirt yesterday, two fails there!

 

So, still no rumours or ITK about who is being lined up?

I have a feeling there may be 1 more to come...

 

Sharp's loan fee said to be £1m. £2.5m permanent transfer clause. Double your money pretty much.

 

Think we've got a winger and a centre back (who may be able to play left back) to come yet.

 

I think we are done. Shame to go out on Sharp leaving though.