Summer 2013 Transfer Rumour Thread

Not entirely sure there's been any Sharia law, but there certainly have been some impressive digressions from the original topic. I suppose the Gaston debate is fairly topical, as it has a bearing on whether he might be sold and whether we might sign another AM.

Just so I'm clear: basically there's been nothing since the rumour of the Uruguayan fella?

 

Really? I'd say defence is far weaker than attack.

 

The calm before something.

 

Seems to be certainty now that there will be an announcement by the end of the week.

Things wrapped up as expected over the weekend.

 

I want a player now!!!!!

 

"How you Doing?"

 

Not too much longer, eh Fran.

 

Any rumoured names?

 

Not judging by the end of the season. We do need to strengthen both areas.

 

voice of reason. We do need to strengthen both.

 

Agree, we definetly need to stregthen both, but I think defence is priority.

 

Not convinced. I'm still confident that Forren will be a solid centre back for us. If I had to choose between signing a centre back and signing a forward it would be a forward hands down. What I think we really need is a player who has pace, and can either play out wide or up front. That way, we are covered if something happens to Rickie or Jay Rod. I also think it's make or break time for Mayuka. If he can fulfill his potential then our need for a forward decreases because he has all the qualities I described above.

 

Considering our main problem last season was conceding, I'd say that's a pretty big hint we need to prioritise defense. One striker is probably needed though.

 

Been hearing the name Ola John elsewhere. 21 year old Dutch midfielder/attacker from Benfica.

 

He's pretty darn good if it is him. He's currently (I think) in the Dutch u21 squad competing at the u21 euros. He's very, very, very fast.

 

Seems to just be a baseless name right now. Tried looking and can find no genuine source for it.

 

Can certainly see your argument Tom, and I agree to an extent, but I feel, as Joe said, our main problem/downfall last season was conceding.

I feel we need 2/3 defensive signings (a full back, and a centre back minimum) with possibly 1 or 2 strikers/attacking options.

Would def. prioritise the defence personally.

 

He would be a cracking signing.

 

I can also see where you're coming from but we did concede fewer goals as the season went on but we also struggled to score. But like I said, we need to strengthen both positions and for me, there's no particular priority.

 

You seem sure...?