Transfer Rumours The Summer Transfer Rumour Thread 2016

Kevin Davis for James Beattie + £7m .... Thanks very much Blackburn.

 

In fairness, KD looked like the next Shearer when he left us. Yet another player who realised that funny shade of grass might not be greener.

 

I was on holiday and met a Rovers ST holder when that deal went through. My exact description of KD was, "He could be the next Alan Shearer"

. Great when we signed him back for diddly squat too! (Or was Egil involved in that deal?)

 

Hmm...he may well have been actually. I don't quite remember. I *think* not though.

 

Think we sold Egil for money and KD. But he was defiantly involved in that deal

 

Thanks. I had a feeling but wasn't too sure.

 

Hold on, you mean I don't know everything!!??

 

Well you do now!

 

REDMOND TO SAINTS?
Southampton are leading the chase for Nathan Redmond from Norwich.
The Canaries reportedly will ask £8million for the England Under-21 international, who is also wanted by Stoke and West Brom.
(Sky)

This one just won't go away.

 

A year left on his contract, can't see them getting the full amount they want for him wherever he goes.

 

Do we want it to? £8 million would be a good deal for us. A nice addition to the squad for a demanding fixture list and always good to add the occasional Englishman.

 

It's seems like a reasonable price to me I agree. At least I've heard of him and he's played in the Premier League before.

 

£8m could turn out to be a steal for a 22 year old with pace, some trickery and potential. He's a way of the finished article yet, but so am I ...

 

http://www.heraldscotland.com/sport/14552430.Celtic_await_Wanyama_windfall/

Nothing new here but they do mention that the sell on clause to Celtic is 15%. Don't know how accurate that is but I think some thought it would be higher.

 

Weren't we supposed to find out if Twente have been relegated or not due to their finances or has that not happened yet? If they are you'd assume we'd be in for Ziyech.

 

Any more news on Dominic Iorfa the young England U21/Wolves full back/centre back. He looked a very good prospect in that recent international tournament?

 

We should be in regardless, he looks quality. Although I thought he was on his way to Dortmund?

 

Just found mention of VVD having a release clause in his contract if anyone offers enough dosh. Presumably just a rumour and I don't expect anyone to actually know if this is true, but are such clauses common in this country? I know they are common sur le continent, but is this even likely. Be annoying if true when faced with a fool and his money, but would explain why Saints are (reportedly) anxious about blocking Koeman from chasing our players....after all, all we would have to do is refuse all offers.

 

Can't think of any Saints player that has had a release clause in their contracts in recent years. So I doubt it's true!

 

Maybe that's how we got them to sign