I know we were trying for Barry & Iling Junior from Villa but no idea how much they have progressed or if they have. We were also in very advanced talks with Tufan on a return but again no idea if that is still happening but was looking very likely a week or so ago. Want a couple from Chelsea too (one striker) but again, no idea on how far on we are on them, sorry.
Tufan would be a real coup. He’ll surely have top end and bottom half premier league clubs after him if he’s available.
Illing Junior was starting games for Juventus last season, would be very happy with either him or Barry
Had a good game at Galatasaray last week and bagged a couple so that might possibly have changed his club's thinking and plans for him, maybe
I finally got a bit of news this morning, I’ve only been asking for about a month! Club are very keen to turn Puerta’s loan into a permanent and it’s looking very likely that will happen. There’s no rush, Leverkusen aren’t recalling him and there’s no other interest as far as we know so expect that to be sorted in the coming weeks. I asked about Barry and Illing; “Illing depends, wages need freeing up first and his loan with Bologna will need cancelled. Barry could be a straight buy with a similar deal to what we did with Philogene. Stockport would have to be compensated though.” Asked about potential incoming before Leeds game: “Pretty much done barring a medical, exciting young talent, similar player to Carvalho. Not an out and out striker but confident and dynamic.” I think it’s Deivid from Chelsea, he didn’t say no when I asked. I’ve also heard Ethan Nwaneri’s name mentioned, but he seems to be on the fringes of Arsenal’s first team so not sure if that’s doable. Club had a number 6 identified a few weeks back, but apparently Selles rebuffed it upon coming in and basically said the player “wasn’t the right deal for us.” (in other words, not good enough). Position remains a priority and probably coming in mid January. Rushworth he reckons is being recalled (which tracks with what has been said the last few days). No offers for Omur; Ruben likes him, but the form of Puerta meant he’s missed out. Club willing to sell if deal is right. Don’t want to have to pay up contract to a cheaper club. Sinik back in light training, could feature against Donny (I’ll believe that when I see it) probably not going anywhere until forward positions sorted as club don’t want to be stung like last time. Bedia looking like he’ll be sent back, again not until we know we have cover. Will have to pay whatever his wages would be for the rest of the season in costs (about £600,000 I think). Couple of five figure offers for Alfie Taylor from League Two clubs and York City, he's out of contract anyway at the end of the season. Grimsby want Harvey Cartwright back on loan, probably gonna let that one happen. Tim LT also attracting interest from League One but club think he's ready to be third choice and don't want to spend money on another keeper this window. Tinsdale to Harrogate on loan is one that might happen this window. Club looking for more nearby EFL teams to loan players to.
Said he didn't like the look of him didn't he? I'm sure there was something similar with Elneny as well.
Stockport don't have to be compensated as villa are recalling him. This has been reported for a while now. Villa will compensate them but if we were to buy him we wouldn't need to.
I’ll be impressed if we can get Barry & Iling Junior in January. I suppose with it being Villa it gives us a chance with how Philogene developed last year but I expect both can do quite a bit better than us. I wouldn’t have put Washington in a similar category to Carvalho either but Chelsea paid a decent amount for him so must something there.
Thanks ST. As far as Sinik goes, does it matter whether he stays or goes? He's hardly been great cover since he's been here, flog him and whatever money we get put towards his replacement. I know it's a risk selling before buying but with him I don't think it is.
Theoretically in Jan. Sinik can do a pre contract agreement with any European club. I wonder if him and his agent go down that route
Cheers ST & M888, I’ll admit I don’t know anything about any of the players mentioned. Any idea if we are going for anyone with experience or is it just young players?
