Transfer Rumours Summer 2026 Transfer Thread…

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A lot of talk about using Sunderland as a blueprint to stay up, them signing Granit Xhaka was the best thing they did.

Is there any ex prem midfielder that's getting on a bit but that we could go for? I think the experience in midfield is vital if we want to stay up.

Having a quick look with AI it mentioned players like Hojbjerg, Van de beek, Amrabat, Partey, Gundogan, Fabinho, Neves. Probably all out of our reach but you never know with our owner..

It's the one position we've been crying out for for years too, a proper defensive midfielder...

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Keeper wise i know many were impressed with that keeper at Wednesday but is he good enough for the Prem ?
 
Going back to the FA game with Chelsea. I thought the gulf was extraordinary. At the time I said, how could we ever compete with that week in week out with our current squad? Stronger, taller, more agile, more athletic, fitter. How do we close that gap without wholesale changes?
Reality is we are miles off that level and need 7 or 8 who are 6ft 7, built like brick outhouses and can run like Usain Bolt at his best
 
Keeper wise i know many were impressed with that keeper at Wednesday but is he good enough for the Prem ?
Personally I think Pandur is very solid and can be good enough for the PL, with the right preparation

Distribution / kicking seems to be the main criticism people have of him. Obviously that is important in the PL. Invest more in GK coaching maybe?
 
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There seems to be a weird obsession with signing former players, I've seen loads of fans banging on about resigning Robertson and Bowen, despite both being on £160k a week. We're not going to be signing players at that level, or anywhere close to it.
 
There seems to be a weird obsession with signing former players, I've seen loads of fans banging on about resigning Robertson and Bowen, despite both being on £160k a week. We're not going to be signing players at that level, or anywhere close to it.
You're not on £160k a week if nobody's prepared to pay it to you anymore

But granted, it may be a stretch...
 
There seems to be a weird obsession with signing former players, I've seen loads of fans banging on about resigning Robertson and Bowen, despite both being on £160k a week. We're not going to be signing players at that level, or anywhere close to it.

Not sure it's an obsession or just seeing a free agent who has a big history at the club, and another who's just been relegated, as potential statement signings with a wealth of PL experience.
 
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