Transfer Rumours Summer '23 Transfer Thread

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Yeh I mean Acun said we were in the final stages which I presumed is a medical and the signature. Baz said in his article that it was just formalities that were expected to be done by Friday, again sounds like medical and signature. Not sure what else it could be or what might hold that up, hopefully thats all happening today but I guess it is possible he fancied some lunch.
 
dazzar86 said:
When you look at teams around the league and what they're spending this year, you can see why Acun has voiced his concerns about the unfair nature of parachute payments. They should be there to cover inflated Premier League wages - ensuring clubs don't go bust - not to fund expensive signings.

I know we wouldn't complain if we were in their position, but deep down everyone can see they need to be regulated better.

Look at Leeds for instance:

Yes, they've had a lot of outgoings, but majority were on loan and have brought in about £26m of fees.

They've already spent £7m on Ampadu.

They're linked with:
Glen Kamara - £6m
Joseph Paintsil - £8.5m
Joel Piroe - £15m
Lewis O'Brien - £10m (we'd have loaned him)

And have been linked with 2/3 more big money signings and have also stated they have no wish to sell Gnoto and Sinisterra despite both wanting away.

So with parachute payments, they're able to make a £20m net loss on transfer fees, retain some of their biggest assets and spend big wages on the likes of Darlow, Ampadu and Rodon even before they sign the other 4 listed above.

Outrageous imbalance with FFP. Our transfer dealings look incredible when you also take this into account.
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Leeds are a terrible example as they actually haven't done much business at all.

Leicester and Southampton have sold multiple players for 40m+ as well so not as if they're using the parachutes to fund those.
 
Ajbtiger said:
Yeh I mean Acun said we were in the final stages which I presumed is a medical and the signature. Baz said in his article that it was just formalities that were expected to be done by Friday, again sounds like medical and signature. Not sure what else it could be or what might hold that up, hopefully thats all happening today but I guess it is possible he fancied some lunch.
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Philogene was in Villa training yesterday, so maybe not as close as we’re led to believe. Hopefully hear something over the next few days
 
Howdentiger2 said:
Haha pisses on my fire....if you believe the the lines that come out players mouths in their interviews then I've got magic beans for you to buy.

Of course there was other interest, but that's as far as it went, interest only, no firm offers. Don't get me wrong I'm over the moan they are here, but I'm also not daft.

Do you honestly believe a player with zero link to us would take a smaller shorter contract for Hull over a larger and possibly longer contract with bigger bonuses etc and bugger clubs with on paper a better chance of going up..... Come on!
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Whilst I think you're absolutely right on the whole, I do think regarding your last sentence that City fans underestimate our own chances of competing at the top of the division and some of these players will be attracted to us in part because they do believe in it.
 
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PLT said:
Whilst I think you're absolutely right on the whole, I do think regarding your last sentence that City fans underestimate our own chances of competing at the top of the division and some of these players will be attracted to us in part because they do believe in it.
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That's exactly why I said on paper, which of course can be totally different to reality and often is in the championship.

I think our chances are improving with every signing we make. But until the window closes we really won't know for sure
 
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Howdentiger2 said:
Haha pisses on my fire....if you believe the the lines that come out players mouths in their interviews then I've got magic beans for you to buy.

Actually no i don't believe everything that comes out of a players mouth i don't need to, do you think the player/players were the only ones to say something?.

Of course there was other interest, but that's as far as it went, interest only, no firm offers. Don't get me wrong I'm over the moan they are here, but I'm also not daft.

Maybe you should ask your contact if and what Offer Burnley had for Twine then, unless it was just your opinion.

How much for the Beans?.
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