The Official 2015 Silly Season Transfer Thread

[Southdowns White]

Brighton contact told me Dunk deal dead unless we comit to  long term deal and more personal term money, Brighton hoping premier club come for him or he stays where he is. I have no personal proof but I have known this person for a few years and he seems quite genuine.

[Wearethewhites]

Nope I disagree. Glad Rodallega is gone.  We either just need to sign someone to replace him or one of the young kids needs to step up.  He's 30 years old and we know what he brings to the table.  He'll get you a decent amount of goals, but he's largely frustrating when on the pitch.

I think most but all are glad Hugo has gone, but that fact still remains, that we've not replaced him, or his 10 goals, yet. You're right, maybe Dembele could step up, might be another year to early again though, but if someone like Gayle is available on loan, I'd take him in a heart beat. Straight in the team, will score 10+ goals, will cause every defender a problem with his pace.

[Wearethewhites]

Being linked with Jean-Christophe Bahebeck

[TrexFFC]

Being linked with Jean-Christophe Bahebeck

Yeah I saw that. Though I'm always skeptical when a host of other clubs are being linked as well.

[Lighthouse]

Kevin Macdonald is still being linked tonight. But might just be lazy reporting.

As for the rumours re Gayle. Would be the difference between play offs and also runs. I can't believe fans genuinely believe that Dembele or Taggart can replace Rodders. I would go as far to say that I would take Gayle over a centre half if we had to.

Jean Christophe Bahebeck is being linked to Prem clubs on loan. So no way is that a possibility.

[dannyboi-ffc]

Kevin Macdonald is still being linked tonight. But might just be lazy reporting.

As for the rumours re Gayle. Would be the difference between play offs and also runs. I can't believe fans genuinely believe that Dembele or Taggart can replace Rodders. I would go as far to say that I would take Gayle over a centre half if we had to.

Jean Christophe Bahebeck is being linked to Prem clubs on loan. So no way is that a possibility.

I agree. Although centre backs need strengthening most of last season I felt our problems came from no width, awful fullbacks, poor midfield and a striker in Hugo who was incapable of holding up the ball or win a header just to relieve the pressure.  He may have scored 10 but I would say his overall game was so bad that he cost us more than he gained.

When defenders play bad everyone notices, same with keepers but if we had to start off with Burn and another I would take that if it meant getting in a striker who would guarantee to at least make up for the goals Hugo scored. Who can guarantee Taggart will score at all? Dembele potentially can but we want promotion and potentially isn't good enough when someone of Gayle's ability could be available on loan. Smith will probably do quite well but like Hugo it's not the goals with him, it's what he can offer and after a run of games I think he would make us predictable. Woodrow I really like but he will never be fast or prolific and instead will just do a job when required.

Good call Lighthouse!  I would take Gayle and Turner on loan and not spend a penny more. How's that for your FFP Rigg!?

[Twig]

Regards strikers it all depends whether we are planning to use Mitro or not in my view.  But I still see central defense as the priority.  I think we only one signing away from sorting that issue but it needs to be an experienced leader and won't come cheap.  Get that business done and I would leave it to Kit to take stock and decide what, if any, further additions he needs to make a realistic push for proomtion.

[Bracken White]

One thing you could never knock Rodallega for is effort - unlike some players we've all witnessed. Can be frustrating, granted - but wish him well and many could learn from his ethos, sportsmanship & application.
Gayle coming? Well a quick inside forward who could link with a centre-forward. So thumbs up if there is any substance to the rumours.
Centre-half? A dominant Hangerland-like figure would be excellent - but I think we disrespect Burn & his abilities. Bodurov, regretfully is too small and Hutchinson always has an error in his locker. Personally not impressed by Amorbietta at all - there's always a penalty on offer. Thought Middlesbrough may come in for him. From what I've seen Voser is an able stand in at full-back ... regret Kavanagh has not shown enough to merit a place above him, for me - but liked by the Manager. Grimmer still WIP but a sound prospect.
Overall, pleased with the transfer activity to date.

[Domino1879]

Could we be one of the reported 5 Championship clubs chasing winger Will Buckley? In Shields Gazette and BBC.

[NorJof]

According to Norwegian press Aalesund FKs finnish defensive midfielder Sakkari Mattila is on his way to us. Apparently he didn't show up for practice today.

http://www.aftenposten.no/100Sport/fotball/eliteserien/AaFK-spiller-er-pa-vei-til-Fulham-576122_1.snd

[sunburywhite]

Mattila - som nylig ga fra seg kapteinsbindet i klubben til Sten Grytebust - deltok ikke på lørdagens AaFK-trening.

Etter det Sunnmørsposten forstår er det fordi den finske landslagsspilleren er på veg bort fra klubben.

Klubben han skal være på veg til, er - slik Sunnmørsposten forstår det - den engelske Championship-klubben Fulham.

- Ingen kommentar, svarer AaFK-direktør Henrik Hoff på spørsmål om hvorvidt finnen er på veg bort fra Ålesund.

- Ønsker Sakki seg videre fra AaFK?

- Det må du nesten spørre han selv om, sier Hoff.

Verken Sakari Mattila eller AaFK-trener Trond Fredriksen har besvart Sunnmørspostens henvendelser lørdag formiddag.

Sakari Mattila kom til AaFK foran 2014-sesongen. Han har startet 30 eliteseriekamper for AaFK.

[W.G.Fulham]

Very interesting read that

[Texas White]

Very interesting read that

Your a better man than me, if you can read that

[Jem]

Using Google Translate:

Mattila - who recently gave up the captaincy in the team to Sten Grytebust - did not participate in Saturday's AaFK training.

After that Sunnmørsposten understand it because the Finnish national team player is on the road away from the club.

The club he will be on the way to, are - so Sunnmørsposten understand it - the English Championship club Fulham.

- No comment, answer AaFK director Henrik Hoff questions whether fin is headed away from Ålesund.

- Want Sakki further from AaFK?

- It must almost ask him though, says Hoff.

Neither Sakari Mattila or AaFK coach Trond Fredriksen has answered inquiries Sunnmørsposten Saturday morning.

Sakari Mattila joined AaFK front 2014 season. He has started 30 league matches for AaFK.

[W.G.Fulham]

Very interesting read that

Your a better man than me, if you can read that

Unfortunately not Tex, my Norwegian is a little rusty

[sunburywhite]

min norske er litt rusten

[Jonaldiniho 88]

Does this mean McDonald is definitely off I wonder?

[Craven Mad]

This would be a disaster...

According to the mirror:

3:49 pm
Slam Dunk!
Ipswich will complete the signing of Lewis Dunk this week.

The Brighton defender is set to arrive at Portman Road for around £5m.

Tractor Boys boss Mick McCarthy is on the lookout for a new defender after Tyrone Mings joined Bournemouth earlier this summer.

[HillingdonFFC]

This would be a disaster...

According to the mirror:

3:49 pm
Slam Dunk!
Ipswich will complete the signing of Lewis Dunk this week.

The Brighton defender is set to arrive at Portman Road for around £5m.

Tractor Boys boss Mick McCarthy is on the lookout for a new defender after Tyrone Mings joined Bournemouth earlier this summer.

Cant tell you how much that would p*@s me off.
General consensus is we've offered between £4 - £4.5 million, just stump up and get it done. This was an absolute priority, we're a week away from the start of the season with the same dodgy centre back pairing and Symons is talking about promotion??
Unbelievable!

[Fulham Tup North]

Mattila - who recently gave up the captaincy in the team to Sten Grytebust - did not participate in Saturday's AaFK training. After that Sunnmørsposten understand it because the Finnish national team player is on the road away from the club . The club he will be on the way to ,
If this helps??