The Official FOF Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2017-18

[snarks]

Cameron Carter-Vickers not in the 18 vs Chelsea today. Considering they've signed 2 CBs this summer, could be a good move to keep him in London and get him some first team football. Not sure he'd crack Ream/Kalas but would be an upgrade over Djalo/Madl I believe.

If I were his agent or involved in any way at United, I'd advised against a move to us. There are a lot of other Championship clubs where he'd be a starter but for us I'd say he'd be 4th choice after Odoi, and thats not a good career move even if its a loan.

Apart from the fact he's at Spurs and may be 3rd choice for Fulham, I'd agree with you

[FFC1987]

So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

[Marcel_Gecov]

So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.

[Marcel_Gecov]

From Sky Sports (Interesting how the odds on Sessegnon change in line with this)

Ryan Sessegnon - Sky sources are saying Tottenham are contemplating a bid for the Fulham defender. We're also hearing there is significant interest from Manchester United. From Fulham's perspective, only a bid that's too good to refuse would be acceptable. If United sign him, they'd consider immediately loaning him back to the Championship club. We are told Fulham are likely to stay strong - at least in this window.

[Marcel_Gecov]

So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.

Yes I quoted myself. Up to 4.6 now... any ideas on what the 0.4 difference is dependent on?

[rweller86]

So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.

Yes I quoted myself. Up to 4.6 now... any ideas on what the 0.4 difference is dependent on?

I think they work it out on the number of news reports about the player.

[mkras99]

Jan Hagen‏
@PortuBall
Porto's Rafa Soares has confirmed he'll join Fulham on loan: "I want to follow the example of Ricardo[Pereira]. I believe I will come back."

[Marcel_Gecov]

Jan Hagen‏
@PortuBall
Porto's Rafa Soares has confirmed he'll join Fulham on loan: "I want to follow the example of Ricardo[Pereira]. I believe I will come back."

Sounds promising for the 'option to buy' clause :)

[Deeping_white]

Jan Hagen‏
@PortuBall
Porto's Rafa Soares has confirmed he'll join Fulham on loan: "I want to follow the example of Ricardo[Pereira]. I believe I will come back."

Sounds promising for the 'option to buy' clause :)

I think that quote is lifted from an interview he did where he also went on to say that if we got promoted to the premier league then he'd want to stay as it's his ambition to play there

[Marcel_Gecov]

Jan Hagen‏
@PortuBall
Porto's Rafa Soares has confirmed he'll join Fulham on loan: "I want to follow the example of Ricardo[Pereira]. I believe I will come back."

Sounds promising for the 'option to buy' clause :)

I think that quote is lifted from an interview he did where he also went on to say that if we got promoted to the premier league then he'd want to stay as it's his ambition to play there

I hate it when there's no context!

[westcliff white]

So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.

Yes I quoted myself. Up to 4.6 now... any ideas on what the 0.4 difference is dependent on?

I think they work it out on the number of news reports about the player.

As well as how many times in social media etc

[Joseffc]

So.....Rafa Soares, any updated info? Something to get excited about?

There was chat yesterday he'd passed his medical but I havent seen it confirmed anywhere...

It's also a 4.2 on transfer whispers whatever the hell that means.

Yes I quoted myself. Up to 4.6 now... any ideas on what the 0.4 difference is dependent on?

I think they work it out on the number of news reports about the player.

As well as how many times in social media etc

It is a complex algorithm that does all of the above and also factors in the reliability on the news sources. I.e. a story broken by The Daily Mail would not get the same grade/ranking as one broken by The BBC or The Telegraph for example

[Keynsham]

I would be interested to see what the algorithm rates as a good source, and what it doesn't. 

And who it is that rates the sources too.

[hovewhite]

Will be good if true,I will wait for offal conformation!

[Barry@ENF]

Will be good if true,I will wait for offal conformation!

That must be the sign of a truly patient man.

[mkras99]

Alan Nixon‏ @reluctantnicko  Aug 20
More
Fulham looking at Rob Atkinson. Classy centre half from Basingstoke. Been at Palace and Bolton. Bit in paper.

[aaronmcguigan]

Soares 4.6
Poundje 1.3
Rolan 1.2
Wells 1.1

Madl 3.9
Sessegnon 2.0
Ream 1.5
McDonald 1.1

They're based on algorithms, but  the internet is full of "influencers", people paid per article, and the pressure of being the one to break new news means a lot of sh** will be shovelled before anyone gets to any decent information
For example on Brightons list, there are 14 players listed rumours to be joining, from Ulloa, Niasse to Forshaw and Iwobi, and they've gone and signed someone not even rumoured in any sites or papers  called Dwamena. It's a combination of clubs being discrete, and quality or lack of quality of journalism

[Steven Ageroad]

I would be interested to see what the algorithm rates as a good source, and what it doesn't. 

And who it is that rates the sources too.

Yawn!

[hovewhite]

Will be good if true,I will wait for offal conformation!

That must be the sign of a truly patient man.

to many false dawns.

[twang]

Alan Nixon‏ @reluctantnicko  Aug 20
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Fulham looking at Rob Atkinson. Classy centre half from Basingstoke. Been at Palace and Bolton. Bit in paper.

Could be the centre back trialist in the U23 match tonight?