January Silly Season Transfer thread 2024/25

[JimmyConway]

Muniz s goals per minutes played is better than Solanke, Evanilson and Hojland to name just 3 that cost upwards of £40 million who aren't doing as well this year. His record was even better last year. Look at some of his finishing like the Chelsea goal this year, Tottenham and Sheffield United last year to name 3...exceptional. With limited time on the pitch he's won us 3 points over that Chelsea and Liverpool game.

Yes he missed a few chances the last few games but before this he's been pretty clinical. Still only 23. If I've ever mentioned developing I'm talking about nailing down a first team spot but his record as a back up is already more than good enough this level. He just hasn't played much this year as Raul has been excellent.

First 4 games this year thought he was really poor but second half of last year and from sub appearances since the start of the season he's generally been excellent. He has all the attributes but biggest problem is making the right runs when off form. Actually did that the last two and as mentioned should have scored but at least he was in there which is the biggest frustration about him sometimes.

There is a very good player there if he can find confidence and consistency and still time at his age. For the mo he's a very good number two who many clubs like Everton would kill to have as their number one.

Never been a stats man and what you posted looks & sounds good. I tend to just go with watching him and I've mentioned on here before that instinctively he is good possibly better than others of his age but technically strength game reading and positioning is poor. I would have expected at least two if not three of those outlined should have improved by now? The way we are setup needs our centre forward to have good all rounder game management.

[Drewry66]

Think he's a massive confidence player. In the hot streak last year he absolutely bullied defenders in some games and made all the right runs with poachers finishes on top of some excellent finishes. Worth watching those goals back. Some of his hold play, flicks out wide were sublime as well. Win tonnes in the air as too.

When low on confidence like the first 4 games this season he gets bullied and just watches crosses come in without attacking it. Looks clumsy and the ball bounces off him.

I'd get him a psychologist as much as a coach as seems more in his head than actual ability as shown he has it when confident.

[Drewry66]

https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1884672493102731697

Our new 17 year old midfielder in action:

https://www.facebook.com/JuniorEliteFC/videos/%EF%B8%8F-then-now-series-continues-with-junior-elites-latest-international-seth-chingwa/208311074838268/

Sounds like ESR, Wilfred Zaha, Wan Bisakka and DJed Spencer came from Junior Elite FC as kids. Let's hope he frigging magic. He's already got a better shot on him than AP do that's a start.

 

[Bassey the warrior]

Muniz s goals per minutes played is better than Solanke, Evanilson and Hojland to name just 3 that cost upwards of £40 million who aren't doing as well this year. His record was even better last year. Look at some of his finishing like the Chelsea goal this year, Tottenham and Sheffield United last year to name 3...exceptional. With limited time on the pitch he's won us 3 points over that Chelsea and Liverpool game.

Yes he missed a few chances the last few games but before this he's been pretty clinical. Still only 23. If I've ever mentioned developing I'm talking about nailing down a first team spot but his record as a back up is already more than good enough this level. He just hasn't played much this year as Raul has been excellent.

First 4 games this year thought he was really poor but second half of last year and from sub appearances since the start of the season he's generally been excellent. He has all the attributes but biggest problem is making the right runs when off form. Actually did that the last two and as mentioned should have scored but at least he was in there which is the biggest frustration about him sometimes.

There is a very good player there if he can find confidence and consistency and still time at his age. For the mo he's a very good number two who many clubs like Everton would kill to have as their number one.

The difference between Muniz and Solanke/Evanilson is they both offer a lot more mobility and press well from the front. Jimenez is the more comparable player, he always does this.

[Angus Telford]

I'd like to see some comparison of Muniz to other strikers that's weighted to reflect the fact that his goals (this season) are mostly scored off the bench, during the part of a game when goals are much more likely to be scored, and with the advantage of fresh legs.

We need a striker that can do the business over 90 mins week in week out, and this season his strike rate when starting is very poor.

[JimmyConway]

With Champions League and Europa League finishing today and the way it works this season are we looking at a flurry of activity in the next few days even from the elite teams? There is a playoff in Champions league next month and looking at the way it's panned out some huge fixtures? Player/s no longer cup tied makes you wonder if they top up even further their squads? Have enjoyed this new direction of Champions league but can only see with this format a issue for teams outside when you are looking to attract a player/s.
Does this push us further down the pecking order if we were say active? Can only think it will have a knock on effect for teams of our size?

[JimOG]

With Champions League and Europa League finishing today and the way it works this season are we looking at a flurry of activity in the next few days even from the elite teams? There is a playoff in Champions league next month and looking at the way it's panned out some huge fixtures? Player/s no longer cup tied makes you wonder if they top up even further their squads? Have enjoyed this new direction of Champions league but can only see with this format a issue for teams outside when you are looking to attract a player/s.
Does this push us further down the pecking order if we were say active? Can only think it will have a knock on effect for teams of our size?

I don't know about 'flurry' of activity by us but the minimum we need is cover for Castagne - there's more guff from Pammeiras (via ESPN Brazil). I'd take Richard Rios in a sawp

[JimmyConway]

With Champions League and Europa League finishing today and the way it works this season are we looking at a flurry of activity in the next few days even from the elite teams? There is a playoff in Champions league next month and looking at the way it's panned out some huge fixtures? Player/s no longer cup tied makes you wonder if they top up even further their squads? Have enjoyed this new direction of Champions league but can only see with this format a issue for teams outside when you are looking to attract a player/s.
Does this push us further down the pecking order if we were say active? Can only think it will have a knock on effect for teams of our size?

I don't know about 'flurry' of activity by us but the minimum we need is cover for Castagne - there's more guff from Pammeiras (via ESPN Brazil). I'd take Richard Rios in a sawp

I was thinking of flurry as in the top teams being more active in January than they would normally be? Hence perhaps if we have targets it is possibly more difficult to entice with the new format of European competitions?

[Deadcowboys]

With Champions League and Europa League finishing today and the way it works this season are we looking at a flurry of activity in the next few days even from the elite teams? There is a playoff in Champions league next month and looking at the way it's panned out some huge fixtures? Player/s no longer cup tied makes you wonder if they top up even further their squads? Have enjoyed this new direction of Champions league but can only see with this format a issue for teams outside when you are looking to attract a player/s.
Does this push us further down the pecking order if we were say active? Can only think it will have a knock on effect for teams of our size?

I don't know about 'flurry' of activity by us but the minimum we need is cover for Castagne - there's more guff from Pammeiras (via ESPN Brazil). I'd take Richard Rios in a sawp

I was thinking of flurry as in the top teams being more active in January than they would normally be? Hence perhaps if we have targets it is possibly more difficult to entice with the new format of European competitions?

With Champions League and Europa League finishing today and the way it works this season are we looking at a flurry of activity in the next few days even from the elite teams? There is a playoff in Champions league next month and looking at the way it's panned out some huge fixtures? Player/s no longer cup tied makes you wonder if they top up even further their squads? Have enjoyed this new direction of Champions league but can only see with this format a issue for teams outside when you are looking to attract a player/s.
Does this push us further down the pecking order if we were say active? Can only think it will have a knock on effect for teams of our size?

I don't know about 'flurry' of activity by us but the minimum we need is cover for Castagne - there's more guff from Pammeiras (via ESPN Brazil). I'd take Richard Rios in a sawp

I was thinking of flurry as in the top teams being more active in January than they would normally be? Hence perhaps if we have targets it is possibly more difficult to entice with the new format of European competitions?

With Champions League and Europa League finishing today and the way it works this season are we looking at a flurry of activity in the next few days even from the elite teams? There is a playoff in Champions league next month and looking at the way it's panned out some huge fixtures? Player/s no longer cup tied makes you wonder if they top up even further their squads? Have enjoyed this new direction of Champions league but can only see with this format a issue for teams outside when you are looking to attract a player/s.
Does this push us further down the pecking order if we were say active? Can only think it will have a knock on effect for teams of our size?

I don't know about 'flurry' of activity by us but the minimum we need is cover for Castagne - there's more guff from Pammeiras (via ESPN Brazil). I'd take Richard Rios in a sawp

I was thinking of flurry as in the top teams being more active in January than they would normally be? Hence perhaps if we have targets it is possibly more difficult to entice with the new format of European competitions?

The only flurry you need is is a McFlurry from McDonalds. 

[C Block]

Silva talking today about two in,a replacement for Harry Wilson and a right back.

[demeant0r]

Silva talking today about two in,a replacement for Harry Wilson and a right back.

A replacement for Harry? Is he leaving?

[hopper]

Silva talking today about two in,a replacement for Harry Wilson and a right back.

A replacement for Harry? Is he leaving?

Out for 8-10 weeks, so I guess won't see him til April.

[demeant0r]

Silva talking today about two in,a replacement for Harry Wilson and a right back.

A replacement for Harry? Is he leaving?

Out for 8-10 weeks, so I guess won't see him til April.

Ah bollocks. At least Nelson should be back soon, I believe he can play right too. If we don't get a replacement we could try Ryan in the left and Adama on the right.

[Rightwhite]

I really like the look of this right back from Coventry. Looks like he has a great engine on him and only young.

[Drewry66]

A few more clips of our new lad from city. Looks very tidy. 

https://x.com/FulhamTransfer/status/1885007227032863075

[Somerset Fulham]

So do we think Roman is credible again now?  I don't mean about the signing, I mean generally.

I can't keep up.

[btffc]

So do we think Roman is credible again now?  I don't mean about the signing, I mean generally.

I can't keep up.

He's always been credible. A bunch of people being in denial about Mitro where he was ultimately correct didn't change that.

[hopper]

So do we think Roman is credible again now?  I don't mean about the signing, I mean generally.

I can't keep up.

He's always been credible. A bunch of people being in denial about Mitro where he was ultimately correct didn't change that.

Yeah he was a near perfect success rate. People hate on him because he is a bit of a shameless PR merchant, but can't fault his reporting.

[LRCN]

So do we think Roman is credible again now?  I don't mean about the signing, I mean generally.

I can't keep up.

Romano is good just bare in mind he's effectively a mouth piece for agents

[LC]

With Wilson injured I would be surprised if we didn't try to do something before the close of the window. Personally I would make Nelson's move permanent (presuming the fee is reasonable) and go into the loan market.