Summer Silly Season Transfer Thread 2025

[Tabby]

I believe our manager over someone who was desperate to flog their player for as much money as possible.

But do you have any link or quote of what he said? Because I can't recall him ever saying that.

[MarcusPage]

Pau Victor set to join Braga according to the Athletic.

Shame. Liked the idea of that one. Prefer Romulo anyway however if that ever happens of course...feels like this years Andre.

I think Andre will do particularly well for Wolves next season as he started to find his feet last season and was doing well for them as they saw an uptick in form. A shame we didn't get him over the line.

I agree saw enough of him at Wolves to suggest he is more than decent. No disrespect to Berge but his reading of the game is superior than the Norwegians. Would of suited our style can see why we were heavily linked to him.

Berge absolutely humiliated Andre when we played Wolves away, made him look a non-league player.

[General]

Pau Victor set to join Braga according to the Athletic.

Shame. Liked the idea of that one. Prefer Romulo anyway however if that ever happens of course...feels like this years Andre.

I think Andre will do particularly well for Wolves next season as he started to find his feet last season and was doing well for them as they saw an uptick in form. A shame we didn't get him over the line.

I agree saw enough of him at Wolves to suggest he is more than decent. No disrespect to Berge but his reading of the game is superior than the Norwegians. Would of suited our style can see why we were heavily linked to him.

Berge absolutely humiliated Andre when we played Wolves away, made him look a non-league player.

What in our 2-1 win?

What about their 4-1 win at the Cottage?


https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/13257253/fulham-1-4-wolves-matheus-cunha-nets-twice-as-visitors-move-out-of-relegation-zone-with-comeback-win

[Tabby]

Berge didn't play in the 4-1 loss.

[bencher]

Reiss Nelson came on as a sub in Arsenal's win over AC Milan today. He looked quite sharp and was close to scoring.

[MarcusPage]

Pau Victor set to join Braga according to the Athletic.

Shame. Liked the idea of that one. Prefer Romulo anyway however if that ever happens of course...feels like this years Andre.

I think Andre will do particularly well for Wolves next season as he started to find his feet last season and was doing well for them as they saw an uptick in form. A shame we didn't get him over the line.

I agree saw enough of him at Wolves to suggest he is more than decent. No disrespect to Berge but his reading of the game is superior than the Norwegians. Would of suited our style can see why we were heavily linked to him.

Berge absolutely humiliated Andre when we played Wolves away, made him look a non-league player.

What in our 2-1 win?

What about their 4-1 win at the Cottage?


https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11661/13257253/fulham-1-4-wolves-matheus-cunha-nets-twice-as-visitors-move-out-of-relegation-zone-with-comeback-win

he didn't play in this game hahahahahaha

[Drewry66]

Berge over Andre every day of the week for me. Decent player when he found his feet a bit Andre but Berge when on it looks pretty imperious. Pretty clear Berge was higher on Marcos list anyway. And yes from a Wolves point of view the value in waiting until the window with many deals!

[Coastwalker]

No transfer news then.😴😴😴😴😴😴😴

[demeant0r]

No transfer news then.😴😴😴😴😴😴😴

We're going to a training camp in Portugal so I doubt there'll be any news or action until it finishes.

[jayffc]

Berge over Andre every day of the week for me. Decent player when he found his feet a bit Andre but Berge when on it looks pretty imperious. Pretty clear Berge was higher on Marcos list anyway. And yes from a Wolves point of view the value in waiting until the window with many deals!

Both good players but Berge certainly had the better season all in all. I wanted Andre last summer but fair play Sander is a great player and big physical presence which we need really.  Hopefully more assists and goals to come from him this season to add to that

Also Drewsbury hall could be a very nice potential upgrade on periera if he's heading out 🤞

[ffcthereligion]

Berge over Andre every day of the week for me. Decent player when he found his feet a bit Andre but Berge when on it looks pretty imperious. Pretty clear Berge was higher on Marcos list anyway. And yes from a Wolves point of view the value in waiting until the window with many deals!

Both good players but Berge certainly had the better season all in all. I wanted Andre last summer but fair play Sander is a great player and big physical presence which we need really.  Hopefully more assists and goals to come from him this season to add to that

Also Drewsbury hall could be a very nice potential upgrade on periera if he's heading out 🤞

Agreed re KDH.

As for Berge, comparisons to Andre aside, my view is that he is painfully average. Does not have any specialist skills. Not fast/agile, doesn't shoot, no range of passing. What is he really good at?

Best feature of Berge is that he works very well alongside Lukic

[Twig]

No transfer news then.😴😴😴😴😴😴😴

Much as I enjoy the wild speculation and banter on here. Some real transfer news would be nice wouldn't it.

[keithh]

Sorry, but I believe we have to wait until page 168.

[MarcusPage]

I believe our manager over someone who was desperate to flog their player for as much money as possible.

But do you have any link or quote of what he said? Because I can't recall him ever saying that.

Silva was asked about Fulham's interest in Andre.

"You [the media] like sometimes to create your own stories", he said. "Keep creating, keep doing it. I will not mention any player who is not our player."

[Angus Telford]

I believe our manager over someone who was desperate to flog their player for as much money as possible.

But do you have any link or quote of what he said? Because I can't recall him ever saying that.

Silva was asked about Fulham's interest in Andre.

"You [the media] like sometimes to create your own stories", he said. "Keep creating, keep doing it. I will not mention any player who is not our player."

That isn't saying it's made up.

Personally I rate Berge although with youth on his side Andre may yet prove to have a higher ceiling.

We were definitely in for Andre at one point, guess as usual we just didn't want to stump up the extra couple of million needed to secure the signing.

[Tabby]

I believe our manager over someone who was desperate to flog their player for as much money as possible.

But do you have any link or quote of what he said? Because I can't recall him ever saying that.

Silva was asked about Fulham's interest in Andre.

"You [the media] like sometimes to create your own stories", he said. "Keep creating, keep doing it. I will not mention any player who is not our player."

So the thing you're using to speak authoratively about how we never looked at Andre is Silva refusing to confirm or deny it. Just so we are on the same page here.

[Deeping_white]

https://twitter.com/jackrosser_/status/1948046765984207317

Chelsea getting to the point where they're going to have to generate some cash so maybe a deal for KDH would be there - I'd also be interested in Ugochukwu as he's clearly surplus to requirements there as well

[Tabby]

Samuel Mbangula has signed for Werder Bremen, another link to strike off the list.

[Chi_FFC]

Apparently Forest have agreed a deal for Malick Fofana, something really weird going on between Eagle Group (Textor) and Marinakis, so many deals - at really favourable rates to Forest.

Where you seen that mate? Was the best rumour for us I've heard but never thought it would happen with Chelsea and Liverpool all over it. If frigging Forrest have got him defo some dodgy arrangements behind the scenes and gutting.

Fabrizio Romano...

For those who don't know. There is a list of deals between Textor and Marinakis that are not representative of normal market value, but all in Marinakis' favour. A broke Lyon spent €31m on Moussa Niakhate before 30 June when Forest massively needed money. While moving on Sarr for €10m who is mow at Chelsea. Also bought Mangala for €25m. Now £10m agreed for Igor Jesus, who is worth around 2-3 times that value.

It's weird. Wonder what Textor is getting as nobody in football would agree to these deals unless there is something else going on we don't know about. Which is plausible given Marinakis' history.

Also earlier this summer a very plugged in US reporter said Matt Turner would be sold to Lyon for $9.1M (basically the same price Forest paid for him which would be an insane fee considering how big of a disaster he was in the PL). Not sure if Lyon's recent relegation will impact that.

An interesting update on the bizarre relationship between Lyon/Textor and NF/Marinakis we discussed a few weeks ago. Would appear Lyon are now trying to get out of the deal for Matt Turner. From L'Equipe:

"Lyon officials have tasked a lawyer with revoking the transfer of Matt Turner, the American goalkeeper from Nottingham Forest, which John Textor had finalized for €8M before the DNCG review."

"OL must pay a high sum for a player of his status and age: €8M. The American international (52 caps) does not have the level to be number 1 in the event of the sale of Lucas Perri and there is no room at the club for a number 2 at this price."

https://x.com/lequipe/status/1948060092839924103

[Tabby]

Textor also got Forest mates rates for Igor Jesus and Jair Cunha, has to be something going on between Marinakis and him under the table.