Summer Silly Season Transfer Thread 2025

[Drewry66]

Rather see us go for Fofana then Nelson 100%.

Will be interesting to see comparatively what the fees are. Fofana for 30 mil, or nelson for what sounds like 20 mil.

More like Nelson for 15 mil, Fofana for 40 mil.

Rather see us go for Fofana then Nelson 100%.

Will be interesting to see comparatively what the fees are. Fofana for 30 mil, or nelson for what sounds like 20 mil.

More like Nelson for 15 mil, Fofana for 40 mil.

Lyon got rid of Textor and managed to appeal the relegation so I think he'd be at least £45 million. They are still in financial trouble but nowhere near as bad as earlier.

Yep massive difference in cost. Don't get me wrong I was excited about Fofana looking at the clips but if you actually look at the stats Nelson beats him in most categories (if we can keep him fit) and will be a third of the cost. French league easier as well:

Nelson:

https://fbref.com/en/players/c5bdb6e3/scout/12524/Reiss-Nelson-Scouting-Report

Fofana:

https://fbref.com/en/players/8236f673/Malick-Fofana

Got to be questioned why not massive clubs at this point have seriously gone for him as well. Never watched him play and may be an absolute world beater and young of course with potential upsale value but at that price could also be a costly flop. Perhaps being a bit over hyped looking at the stats vs Nelson? Who knows.

[jayffc]

I really wanted fofana but didn't someone say when fit reiss actually has better stats across the board , and in a stronger league than Malick (granted different ages)

Jealous of what "could" be with the young winger but surprised a move to everton is what he might settle for , especially under Moyes, hardly an exciting attacking manager
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Edit : ya beat me to it, interesting indeed.

[Somerset Fulham]

Is nobody else surprised that Everton can afford this stuff?

[hopper]

Fofana is mustard, watch a fair bit of Lyon, and he's gonna get better and better

[Drewry66]

Fofana is mustard, watch a fair bit of Lyon, and he's gonna get better and better

Does look quality on the clip reels but they can be deceiving. Interesting if you have watched a lot and feel he is that good.  See if Everton can stump up £40+ million. Does seem crazy with the million positions they have to fill.

[Deeping_white]

Is nobody else surprised that Everton can afford this stuff?

Yeah considering their FFP issues I don't know how they've all of a sudden got lots of money in theory

[Drewry66]

Is nobody else surprised that Everton can afford this stuff?

Yeah considering their FFP issues I don't know how they've all of a sudden got lots of money in theory

With all the outgoings will have removed a tonne of overpaid players. Got to replace a tonne of players as a result however! Perhaps they see Fofana as their one 'marquee' signing. Perhaps £30 odd million is as far as they can stretch however?? £40m+ is crazy amounts considering the business they need to do.

[Deeping_white]

Is nobody else surprised that Everton can afford this stuff?

Yeah considering their FFP issues I don't know how they've all of a sudden got lots of money in theory

With all the outgoings will have removed a tonne of overpaid players. Got to replace a tonne of players as a result however! Perhaps they see Fofana as their one 'marquee' signing. Perhaps £30 odd million is as far as they can stretch however?? £40m+ is crazy amounts considering the business they need to do.

They've lost something crazy in terms of key personnel and the minutes they played last season, so given that they've got to replace all of them, I don't know how they can afford £40m on just one player!

[Tabby]

Is nobody else surprised that Everton can afford this stuff?

Yeah considering their FFP issues I don't know how they've all of a sudden got lots of money in theory

With all the outgoings will have removed a tonne of overpaid players. Got to replace a tonne of players as a result however! Perhaps they see Fofana as their one 'marquee' signing. Perhaps £30 odd million is as far as they can stretch however?? £40m+ is crazy amounts considering the business they need to do.

They've lost something crazy in terms of key personnel and the minutes they played last season, so given that they've got to replace all of them, I don't know how they can afford £40m on just one player!

They've made £90 million profit over the last three seasons in the transfer market. The issue was wages, and they shed a load of them.

[Jims Dentist]

Leipzig agreed terms with Romulo too

https://xcancel.com/FulhamTransfer/status/1949097593230819759#m

I am furious that we may well once again miss out on a good target by dithering.
At this stage you want him or you don't.
If you do then go and get him like other clubs do.
Little bit like when we spent ages weighing up a bid for Gykores from Coventry. The price was £20m which Sporting paid while we counted beans.

[Deeping_white]

https://twitter.com/fabrizioromano/status/1949205753945903481

[jayffc]

Leipzig agreed terms with Romulo too

https://xcancel.com/FulhamTransfer/status/1949097593230819759#m

I am furious that we may well once again miss out on a good target by dithering.
At this stage you want him or you don't.
If you do then go and get him like other clubs do.
Little bit like when we spent ages weighing up a bid for Gykores from Coventry. The price was £20m which Sporting paid while we counted beans.

It's very possible we've got eyes on/talks with another target though isn't it?

Or the player may favour a move to Leipzig  who knows

As with Andre we ended up with Berge so I'll hold judgment till I see who we end up with.

[Coastwalker]

Leeds just made their seventh signing.

[Rightwhite]

Is nobody else surprised that Everton can afford this stuff?

Was thinking the same and whilst I was at it, I thought "Jeez football is so bent nowadays".

[Deuce]

Thx for the response SL.  Any thoughts on the Sterling issue?

I might be in minority here, but at the right price(both in terms of transfer/loan fee and wages), I don't see why not. Marco has pretty much always managed to get the best out of any player we have, and Sterling would be a good addition if we can get him back to 50% of his highest level.

I think you are very much in majority when it comes down to "right wages and fee" for Sterling. Whats dividing us here is the exact figures: He is on 300k a week at Chelsea, and they will likely want to get a fee for him as well. 50% cut would be a massive step down in wages for him, and even then he would be our highest earner.

But sure, if he can take a 60% cut, Chelsea dont demand more than 15 mil for him and we offer him no longer than a two year deal then im all for it. Be weird if it happened tho

[Deuce]

I understand the feelings from some supporters on here about signing players from our neighbours, however never cut your nose off to spite your face as the saying goes.
Chelsea are the least of our worries.

Think of how Sterling and KDH could benefit Fulham, and they are only a couple of bus stops away.
The question for these players is, would either of them wish to come to a relatively smaller club like Fulham, and what would their chances be of winning any silverware.
So we're not in any position to turn our noses up or resent paying a transfer fee because they happen to play for Chelsea.

Im all for it when it comes to KDH, and if we sign Sterling then Id back him as well - but to be the ones who relieve Chelsea of that huge wage really f ing stings

[SerbianLad]

I think you are very much in majority when it comes down to "right wages and fee" for Sterling. Whats dividing us here is the exact figures: He is on 300k a week at Chelsea, and they will likely want to get a fee for him as well. 50% cut would be a massive step down on wages for him, and even then he would be our highest earner.

But sure, if he can take a 60% cut, Chelsea dont demand more than 15 mil for him and we offer him no longer than a two year deal then im all for it. Be weird if it happened tho

There are two possibilities I think. The first one is what you say, i.e. he takes a huge paycut. 100k a week is somethink we could do, I think. Would he be interested in that? I am not sure.

The other option is, a loan, where Chelsea would pay 2/3 of his wages. They would probably demand a high loan fee though, but this option seems more likely to me.

[FFC1987]

Not to get too age centric but I do t feel like Sterling is the right answer for us. Never known for his press, but works channels well and is excellent at finding space in the box for a goal. But I can't shake just how bad he's been for the last few seasons. At Arsenal he looked woeful. Like his legs just weren't there anymore. Mind willing, legs unable. Hope I'm wrong but looking at eye watering £100k wages is tough to swallow.

If he comes, meh, I'll shut up and hope I'm wrong.

[Angus Telford]

Is nobody else surprised that Everton can afford this stuff?

Yeah considering their FFP issues I don't know how they've all of a sudden got lots of money in theory

With all the outgoings will have removed a tonne of overpaid players. Got to replace a tonne of players as a result however! Perhaps they see Fofana as their one 'marquee' signing. Perhaps £30 odd million is as far as they can stretch however?? £40m+ is crazy amounts considering the business they need to do.

They've lost something crazy in terms of key personnel and the minutes they played last season, so given that they've got to replace all of them, I don't know how they can afford £40m on just one player!

They've made £90 million profit over the last three seasons in the transfer market. The issue was wages, and they shed a load of them.

The minutes played by players lost is about 10,000 (per ChiFFC up the thread) but if you do the maths that's probably 4-5 first team players. We were apparently aiming for a similar number of signings this summer and you'd hope it's not beyond the realm of possibility that we'll spend £35m on one them.

Although of course we wouldn't sign a high-risk, young, non-Arsenal player like Fofana.

[MarcusPage]

Is nobody else surprised that Everton can afford this stuff?

Yeah considering their FFP issues I don't know how they've all of a sudden got lots of money in theory

With all the outgoings will have removed a tonne of overpaid players. Got to replace a tonne of players as a result however! Perhaps they see Fofana as their one 'marquee' signing. Perhaps £30 odd million is as far as they can stretch however?? £40m+ is crazy amounts considering the business they need to do.

They've lost something crazy in terms of key personnel and the minutes they played last season, so given that they've got to replace all of them, I don't know how they can afford £40m on just one player!

They've made £90 million profit over the last three seasons in the transfer market. The issue was wages, and they shed a load of them.

The minutes played by players lost is about 10,000 (per ChiFFC up the thread) but if you do the maths that's probably 4-5 first team players. We were apparently aiming for a similar number of signings this summer and you'd hope it's not beyond the realm of possibility that we'll spend £35m on one them.

Although of course we wouldn't sign a high-risk, young, non-Arsenal player like Fofana.

Yes we should strive to be like the team that's finished below us and been relegation threatened every season since we've been back in the Prem. They know what do to.