Winter Silly Season Transfer Thread 2025/2026

[General]

I see Villa Manager doesn't rate Harvey Elliott, but are committed to buying him if he plays 3 more games. Anybody think he could do a job for us if we took over his loan? (If that's possible).

We don't need him. With King, Kevin, Bobb, ESR, Iwobi, Wilson etc, we're more than covered, and with better options

[alfie]

I see Villa Manager doesn't rate Harvey Elliott, but are committed to buying him if he plays 3 more games. Anybody think he could do a job for us if we took over his loan? (If that's possible).

Can't, he's already played for two PL teams this season.

I'm not bothered about him coming to Fulham, but I find it very unfair on him or any player in that position, because the manager won't play him, surely that is restricting his career.

[FFC1987]

I see Villa Manager doesn't rate Harvey Elliott, but are committed to buying him if he plays 3 more games. Anybody think he could do a job for us if we took over his loan? (If that's possible).

Can't, he's already played for two PL teams this season.

I'm not bothered about him coming to Fulham, but I find it very unfair on him or any player in that position, because the manager won't play him, surely that is restricting his career.

Yep, some of these rules are so harsh on the young players through no fault of their own. If you haven't heard this one, this is reportedly what happened to a 20 year old chelsea player:

This Aarón Anselmino case is raising SERIOUS concerns about player management in modern football:

* Chelsea signed him in summer 2024, keeping him on loan at Boca Juniors until January 2025

* He played ZERO minutes for Chelsea's first team in the 2024/25 season

* Without space in the squad, Anselmino is sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund in summer 2025

* The defender earns his place at Dortmund and starts playing, feeling settled in the team

* January 2026 arrives, and Chelsea start looking to sign a centre-back in the transfer window... But they fail to sign one, specially Jeremy Jacquet, their top target

* After failing to sign a centre-back, Chelsea TERMINATE Anselmino's loan deal at BVB on January 26th

* Anselmino leaves Dortmund in tears and returns to London, he's now ready to play for Chelsea

* Back in London, Anselmino is told he won't stay after all, so in the Deadline Day he is loaned to Strasbourg, and Chelsea recall Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg

[demeant0r]

I see Villa Manager doesn't rate Harvey Elliott, but are committed to buying him if he plays 3 more games. Anybody think he could do a job for us if we took over his loan? (If that's possible).

Can't, he's already played for two PL teams this season.

I'm not bothered about him coming to Fulham, but I find it very unfair on him or any player in that position, because the manager won't play him, surely that is restricting his career.

Agreed, there should exceptions to this rule such as in cases like this where both clubs don't want him.

[Pie n Mash]

I see Villa Manager doesn't rate Harvey Elliott, but are committed to buying him if he plays 3 more games. Anybody think he could do a job for us if we took over his loan? (If that's possible).

Can't, he's already played for two PL teams this season.

I'm not bothered about him coming to Fulham, but I find it very unfair on him or any player in that position, because the manager won't play him, surely that is restricting his career.

amazed restrict of trade isn't being cited somewhere. Situation can be resolved, rules and be waived, the kid needs to play.

But yet another player proving to our younger talent that financially, it's good to move from Fulham, from a footballing point of view, rarely works out. Stay, finances will come as will a big move when they're properly ready

[Twig]

The lad has talent, that's for sure. If he could play the TC role then I could see a case for bringing him in. However I think he has always played in a more advanced CM role than TC?

[demeant0r]

The lad has talent, that's for sure. If he could play the TC role then I could see a case for bringing him in. However I think he has always played in a more advanced CM role than TC?

Isn't he more of a winger? He's play 104 games as RW and 74 as an AM.

[St Eve]

I see Villa Manager doesn't rate Harvey Elliott, but are committed to buying him if he plays 3 more games. Anybody think he could do a job for us if we took over his loan? (If that's possible).

Can't, he's already played for two PL teams this season.

I'm not bothered about him coming to Fulham, but I find it very unfair on him or any player in that position, because the manager won't play him, surely that is restricting his career.

well he really brought this on himself. We wanted him to stay

[alfie]

I see Villa Manager doesn't rate Harvey Elliott, but are committed to buying him if he plays 3 more games. Anybody think he could do a job for us if we took over his loan? (If that's possible).

Can't, he's already played for two PL teams this season.

I'm not bothered about him coming to Fulham, but I find it very unfair on him or any player in that position, because the manager won't play him, surely that is restricting his career.

well he really brought this on himself. We wanted him to stay

That's a little unfair if allegedly Villa won't play him to avoid making a payment, then that's not really his fault.

[btffc]

I see Villa Manager doesn't rate Harvey Elliott, but are committed to buying him if he plays 3 more games. Anybody think he could do a job for us if we took over his loan? (If that's possible).

Can't, he's already played for two PL teams this season.

I'm not bothered about him coming to Fulham, but I find it very unfair on him or any player in that position, because the manager won't play him, surely that is restricting his career.

well he really brought this on himself. We wanted him to stay

That's a little unfair if allegedly Villa won't play him to avoid making a payment, then that's not really his fault.

Kind of his fault for not being good enough to justify the payment.

[jayffc]

https://x.com/i/status/2018727753789706344

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[Bassey the warrior]

I see Villa Manager doesn't rate Harvey Elliott, but are committed to buying him if he plays 3 more games. Anybody think he could do a job for us if we took over his loan? (If that's possible).

Can't, he's already played for two PL teams this season.

I'm not bothered about him coming to Fulham, but I find it very unfair on him or any player in that position, because the manager won't play him, surely that is restricting his career.

Yep, some of these rules are so harsh on the young players through no fault of their own. If you haven't heard this one, this is reportedly what happened to a 20 year old chelsea player:

This Aarón Anselmino case is raising SERIOUS concerns about player management in modern football:

* Chelsea signed him in summer 2024, keeping him on loan at Boca Juniors until January 2025

* He played ZERO minutes for Chelsea's first team in the 2024/25 season

* Without space in the squad, Anselmino is sent on loan to Borussia Dortmund in summer 2025

* The defender earns his place at Dortmund and starts playing, feeling settled in the team

* January 2026 arrives, and Chelsea start looking to sign a centre-back in the transfer window... But they fail to sign one, specially Jeremy Jacquet, their top target

* After failing to sign a centre-back, Chelsea TERMINATE Anselmino's loan deal at BVB on January 26th

* Anselmino leaves Dortmund in tears and returns to London, he's now ready to play for Chelsea

* Back in London, Anselmino is told he won't stay after all, so in the Deadline Day he is loaned to Strasbourg, and Chelsea recall Mamadou Sarr from Strasbourg

Hopefully it starts putting off young stars from going there, they need stability.

[Bassey the warrior]

On the subject of midfield I do hope we get to see Ridgeon given a run of games at some point this season. We were able to convince him his future was at Fulham last year when there were some heavy hitters looking to sign him. The only argument I can see not giving him matches is if we were chasing a European spot still come April/May but personally think that's unlikely. Just hope the season does not finish like last with a whimper.

Be interesting to see how good Ridgeon actually is as reports of his recent England games were not great. John King had a good start this season but has faded from the picture and it seems to me he needs to toughen up a bit. Likewise not long ago Luke Harris was the great hope for the future and is now at Oxford.

Really hope King comes good and doesn't fade away like some others.

King has always been levels above Harris imo. From the immediate eye test I wasn't sure about Luke. He was great at finishing in the academy but he never seemed to do much outside of popping up with a goal. Then never did anything in first team cameos to justify hype.

King on the other hand you could tell straight away his touch, technical aspects on the ball and impact on games were always way clearer, and he's done that for England youth too.

He's still growing and learning having only just turned 19, plenty more to come from him.

For me Ridgeon is somewhere between both those in terms of footballing talent. I think he has a chance to be prem level but rate him above Luke and below josh in terms of the eye test.

Time will tell for sure. Few make it big time but at 17 and surrounding by quality players he's got all he needs around him to progress.

Agree re Harris, never stood out for me. King however is very good for his age, he has the raw talent, mindset and maturity. He just needs to work on end product.

[HV71]

The big , rich clubs - that seemingly buy anyone they wish to - treat young , promising players like Krill . They , like the huge whales that they are , just open their mouths and swallow all in front of them. Talent is taken in - some make it but others are left to languish. Okay you can blame the players for being seduced and ' taken in' but it must be hard to refuse the apparent golden opportunity.

The game is being destroyed by the elite - but everyone on here knows that

[alfie]

The big , rich clubs - that seemingly buy anyone they wish to - treat young , promising players like Krill . They , like the huge whales that they are just open their mouths and swallow all in front of them. Talent is taken in - some make it but others are left to languish. Okay you can blame the players for being seduced and ' taken in' but it must be hard to refuse the apparent golden opportunity.

The game is being destroyed by the elite - but everyone on here knows that

Players are guided by agents who are looking for nice little/big earners.

[FFC007]

https://x.com/i/status/2018727753789706344

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Is this a wind up? 

[spikey norman]

Benda off to Feyenoord?


https://share.google/MfE9tNRjJeJudwOFi

[Chi_FFC]

Good. Gets his salary (or least some of it) off of Fulham's books.
https://x.com/FulhamFC/status/2018799153602822502?s=20

[Nero]

Good. Gets his salary (or least some of it) off of Fulham's books.
https://x.com/FulhamFC/status/2018799153602822502?s=20

I can only assume it to sweeten the pepi deal when it happens making sure Feynord dont catch them

[Trusty Steed]

Good. Gets his salary (or least some of it) off of Fulham's books.
https://x.com/FulhamFC/status/2018799153602822502?s=20

I can only assume it to sweeten the pepi deal when it happens making sure Feynord dont catch them

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