The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2018/19

[Barrett487]

Joe Flanagan anyone? Free is goood...

Ok, so everyone ought to be given a second chance, but i'm not aware of any remorse. Bolton fans were generally against him joining on loan. I looked at their website at the time.

[Mince n Tatties]

Joe Flanagan anyone? Free is goood...

Wifebeater and looked mediocre at Bolton. No thank you.

Yes keep him well away.

[MrFFC]

Mitro Targett kalas will all be great signings coming back. Would love to see us really make a move for James Maddison I think he would be great for Fulham. What about Nathaniel Clyne from Liverpool??

[Barrett487]

http://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/canaries-transfer-rumours-josh-murphy-brighton-fulham-middlesbrough-1-5554613

Norwich City transfer rumours: Brighton and Fulham track Josh Murphy

Chris Hughton is reportedly weighing up a reunion with Josh Murphy - but faces competition from Premier League new boys Fulham and Championship Middlesbrough.

Murphy has emerged as a target for the Brighton chief, who handed the 23-year-old his top flight debut at Norwich City when the pair worked together at Carrow Road.

Football web site, Here is The City, claim on Saturday morning the Canaries' wide player is attracting interest from a number of clubs after some eye-catching displays last season.

No bids have been launched yet according to HITC but Boro chief Tony Pulis is also believed to be monitoring the situation as he looks to bring in players in wide areas. The Teessiders have already been linked to moves for former player Albert Adomah and West Brom's Matt Phillips.

Fulham have also been touted with Murphy's team mate, James Maddison, in the early part of the summer as they step up their planning for a Premier League return following Championship play-off success.

Murphy scored a stunning goal in the Championship win over Aston Villa and was also on the mark in the League Cup tie at Arsenal during a campaign when he notched 11 goals in 47 appearances.

HITC report City's top brass is reluctant to cash in on Murphy, who is under contract until 2021, but Norwich will need to offload players to bring in reinforcements.

Emi Buendia was unveiled on Friday, ahead of completing a move from Getafe on July 1. The Argentine can operate down either flank and in the number 10 role. City also brought in Onel Hernandez in January, while Marley Watkins and Yanic Wildschut remain on the books.

Murphy's brother, Jacob, was sold to Newcastle 12 months ago with City adjusting to the new financial reality after falling out of the Premier League.

The club's trading again this summer will be dictated by the need to lower the wage bill and bring in a transfer surplus, while trying to bolster Daniel Farke's squad for the new season.

[sunburywhite]

Wasn't Chester in Gun Law with Matt Dillon, Doc and Kitty ?

Believe the name you're searching for is Festus.

Wasnt Festus the uncle in The Addams Family

Are you trying to tell me there is more than one Festus.

Festus is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. It had a population of 11,602 as of the 2010 census. Festus and its particular neighbor Crystal City are often collectively known as the "Twin Cities"; however they are actually incorporated separately

[Milo]

Sounds like poor old Norwich are getting raided just as they hit their stride. Their chairman will need to be strong.

[Woolly Mammoth]

Wasn't Chester in Gun Law with Matt Dillon, Doc and Kitty ?

Believe the name you're searching for is Festus.

Wasnt Festus the uncle in The Addams Family

Are you trying to tell me there is more than one Festus.

Festus is a city in Jefferson County, Missouri, United States. It had a population of 11,602 as of the 2010 census. Festus and its particular neighbor Crystal City are often collectively known as the "Twin Cities"; however they are actually incorporated separately

Festus in Latin means Festive and Happy.

[bog]

Josh Murphy looks a class act. If we sign him the I hope he has the same number as Danny so I will not need a new shirt. His team mate James Maddison is also a class act. App he is big mates with Ryan Sess.


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[Woolly Mammoth]

Let us take them both in a double swoop, now we have the budget and the status.

[Barrett487]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5824245/Fulham-trigger-Joe-Bennetts-2m-Cardiff-City-release-clause.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5824245/Fulham-trigger-Joe-Bennetts-2m-Cardiff-City-release-clause.html

Fulham to trigger Joe Bennett's £2m Cardiff City release clause but Neil Warnock wants him to stay in Wales

Fulham are prepared to trigger the £2million release clause for Cardiff City defender Joe Bennett.

The 28-year-old left-back has a year left on his contract and manager Neil Warnock wants him to stay.

Fulham made an attempt to sign Bennett last season but he stayed to help steer Cardiff out of the Championship.

Warnock is looking to bolster his squad in preparation for next season but faces stiff competition over the wages on offer from other clubs.

Fulham want to give Salvisa Jokanovic a fighting chance of making an impact in the top flight and will try again for Bennett.

They are looking to tie up some of their loans to permanent deals also with fees for Chelsea's Tomas Kalas and Lucas Piazon on the agenda plus Aleksandar Mitrovic from Newcastle and Matt Targett of Southampton

[Oakeshott]

I can't help thinking this transfer speculation is a touch premature. Are we yet sure Jok will be staying (the Chelsea rumour persists)? Our signings, and some are clearly necessary, should surely follow confirmation of who is going to manage us when the Premier season kicks off.

[Wolf]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5824245/Fulham-trigger-Joe-Bennetts-2m-Cardiff-City-release-clause.htmlhttp://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5824245/Fulham-trigger-Joe-Bennetts-2m-Cardiff-City-release-clause.html

Fulham to trigger Joe Bennett's £2m Cardiff City release clause but Neil Warnock wants him to stay in Wales

Fulham are prepared to trigger the £2million release clause for Cardiff City defender Joe Bennett.

The 28-year-old left-back has a year left on his contract and manager Neil Warnock wants him to stay.

Fulham made an attempt to sign Bennett last season but he stayed to help steer Cardiff out of the Championship.

Warnock is looking to bolster his squad in preparation for next season but faces stiff competition over the wages on offer from other clubs.

Fulham want to give Salvisa Jokanovic a fighting chance of making an impact in the top flight and will try again for Bennett.

They are looking to tie up some of their loans to permanent deals also with fees for Chelsea's Tomas Kalas and Lucas Piazon on the agenda plus Aleksandar Mitrovic from Newcastle and Matt Targett of Southampton

Wonder if it might be worth going to Cardiff with an offer for Joe Ralls. I have a feeling he'd welcome a move back to the South East.

[FulhamStu]

I don't get the immense love for Piazon, Kalas and Norwood. For sure they were valuable squad players who would start for most Championship sides. Apparently they were great teammates too. But they weren't in our regular starting XI that ultimately got us promoted. Personally, I think we should aim higher than that.

Upgrading all positions is unrealistic, but at least we should bring in players who can push our current starters. I'd rather have a player to realistically push Johansen or McDonald and not Norwood, who has proven to be okay but clearly a class below our current starters. Piazon isn't very dynamic in attack, and defensively he tries hard but that's about it. Kalas I could imagine in the same role again as 3rd backup CB. Ultimately I think doing permanent deals for Chelski loan army members is far too expensive. We can find similar players abroad for much less.

Conversely, I'd overpay for Targett and Mitro as they've proven their great value under Jokane. Basically those were the two players that jumpstarted our unbeaten run. Both are fairly young and can still improve, so I wouldn't mind overpaying.

100% agree with this post.

[Milo]

I don't get the immense love for Piazon, Kalas and Norwood. For sure they were valuable squad players who would start for most Championship sides. Apparently they were great teammates too. But they weren't in our regular starting XI that ultimately got us promoted. Personally, I think we should aim higher than that.

Upgrading all positions is unrealistic, but at least we should bring in players who can push our current starters. I'd rather have a player to realistically push Johansen or McDonald and not Norwood, who has proven to be okay but clearly a class below our current starters. Piazon isn't very dynamic in attack, and defensively he tries hard but that's about it. Kalas I could imagine in the same role again as 3rd backup CB. Ultimately I think doing permanent deals for Chelski loan army members is far too expensive. We can find similar players abroad for much less.

Conversely, I'd overpay for Targett and Mitro as they've proven their great value under Jokane. Basically those were the two players that jumpstarted our unbeaten run. Both are fairly young and can still improve, so I wouldn't mind overpaying.

100% agree with this post.

Also agree with another poster who highlighted the need to have a squad foundation who don't need to be "inducted" into the philosophy for a season. Eg Kamara no good in first half of season but came good in second. Ayite doesn't set the world alight but filled a hole well until AK came alive.

[FulhamStu]

A lot could depend on who Fulham/Joka think could step into the first team squad from the under 23 and 18's.

We need to try and keep the team together that rinsed the season and upgrade central defence and right sided attack.   Obviously we have lost Fred, but is Cyrus as good, maybe he is ?

We also need to get Sess to sign an improved contract extending him a few more years.

[supersimmo123]

Yohan Cabaye to fulham linked on a free transfer on twitter. Think he would be good in a Joka system

[sunburywhite]

Yohan Cabaye to fulham linked on a free transfer on twitter. Think he would be good in a Joka system

Currently on £100k a week

32 years of age

Good luck

[Barrett487]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5824373/Fulham-Everton-eye-French-defender-Issa-Diop-helping-Toulouse-stay-Ligue-1.html

Fulham and Everton eye move for French defender Issa Diop after helping Toulouse stay in Ligue 1

Fulham and Everton are among the clubs who have checked on Toulouse defender Issa Diop.

The 21-year-old has also been followed by Arsenal, Tottenham, Inter Milan and Barcelona over the past few months.

Diop is 6ft 4ins tall, good in the air, adept on the ball and quick. He has been capped at U21 level and is considered a leader at Toulouse where he has helped them to stay in the top flight of French football.

Toulouse recognise he is one of their most saleable assets and are willing to listen to offers but want £26million.

Fulham are eyeing defensive options as they look to stay in the Premier League after earning promotion from the Championship.

Meanwhile, Marco Silva is chasing new signings as he looks to improve his Everton squad after taking over from Sam Allardyce.

[bobby01]

I love a diop

[Deeping_white]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-5824373/Fulham-Everton-eye-French-defender-Issa-Diop-helping-Toulouse-stay-Ligue-1.html

Fulham and Everton eye move for French defender Issa Diop after helping Toulouse stay in Ligue 1

Fulham and Everton are among the clubs who have checked on Toulouse defender Issa Diop.

The 21-year-old has also been followed by Arsenal, Tottenham, Inter Milan and Barcelona over the past few months.

Diop is 6ft 4ins tall, good in the air, adept on the ball and quick. He has been capped at U21 level and is considered a leader at Toulouse where he has helped them to stay in the top flight of French football.

Toulouse recognise he is one of their most saleable assets and are willing to listen to offers but want £26million.

Fulham are eyeing defensive options as they look to stay in the Premier League after earning promotion from the Championship.

Meanwhile, Marco Silva is chasing new signings as he looks to improve his Everton squad after taking over from Sam Allardyce.

This would be quite a coup, he's already a very decent player and will probably be playing champions league football regularly in a few years.