The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2018/19

[Sir Craven]

Wouldn't be surprised if it's a double deal for Mawson & Ayew

[DevonFFC]

Reuben loftus cheek would be an amazing signing, wants to regular play time, London based and future England star, adds strength, height and my wife thinks he is eye candy so might get me a few more games in peace

[fulhamben]

Reuben loftus cheek would be an amazing signing, wants to regular play time, London based and future England star, adds strength, height and my wife thinks he is eye candy so might get me a few more games in peace

would be expensive. And I've got a feeling Chelsea will want him this season. Roman won't be splashing big bucks as he wants out, so it will be all hands on deck for there current squad

[DevonFFC]

Reuben loftus cheek would be an amazing signing, wants to regular play time, London based and future England star, adds strength, height and my wife thinks he is eye candy so might get me a few more games in peace

would be expensive. And I've got a feeling Chelsea will want him this season. Roman won't be splashing big bucks as he wants out, so it will be all hands on deck for there current squad

No doubt he would cost a bob or two but young, English and decent a very good investment and has hinted if he spend they first team football this season he will look elsewhere, even a loan as that seems to be on the cards for C Palace

[FFC1987]

Destined to play deeper in the Dembele mold....once he does, he'll be amazing.

[APS]

Mawson is ours. Medical done, Fee agreed. Gone back to Wales to sort some stuff out. Announced tomorrow or Wednesday!  049:gif

[wheelerdeeler]

Reuben loftus cheek would be an amazing signing, wants to regular play time, London based and future England star, adds strength, height and my wife thinks he is eye candy so might get me a few more games in peace

would be expensive. And I've got a feeling Chelsea will want him this season. Roman won't be splashing big bucks as he wants out, so it will be all hands on deck for there current squad

Think Sarri's already said he's keeping the likes of Loftus-Cheek and Hudson-Odoi around. That may well just be because they want a proper "B Team" for the Europa though.

[fulhamben]

Mawson is ours. Medical done, Fee agreed. Gone back to Wales to sort some stuff out. Announced tomorrow or Wednesday!  049:gif

not that I'm doubting you, by why wait till Wednesday if its all done.

[Woolly Mammoth]

Mawson is ours. Medical done, Fee agreed. Gone back to Wales to sort some stuff out. Announced tomorrow or Wednesday!  049:gif

not that I'm doubting you, by why wait till Wednesday if its all done.

It's been done for hours, the club will wait for the next day ( tomorrow) I expect to anounce it, for photo shoots and the arranging interviews and all the Pantomime that goes along. Its standard procedure most of the time.
It's been done and dusted for hours. 

[itombomb]

I'm with those who think Targett is solid and would do us a job, but I also think north of 10mil is a lot for solid and you're paying a lot of extra english/intra-PL tax.

[Woolly Mammoth]

I'm with those who think Targett is solid and would do us a job, but I also think north of 10mil is a lot for solid and you're paying a lot of extra english/intra-PL tax.

if it's between Matt Targett who knows our system of play, and doesn't need to settle in, or the alternative is no orthodox left back, I wouldn't be too worried about having to pay more than you think you should.
We have already done that with Fonte.

[Luka]

Is there any truth in that we are watching some super kid at Villa called Harvey Knibbs?
I've looked on line and he looks like a kid Jokanovic could make fantastic.
I'm in Portugal and heard it from a Villain over here.

[PaulUMD]

Targett being young and English makes that price tag what it is.  Good left backs don't grow on trees.  He knows the system and has room to grow as a player, I say its worth the risk.  And if he can't cut it, then LB becomes the primary position for upgrade during the January window. 

[JoelH5]

Mawson is ours. Medical done, Fee agreed. Gone back to Wales to sort some stuff out. Announced tomorrow or Wednesday!  049:gif

not that I'm doubting you, by why wait till Wednesday if its all done.

It's been done for hours, the club will wait for the next day ( tomorrow) I expect to anounce it, for photo shoots and the arranging interviews and all the Pantomime that goes along. Its standard procedure most of the time.
It's been done and dusted for hours. 

How do you know? Cheers

[General]

The Jigsaw is coming together nicely, for me after Alfie Mawson is announced officially, there are four more pieces missing, to ensure our squad can compete over the season.

Can you drop any spoilers, Woolly?

Well After Alfie Mawson is confirmed officially.
If I had to hazard a guess, going by intuition and suspicion.
Although I am sure most people would be more than in agreement.
(1). A left back and (2). a defensive midfielder (3) a winger (4) an attacking midfielder (5) another defender. (6). Not forgetting if the right player became available, another forward.
4 or 5 players at least.
If you want me to guess again,  I would say that Matt Target could be one of the next in as Fulham have returned and improved their offer 12m. So we seem to be determined to get our man. 

Crikey sounds like the club is really going for it... another Wing, DM, LB, AM another defender and another forward if the right person became available on top of Mawson. So another 5-6 signings.. how are we affording this?

The question I'd then ask is who is surplus to requirements? Cisse, Djalo,  pains me to say it but perhaps Woodrow?

[@jolslover]

I think we could get a better LB than Targett. If our business so far is anything to go by. The names Tierney +Tagliafico would both be better options especially if we can get the latter for below Targetts price.

Don't get me wrong I am a big Targett fan and do rate him but just think that these two names we have been linked with are that cut above.

[Woolly Mammoth]

The Jigsaw is coming together nicely, for me after Alfie Mawson is announced officially, there are four more pieces missing, to ensure our squad can compete over the season.

Can you drop any spoilers, Woolly?

Well After Alfie Mawson is confirmed officially.
If I had to hazard a guess, going by intuition and suspicion.
Although I am sure most people would be more than in agreement.
(1). A left back and (2). a defensive midfielder (3) a winger (4) an attacking midfielder (5) another defender. (6). Not forgetting if the right player became available, another forward.
4 or 5 players at least.
If you want me to guess again,  I would say that Matt Target could be one of the next in as Fulham have returned and improved their offer 12m. So we seem to be determined to get our man. 

Crikey sounds like the club is really going for it... another Wing, DM, LB, AM another defender and another forward if the right person became available on top of Mawson. So another 5-6 signings.. how are we affording this?

The question I'd then ask is who is surplus to requirements? Cisse, Djalo,  pains me to say it but perhaps Woodrow?

Yes the club are trying to get Djalo out on loan.

[Woolly Mammoth]

I think we could get a better LB than Targett. If our business so far is anything to go by. The names Tierney +Tagliafico would both be better options especially if we can get the latter for below Targetts price.

Don't get me wrong I am a big Targett fan and do rate him but just think that these two names we have been linked with are that cut above.

I take your point, and the club may end up pushing the boat out to acquire one of them.
On the other hand they may feel that a bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.
Nevertheless, so far the way that Fulham are carrying out their business, nothing would surprise me.

[Bracken White]

Very pleased that Jokanovic is keen to get Targett on board. Note the other big names mentioned but for all the reasons cited above, I feel he's the best fit for us at this time.
Reading that there could be others in course is a tad beyond my comprehension - but these are truly surreal times for FFC!

[FulhamKC]

I wouldn't think that Targett would be pleased to come to FFC and then not be in the starting XI if we brought in another LB given he wants first team football.