The Silly Season Transfer Speculation 2013’

[Baider]

I wouldn't be too upset with Coates, he's still young and from what i've seen from him he hasn't been THAT bad, he's hardly even played in the last two years since joining Liverpool so its likely that he isn't going to gel completely with the starting XI

[HillFace]

Surely won't get ahead of Captain Hang and Amorbieta, though?

£5mill for a bench player seems excessive, but in this presumed transitional period with the board and whatnot, perhaps our outlook has to change.

[Lighthouse]

Coates makes no sense for us to buy.

[God The Mechanic]

Coates makes no sense for us to buy.

Why?  Hangeland is getting older, Amore is new, Hughes is pretty much past it, Senderos is an apparent laughing stock and then there's Burn who may not make the step up to Championship let alone Premier League.  Yes it may be a risk, but it's not as stupid as some transfers.

Not that it's necessarily going to happen or would be a super amazing transfer, but I don't see it as being overly bad.  And y'know... he's young :P

[Enter the Frei]

I wouldn't be unhappy if we signed him because he's a very decent player and all, but if we've got limited funds as suggested he shouldn't be a priority signing.

[hongkongfulham]

Coates makes no sense for us to buy.

Why?  Hangeland is getting older, Amore is new, Hughes is pretty much past it, Senderos is an apparent laughing stock and then there's Burn who may not make the step up to Championship let alone Premier League.  Yes it may be a risk, but it's not as stupid as some transfers.

Not that it's necessarily going to happen or would be a super amazing transfer, but I don't see it as being overly bad.  And y'know... he's young :P

I agree with this to an extent, but i also agree that it does not make sense to buy this window. Don't think we have the luxury of having 5 CB's fighting for 2 spots @5Mill outlay

[God The Mechanic]

Coates makes no sense for us to buy.

Why?  Hangeland is getting older, Amore is new, Hughes is pretty much past it, Senderos is an apparent laughing stock and then there's Burn who may not make the step up to Championship let alone Premier League.  Yes it may be a risk, but it's not as stupid as some transfers.

Not that it's necessarily going to happen or would be a super amazing transfer, but I don't see it as being overly bad.  And y'know... he's young :P

I agree with this to an extent, but i also agree that it does not make sense to buy this window. Don't think we have the luxury of having 5 CB's fighting for 2 spots @5Mill outlay

That's implying both Hughes and Senderos stay.  I honestly wound't be surprised to see the former go, if he wants to play games.  If he's happy being back up and in effect solidifying is status as one of Fulham's modern greats, picking up a wage every week and not playing then he'll stay.  But is that worth it from the club's perspective?

[FFC1987]

Sorry to bring up Clint but The Times are saying Clint has been put on the transfer list....I do seem to recall being called a number of profound names for stating he was surplus to requirement at that football club...Not sure whether to gloat now or when/if he moves on!

Regarding Coates, apart from the fee, I'd be happy with it. Right age etc and I think hes flexible at left/right back if a report I read was accurate so youth and squad depth is good.....Fee not so good. Dammed if you do buy young, dammed if you don'y....(reaction to Karagounis)

[Northern Cottager]

Surely won't get ahead of Captain Hang and Amorbieta, though?

£5mill for a bench player seems excessive, but in this presumed transitional period with the board and whatnot, perhaps our outlook has to change.

We might go all out attacking and play 3-5-2. With our new found Sugar Daddy £5 mill is small change my man!

[Northern Cottager]

Few people mentioning we have bid £1.5 million for Frimpong.

[God The Mechanic]

Few people mentioning we have bid £1.5 million for Frimpong.

He's injured isn't he?

[Northern Cottager]

Few people mentioning we have bid £1.5 million for Frimpong.

He's injured isn't he?

Yep, left at home to recover from his op. No idea why it's surfaced now. Apparently in advanced talks.

[EJL]

Few people mentioning we have bid £1.5 million for Frimpong.

He's injured isn't he?

Yep, left at home to recover from his op. No idea why it's surfaced now. Apparently in advanced talks.

Can't find this on twitter. Probably not looking hard enough but you'd think it would be among the top tweets.

[Northern Cottager]

Few people mentioning we have bid £1.5 million for Frimpong.

He's injured isn't he?

Yep, left at home to recover from his op. No idea why it's surfaced now. Apparently in advanced talks.

Can't find this on twitter. Probably not looking hard enough but you'd think it would be among the top tweets.

There isn't loads about it . Just few murmurs but haven't really seen it before today. Coates one is the main thing going on at the minute.

[nickmuir]

Fulham are considering a move for Liverpool's Uruguay international defender Sebastian Coates, with Brendan Rodgers prepared to sell the 22-year-old after he failed to make an impact in two years at Anfield.

[God The Mechanic]

Romeu has joined Valencia, which may mean Banega will be sold?  Or at least, we can hope.

[ToodlesMcToot]

Romeu joined on loan, from what I read. Why would they sell Banega in that circumstance?

[Legate21]

@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Juventus accept undisclosed bid from Sunderland for midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini #SSN

Sorry if this has already been posted.

He had a decent tournament with Italy at the Confederations Cup. Anyone have a rough idea of his value?

[zander]

@SkySportsNews: Sky sources: Juventus accept undisclosed bid from Sunderland for midfielder Emanuele Giaccherini #SSN

Sorry if this has already been posted.

He had a decent tournament with Italy at the Confederations Cup. Anyone have a rough idea of his value?

I've read a figure of 6.8m in regard to sunderlands bid.

[Baider]

Thats an absolute steal if thats the case, why are Sunderland signing players like this and we are linked with the likes of phil beardsley and lee cattermole