The Official Silly Season 2014/15 Transfer Thread

[the nutflush]

Just read on twitter that Fulham are in talks with Newcastle Jets forward Adam Taggart. He's only 21 and has 21 goals in 44 apps with the jets. Not sure if there is any truth in the rumor or not.

Was going to suggest this but thought maybe I would be showing a little too much patriotism.  Was the A Leagues top scorer last season.  Has progressed remarkably and would be a cheapish signing....unless he comes off the bench tonight to score a brace vs Netherlands.....yeah I can dream.

[the nutflush]

Just read on twitter that Fulham are in talks with Newcastle Jets forward Adam Taggart. He's only 21 and has 21 goals in 44 apps with the jets. Not sure if there is any truth in the rumor or not.

Little different scoring goals at that level than in the Championship. Can't see it being true if we've got the likes of Woodrow and Dembele' waiting to step up.

Its not that much different at all really.  The league is rapidly improving. 

[VamosFFC]

Now I'm reading that we're in advanced talks with Taggart.

[bulgariawhite]

Fulham goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has been offered to Sevilla for next season, according to reports in the Spanish press. The Dutchman could be available on a free transfer following Fulham's relegation from the Premier League and Sevilla are known to be keen on signing a new keeper

[South Aussie]

http://www.foxsports.com.au/football/world-cup/socceroos-striker-adam-taggart-is-in-talks-with-english-club-fulham-to-join-them-from-newcastle-jets/story-fn9iws45-1226958564345

Fox sports don't usually make up rumours, they called the Villa and Duff signings before they happened. This would be a good signing, he's a selfish striker who can finish. He's the next best striker Australia has at the moment behind Tim Cahill. Hard to say how he will go in Europe as its a big step from A league. However the advantage of the A League is its very physical as most aussie sports are, so hopefully he would suit the championship.    

[cmg]

Fulham goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg has been offered to Sevilla for next season, according to reports in the Spanish press. The Dutchman could be available on a free transfer following Fulham's relegation from the Premier League and Sevilla are known to be keen on signing a new keeper

Free transfer? We'd have to be really desperate to get shot of him and/or his wage packet to be touting around as a freebie. He's got three years left on his contract. I know he hardly covered himself in glory last season. But he was first choice for Holland not long ago and must be worth some of the £5m odd we paid for him.

[westcliff white]

offering on a free if we have is a joke, as is looking at unproven strikers from leagues that are just not comparable.

[spikey norman]

Sky Sports saying that we are interested in Man Utd goalkeeper Sam Johnstone

[Northern Cottager]

Sky Sports saying that we are interested in Man Utd goalkeeper Sam Johnstone

Who?!

[Pluto]

Wouldn't mind Taggart but not as an alternative to McCormack. Hope this doesn't mean we've given up on him as that transfer really excited me.

[Admin]

Wouldn't mind Taggart but not as an alternative to McCormack. Hope this doesn't mean we've given up on him as that transfer really excited me.

There is no way Taggart will be an alternative to McCormack, even if we have given up on him.

[Pluto]

Also don't know if there's already a thread on this but Josh Pritchard has left to join Gillingham on a 2 year deal. Wish him all the best and I think league 1 is around his level.

[Admin]

I can see what the club are trying to do, they are trying to build a base of players around the 21/25 year old bracket, players that will naturally hang around the first team, and hopefully break through, if not, they are then sold. This is something we've failed to do for a while, more so over the last 3-4 years, and that gap from players like Demebele' and Woodrow, up to say the likes of Hangerland was really noticeable. I wouldn't worry about these type of players replacing the likes of say the MacCormaks, these type of players will still naturally be brought in, but it's important for us to build a balanced 'squad'.

[Lighthouse]

Taggart deal is said to be close. Medical already done out in Brazil. The deal is worth less than a couple of hundred thousand so I think we can see that this is no replacement for a striker we will have to bring in who will be a definite starter.

[spikey norman]

Sky Sports saying that we are interested in Man Utd goalkeeper Sam Johnstone

Who?!

Exactly my thoughts

[Admin]

Sky Sports saying that we are interested in Man Utd goalkeeper Sam Johnstone

Who?!

Exactly my thoughts

Another 21 year old, experience playing for Doncaster, Etheridge had been released, so a fringe player that won't cost the world.

[Northern Cottager]

Sky Sports saying that we are interested in Man Utd goalkeeper Sam Johnstone

Who?!

Exactly my thoughts

Another 21 year old, experience playing for Doncaster, Etheridge had been released, so a fringe player that won't cost the world.

He's supposed to be coming on Loan though so why would he want to be on loan as a number 2?

[Craven Mad]

Wouldn't Bettinelli be a good enough backup? He was Accrington's young player of the season while on loan last year.

[Admin]

Wouldn't Bettinelli be a good enough backup? He was Accrington's young player of the season while on loan last year.

You need 3 at the club, so I'm assuming Stekelenburg is on his way. Stockdale No.1 Bettinelli and this other guy fighting it out for no.2

[Craven Mad]

Wouldn't Bettinelli be a good enough backup? He was Accrington's young player of the season while on loan last year.

You need 3 at the club, so I'm assuming Stekelenburg is on his way. Stockdale No.1 Bettinelli and this other guy fighting it out for no.2

Fair enough. I'd rather Joronen or an experienced oldie (like Zuberbhuler a few years back) competing for the no2 slot. But if the scouts know more than me about this young lad (which is likely, as I know zilch!) then he could be a good pickup.