The Official Silly Season January Transfer Thread 2017/18

[We Are Premier League]

Marshall from Wolves is (again) linked to us in the papers, for £1m I would take him as a versatile backup

Is that Ben Marshall, isn't he a winger? The one position we are if anything overstocked in.

He is well used to playing wing back and i think i have seen him in as a central mid on a few occasion

[We Are Premier League]

I'd take Okaka back. Wouldn't have Marshall. No better than Graham who didn't make our bench.
Hernandez/Dembele would both be good but no way either are coming to us.

Okaka would be nice indeed, should be some movement at watford with the new manager

[Woolly Mammoth]

West Ham and Fulham target ex-Blackburn man Ruben Rochina

HITC Sport understands West Ham and Fulham eye former Blackburn forward.



Georgi Shchennikov (R) of PFC CSKA Moscow challenged by Ruben Rochina of FC Rubin Kazan during the Russian Premier League match between PFC CSKA Moscow and FC Rubin Kazan at CSKA Arena...
Ruben Rochina in action for Rubin Kazan against CSKA Moscow

West Ham United, Fulham and La Liga side Girona are weighing up moves for former Blackburn Rovers forward Ruben Rochina from Rubin Kazan, HITC Sport understands.

Rochina could be available before the close of the transfer window due to Rubin Kazan's ongoing financial problems.

The 26-year-old, who joined the Russian side in summer 2016, has not been paid for several months and could follow ex-team-mate Yann M'Vila by requesting for Fifa to terminate his contract to allow him to become a free agent.

A number of clubs have been alerted to Rochina's possible availability as they look to strengthen their attacking options before the close of the transfer window.

Jose Semedo of Sheffield Wednesday in action with Ruben Rochina of Blackburn during the nPower Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park on October...
Ruben Rochina playing for Blackburn Rovers

West Ham's attacking options have been badly hit by injuries, with Andy Carroll facing up to three months out after undergoing foot surgery, while Manuel Lanzini and Marko Arnautovic face spells out with hamstring injuries.

With doubts also surrounding the futures Javier Hernandez, Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew, West Ham are considering bringing in a new forward and Rochina is thought to figure on their wanted list.

Promotion hopefuls Fulham are also in the market for a new striker this month as they look to maintain their push for the Premier League and they are keeping tabs on Rochina.

Girona are also ready to offer former Spain youth international Rochina a return to his homeland as they look to strengthen their squad before next week's transfer deadline

Rochina moved to Blackburn from Barcelona in January 2011 and scored 11 goals in 54 appearances, although almost half of them were from the substitutes' bench.

Rochina spent the second half of the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons on loan at Real Zaragoza and Rayo Vallecano respectively, before he made a permanent return to Spain in the summer of 2014 when he signed for Granada.


https://amp.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/01/24/por-west-ham-and-fulham-target-ex-blackburn-man-rochina/?__twitter_impression=true

He is wearing gloves, which immediately makes him ineligible and it is prohibited, no real man would want to be seen in public wearing gloves, unless he is either a Goalkeeper or it's minus 8 Fahrenheit in the sun.

[Bassey the warrior]

West Ham and Fulham target ex-Blackburn man Ruben Rochina

HITC Sport understands West Ham and Fulham eye former Blackburn forward.



Georgi Shchennikov (R) of PFC CSKA Moscow challenged by Ruben Rochina of FC Rubin Kazan during the Russian Premier League match between PFC CSKA Moscow and FC Rubin Kazan at CSKA Arena...
Ruben Rochina in action for Rubin Kazan against CSKA Moscow

West Ham United, Fulham and La Liga side Girona are weighing up moves for former Blackburn Rovers forward Ruben Rochina from Rubin Kazan, HITC Sport understands.

Rochina could be available before the close of the transfer window due to Rubin Kazan's ongoing financial problems.

The 26-year-old, who joined the Russian side in summer 2016, has not been paid for several months and could follow ex-team-mate Yann M'Vila by requesting for Fifa to terminate his contract to allow him to become a free agent.

A number of clubs have been alerted to Rochina's possible availability as they look to strengthen their attacking options before the close of the transfer window.

Jose Semedo of Sheffield Wednesday in action with Ruben Rochina of Blackburn during the nPower Championship match between Blackburn Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday at Ewood Park on October...
Ruben Rochina playing for Blackburn Rovers

West Ham's attacking options have been badly hit by injuries, with Andy Carroll facing up to three months out after undergoing foot surgery, while Manuel Lanzini and Marko Arnautovic face spells out with hamstring injuries.

With doubts also surrounding the futures Javier Hernandez, Diafra Sakho and Andre Ayew, West Ham are considering bringing in a new forward and Rochina is thought to figure on their wanted list.

Promotion hopefuls Fulham are also in the market for a new striker this month as they look to maintain their push for the Premier League and they are keeping tabs on Rochina.

Girona are also ready to offer former Spain youth international Rochina a return to his homeland as they look to strengthen their squad before next week's transfer deadline

Rochina moved to Blackburn from Barcelona in January 2011 and scored 11 goals in 54 appearances, although almost half of them were from the substitutes' bench.

Rochina spent the second half of the 2012-13 and 2013-14 seasons on loan at Real Zaragoza and Rayo Vallecano respectively, before he made a permanent return to Spain in the summer of 2014 when he signed for Granada.


https://amp.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/01/24/por-west-ham-and-fulham-target-ex-blackburn-man-rochina/?__twitter_impression=true

He is wearing gloves, which immediately makes him ineligible and it is prohibited, no real man would want to be seen in public wearing gloves, unless he is either a Goalkeeper or it's minus 8 Fahrenheit in the sun.

Is it okay if he plays in Russia? This guy was good on Championship Manager, so that's reason enough to sign him.

[Bassey the warrior]

Javier Hernandez wants out of West Ham and Dembele wants out of Celtic either of those players on loan for 6 months would take us very close to The Premier League.
Though it would take some juggling about with our loan players,
Would take both players over Martin and Gayle.

Mate, you're havin' a larf aintcha? Be realistic.

[river phoenix]

Fulham's attempt to make Oliver Norwood's loan move permanent has been rejected by Brighton.

(Source: @skysportspaulg)

[@jolslover]

Fulham's attempt to make Oliver Norwood's loan move permanent has been rejected by Brighton.

(Source: @skysportspaulg)

I rate him, Tidy player if we could buy for below 3mill.
Also frees up a loan space so we can bring another loan in ... Would rather see us buy PIazon or Kalas mind.

[Fulham76]

Fulham's attempt to make Oliver Norwood's loan move permanent has been rejected by Brighton.

(Source: @skysportspaulg)

Unusual to bid for a player mid way through his loan spell.

Maybe planning ahead for Cairney's departure??

[Friendsoffulham]

Fulham's Norwood bid knocked back by Brighton
by DAN on JANUARY 24, 2018



Brighton and Hove Albion have rejected an attempt by Fulham to turn Oliver Norwood's season-long loan at Craven Cottage into a permanent move, according to a Sky Sports report this evening.

The Northern Ireland international has become an integral part of Slavisa Jokanovic's first-team squad since joining the Cottagers loan in July. The 26 year-old has made 28 appearances for Fulham as the Whites have suffered injuries to all three of the central midfielders who made such an impression as they reached the Championship play-offs last season. The former Manchester United trainee has ably deputised for Tom Cairney, who has seen his campaign disrupted by a troublesome knee injury so far, and has taken over the previously poisoned chalice of Fulham penalty taker, scoring three times for the spot.

Norwood, whose most recent penalty secured a precious three points at Middlesbrough eleven days ago, has scored a total of five goals from midfield and is believed to be enjoying life in London. He believes that regular football is vital to retaining his international spot under Michael O'Neill, but Brighton are unwilling to lose the midfielder who played a pivotal role in their rise to the top flight unless Fulham were willing to exceed their £8m valuation

http://hammyend.com/index.php/2018/01/fulhams-norwood-bid-knocked-back-by-brighton/

[KJS]

If Norwood was so pivotal to Brighton why did they let him go our on loan in the first place??

Its about the money we are willing to pay nothing else!

[Jimsbeerbelly]

Norwood is not worth 8M - 4M max.

They are being shrewd here, and I don't blame them.

If they are relegated, they will retain his services, as they know he's a proven Champ ready player, getting game time.

If they stay up, watch them offer him to us for 4M in the summer.

They are basically pricing him out of a move, for now.

[Riverside]

Fulham's attempt to make Oliver Norwood's loan move permanent has been rejected by Brighton.

(Source: @skysportspaulg)

Unusual to bid for a player mid way through his loan spell.

Maybe planning ahead for Cairney's departure??

@jolslover above is right

I don't think it has anything to do with Cairney . More the rule that in a match day squad of 18 we cannot have more than 5 on loan .

Let's assume that Targett makes the grade that means

Targett
Norwood
Piazon
Kalas
Ojo

Fill those 5 so no room for another without dropping one of these 5 . As it stands Ojo would be the likeliest candidate but based on picking the best 18 that would be harsh .

Hence the attempt to sign Norwood permanently now to free up a loan spot ( whether it be for a CB or CF )



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[DevonFFC]

Newcastle after after a 20m forward from Feyenoord and just maybe they will let Gayle go to finance that deal

[hovewhite]

Norwood is not worth 8M - 4M max.

They are being shrewd here, and I don't blame them.

If they are relegated, they will retain his services, as they know he's a proven Champ ready player, getting game time.

If they stay up, watch them offer him to us for 4M in the summer.

They are basically pricing him out of a move, for now.

Brighton are doing right thing in the fact they will need him next season if they drop back down.

[VicHalomsLovechild]

Seeing as we cannot loan another player and the signing of Targett releasing Sess. Do we need a CF? Only Wolves have scored more goals. Wouldn't it pay to spend what we have on someone to compete with Kalas. Let's be fair Chelsea are never going to let us sign him.

[Birmingham White]

100% agree we need an additional centre back that is a leader and good in the air.

[Lighthouse]

We can sign 8 players on loan is it as long as only 5 are named in a team? Mollo and Soares are still named in the squad? I am wondering if they will go or are gone by the end of January.

As for a forward and defender. I think we really need both if we are serious about pushing on. But then as usual we have tried but failed to find the right players in the Summer.

[Hoppus]

'The report reads: "And the Echo understands that Fulham have now made a move for Martin and are believed to be confident of bringing the player back to Craven Cottage after his loan spell there last season."'

https://t.co/kkt3RSnIu9

[MJG]

We can sign 8 players on loan is it as long as only 5 are named in a team? Mollo and Soares are still named in the squad? I am wondering if they will go or are gone by the end of January.

As for a forward and defender. I think we really need both if we are serious about pushing on. But then as usual we have tried but failed to find the right players in the Summer.

Just to clarify Mollo is not on loan

[Bracken White]

Well Martin is a CF & (a) IF SJ wants him & (b) IF there's a deal, why not as another option for us? Would not be over the moon, along with many others but it will strengthen the squad. Do hope though, that both Fonte & Kamara continue to progress but a back-up CF adds a different option open to us.