The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2018/19

[Woolly Mammoth]

My face is a Deep Purple, and I am waiting for the ricochet.

Mine is a King Crimson

Although there is a drought In A Garden De Vida baby

Excellent, Those were the days.

[David I]

Seeing a few things on Twitter saying we're in for Wilmar Barrios.

Quite a few sources too.

Barrios, Mitrovic, Malcom, Musacchio, Fabri and Augustinsson on top of Seri and Le Marchand would be quite a summer.

Although where would we fit all the talent?

GK - Fabri
LB Augustinsson
CB - le marchand
CB - Musacchio
RB - christie

DM barrios
Cm Seri
Cm cairney
Lw - sesessegnon
RW - malcom
St - Mitrovic

That'd be quite the sight for sore eyes.

So Ream doesn't get a start? The new guy played left back most of last season. Is the general consensus that ream will be dropped? I'd be very upset if our player of the season didn't at least get a chance to start next season

Plus one.... Ream developed into a very reliable defender after a poor start. He earned Fulham points with his performances. One of a few players that deserves a starting role!
Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeam X

[General]

Seeing a few things on Twitter saying we're in for Wilmar Barrios.

Quite a few sources too.

Barrios, Mitrovic, Malcom, Musacchio, Fabri and Augustinsson on top of Seri and Le Marchand would be quite a summer.

Although where would we fit all the talent?

GK - Fabri
LB Augustinsson
CB - le marchand
CB - Musacchio
RB - christie

DM barrios
Cm Seri
Cm cairney
Lw - sesessegnon
RW - malcom
St - Mitrovic

That'd be quite the sight for sore eyes.

So Ream doesn't get a start? The new guy played left back most of last season. Is the general consensus that ream will be dropped? I'd be very upset if our player of the season didn't at least get a chance to start next season

Plus one.... Ream developed into a very reliable defender after a poor start. He earned Fulham points with his performances. One of a few players that deserves a starting role!
Reeeeeeeeeeeeeeam X

He's welcome to start if it matters that much to you and in many ways he has deserved it. That said though I personally believe that it's a matter of time until he's found wanting when playing against a higher calibre of player and believe let marchand is a more natural defender at this level.. and having seen videos of Musacchio I know for sure he's a better quality defender.

It may not be the subjective and sensitive answer everyone wants to hear but objectively if I look at ream I think up against the likes of firmino, jesus, sterling, hazard, kane, Zaha etc etc he will be found wanting.. moreso than the other two.

[General]

That being said though we could play with three CB'S with Musacchio, Le Marchand nd ream all playing together.. I just didn't think with the squad I took into consideration it'd be the best use of the players..

[wheelerdeeler]

Wouldn't hold your breath on Musacchio anymore. Bonucci's handed in a transfer request because of the owner/FFP issues, and Musacchio was signed to start for them last season before the Bonucci deal fell into Milan's lap.

[General]

Wouldn't hold your breath on Musacchio anymore. Bonucci's handed in a transfer request because of the owner/FFP issues, and Musacchio was signed to start for them last season before the Bonucci deal fell into Milan's lap.

We've been linked with a few other CB'S too.. his presence is just in keeping with what seems to be the club's desire to bring in another CB...

[AllyWhite]

Skysports reporting on Kevin Mbabu as well. Read from somewhere that Newcastle fans really rate him and can't understand why Rafa let him go in the first place.

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/11440402/fulham-keen-on-young-boys-defender-kevin-mbabu-face-competition-from-basel

[Roberty]

How many players does captain Tom Cairney want to see?

"Hopefully, as many as we can get through the door because you need squads in this league as everyone knows. We'll just keep getting fit and hope that the bodies will keep coming in."

I'm failing to see your point - because he doesn't say !!

I don't suppose the club or even SJ are going to say either because as with Mitro - if everyone knows your plan - the price goes UP

[kiwian]

Mitro to Tony-"signed, sealed, delivered, I'm yours."

[Mince n Tatties]

Dean Jones
@DeanJonesBR
36m36 minutes ago
Looking like Fulham will get Mitrovic at the £20m fee they were pushing for. Deal not far away now

Dean Jones BR...What's the br for British Rail.😊

Bullsh1t rendered?

lol

It's Bleacher Report, but Dean is also a Fulham fan so even though he's a journo, he tends to not tweet about Fulham stuff unless it's bang on and he's usually as accurate as the things he tweets so I tend to take his word.

👍

[OMalleyCat]

Quite a few tweets saying Fabri is done. 3 year deal 6 million

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[Ordar]

Anyone seen Fabri play? He is likely to be automatic first choice?

[hovewhite]

Quite a few tweets saying Fabri is done. 3 year deal 6 million

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does that mean Betts back as no2?

[twang]

Quite a few tweets saying Fabri is done. 3 year deal 6 million

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Half paid now, the other half in three and six months time and a £1,6m contract annually for Fabri (divided by 52 = about £30k a week) apparently.

[OMalleyCat]

Quite a few tweets saying Fabri is done. 3 year deal 6 million

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does that mean Betts back as no2?

I'd say so.

[FFC1987]

Quite a few tweets saying Fabri is done. 3 year deal 6 million

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does that mean Betts back as no2?

I'd say so.

It means Betts will have to continue to up his game to earn his place in a competitive squad. I have full faith in him but if he does drop to no.2 it'll only be because hes up against a better keeper who he can learn from.

[FFC NY]

Quite a few tweets saying Fabri is done. 3 year deal 6 million

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does that mean Betts back as no2?

I think so - he is apparently the number 1 target of our GK coach who used to coach Fabri. The Besikatas fans will be absolutely gutted if he goes - I saw a poll saying 78% want him to stay. Then there are some great quotes on twitter from their fans saying €6m only buys us one of Fabri's legs. They really, really rate him - very excited about this one

[twang]

According to AS, Fulham will raise their offer for David Lopez from €15m to €20m.

https://as.com/futbol/2018/07/19/primera/1531993836_635784.html

[hovewhite]

Quite a few tweets saying Fabri is done. 3 year deal 6 million

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does that mean Betts back as no2?

I think so - he is apparently the number 1 target of our GK coach who used to coach Fabri. The Besikatas fans will be absolutely gutted if he goes - I saw a poll saying 78% want him to stay. Then there are some great quotes on twitter from their fans saying €6m only buys us one of Fabri's legs. They really, really rate him - very excited about this one

quality keeper alright had a look at his career history so Betts has proved his quality but will be able to gain and learn from him.

[Ordar]

Lopez is a converted CB right? Is he good? (I assume so for 20m....)?