The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2018/19

[hovewhite]

Let's not kid ourselves gents, to have a Premier League Squad that will hold its own, and stand it's Ground, we need 6 to 8 quality players covering key positions, if we do not want to get caught with our trousers down.

Well we have exactly three weeks today left to get those players

and the clock is ticking,tic tac tic toc!!

[sunburywhite]

From Standard:
"We said earlier that Fulham are making their mark in the transfer market - now they are reportedly lining up a move for Espanyol captain David Lopez.

According to MailOnline, the west London club have made enquiries for the 28-year-old, who reportedly has a buyout clause set at £35 million.

It is believed Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic wants a versatile player in his squad ahead of the new Premier League season and Lopez, formerly of Napoli, can play as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. "

For £35m I would hope he plays in both positions at the same time

[hovewhite]

From Standard:
"We said earlier that Fulham are making their mark in the transfer market - now they are reportedly lining up a move for Espanyol captain David Lopez.

According to MailOnline, the west London club have made enquiries for the 28-year-old, who reportedly has a buyout clause set at £35 million.

It is believed Fulham manager Slavisa Jokanovic wants a versatile player in his squad ahead of the new Premier League season and Lopez, formerly of Napoli, can play as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. "

For £35m I would hope he plays in both positions at the same time

now that would be a trick!!

[Barrett487]

http://sportwitness.co.uk/yas%C2%ADsi%C2%ADne-bou%C2%ADnou-another-one-fulham-transfer-list-approach-made/

Yas­si­ne Bou­nou – Another one on the Fulham transfer list, approach made

Fulham have been linked with a multitude of goalkeepers this summer and now there's another one to add to the list: Yassine Bounou.

Who?

Bounou, widely known as Bono, plays for Girona. The 27 year old is Morocco's back-up goalkeeper and previously played for Atletico Madrid B and Zaragoza.

Fulham are said to have made an approach for the player, but it's not good news.

Spanish newspaper AS report the Premier League club haven't gone through with making an offer because Bono has told them he's not interested and wants to continue at Girona.

Money can of course change everything in football and Bono has been in talks over a renewal, with his contract ending in June 2019.

Fulham may well try to shake those talks up a bit, if their interest in the player is as real as AS present it.

It would be a strange one for the Spanish newspaper to pluck from thin air so there's likely truth at some level.

[St. Andrews White]

http://sportwitness.co.uk/yas%C2%ADsi%C2%ADne-bou%C2%ADnou-another-one-fulham-transfer-list-approach-made/

Yas­si­ne Bou­nou – Another one on the Fulham transfer list, approach made

Fulham have been linked with a multitude of goalkeepers this summer and now there's another one to add to the list: Yassine Bounou.

Who?

Bounou, widely known as Bono, plays for Girona. The 27 year old is Morocco's back-up goalkeeper and previously played for Atletico Madrid B and Zaragoza.

Fulham are said to have made an approach for the player, but it's not good news.

Spanish newspaper AS report the Premier League club haven't gone through with making an offer because Bono has told them he's not interested and wants to continue at Girona.

Money can of course change everything in football and Bono has been in talks over a renewal, with his contract ending in June 2019.

Fulham may well try to shake those talks up a bit, if their interest in the player is as real as AS present it.

It would be a strange one for the Spanish newspaper to pluck from thin air so there's likely truth at some level.

If this happens, it certainly would be a Beautiful Day

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[Buffalo76]

Mitro on the verge of signing for Fenerbache now being reported 😫

You sound like a WUM - went on news sites and twitter and nothing of the sort.. in fact the opposite. @footiewriter a 'multi award nominated football transfer analyst/journalist' with near to 160k followers tweeted 20 mins ago saying fulham are close to confirming the deal of Mitro to us.

Not trying to find anyone up. Just saying what I read earlier. Hope it is just a load of rubbish and that his arrival is imminent, along with a few more signings before the Palace game.

[sunburywhite]

http://sportwitness.co.uk/yas%C2%ADsi%C2%ADne-bou%C2%ADnou-another-one-fulham-transfer-list-approach-made/

Yas­si­ne Bou­nou – Another one on the Fulham transfer list, approach made

Fulham have been linked with a multitude of goalkeepers this summer and now there's another one to add to the list: Yassine Bounou.

Who?

Bounou, widely known as Bono, plays for Girona. The 27 year old is Morocco's back-up goalkeeper and previously played for Atletico Madrid B and Zaragoza.

Fulham are said to have made an approach for the player, but it's not good news.

Spanish newspaper AS report the Premier League club haven't gone through with making an offer because Bono has told them he's not interested and wants to continue at Girona.

Money can of course change everything in football and Bono has been in talks over a renewal, with his contract ending in June 2019.

Fulham may well try to shake those talks up a bit, if their interest in the player is as real as AS present it.

It would be a strange one for the Spanish newspaper to pluck from thin air so there's likely truth at some level.

If this happens, it certainly would be a Beautiful Day

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You 2

[Barrett487]

http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2018/07/19/report-zenit-st-petersburg-close-to-beating-fulham-and-west-ham/

Report: Zenit St Petersburg close to beating Fulham and West Ham to Milan Badelj

According to Tuttomercatoweb, Fulham and West Ham United have been attempting to lure Milan Badelj to London, but he looks set for a move to Zenit St Petersburg.

Both Fulham and West Ham have enjoyed strong summers so far; newly-promoted Fulham tied up a stunning double deal for Nice pair Maxime Le Marchand and Jean Seri, whilst West Ham have brought in seven new signings.

However, the two sides may still be in the market for more new additions, with both teams still needing a holding midfielder each before the start of the Premier League season.

Now, Tuttomercatoweb report that both Fulham and West Ham are keen on Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj, with the Croatian World Cup ace available for free.

However, it's also stated that Russian giants Zenit St Petersburg are in pole position for his signature, and hope to pip Fulham, West Ham and AC Milan to his signature.

Badelj, 29, has starred for Fiorentina since a 2014 move from Hamburg, racking up nearly 150 appearances for La Viola whilst also earning more than 40 caps for Croatia.

The holding midfielder featured at the World Cup and scored against Iceland in Croatia's final group game, but played a bit-part role behind Luka Modric, Ivan Rakitic and Marcelo Brozovic, which is understandable.

Now available for free with his Fiorentina contract expiring, Badelj is in demand – but Fulham and West Ham may be set to miss out on their common target

[filham]

Think back to that really happy time when we were walking away from Wembley with that magnificent victory to dwell on. Is there any one at that time who thought that by now we would not have signed up Mitrovic along with replacements for Federicks and the other key loan players.

[DevonFFC]

Think back to that really happy time when we were walking away from Wembley with that magnificent victory to dwell on. Is there any one at that time who thought that by now we would not have signed up Mitrovic along with replacements for Federicks and the other key loan players.

I hoped we would have got out the traps early and wrap up our main targets quickly before pre season was underway and add if needed

[Marinelloguthrie]

Think back to that really happy time when we were walking away from Wembley with that magnificent victory to dwell on. Is there any one at that time who thought that by now we would not have signed up Mitrovic along with replacements for Federicks and the other key loan players.

This season never crossed my mind for at least a whole week after wembley. That day was about seeing Fulham win at Wembley with 38000 of us there inc my daughter and enjoying the moment and the glory. Also celebrating one of the best fulham teams playing some of the best football we have seen acheiving on the biggest stage.
Stupidly i forgot that it dont take too long for people to start being negative and trying to put a downer on things because even wuth 3 weeks to go we haven't got ten new players and soent 100million.
This season will take care of itself and i now have trust in the club and absolute trust in Slav. If i even come close to feeling like i did that great day over the next few years i will be a happy man.

[F(f)CUK]

Just be pleased that you do not support Villa.

[HobGoblin]

Just be pleased that you do not support Villa.

Excellent response. People really need to calm down.

[WolverineFFC]

Funny you saying that,they just said Derby are interested in K Mac😁

I'm sure a load of mediocre clubs are interested in our players......   ;p

They got us out of the Championship - so why not have a fishing trip to Motspur Park - they might do the another Championship club

We all love the players we had last season BUT - will they keep us in the Premier League?

I have a feeling that there will be some broken hearts before the end of this window

A lot of our players are good enough for either squad depth or holding places in EPL. Yes we might get some additions in and some of the regulars from last season might find less game time, but we shouldn't forget how well and high a standard the majority of players played at last season. Most if not all are good enough to play EPL in my opinion.

Totally agree and they also deserve the chance to show what they can do....

Agree with FFC.

9 of the 11 who started at Wembley could start against Palace and I would have been comfortable. Just not ALL 9 together.  The club need to replace 4-5 starters with the high quality talent that is now available as a Premier League team.  It would both strengthen the first 11 and the 18 at the same time by moving some current starting players down the depth chart. One of those 9 is already done.

Fill out the gaps in depth by buying back the loanees that are needed as all seemed to be high character players who can play a role.

[Woolly Mammoth]

Think back to that really happy time when we were walking away from Wembley with that magnificent victory to dwell on. Is there any one at that time who thought that by now we would not have signed up Mitrovic along with replacements for Federicks and the other key loan players.

Yes of course. Why would anyone think the Khans wouldn't rape the business for all it's worth! This is an investment for them, not a passion with heart and soul.

I do admit, I thought we'd been in better shape 3 weeks before the season starts.

I'm confident we will sign the right players needed to survive. Don't expect to really battle for top 10.

Hint : Jacksonville Jaguars.

Use of the word "rape" acceptable?

Pillage could be a more suitable description.
Looting or Plundering.

[Fulham Joe]

Here we go, the pc brigade are in.

[Woolly Mammoth]

Chill.....it's tongue in cheek.

[rogerpbackinMidEastUS]

Take some time to check the quality of many of the PS teams.
Palace
Southampton
Burnley
Cardiff
Wolves  ?
Brighton
Huddersfield
Newcastle
Watford
Weast Ham
Leicester ?

Are we that far behind with our current squad ?

[Riversider]

Take some time to check the quality of many of the PS teams.
Palace
Southampton
Burnley
Cardiff
Wolves  ?
Brighton
Huddersfield
Newcastle
Watford
Weast Ham
Leicester ?

Are we that far behind with our current squad ?

To answer your question, yes we are some way behind 8 of the teams you mention.

[Hugh Gentry]

Take some time to check the quality of many of the PS teams.
Palace
Southampton
Burnley
Cardiff
Wolves  ?
Brighton
Huddersfield
Newcastle
Watford
Weast Ham
Leicester ?

Are we that far behind with our current squad ?

To answer your question, yes we are some way behind 8 of the teams you mention.

But we only have to finish above three of them!