The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2018/19

[the nutflush]

Against Palace id play Sess at left back with Marchand and Ream and centre backs. Shurle on the left and Kamara on the right. 

I like that.

[hongkongfulham]

I don't see why another DMF is crucial.  It would be nice but we have KMac. StefJo and even Seri who can play there with Cisse making a play for first team squad football and the youngsters.

Now left back is an issue and that is where I would put 100% effort and money into sorting out.   We have Sess and Mack even the other Sess and Odoi, but really would need not want any of those starting at left back, so whilst we have lots of cover, a starting Premier quality left back, suited to our style is now the priority.

Overall, whilst a smallish squad, we have an excellent starting 11 (bar left back) and good cover.

Fantastic work Fulham.

+1

Starting LB, and Loans as squad cover and thats a squad. Some youth waiting in the wings that have real talent and I'd love for fulham to be a club that gives them a chance.

Hoping Celta gives us an indication of how (good) we are looking

[fulhamben]

I would take Kalas on loan again as backup.  He would see us through until Mawson is fully fit. 

why would kalas come back? he would know he would be third choice for a start

Well he's probably about eighth choice at Chelsea.  Can't see him staying there and have not heard of any moves elsewhere for him.

i cant see him staying there, but he will want first team football, or at least a chance of playing.  once mawson is up and running, and odoi back from suspension, he wouldnt even make our bench. just cant see him buying into that

[Jem]

I would take Kalas on loan again as backup.  He would see us through until Mawson is fully fit. 

why would kalas come back? he would know he would be third choice for a start

Well he's probably about eighth choice at Chelsea.  Can't see him staying there and have not heard of any moves elsewhere for him.

i cant see him staying there, but he will want first team football, or at least a chance of playing.  once mawson is up and running, and odoi back from suspension, he wouldnt even make our bench. just cant see him buying into that

I agree. What an incredible problem to have. A good player not wanting to come to Fulham because he would be 3rd choice as opposed to not wanting to come because Fulham are not good enough!

[hovewhite]

I would take Kalas on loan again as backup.  He would see us through until Mawson is fully fit. 

why would kalas come back? he would know he would be third choice for a start

Well he's probably about eighth choice at Chelsea.  Can't see him staying there and have not heard of any moves elsewhere for him.

i cant see him staying there, but he will want first team football, or at least a chance of playing.  once mawson is up and running, and odoi back from suspension, he wouldnt even make our bench. just cant see him buying into that

I agree. What an incredible problem to have. A good player not wanting to come to Fulham because he would be 3rd choice as opposed to not wanting to come because Fulham are not good enough!

what a turnaround in fortunes!

[bornafulhamfan]

I don't see why another DMF is crucial.  It would be nice but we have KMac. StefJo and even Seri who can play there with Cisse making a play for first team squad football and the youngsters.

Now left back is an issue and that is where I would put 100% effort and money into sorting out.   We have Sess and Mack even the other Sess and Odoi, but really would need not want any of those starting at left back, so whilst we have lots of cover, a starting Premier quality left back, suited to our style is now the priority.

Overall, whilst a smallish squad, we have an excellent starting 11 (bar left back) and good cover.

Fantastic work Fulham.

I agree about the window so far and that LB should be top of the wanted list; where I differ is in the need for a DM. It seems to me that in the Premiership this is a critical position.

I do not see the names you mention as genuine cover. A Good DM has the skill set, a certain physicality and pace. Mac has two of those attributes but not the third which I fear may hurt us.

Also if we signed the right DM it could mean that KM could be used as a robust cover in central defence.

This window has gone so well that I wouldn't bet against the club pulling off a couple of other good signings. I accept that the loans may well not happen until the window is drawing to a close.

Why don't we return to Wilmar Barrios. Apparently he has release clause of £13.5 million. Then our midfield trio could be Barrios-Cairney-Seri with McDonald as cover for both dm and cb.

[Skatzoffc]

Personally I'd like to see Kmac starting. Imo he deserves his chance in the prem.

Gives us more options for subs as he can drop into defense and we bring on a fresher Midfielder late in the game.
COYW!

[grandad]

Still too many Oliver Twists on here. The Club are making every effort to sign who they want at a deal within their limits.

[cmg]

Still too many Oliver Twists on here.

As the master said when Oliver made his request, "You want more, son?"
And that's who we got.

[the nutflush]

I hope they don't go too overboard throwing the new signings in early at the expense of the Kmacs, Reams and Johansens.  These guys served us well and know the style of play Joka wants inside out.   

[Lighthouse]

Adama Traore set for Wolves for a reported 18 million.

[Ordar]

Will be interesting to see where we finish in comparison to Wolves. Both clubs having great windows

[the nutflush]

Their shopping has made ours look pathetic in comparison and I thought we had done well.  They are genuine top 6 candidates.

[the nutflush]

Their shopping has made ours look pathetic in comparison and I thought we had done well.  They are genuine top 6 candidates.

Disagree, wouldn't be surprised if we finished above them, certainly reckon we finish closer to them than to the relegation zone

Still think we can finish in the top ten but would be surprised if we finished higher than Wolves.

[ToodlesMcToot]

Adama Traore set for Wolves for a reported 18 million.

Does that open the door for Cavaleiro's (sp?) exit? Are we still in for him?

[Riversider]

Their shopping has made ours look pathetic in comparison and I thought we had done well.  They are genuine top 6 candidates.

Disagree, wouldn't be surprised if we finished above them, certainly reckon we finish closer to them than to the relegation zone

We won't finish above Wolves ! Not a chance.

[Marcel_Gecov]

Still too many Oliver Twists on here. The Club are making every effort to sign who they want at a deal within their limits.

The way I look at our window so far is as if I told someone to tile my kitchen floor with a deadline of 9 August, they've come in and put down much better tiles than I expected, luxurious marble or something like that, done a fantastic job, but still only 60-70% finished. So I'm happy and optimistic that they'll complete a great job by the deadline, but at the same time if they stopped now I'd say actually that's crap and useless.

Statto, you and I have had our differences, but this is absolutely spot on. 6 more days to see if we are on 'amazing spaces' or 'diy sos'.

[FFC NY]

Their shopping has made ours look pathetic in comparison and I thought we had done well.  They are genuine top 6 candidates.

Disagree, wouldn't be surprised if we finished above them, certainly reckon we finish closer to them than to the relegation zone

We won't finish above Wolves ! Not a chance.

Who have they signed that wasn't there last year?
Rui Patricio and Moutinho? If its anyone else I haven't read about it

I can't honestly see how they've improved more than we have with Seri, Schurrle and Mawson all massive upgrades, potentially Fabri too

And we were at least as good as if not better than them for all except the first couple of months of last season
We bossed that team at the Cottage

Completely agree, sure they're a decent side but it's like people forget we didn't start playing til November/December last year. For the last 2/3 of the season we were the better team - we have strengthened, still some work to do, but what has happened for Wolves to overturn that we have been the better team for the last 9 months?

[OMalleyCat]

Their shopping has made ours look pathetic in comparison and I thought we had done well.  They are genuine top 6 candidates.

Disagree, wouldn't be surprised if we finished above them, certainly reckon we finish closer to them than to the relegation zone

We won't finish above Wolves ! Not a chance.

Who have they signed that wasn't there last year?
Rui Patricio and Moutinho? If its anyone else I haven't read about it

I can't honestly see how they've improved more than we have with Seri, Schurrle and Mawson all massive upgrades, potentially Fabri too

And we were at least as good as if not better than them for all except the first couple of months of last season
We bossed that team at the Cottage

Agreed

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[Fernhurst]

Have been wondering how the whole "Portugal " experiment will work long term?

If Mendez falls out with the owners there could be tears aplenty....
Not sure 🤔 I would be comfortable as a Wolves supporter.

A good or bad start to the season will decide I suppose.