The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2018/19

[hovewhite]

Take a chill pill and keep calm!

[S.F.Sorrow]

When does it become apparent that getting Targett could be the best move?

Everyone knows we need a LB, so will price their players up. Targett would need no embedding in time, and crucially, will allow Sessegnon to play further forward.

£15m is not too bad for a young English LB, who already knows the club.

That would have been 2-3 weeks ago. We're now in a position where Targett would be a better option than ANYONE else because we need a LB that's settled in and ready for the starting 11 in five days!

I can't believe this mess. It's almost unbelievable that the club would spend a fortune on players like Seri without also taking care of the areas we've been struggling with for a LONG time! I was starting to get optimistic after the Seri and Mitro signings but this really doesn't look good. Our back four will be eaten alive in the PL.

Calm down - still time left before window closes. We can't have everyone in by June. These things take time. Last window we got mitro in the final hour

I know, but there's a huge difference between getting a striker on the last day and three quarters of a back four on the last day. We really need 3 points against Palace and it looks like we are ill prepared. We looked very poor at the back against Celta Vigo, and absolutely shocking at defending set pieces!

[Ordar]

I'm not too worried. The club has proven it will invest, which I would imagine would have been the main worry prior to the transfer window. I would say that learning to fit in our system from a defensive viewpoint would be alot easier than joining as an attacking player.

- Chambers will be a fantastic addition, and should solidify the centre alongside Ream until Mawson is fit.
- Christie will be fine at RB, just needs a bit more protection in front of him.
- Whoever we bring in at LB will be a specialist in that position, there isnt a great deal of tactical nuances to our system for that position. Plus Sess can slot in there is we need a couple of weeks bedding in.

My main concern still remains DM. Its such a vital role in our system (probably THE most important role). I really like KMac and his leadership was vital to us last year and I actually voted him as POTS, however I feel like we need a more mobile (and frankly better) player in that role. I said this at the weekend, I'd be looking around for the very best player for that position that we can buy, and go all out. I'm talking spending 30m+ if necessary. The way we play with our fullbacks so high, we're going to get killed in transition in the Prem.

[jayffc]

How quickly Ream seems to have been discarded in favor of Mawson, who is injured and who's team was relegated last year, is beyond me. Neither Chambers (if it happens) nor Mawson walk in and take over Reeeaamm's slot. POTS and vital to our promotion. Those two can fight it out for the 2nd CB position until Ream loses his spot for good reason.

Agreed people are so fickle!!! Ream won't be discarded, 1 of our best players last season, we should welcome any new signings but until now (including an injured Mawson), we haven't got anybody who can walk in and take Tim's place!

People criticise Ream for his lack of pace, but he's good at reading the game and times his challenges so well that he should impress. Ok, so there'll be times where his pace could be exposed, but people with pace get exposed for not being able to read the game.

One thing I will say about this is that it's crucially where I think we will miss Fredericks this year. I can recall countless times when teams would finally get in behind Team and Odoi/Kalas and flying back would be Fred to sweep in last second and get in a challenge where it otherwise would have been a 1 on 1 type situation. Fredericks really is a big loss for us in my opinion. His pace meant that we got away on a number of occasions with situations that could/would have resulted in a goal if it weren't for his speed and last ditch tracking back.

I love Ream, he has been a crucial part of our success, but when he is beaten by pace, it's been incredibly useful having speedy wingbacks to save the day. If we get in Target in then that type of challenge will be over to Christie and whilst quick, he just isn't AS quick as Fred. Time will tell how much of a loss that shade of pace is.

[Ordar]

FULHAM AGREE CHAMBERS LOAN

Arsenal centre-back Calum Chambers looks set to join Fulham on a season-long loan.

Sky Sports News understands the two clubs have reached agreement over a loan fee and if personal terms are agreed, the player could undergo a medical later on Monday.

The 23-year old defender agreed a new four-year deal with Arsenal last month.

[Woolly Mammoth]

Let's hope that goes through without any hitches.

[Slaphead in Qatar]

FULHAM AGREE CHAMBERS LOAN

Arsenal centre-back Calum Chambers looks set to join Fulham on a season-long loan.

Sky Sports News understands the two clubs have reached agreement over a loan fee and if personal terms are agreed, the player could undergo a medical later on Monday.

The 23-year old defender agreed a new four-year deal with Arsenal last month.

Hopefully it's a loan where Arsenal cannot recall him during the year

[Slaphead in Qatar]

I'm not too worried. The club has proven it will invest, which I would imagine would have been the main worry prior to the transfer window. I would say that learning to fit in our system from a defensive viewpoint would be alot easier than joining as an attacking player.

- Chambers will be a fantastic addition, and should solidify the centre alongside Ream until Mawson is fit.
- Christie will be fine at RB, just needs a bit more protection in front of him.
- Whoever we bring in at LB will be a specialist in that position, there isnt a great deal of tactical nuances to our system for that position. Plus Sess can slot in there is we need a couple of weeks bedding in.

My main concern still remains DM. Its such a vital role in our system (probably THE most important role). I really like KMac and his leadership was vital to us last year and I actually voted him as POTS, however I feel like we need a more mobile (and frankly better) player in that role. I said this at the weekend, I'd be looking around for the very best player for that position that we can buy, and go all out. I'm talking spending 30m+ if necessary. The way we play with our fullbacks so high, we're going to get killed in transition in the Prem.

Baird was vital in that role last time we were in the pl

[fulhamben]

FULHAM AGREE CHAMBERS LOAN

Arsenal centre-back Calum Chambers looks set to join Fulham on a season-long loan.

Sky Sports News understands the two clubs have reached agreement over a loan fee and if personal terms are agreed, the player could undergo a medical later on Monday.

The 23-year old defender agreed a new four-year deal with Arsenal last month.

Hopefully it's a loan where Arsenal cannot recall him during the year

as far as I'm aware, there are no recalls on season long loans between prem clubs

[bencher]

Am I the only one not terrible excited by the prospect of loaning Chambers? He has been schooled in the Arsene Wenger school of defending, i.e. always looks likely to give away a goal, and whenever I've seen him play I've not been overly impressed. He's a reasonable footballer, just not a great defender.

[fulhamben]

Am I the only one not terrible excited by the prospect of loaning Chambers? He has been schooled in the Arsene Wenger school of defending, i.e. always looks likely to give away a goal, and whenever I've seen him play I've not been overly impressed. He's a reasonable footballer, just not a great defender.

walks into our team against Palace if we get him, so would be a good signing imo

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Am I the only one not terrible excited by the prospect of loaning Chambers? He has been schooled in the Arsene Wenger school of defending, i.e. always looks likely to give away a goal, and whenever I've seen him play I've not been overly impressed. He's a reasonable footballer, just not a great defender.

Not excited - but a reasonable signing. If not a starter at least a reasonable back up

[Tabby]

I'm happy with Chambers for cover on CB, has been in the league for years, and has played in a possession based team since he was a teen. One that should be easy to slot in. Also think he did pretty well at Boro when he was loaned there.

[bencher]

Am I the only one not terrible excited by the prospect of loaning Chambers? He has been schooled in the Arsene Wenger school of defending, i.e. always looks likely to give away a goal, and whenever I've seen him play I've not been overly impressed. He's a reasonable footballer, just not a great defender.

Not excited - but a reasonable signing. If not a starter at least a reasonable back up

The problem I have is we must have given Arsenal some assurances about how many games he would play, otherwise why would they let him go? He could just as easily bench-warm at Arsenal. Is he any better than Kalas? Because I'm sure we could have got him as well, for exactly the same role, and he would slot right in.

[Carborundum]

Am I the only one not terrible excited by the prospect of loaning Chambers? He has been schooled in the Arsene Wenger school of defending, i.e. always looks likely to give away a goal, and whenever I've seen him play I've not been overly impressed. He's a reasonable footballer, just not a great defender.

That made me laugh.  Far from certain to improve us.  He will however not have a nosebleed when we play out from the back, so he's ahead of some centre backs.

[Marcel_Gecov]

Ream and Chambers vs Palace with le Marchand on the left looks pretty good to go mto me with Odoi and Mawson to come in. Do we think this signing could be as well as Kalas or instead of?

[Tabby]

Ream and Chambers vs Palace with le Marchand on the left looks pretty good to go mto me with Odoi and Mawson to come in. Do we think this signing could be as well as Kalas or instead of?

If we get Chambers, Kalas would be fifth/sixth (depending on how you rate Odoi there) choice CB. Is there any point to signing him then?

[jayffc]

Messages from Arsenal fans I know saying they think he'll be a good loan for us (Can't believe he's still only 23)... Lots of gooners claiming he seems to have really come on recently and are surprised he's being loaned out. I think it's a great addition if it comes through, able to cover DM CB and full back if needed. Another who's comfortable passing out from the back... Very useful player to have on the books in my opinion.... I'd say a LB, a striker and we could be ok... Ideally a designated CDM would be great too

[General]

No doubt there is plenty of activity behind the scenes, negotiations at boiling point, and the Medical room on standby for a number of cough drops.
It would not surprise me to see a new signing being introduced each day this week, if one day is missed then it's two the next day, up and including Thursday 5pm.
As for Tim Ream, he must be the only player In defence who is guaranteed a starting place.
The others may have to wait.

live in hope

[AllyWhite]

Messages from Arsenal fans I know saying they think he'll be a good loan for us (Can't believe he's still only 23)... Lots of gooners claiming he seems to have really come on recently and are surprised he's being loaned out. I think it's a great addition if it comes through, able to cover DM CB and full back if needed. Another who's comfortable passing out from the back... Very useful player to have on the books in my opinion.... I'd say a LB, a striker and we could be ok... Ideally a designated CDM would be great too

I've even read comments on the Arsenal pages saying that he should start and loan out Holding/Mavropanos instead. Might be a real coup for us?