The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2018/19

[bencher]

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 will of course give Chambers the benefit of the doubt if he signs. But our absolute priorities then are a quality LB and (sad as it is to say) an upgrade on KMac. I love the guy but I fear he will be shown up at this level. We need someone that offers his physical presence and ball retention/tactical qualities but with an extra yard of pace.

[hovewhite]

Chambers will be a great signing if true.

[Holders]

It's a positive start to the week but more to do yet to keep SJ happy.

[FFC1987]

Chambers is an excellent signing for us. The squad competition for our backline will be extremely good pending 1 or 2 more especially a LB. Squads really startign to shape up to somethigns pecial. Just 2-3 missing currently.

[snarks]

Chambers was very good at Southampton, as was Walcott and Oxlade-Chamberlain not surprised Chambers didn't flourish as well as expected given what happened to the other 2. Wenger has a good record of buying English youth, but not really a good reputation for bringing them on.

[OMalleyCat]

Dean Jones saying Chambers is pretty much done. Fulham tried to sign him on a perm too.

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[filham]

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!
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Fully agree, one of the centre back places has to be Ream's to lose.

[grandad]

Same old boring lot slagging off a player before he has even put his boots on. Be positive. We used the loan facility well last season. We are doing the same this one.

[fulhamben]

Same old boring lot slagging off a player before he has even put his boots on. Be positive. We used the loan facility well last season. We are doing the same this one.

not sure we used it well last season, we had a lot of misses. But we did eventually get it right. And I think Chambers will be a fantastic addition. And a hell of a lot of arsenal fans are not happy about him leaving

[Holders]

Dean Jones saying Chambers is pretty much done. Fulham tried to sign him on a perm too.

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Ideal would be loan this season (for FFP) with priced option to buy.

[filham]

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.

The problem is that Southampton have worked out that they want to keep him - as far as I can see they have never given a price and we just keep making offers to see if anything will tempt them, while looking elsewhere as a back up plan

The problem is Southampton are fully aware of our need and think they have us over a barrel.
15million for a full back who is good in the Championship but unable to command a place in the Southampton team is ridiculous.

We should have a good hard look elsewhere.

[fulhamben]

Dean Jones saying Chambers is pretty much done. Fulham tried to sign him on a perm too.

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Ideal would be loan this season (for FFP) with priced option to buy.

I'm also led to believe that if you have a option to buy at the end then it doesn't count as one of your two domestic loans. I'm sure someone could clear that up for me on here

[Roberty]

Steve Bruce is so macho - SSN reporting, Bruce says that "despite the lure of one of the Premier League's top clubs, the midfielder will not leave Villa Park on the cheap."

I wonder how Greelish feels about spending another season in the Championship - I think "boyhood club" might be starting to wear a bit thin

[FFC1987]

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.

The problem is that Southampton have worked out that they want to keep him - as far as I can see they have never given a price and we just keep making offers to see if anything will tempt them, while looking elsewhere as a back up plan

The problem is Southampton are fully aware of our need and think they have us over a barrel.
15million for a full back who is good in the Championship but unable to command a place in the Southampton team is ridiculous.

We should have a good hard look elsewhere.

The important bit being left out here is, he's not quite good enough to get in front of a champions league winner and international class full back. He would be good enough otherwise, we know that based on how well he did last season. I'd personally pay 15m for him all things considered.

[Woolly Mammoth]

If we can get Callum Chambers over the line ASAP, it's a massive plus and start to what may turn out to be a very important week for Fulham. Credit to the club for attempting to bring in quality to resolve the shortcomings at the back, let's hope it continues.

[Holders]

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.

The problem is that Southampton have worked out that they want to keep him - as far as I can see they have never given a price and we just keep making offers to see if anything will tempt them, while looking elsewhere as a back up plan

The problem is Southampton are fully aware of our need and think they have us over a barrel.
15million for a full back who is good in the Championship but unable to command a place in the Southampton team is ridiculous.

We should have a good hard look elsewhere.

The important bit being left out here is, he's not quite good enough to get in front of a champions league winner and international class full back. He would be good enough otherwise, we know that based on how well he did last season. I'd personally pay 15m for him all things considered.

If you chipped in, I'm sure it would help Tony make his mind up.

[FFC1987]

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.

The problem is that Southampton have worked out that they want to keep him - as far as I can see they have never given a price and we just keep making offers to see if anything will tempt them, while looking elsewhere as a back up plan

The problem is Southampton are fully aware of our need and think they have us over a barrel.
15million for a full back who is good in the Championship but unable to command a place in the Southampton team is ridiculous.

We should have a good hard look elsewhere.

The important bit being left out here is, he's not quite good enough to get in front of a champions league winner and international class full back. He would be good enough otherwise, we know that based on how well he did last season. I'd personally pay 15m for him all things considered.

If you chipped in, I'm sure it would help Tony make his mind up.

Don't we all chip in with ST's and merchandise sales etc? I meant, I think hes worth 15m in market as you well know....

[Twig]

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!
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Fully agree, one of the centre back places has to be Ream's to lose.

I agree that Ream should be a starter, he was immense last year.  I don't agree with Mao O'Connor's comment that Mawson's ability or readiness to start has anything to do with the fact that his side were relegated.  That is irrelevant.

[hovewhite]

If we can get Callum Chambers over the line ASAP, it's a massive plus and start to what may turn out to be a very important week for Fulham. Credit to the club for attempting to bring in quality to resolve the shortcomings at the back, let's hope it continues.

the transfer committee have done really well and expect they will get slavs wish list .

[Holders]

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.

The problem is that Southampton have worked out that they want to keep him - as far as I can see they have never given a price and we just keep making offers to see if anything will tempt them, while looking elsewhere as a back up plan

The problem is Southampton are fully aware of our need and think they have us over a barrel.
15million for a full back who is good in the Championship but unable to command a place in the Southampton team is ridiculous.

We should have a good hard look elsewhere.

The important bit being left out here is, he's not quite good enough to get in front of a champions league winner and international class full back. He would be good enough otherwise, we know that based on how well he did last season. I'd personally pay 15m for him all things considered.

If you chipped in, I'm sure it would help Tony make his mind up.

Don't we all chip in with ST's and merchandise sales etc? I meant, I think hes worth 15m in market as you well know....

I don't disagree, I was just trying to be humourous as it sounded like you would personally pay that!