The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2018/19

[fulhamben]

Joe Bryan = official

#BRYLLIANT

yes happy with this. was our weakest position by far. and glad we didnt bow to saints demands for targett

[Slaphead in Qatar]

We need Bryan

hes not the messiah

We need Bryan

hes not the messiah

mensah can play anywhere along the back line as 2footed.

hove - your not a monty python fan then?

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Joe Bryan = official

#BRYLLIANT

yes happy with this. was our weakest position by far. and glad we didnt bow to saints demands for targett

this is the most important signing today - even though not the most expensive

[Bryanthebroom]

Now Fosu Mensah is a loan again! #Skysportsnews

[fulhamben]

The Club is delighted to confirm the signing of Joe Bryan from Bristol City for an undisclosed fee.

The left-back has signed a four-year-deal with Fulham, with a Club option to extend by a further year.

Bryan, 24, has established himself as one of the finest left-backs outside the top flight over the last few seasons, helping the Robins enjoy a number of successful campaigns on the pitch.

Born in Bristol, Bryan progressed through City's academy and made his Championship debut in a 3-2 win over Leicester City as an 18-year-old in March 2012.


The following season he played 12 times in the Championship during the first half of the season, prior to a loan switch to Plymouth Argyle, who he helped remain in the Football League.

In his absence, Bristol City had slipped into League One, but in the two seasons that followed he continued his development having established himself as the club's first choice left-back.

After a campaign of consolidation, 2014/15 was a hugely successful one for City, with Bryan scoring seven times in 50 appearances as they won the title with 99 points and claimed the Football League Trophy at Wembley.

In their first campaign back in the second tier, the Robins comfortably avoided relegation, a feat they replicated in 2016/17.

Bryan then played a pivotal role in one of their best ever campaigns. A fantastic start to proceedings saw City establish themselves as promotion contenders, and although they were unable to sustain their league form, they still secured a top half finish.

They really captured the nation's attention in the League Cup, though, when they reached the Semi-Finals.

Having already knocked out Premier League Stoke City and Crystal Palace, Manchester United arrived at Ashton Gate in the Quarter-Final, with Bryan opening the scoring with a stunning strike in a 2-1 win.

The other Manchester side awaited in the last-four, but the eventual winners proved too strong despite a spirited Robins display, with City claiming a 5-3 aggregate win across two legs.


A real fan favourite, Bryan departs his boyhood club having made 230 appearances, during which time he scored 20 goals.

Speaking from Motspur Park after putting pen to paper, Bryan said: "Playing against Fulham the last couple of years, the style of play has really stood out to me and it will suit me.

"The opportunity to play in the Premier League is one you can't turn down as you may never get it again in your lifetime.

"I'm used to playing fast attacking football, so hopefully I can slot right in."

Tony Khan added: "I'm pleased to announce that Fulham Football Club has signed Joe Bryan. Joe is a gifted young player, and we have seen first hand that he is a fierce competitor in our recent clashes against Bristol City in the Championship.

"He's a promising addition to the squad, and we are excited to welcome Joe to the club! Come on Fulham!"

[hovewhite]

We need Bryan

hes not the messiah

We need Bryan

hes not the messiah

mensah can play anywhere along the back line as 2footed.

hove - your not a monty python fan then?

well always look on the bright side

[Barrett487]

They have arguably had the best transfer window out of all 20 Premier League clubs
Fulham have been hard at work during this summer's transfer window, recruiting some very talented players who should bed into the squad seamlessly.

Aleksandar Mitrović made his loan from Newcastle permament, André Schürlle joined the Cottagers on a two year loan from Borussia Dortmund, and Jean Michael Seri signed from OGC Nice despite interest from several big clubs around Europe.

They've also reunited England's U21 defensive partnership from last summer with the acquisitions of Alfie Mawson and Calum Chambers, and now look set to complete two more loan deals to wrap up a fantastic window.

According to reports, loan moves for Timothy Fosu-Mensah and Luciano Vietto are expected to be announced by Fulham this afternoon. Fosu-Mensah joins from Manchester United after a relatively successful loan spell at Crystal Palace last season and an impressive pre-season tour, while Vietto joins from Atlético Madrid, having struggled to break into the team ahead of Angel Correa and Kevin Gameiro.

The deadline closed at 5pm but expect to see a few transfers announced after the deadline as the photoshoots and social media content is lined up.

If Fulham get both these deals over the line, it would wrap up a hugely successful window for them, although it's difficult to judge before the season has started.

[Twig]

Joe Bryan = official

#BRYLLIANT

yes happy with this. was our weakest position by far. and glad we didnt bow to saints demands for targett

this is the most important signing today - even though not the most expensive

I tend to agree.  Bryan has been one of the best LBs in the Championship, LB was our weakest position, Sess won't need to play at LB where he is wasted.  All in all an important signing.

[Barrett487]

Now Fosu Mensah is a loan again! #Skysportsnews

naturally

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Joe Bryan = official

#BRYLLIANT

yes happy with this. was our weakest position by far. and glad we didnt bow to saints demands for targett

this is the most important signing today - even though not the most expensive

I tend to agree.  Bryan has been one of the best LBs in the Championship, LB was our weakest position, Sess won't need to play at LB where he is wasted.  All in all an important signing.

yeah - and bryan has earned his shot at the big time

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Now Fosu Mensah is a loan again! #Skysportsnews

naturally

better to be a loan a this stage - if he excels then we can look to buy him as a perm in due course.

[Barrett487]

Now Fosu Mensah is a loan again! #Skysportsnews

naturally

better to be a loan a this stage - if he excels then we can look to buy him as a perm in due course.

You're obviously not a Gilbert O'Sullivan fan are you?

[Jamie88]

Wish the club would announce Anguissa! Maybe they are struggling to think of a pun for the headline? :D

[DevonFFC]

How do you even say that name?

[sunburywhite]

Now Fosu Mensah is a loan again! #Skysportsnews

naturally

better to be a loan a this stage - if he excels then we can look to buy him as a perm in due course.

You're obviously not a Gilbert O'Sullivan fan are you?

Naturally

[fulhamben]

The opportunity to play in the Premier League is one you can't turn down as you may never get it again in your lifetime. I'm used to playing fast attacking football, so hopefully I can slot right in." - @joebryan

[WOTM]

Wish the club would announce Anguissa! Maybe they are struggling to think of a pun for the headline? :D

Obviously they must go with "Stop the ANGUISH!".

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Wish the club would announce Anguissa! Maybe they are struggling to think of a pun for the headline? :D

i thought they had - i'm losing track

[Slaphead in Qatar]

Now Fosu Mensah is a loan again! #Skysportsnews

naturally

better to be a loan a this stage - if he excels then we can look to buy him as a perm in due course.

You're obviously not a Gilbert O'Sullivan fan are you?

missed that one

[St. Andrews White]

Well Fosu-Mensah should be 'Immense'

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