The Official Silly Season January Transfer Thread 2020/21

[Moltobueno]

King most likely to West Ham'
https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-transfer-insider-alex-crook-drops-behind-the-scenes-claim-on-potential-deal-for-josh-king/

[rebel]

I don't understand why people want Babel back, he is 2 years older than when he was last with us, and hasn't done much since he left. A 34 years old who predominantly plays on the left wing I don't see why we need him.

We need a striker and a right winger

Totally agree

The January window is notoriously difficult so a player like Babel who know's the club and  can play through the middle would be an excellent short term fix. I'm not sure why his age is repeatedly raised as an issue. There are many players of a similar age playing at the top level. Messi and Ronaldo immediately spring to mind so why can't a 34 year old Babel be of benefit to Fulham ?

Agree 100%. He can hit the 'barn door', we needs goals, we already have playmakers, Lookman and Co.

[Holders]

I don't understand why people want Babel back, he is 2 years older than when he was last with us, and hasn't done much since he left. A 34 years old who predominantly plays on the left wing I don't see why we need him.

We need a striker and a right winger

Totally agree

The January window is notoriously difficult so a player like Babel who know's the club and  can play through the middle would be an excellent short term fix. I'm not sure why his age is repeatedly raised as an issue. There are many players of a similar age playing at the top level. Messi and Ronaldo immediately spring to mind so why can't a 34 year old Babel be of benefit to Fulham ?

Agree 100%. He can hit the 'barn door', we needs goals, we already have playmakers, Lookman and Co.

I don't know what's in Parker's mind or how he sees recruitment but so far as Babel is concerned his age is immaterial as we only need him (or someone similar) for six months to get us out of the present predicament and it gets Seri playing rather than sitting.

[Deeping_white]

Fulham are keen to keep Loftus-Cheek at Craven Cottage. #FFC pic.twitter.com/ZAy7vUIWjY

— Alex Wood (@AJ_Wood15) January 3, 2021

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[rebel]

We are averaging less then a goal a game. So poor infront of goal, we need that 'little' bit more. 

[HillingdonFFC]

Chambers = no in the summer
Chambers = absolutely no in January. We have better in all positions he failed in for us two years ago (& I include each & every position he played in for us).

Lazy journalism, I hope

Failed for us in every position he played????
Poor at Centre Back admittedly but he was outstanding in midfield, think he won player of the year by an absolute landslide
Personally don't want him back either as we've moved on but doing him massive disservice there

[Bassey the warrior]

Fulham are keen to keep Loftus-Cheek at Craven Cottage. #FFC pic.twitter.com/ZAy7vUIWjY

— Alex Wood (@AJ_Wood15) January 3, 2021

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I imagine that's a made up story.

[Tabby]

I imagine that's a made up story.

Wouldn't be too surprised if it happened if we stayed up. But it'll hardly happen before that.

[fulhamben]

I imagine that's a made up story.

Wouldn't be too surprised if it happened if we stayed up. But it'll hardly happen before that.

really? based on what he has done so far, id be surprised if we even tried to loan him again

[filham]

If Chelsea have been monitoring RLC's performances at Fulham then perhaps the source of that story will be found at Stamford Bridge.

[Tabby]

I imagine that's a made up story.

Wouldn't be too surprised if it happened if we stayed up. But it'll hardly happen before that.

really? based on what he has done so far, id be surprised if we even tried to loan him again

Depends on what Parker thinks of him. What we forum pundits think matters little. We have dropped Cairney and Mitro in order to accomodate RLC and Cavaleiro in recent games, which I doubt many would have been calling for either.

I wouldn't endorse it, but I wouldn't be shocked if it happened either.

[Twig]

If Chelsea have been monitoring RLC's performances at Fulham then perhaps the source of that story will be found at Stamford Bridge.

Nice one

[Texas White]

If Chelsea have been monitoring RLC's performances at Fulham then perhaps the source of that story will be found at Stamford Bridge.

Yes you are probably correct.

[Jims Dentist]

Parker came out today in this press conference openly stating we need a striker. How we accomplish it — loan or buy, starter or support — will be interesting to watch.

Hmmm?
Scott previously played down our calls for a striker in Jan saying we might get one or two loans.
Wonder if this most recent statement is to put pressure on TK, so as not to act is to accept relegation in January.
IFSO well done SP.

[Denzil Dexter]

Parker came out today in this press conference openly stating we need a striker. How we accomplish it — loan or buy, starter or support — will be interesting to watch.

Hmmm?
Scott previously played down our calls for a striker in Jan saying we might get one or two loans.
Wonder if this most recent statement is to put pressure on TK, so as not to act is to accept relegation in January.
IFSO well done SP.

Good lad. Hopefully TK will act quickly

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[FFC1987]

Parker came out today in this press conference openly stating we need a striker. How we accomplish it — loan or buy, starter or support — will be interesting to watch.

Hmmm?
Scott previously played down our calls for a striker in Jan saying we might get one or two loans.
Wonder if this most recent statement is to put pressure on TK, so as not to act is to accept relegation in January.
IFSO well done SP.

Being 3 points adrift with 2 games in hand, I can't imagine TK is expecting relegation as the most likely outcome? (yes, the irony that I do but if he believes in his work and the squad he's built, he'll think we're absolutely fine currently).

Also worth noting, we per the 13th Jan, we could find ourselves 3 points adrift with 3 games in hand with Brighton playing Man City next. Burnley are 5 points in front and play Man United next, so the Chelsea game for us on 15th could be huge. An unlikely 3 points there and we'd really be in a decent position on both Burnley and Brighton which part of this mini league is vital. I suspect if we maintain a few points off Burnley, we'll be absolutely fine this year. It is however a tall order on a team whose won twice in 15 outings! Fingers and toes crossed as it really is in our hands to justify our place in this league.

[S.F.Sorrow]

Parker came out today in this press conference openly stating we need a striker. How we accomplish it — loan or buy, starter or support — will be interesting to watch.

Hmmm?
Scott previously played down our calls for a striker in Jan saying we might get one or two loans.
Wonder if this most recent statement is to put pressure on TK, so as not to act is to accept relegation in January.
IFSO well done SP.

Being 3 points adrift with 2 games in hand, I can't imagine TK is expecting relegation as the most likely outcome? (yes, the irony that I do but if he believes in his work and the squad he's built, he'll think we're absolutely fine currently).

Also worth noting, we per the 13th Jan, we could find ourselves 3 points adrift with 3 games in hand with Brighton playing Man City next. Burnley are 5 points in front and play Man United next, so the Chelsea game for us on 15th could be huge. An unlikely 3 points there and we'd really be in a decent position on both Burnley and Brighton which part of this mini league is vital. I suspect if we maintain a few points off Burnley, we'll be absolutely fine this year. It is however a tall order on a team whose won twice in 15 outings! Fingers and toes crossed as it really is in our hands to justify our place in this league.

Our games in hand are against Spurs and Burnley (away). Realisticly I expect 0 to 1 points from these two games, which won't be enough.

We desperately need a striker and a RW but if we spend a lot of money this window and are relegated anyway we will be in SERIOUS trouble next season. We could easily find ourselves closer to League One than promotion back to the PL.

Spending a lot of money this window will be a HUGE financial gamble which isn't something we usually do. I don't expect much more than a couple of uninspiring loans from some mid-level European league this window. We can still avoid relegation of course but I'm not very optimistic.

[WhiteJC]

Fulham look to Italy's third division – Contact made over scouting appointment

Italian scout Davide Donè is in talks with Fulham, if claims coming out of Italy are to be believed.

Donè is without a club after stepping down from his position as chief scout at third division Italian side, Cavese 1919. He joined the Serie C side in June 2019 before leaving them last October.

Prior to his spell at Cavese 1919, he worked as a scout for Spezia Calcio between July 2017 and June 2018, after spending 10 months at another Serie C side, Como.

TuttoMercatoWeb brings the latest update on Donè being approached by the Cottagers.

It's claimed the Premier League club would have had 'contact' with the talent identifier, with the idea of him joining their scouting team. That's about the only information TMW have about Fulham's approach for him.

Donè completed 'The FA Talent Identification Level ' course in December 2019.

Should Scott Parker's side end up appointing the Italian, Donè will have an opportunity to work at the highest level, after spending time in the lower divisions of Italy.



http://sportwitness.co.uk/italy-former-serie-c-chief-scout-contact-fulham-cottagers-job/

[Moltobueno]

Watford signed a Danish winger, maybe Sarr on his way? Unfortunately linked with Liverpool and Man Utd so can't see us going for him.

Buendia currently happy with Norwich but linked with Arsenal. Again, can't see him coming our way.

[Friendsoffulham]

BREAKING: Siriki Dembele has handed in a transfer request at Peterborough United.

A host of clubs including Rangers, Fulham and Watford have been linked with the 24-year-old.#PUFC #RangersFC #FFS #WatfordFC pic.twitter.com/fzdjM7seax

— The #EFL Zone (@TheFLZone) January 4, 2021