The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2021/22

[junior white]

Looking at the rules and on the back of what somebody else here said - as he isn't a British national he isn't allowed to fly to the UK from red listed Brazil.

So he'll have to sit out the 10 days that the government require him to in a country that isn't red listed before then coming over and carrying out what I think is 5 day self isolation.

It's a bit messy, but it does make sense.

Funny how the G7 didn't have to do this when they infected the South West, mind.

We're they not treated like "elite sportsmen and women" in that the are in a bubble so dont need too? Cant see how that applies as i guess the are not in a bubble, also think they flew to a non standard airport and stayed in a certain circle meeting wise, again not sure on that but again is all a load of nonsense as they should be treated no different to anyone else

Especially as the elite sportsman thing has ended now i believe as well.

But in relation to Muniz it does make sense to do what he is doing i guess

[junior white]

What if Muniz gets off to a decent start and then gets a call up for Brazil 🇧🇷
Because of covid can we say no, or do we have to go through this quarantine rigmarole every time ?

I think clubs can say no if they are flying to a red listed country without UEFA or FIFA punishing the club

[General]

Not announcing a player until they're properly signed and in the kit is common procedure. There is no point in announcing it early other than to assuage nervous fans.

In fairness though you could just send the kit to the player and have a photographer take photos - happens at other clubs.

[bobby01]

You can fly direct from Brazil to Spain but not from Brazil to the UK under current covid restrictions.
If you have been in Brazil within 10 days of coming into the UK you need to isolate in a government approved hotel (basically stay in a room for 10 days). In Spain you just have to isolate - no restriction where.
Therefore much better for Muniz to go to Spain first and then the UK.

Most logical explanation so far

[S.F.Sorrow]

AK47 signed 4 year deal with Aris, sold for 3.5 mill.

Wow. But I thought that was impossible as some on here said that Aris never pay more than £600,000 for a player.
Well there's a first time for everything I suppose.

Yeah, that's absolutely insane if it's true. I guess every club has to break their transfer record at some point but blowing more than their entire transfer budget from previous seasons on Kamara, wow! Lets hope they have some money left for extra security in their yoga sessions.

It's still less than we paid for him though, isn't it?

[cmg]

Some of the UK media reports about quarantining in Spain are horrendous, hopefully Munoz is in a decent place to quarantine there if even part of those stories are correct

Obviously I have no idea.
But I would be prepared to have a small wager on a poolside villa rather than a one room shack off the Cañada Real.

[Statto]

Looking at the rules and on the back of what somebody else here said - as he isn't a British national he isn't allowed to fly to the UK from red listed Brazil.

So he'll have to sit out the 10 days that the government require him to in a country that isn't red listed before then coming over and carrying out what I think is 5 day self isolation.

It's a bit messy, but it does make sense.

Funny how the G7 didn't have to do this when they infected the South West, mind.

We're they not treated like "elite sportsmen and women" in that the are in a bubble so dont need too? Cant see how that applies as i guess the are not in a bubble, also think they flew to a non standard airport and stayed in a certain circle meeting wise, again not sure on that but again is all a load of nonsense as they should be treated no different to anyone else

Especially as the elite sportsman thing has ended now i believe as well.

But in relation to Muniz it does make sense to do what he is doing i guess

He'll have a visa to live and work here, which i think constitutes residence rights, so he would be allowed to travel directly here from Brazil, he'd just have to do the hotel quarantine debacle as others have said

[Somerset Fulham]

That's true, I didn't take that into consideration.

[Holders]

Perhaps from Spain he doesn't need to quarantine if he's double-vaccinated and takes the appropriate tests.

Either way, it's a rum old transfer where a player from abroad doesn't even get to see the facilities and the sort of areas where he might be living first. He's taking a lot on trust and videos. Perhaps that indicates a good sales job or some kind of strong preference on his part.

[bobby01]

Rumours of interest in Michael Obafemi, 21 year old Irish striker at Southampton.

[Porthogs FC]

Rumours of interest in Michael Obafemi, 21 year old Irish striker at Southampton.

If that happens as well as Munoz... is Mitro going to stick?

[sunburywhite]

Rumours of interest in Michael Obafemi, 21 year old Irish striker at Southampton.

Thats a right old Irish name

Is he from Cork or Dublin?

[junior white]

Rumours of interest in Michael Obafemi, 21 year old Irish striker at Southampton.

He can play wide as well cant he?

[Finnans Right Peg]

Rumours of interest in Michael Obafemi, 21 year old Irish striker at Southampton.

He can play wide as well cant he?

Think kamara only for with a 1st touch and a football brain

[Jules]

Rumours of interest in Michael Obafemi, 21 year old Irish striker at Southampton.

He can play wide as well cant he?

Think kamara only for with a 1st touch and a football brain

Obafemi is a good player. I'd be delighted if we can get him in.

[junior white]

Rumours of interest in Michael Obafemi, 21 year old Irish striker at Southampton.

He can play wide as well cant he?

Think kamara only for with a 1st touch and a football brain

I know who and what his preferred role, was just asking if he can play wide

[Finnans Right Peg]

Rumours of interest in Michael Obafemi, 21 year old Irish striker at Southampton.

He can play wide as well cant he?

Think kamara only for with a 1st touch and a football brain

I know who and what his preferred role, was just asking if he can play wide

Yes he can like kamara up front or outwide but i would say his long term position is up front

[The Cravenette]

Rumours of interest in Michael Obafemi, 21 year old Irish striker at Southampton.

He can play wide as well cant he?

Think kamara only for with a 1st touch and a football brain

Obafemi is a good player. I'd be delighted if we can get him in.

Surely Southampton won't sell another striker.

[Tabby]

Rumours of interest in Michael Obafemi, 21 year old Irish striker at Southampton.

He can play wide as well cant he?

Think kamara only for with a 1st touch and a football brain

Obafemi is a good player. I'd be delighted if we can get him in.

Surely Southampton won't sell another striker.

He played 60 minutes of first team football last season.

[Somerset Fulham]

Did he not score against us?