The Official Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread 2021/22

[Fulham 442]

Might need a new right back

I imagine Tete is out for some time then.

When will we find out how long?

Silva described him, Carvalho and Ream yesterday as having "knocks".  Perhaps he doesn't want to give any further information out atm but it would be good to know I agree!

[Pluto]

Phil Jones anyone?  I hear there's still a little space in the treatment room.

https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-transfer-news-phil-jones-fulham-interest-championship

Manchester United defender Phil Jones could still leave Old Trafford before next week's transfer deadline following interest from Championship club Fulham.

Jones hasn't played a competitive game for United for 19 months, largely because of long-term knee trouble, and faces an impossible task of establishing himself back in the team.

The 29-year-old, once billed as a future England captain, has only twice played more than 26 games in all competitions in a single season since joining United a decade ago and not at all since 2014.

Jones did play part of United's recent closed warm-up game against Burnley and has been tipped for a role as the squad's fifth centre-back this season. However, that is unlikely to yield much playing time and despite regaining fitness he still didn't even make the bench at the weekend.

90min understands that Fulham are among a handful of Championship teams showing interest in Jones. The most likely scenario would be a loan, with United still paying the majority of his wages, but it could give him the kind of regular playing time he needs to resurrect his stalled career.

I don't see why we need him? We have more than enough capable centre backs. Is he even an upgrade on Mawson/Ream at this point?

[unionist_ffc]

We always get a load of random players linked yo us at the close of every window.

Always fun but so many desperate players and agents!

As for Jones, can't see why we would do it?

[Barrett487]

I don't see why we need him? We have more than enough capable centre backs. Is he even an upgrade on Mawson/Ream at this point?

He's played at RB before, but i agree with you. The only part of his profile that fits our usual transfer target requirements is that he's injury-prone  :005:

[paulbrookersmazydribbles]

Phil Jones anyone?  I hear there's still a little space in the treatment room.

https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-transfer-news-phil-jones-fulham-interest-championship

Manchester United defender Phil Jones could still leave Old Trafford before next week's transfer deadline following interest from Championship club Fulham.

Jones hasn't played a competitive game for United for 19 months, largely because of long-term knee trouble, and faces an impossible task of establishing himself back in the team.

The 29-year-old, once billed as a future England captain, has only twice played more than 26 games in all competitions in a single season since joining United a decade ago and not at all since 2014.

Jones did play part of United's recent closed warm-up game against Burnley and has been tipped for a role as the squad's fifth centre-back this season. However, that is unlikely to yield much playing time and despite regaining fitness he still didn't even make the bench at the weekend.

90min understands that Fulham are among a handful of Championship teams showing interest in Jones. The most likely scenario would be a loan, with United still paying the majority of his wages, but it could give him the kind of regular playing time he needs to resurrect his stalled career.

I don't see why we need him? We have more than enough capable centre backs. Is he even an upgrade on Mawson/Ream at this point?

Phil Jones. This thread is definitely living up to its name ...

[We Are Premier League]

Phil Jones anyone?  I hear there's still a little space in the treatment room.

https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-transfer-news-phil-jones-fulham-interest-championship

Manchester United defender Phil Jones could still leave Old Trafford before next week's transfer deadline following interest from Championship club Fulham.

Jones hasn't played a competitive game for United for 19 months, largely because of long-term knee trouble, and faces an impossible task of establishing himself back in the team.

The 29-year-old, once billed as a future England captain, has only twice played more than 26 games in all competitions in a single season since joining United a decade ago and not at all since 2014.

Jones did play part of United's recent closed warm-up game against Burnley and has been tipped for a role as the squad's fifth centre-back this season. However, that is unlikely to yield much playing time and despite regaining fitness he still didn't even make the bench at the weekend.

90min understands that Fulham are among a handful of Championship teams showing interest in Jones. The most likely scenario would be a loan, with United still paying the majority of his wages, but it could give him the kind of regular playing time he needs to resurrect his stalled career.

I don't see why we need him? We have more than enough capable centre backs. Is he even an upgrade on Mawson/Ream at this point?

Suspect we are just making sure that we have an emergency solution in the event that someone like Tosin is ripped away from us on deadline day, or if both Mawson and Kongolo get another long term injury.

[JoeS]

Anyone have any updates on potential incomings or outgoings?

[AnOldBrownie]

Phil Jones anyone?  I hear there's still a little space in the treatment room.

https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-transfer-news-phil-jones-fulham-interest-championship

Manchester United defender Phil Jones could still leave Old Trafford before next week's transfer deadline following interest from Championship club Fulham.

Jones hasn't played a competitive game for United for 19 months, largely because of long-term knee trouble, and faces an impossible task of establishing himself back in the team.

The 29-year-old, once billed as a future England captain, has only twice played more than 26 games in all competitions in a single season since joining United a decade ago and not at all since 2014.

Jones did play part of United's recent closed warm-up game against Burnley and has been tipped for a role as the squad's fifth centre-back this season. However, that is unlikely to yield much playing time and despite regaining fitness he still didn't even make the bench at the weekend.

90min understands that Fulham are among a handful of Championship teams showing interest in Jones. The most likely scenario would be a loan, with United still paying the majority of his wages, but it could give him the kind of regular playing time he needs to resurrect his stalled career.

I don't see why we need him? We have more than enough capable centre backs. Is he even an upgrade on Mawson/Ream at this point?

Suspect we are just making sure that we have an emergency solution in the event that someone like Tosin is ripped away from us on deadline day, or if both Mawson and Kongolo get another long term injury.

Making sure...with an injury prone CB?  Naw...this article has to be a reach. I'm sure Man Utd would love for us to take Phil Jones with a playtime requirement clause in it.

I'd take Tuanzebe though...oh wait.

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[rebel]

https://www.football365.com/news/man-united-defender-phil-jones-wanted-fulham-surprise-loan-move

[cmg]

https://www.football365.com/news/man-united-defender-phil-jones-wanted-fulham-surprise-loan-move

Yeah. Great move that'd be.
We could then stick a red cross on our white shirts and call ourselves The Old Traford Old Crocks Rehabilitation Home.
Fortunately these rumours come from those tuppeny-ha'penny schoolboy fiction blogs that clog up the internet.

Mind you, few could resist this ringing endorsement from Rio Ferdinand who, I'm guessing, is not the player's agent:

"He's taking up a youth team player's position in that squad right now," Ferdinand said. "He's had too many injuries... I was in the same team as Phil Jones, he came from Blackburn as a young kid, everyone was saying he was going to be this great player.

"Huge potential but injuries have absolutely annihilated his career and then confidence issues at certain times as well.

"He's never been able to fully establish himself in the team. Whether it's injuries, lack of form, lack of confidence. I think he should've gone ages ago. He should've gone before Chris Smalling went. Find a new club and play some football.

"He's lacked consistency throughout his career at Man United. That's a fact, for all the reasons I stated before. I am baffled at how he's still been given a new deal at the club given his past few years at the club. It just doesn't make sense to me how you get a new deal.

"I remember back in the day you'd have to do some absolute graft to get a new deal. You'd have to be putting in performances, you'd have to be a vital member of the team. Phil Jones isn't that."

[Fulham 442]

Jeez, Phil Jones? No thanks on several levels...Surely just idle paper talk.

[Bassey the warrior]

https://www.football365.com/news/man-united-defender-phil-jones-wanted-fulham-surprise-loan-move

Yeah. Great move that'd be.
We could then stick a red cross on our white shirts and call ourselves The Old Traford Old Crocks Rehabilitation Home.
Fortunately these rumours come from those tuppeny-ha'penny schoolboy fiction blogs that clog up the internet.

Mind you, few could resist this ringing endorsement from Rio Ferdinand who, I'm guessing, is not the player's agent:

"He's taking up a youth team player's position in that squad right now," Ferdinand said. "He's had too many injuries... I was in the same team as Phil Jones, he came from Blackburn as a young kid, everyone was saying he was going to be this great player.

"Huge potential but injuries have absolutely annihilated his career and then confidence issues at certain times as well.

"He's never been able to fully establish himself in the team. Whether it's injuries, lack of form, lack of confidence. I think he should've gone ages ago. He should've gone before Chris Smalling went. Find a new club and play some football.

"He's lacked consistency throughout his career at Man United. That's a fact, for all the reasons I stated before. I am baffled at how he's still been given a new deal at the club given his past few years at the club. It just doesn't make sense to me how you get a new deal.

"I remember back in the day you'd have to do some absolute graft to get a new deal. You'd have to be putting in performances, you'd have to be a vital member of the team. Phil Jones isn't that."

Yeah because we don't have enough centre backs at the club.

[Bassey the warrior]

Phil Jones anyone?  I hear there's still a little space in the treatment room.

https://www.90min.com/posts/man-utd-transfer-news-phil-jones-fulham-interest-championship

Manchester United defender Phil Jones could still leave Old Trafford before next week's transfer deadline following interest from Championship club Fulham.

Jones hasn't played a competitive game for United for 19 months, largely because of long-term knee trouble, and faces an impossible task of establishing himself back in the team.

The 29-year-old, once billed as a future England captain, has only twice played more than 26 games in all competitions in a single season since joining United a decade ago and not at all since 2014.

Jones did play part of United's recent closed warm-up game against Burnley and has been tipped for a role as the squad's fifth centre-back this season. However, that is unlikely to yield much playing time and despite regaining fitness he still didn't even make the bench at the weekend.

90min understands that Fulham are among a handful of Championship teams showing interest in Jones. The most likely scenario would be a loan, with United still paying the majority of his wages, but it could give him the kind of regular playing time he needs to resurrect his stalled career.

I don't see why we need him? We have more than enough capable centre backs. Is he even an upgrade on Mawson/Ream at this point?

Suspect we are just making sure that we have an emergency solution in the event that someone like Tosin is ripped away from us on deadline day, or if both Mawson and Kongolo get another long term injury.

Making sure...with an injury prone CB?  Naw...this article has to be a reach. I'm sure Man Utd would love for us to take Phil Jones with a playtime requirement clause in it.

I'd take Tuanzebe though...oh wait.

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I'd love Tuanzebe but he's already gone to Villa on loan.

[Nero]

Hear Harry Kanes only staying at spurs so he can moved to Fulham next year.

[LC]

I actually wouldn't mind Phil Jones if he's fit.

He would tick the boxes we're after- he can play centre back, right back and as a defensive midfielder. He has a lot of experience as well.

[grandad]

I actually wouldn't mind Phil Jones if he's fit.

He would tick the boxes we're after- he can play centre back, right back and as a defensive midfielder. He has a lot of experience as well.

No wonder this topic is called the Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread with your comment. Barking mad anyone who wants this crock.

[Twig]

I actually wouldn't mind Phil Jones if he's fit.

He would tick the boxes we're after- he can play centre back, right back and as a defensive midfielder. He has a lot of experience as well.

No wonder this topic is called the Silly Season Summer Transfer Thread with your comment. Barking mad anyone who wants this crock.

Agree, high wages and high maintenance but low contribution. Steer clear I'd say.

[FFCFOREVER]

Le Marchand on way to Strasbourg apparently

https://hammyend.com/index.php/2021/08/le-marchand-set-for-strasbourg/

[Facts Not Fiction]

Phil Jones would be a similar transfer to Ruben Loftus-Cheek. That was a total failure. Would rather not risk it.

[Blawarmy]

Le Marchand on way to Strasbourg apparently

https://hammyend.com/index.php/2021/08/le-marchand-set-for-strasbourg/

Making way for Fill 'the treatment room'  Jones