Summer Silly Season Transfer Thread 2025

[jayffc]

Fulham midfieder Sander Berge added to Juventus wish list

https://www.footballnorge.com/posts/fulham-midfieder-sander-berge-added-to-juventus-wish-list/

According to a report coming out of Italy, Juventus have added Fulham's Sander Berge to their list of potential midfield reinforcements, as cited by Gazzetta.it.

The Italian side is currently seeking a replacement for the soon-to-depart Douglas Luiz, and Berge is among several options being evaluated. The 27-year-old has performed impressively in a Fulham shirt, attracting the attention of multiple clubs, with Juventus now reportedly one of the interested parties.

Fulham's Midfield Anchor Drawing Widespread Attention
Berge's performances last season have been a key factor in Fulham's stable campaign. Featuring in 36 matches across all competitions, he played a pivotal role in maintaining structure and balance in midfield. His strength, ball control and reading of the game have seen his value rise sharply.

It is fair to say that Berge was significantly underestimated during his time at Sheffield United and Burnley. That perception enabled Fulham to secure his signature for a reported £20 million with an additional £5 million in add-ons. Considering his current form, he is now expected to command a substantially higher fee.

Juventus Among Several Clubs in Pursuit
Although Juventus are monitoring Berge closely, the report made clear that they are also considering a number of other midfielders. It is therefore far from certain that the Norway international will be playing in Serie A next season. However, the likelihood of his departure from Craven Cottage this summer is increasing.

Berge signed a five-year contract just last summer, which places Fulham in a strong negotiating position. The club are expected to demand a premium for a player who has quickly become one of their most reliable assets. If Juventus are serious about securing the services of the former Valerenga man, it will need to act swiftly, as interest from other clubs continues to mount.

Doubt this happens - they'd have to pay an obscene amount given his length of contract and no will to sell our end.

A straight swap Dougla Luiz for Berge? Maybe? Wouldn't be a bad deal given Luiz touted around 40m mark allegedly.

Surely we wouldn't let him go now though, very good player Sander. Juventus a big pull though if they do come knocking.

[Drewry66]

Fulham midfieder Sander Berge added to Juventus wish list

https://www.footballnorge.com/posts/fulham-midfieder-sander-berge-added-to-juventus-wish-list/

According to a report coming out of Italy, Juventus have added Fulham's Sander Berge to their list of potential midfield reinforcements, as cited by Gazzetta.it.

The Italian side is currently seeking a replacement for the soon-to-depart Douglas Luiz, and Berge is among several options being evaluated. The 27-year-old has performed impressively in a Fulham shirt, attracting the attention of multiple clubs, with Juventus now reportedly one of the interested parties.

Fulham's Midfield Anchor Drawing Widespread Attention
Berge's performances last season have been a key factor in Fulham's stable campaign. Featuring in 36 matches across all competitions, he played a pivotal role in maintaining structure and balance in midfield. His strength, ball control and reading of the game have seen his value rise sharply.

It is fair to say that Berge was significantly underestimated during his time at Sheffield United and Burnley. That perception enabled Fulham to secure his signature for a reported £20 million with an additional £5 million in add-ons. Considering his current form, he is now expected to command a substantially higher fee.

Juventus Among Several Clubs in Pursuit
Although Juventus are monitoring Berge closely, the report made clear that they are also considering a number of other midfielders. It is therefore far from certain that the Norway international will be playing in Serie A next season. However, the likelihood of his departure from Craven Cottage this summer is increasing.

Berge signed a five-year contract just last summer, which places Fulham in a strong negotiating position. The club are expected to demand a premium for a player who has quickly become one of their most reliable assets. If Juventus are serious about securing the services of the former Valerenga man, it will need to act swiftly, as interest from other clubs continues to mount.

Doubt this happens - they'd have to pay an obscene amount given his length of contract and no will to sell our end.

A straight swap Dougla Luiz for Berge? Maybe? Wouldn't be a bad deal given Luiz touted around 40m mark allegedly.

Surely we wouldn't let him go now though, very good player Sander. Juventus a big pull though if they do come knocking.

Will never happen but swap for Luiz and then get JP back to replace Berge?! I love Berge but I'd take that I reckon. As I say never happen though.

[FFC1987]

Interesting links to Juve. That was used as an argument for Andre over him. I do think both are consistently linked to same teams and are in the same bracket of quality but with age on Andre's side for the ceiling.

[TB1973]

But does Luiz want to come here ?

[General]

I do worry that we are just in for players that are readily available and not wanted by their clubs rather than players we've picked out that would improve the squad

Hmm.. ESR, Berge, even Andersen last summer would suggest that's not necessarily our strategy. We've clearly got business to do.

Lecomte I think is coming because Montpellier got relegated, but he was one of their, if not their best performer/s last season.. It's like raiding Ipswich for Delap to a degree, but for a position we need cover in. He's definitely better than Benda.

Romulo is a starter and key player

Sterling wouldn't be.

Nelson if fit is more than capable of playing a key role for us. When he's fit he's an individual capable of scoring and assisting at this level a lot. We're going for a loan because we don't know if he can stay fit. Sensible by the club. He scored and assisted in a limited number of appearances for us and wants to come back.

Kiernan Dewsbury Hall is part of one of the world's largest squads and at a club that seem to throw money about for fun every summer - he's only been there one season and technically helped Chelsea win the ECL and CWC, contributing goals etc - but he's realised it's not worth wasting his career there..

Nico Gonzalez - he has had one indifferent season at Juve and may be on the move - but was class at Fiorentina before he moved.

Kerem Akturkoglu has done decently at Benfica.

In fact, your statement isn't necessarily accurate at all, apart from maybe with Sterling.

[jayffc]

But does Luiz want to come here ?

The other 2 options currently interested are  reportedly  West Ham and Everton (with other looser links to Liverpool)
Allegedly he wants a return to Prem.

[Drewry66]

But does Luiz want to come here ?

The other 2 options currently interested are  reportedly  West Ham and Everton (with other looser links to Liverpool)
Allegedly he wants a return to Prem.

I doubt either Luiz or JP want to come to us in my suggestion above. Luiz reportedly wants champions league and is waiting for a bigger club to come in for it. Imagine JP the same. You never know if no one else comes in for Luiz but that one always seemed highly unlikely I reckon. Wouldn't be surprised if he was Marcos first choice however.

[Tabby]

Sterling would be a pretty typical signing, but I don't think he would be a good one.

That's what people said about Willian before he signed the first time.. how about we let Marco make the judgement call?

Doesn't everyone trust Marco these days. I reckon Marco could be a great man manager for Sterling for what it's worth.

I don't blindly trust Silva. I would like there to be actual scouting from the scouts that the club employs finding talent for the first team and not just the u18s. When managers get to pick their own targets it often ends up being established players on the older side which is both short term and expensive. Some people were wondering why we have such a relatively high wage to turnover ratio, and that is the main culprit.

Sterling may do well, but what if we instead found a Mahrez, Olise, Mitoma, Eze, Mbuemo etc? A player that we find before they hit their peak would be nice instead of being the rehabilitation home for players that have stalled out their careers.

[Bassey the warrior]

I don't see Douglas Luiz and Berge as interchangeable. Luiz had a more attacking role at Villa, starting in a deeper role but given the freedom to get forward. So more an 8 than a 6.

[Hugh Janus]

Sterling would be a pretty typical signing, but I don't think he would be a good one.

That's what people said about Willian before he signed the first time.. how about we let Marco make the judgement call?

Doesn't everyone trust Marco these days. I reckon Marco could be a great man manager for Sterling for what it's worth.

I don't blindly trust Silva. I would like there to be actual scouting from the scouts that the club employs finding talent for the first team and not just the u18s. When managers get to pick their own targets it often ends up being established players on the older side which is both short term and expensive. Some people were wondering why we have such a relatively high wage to turnover ratio, and that is the main culprit.

Sterling may do well, but what if we instead found a Mahrez, Olise, Mitoma, Eze, Mbuemo etc? A player that we find before they hit their peak would be nice instead of being the rehabilitation home for players that have stalled out their careers.

Like a Seth Rigeon or a Josh King?

[Tabby]

Sterling would be a pretty typical signing, but I don't think he would be a good one.

That's what people said about Willian before he signed the first time.. how about we let Marco make the judgement call?

Doesn't everyone trust Marco these days. I reckon Marco could be a great man manager for Sterling for what it's worth.

I don't blindly trust Silva. I would like there to be actual scouting from the scouts that the club employs finding talent for the first team and not just the u18s. When managers get to pick their own targets it often ends up being established players on the older side which is both short term and expensive. Some people were wondering why we have such a relatively high wage to turnover ratio, and that is the main culprit.

Sterling may do well, but what if we instead found a Mahrez, Olise, Mitoma, Eze, Mbuemo etc? A player that we find before they hit their peak would be nice instead of being the rehabilitation home for players that have stalled out their careers.

Like a Seth Rigeon or a Josh King?

Guess your point is that we should scrap our scouting department then since they've both been at the club since they were under 10? Did you read what I wrote, because your reply is a non-sequitur.

[alfie]

Sterling would be a pretty typical signing, but I don't think he would be a good one.

That's what people said about Willian before he signed the first time.. how about we let Marco make the judgement call?

Doesn't everyone trust Marco these days. I reckon Marco could be a great man manager for Sterling for what it's worth.

I don't blindly trust Silva. I would like there to be actual scouting from the scouts that the club employs finding talent for the first team and not just the u18s. When managers get to pick their own targets it often ends up being established players on the older side which is both short term and expensive. Some people were wondering why we have such a relatively high wage to turnover ratio, and that is the main culprit.

Sterling may do well, but what if we instead found a Mahrez, Olise, Mitoma, Eze, Mbuemo etc? A player that we find before they hit their peak would be nice instead of being the rehabilitation home for players that have stalled out their careers.

Scouts do their job look at players and recommend or dismiss players, they just report back we don't necessarily see or know that side of it, it's then up to the recruitment team to decide whether to show an interest, or not.

[iansthailand]

I have always thought our Sports Director has always been slow to react trying to make it look like he's good at his job to impress his dad in my eyes it's the opposite impression.

He's an unqualified Knob.

Unfair on Knobs?

[Fulham Mike]

I do worry that we are just in for players that are readily available and not wanted by their clubs rather than players we've picked out that would improve the squad

Hmm.. ESR, Berge, even Andersen last summer would suggest that's not necessarily our strategy. We've clearly got business to do.

Lecomte I think is coming because Montpellier got relegated, but he was one of their, if not their best performer/s last season.. It's like raiding Ipswich for Delap to a degree, but for a position we need cover in. He's definitely better than Benda.

Romulo is a starter and key player

Sterling wouldn't be.

Nelson if fit is more than capable of playing a key role for us. When he's fit he's an individual capable of scoring and assisting at this level a lot. We're going for a loan because we don't know if he can stay fit. Sensible by the club. He scored and assisted in a limited number of appearances for us and wants to come back.

Kiernan Dewsbury Hall is part of one of the world's largest squads and at a club that seem to throw money about for fun every summer - he's only been there one season and technically helped Chelsea win the ECL and CWC, contributing goals etc - but he's realised it's not worth wasting his career there..

Nico Gonzalez - he has had one indifferent season at Juve and may be on the move - but was class at Fiorentina before he moved.

Kerem Akturkoglu has done decently at Benfica.

In fact, your statement isn't necessarily accurate at all, apart from maybe with Sterling.

I said I do worry, it wasn't a factual statement was it?

How do you know we're in for all those players and Nelson was literally a last minute deal because he was available as Arsenal got Sterling.

But anyways I do actually like Nelson

[Somerset Fulham]

James Trafford has signed for Burnley.

[Tabby]

Sterling would be a pretty typical signing, but I don't think he would be a good one.

That's what people said about Willian before he signed the first time.. how about we let Marco make the judgement call?

Doesn't everyone trust Marco these days. I reckon Marco could be a great man manager for Sterling for what it's worth.

I don't blindly trust Silva. I would like there to be actual scouting from the scouts that the club employs finding talent for the first team and not just the u18s. When managers get to pick their own targets it often ends up being established players on the older side which is both short term and expensive. Some people were wondering why we have such a relatively high wage to turnover ratio, and that is the main culprit.

Sterling may do well, but what if we instead found a Mahrez, Olise, Mitoma, Eze, Mbuemo etc? A player that we find before they hit their peak would be nice instead of being the rehabilitation home for players that have stalled out their careers.

Scouts do their job look at players and recommend or dismiss players, they just report back we don't necessarily see or know that side of it, it's then up to the recruitment team to decide whether to show an interest, or not.

I'm talking about what is actually happening in real life, not a hypothetical. Since promotion we have signed very few players who weren't already established premier league players. Last season the sole exception was Cuenca (and we even signed three former Fulham players).

[OZ-WHITE]

Douglas Luiz was injured large parts of last season , most of the Juventus fans see him currently as expensive dead weight. He will likely end up back in the Premier League , either on loan or Juventus takes a loss in a cut price deal . Me personally if we were to switch around the midfield if Pereira does leave , its either move Lukic into attacking midfield and bring in another defensive midfielder to pair with Berge or you pay solid money and bring in Mikel Oyarzabal from Real Sociedad as an attacking midfielder

[Deuce]

This is like that scene with the Ents in LOTR where they go "aaaaaand. We. Have. Decided. To. Sign. A. Back up. keeper"



Next up: Bringing back an injury prone loan player we had last season. Oh, such exciting times we live in

On the bright side, we have tied de Fougerolles, King and now Ridgeon to 4 year contracts, look forward to seeing them in action for the first team when the opportunity arises. And not forgetting Tom.

Knowing Fulham, I dont think we will see Ridgeon in any real first team action for at least a couple of seasons. LDF probably goes out on loan(?), unless we use him as a 4th choice cb

[Deuce]

This is like that scene with the Ents in LOTR where they go "aaaaaand. We. Have. Decided. To. Sign. A. Back up. keeper"



Next up: Bringing back an injury prone loan player we had last season. Oh, such exciting times we live in

I do understand you. We should just splash the cash on whoever just so we can say we've got a marquee signing. Someone like Kostas Mitroglou, as that worked out really well in the end.

PLEASE can we just try and trust the process.

Mate I was just having a laugh.

I think its alright to have a joke about it and still trusting the club.

Man people defending the club at every turn at every cost are sometimes as annoying as us who bitch and moan abput transfers

[Thailand Mick]

James Trafford has signed for Burnley.

I think he's signed for Man City