Winter Silly Season Transfer Thread 2025/2026

[jayffc]

Where is Angus?

And Jay for that matter.

working on our podcast and planning weekend brunches together

Ha! 

On this note

Have been saying this for years when people have been berating the recruitment and said our board have no plan , no forward thinking, or Silva doesn't care about the future etc etc ...

It always appeared clear to me the plan since promotion this time out was : establish a base of experienced players with proven quality to keep us on the league and establish ourselves at a level capable of pushing on and attracting the next level of players ... And THEN add youth steadily with a view to talking over from some of those older players as they move on.

https://x.com/jackellyffc/status/1973864064657887598?t=1a0gnIt45yJxd740_v2VAA&s=19

https://x.com/jackellyffc/status/1973864064783704417?t=dl7oN5J8NrkBafBXJygGpQ&s=19

https://x.com/jackellyffc/status/1973864316685144099?t=1dCHHh88hE9F-atgR7RSzQ&s=19

Confirmed

[jayffc]

https://x.com/FulhamTransfer/status/1976562394710397230?t=GATsj_VJcjE0m6w1t6mRjg&s=19

Another one that , if true, suggests it's not always about dilly dallying

We were linked with fofana early in the window before the deal seemed to disappear. Allegedly we matched the valuation for him at a pretty huge fee (package worth 45m) but he didn't want the move.

As ever no one fully knows what goes on behind the scenes. A shame we couldn't convince him, not surprised after seeing cherkis trajectory that he opted to stick at Lyon.

[Andrew]

Based on recent experience I suspect we will get nobody worthwhile in January unless we are in a relegation dog fight. Maybe a questionable loan. My opinion is, don't hold your breath waiting for anyone decent.

Too negative? Well it's just my opinion.

[jayffc]

Based on recent experience I suspect we will get nobody worthwhile in January unless we are in a relegation dog fight. Maybe a questionable loan. My opinion is, don't hold your breath waiting for anyone decent.

Too negative? Well it's just my opinion.

Nah I'd say a fair assessment given previous windows.
If we don't sell anyone then I think we potentially pick up a CM.

Then perhaps a replacement if we sell one of Wilson or Adama.

[JimmyConway]

If January ends up being an active window then we will either have a longish injury list or our position in the league is of concern. Hoping not the latter but gut feeling currently of this season so far is it might be a season of upheaval compared to what we have witnessed the last few.
Very likely we see an early acquisition in the midfield area wherever we are.

[Slaphead in Qatar]

If January ends up being an active window then we will either have a longish injury list or our position in the league is of concern. Hoping not the latter but gut feeling currently of this season so far is it might be a season of upheaval compared to what we have witnessed the last few.
Very likely we see an early acquisition in the midfield area wherever we are.

we are losing players to african nations cup too which is worrying me given our start to the season.

[jayffc]

If January ends up being an active window then we will either have a longish injury list or our position in the league is of concern. Hoping not the latter but gut feeling currently of this season so far is it might be a season of upheaval compared to what we have witnessed the last few.
Very likely we see an early acquisition in the midfield area wherever we are.

we are losing players to african nations cup too which is worrying me given our start to the season.

We were doing just fine before the Raul and Muniz injury despite a tough set of fixtures to start the season. If it weren't for insane VAR decisions would have been even higher. Just hoping we get our strikers and full backs back asap.

[jayffc]

Reasons for Romulo move failing confirmed

Player wanted Leipzig given their history of developing top European strikers

https://x.com/vtrspor/status/1977337719228440809?t=9jTl2d3vmCpgGaOhAV7hlA&s=19

Translation

Romulo: "There were a few offers
from Brazil, but my goal was Europe.
Göztepe was a great opportunity
because the club was part of a football
corporation owned by Southampton
This could potentially make a move
there easier in the future. I came here
believing in this project.


I proved myself at Göztepe, I didn't go to
Southampton, but other doors opened.
The project worked out.


Some teams came close to reaching
an agreement with Göztepe, but Zenit
wasn't my priority. Fulham was also an
option, but I always prioritized Leipzig
Because many great strikers have
been developed here, which was very
appealing to me."

[WindyCity]

Based on recent experience I suspect we will get nobody worthwhile in January unless we are in a relegation dog fight. Maybe a questionable loan. My opinion is, don't hold your breath waiting for anyone decent.  Too negative? Well it's just my opinion.

No, not too negative.  Nothing really happens of significance during winter window.  Best to simply assume the club is what it is at present and will be until seasons' end.

[hopper]

https://x.com/FulhamTransfer/status/1976562394710397230?t=GATsj_VJcjE0m6w1t6mRjg&s=19

Another one that , if true, suggests it's not always about dilly dallying

We were linked with fofana early in the window before the deal seemed to disappear. Allegedly we matched the valuation for him at a pretty huge fee (package worth 45m) but he didn't want the move.

As ever no one fully knows what goes on behind the scenes. A shame we couldn't convince him, not surprised after seeing cherkis trajectory that he opted to stick at Lyon.

Would have been such an amazing signing, but I think probably right for the player who is destined for big things.

As with Romulo too, players generally are going to prefer clubs playing in Europe with big fanbases if in a half decent league.

Samu and Kevin I think are pretty good gets for us. I guess you have to hope to spot players like Malick Fofana when they're still a bit more under the radar at Gent. Obviously hard to do, Brighton are amazing at that kind of signing.

[Pavel Dempsey]

I would be pleased if we sign two of the players we have been linked with, Hayden Hackney who looks like one of if not the best midfielders in the Championship and Flaco Lopez, striker from Palmeiras as a long term replacement for Raul.

[FFC007]

Hayden Hackney being looked at again.

Khan needs to start getting his act together NOW and look for reinforcements for January.

After the poor start this season, we cannot afford to be on the back foot like we were in the last transfer window, or we could be in serious do doos.

[We Are Premier League]

McAtee from Nottingham? Not even on the bench this weekend...

[The Rational Fan]

If we spend money in the winter transfer window , then we will have less money for next season when we might needed it even more than now (such as yo-yoing).

Our squad is good enough to get a few more clean sheets, a couple more goals and a few decisions going our way. If we can stay ahead of two of Forest, West Ham and Wolves, then we won't get relegated as Leeds or Burnley are going back down.

Before we panic and spend our way to get relegated in 2027/28, it is worth noting that we have the hardest draw of any team in the bottom half of the table (at least according to transfermarkt) and the easiest remaining draw for any team below Palace in the table.

[Craven Mad]

McAtee from Nottingham? Not even on the bench this weekend...

A January loan with an option to buy seems like a decent option for all parties here.

I'd be happy with McAtee here

[hopper]

CM depth will surely be the priority. We haven't seen a significant January incoming in quite some time, but depending on how table is looking and availability, it wouldn't surprised me if our hand was forced a bit.

[KentFulham]

CM and striker, and for MS to change the system up from this defensive setup

[jayffc]

CM and striker, and for MS to change the system up from this defensive setup

.
CM , yes


Highly unlikely we sign a striker till the summer unless someone is ruled out injured indefinately. Especially with JKA and ALB in reserve for the future.

Raul likely off in the summer so unless we randomly get a little money for him Jan, which I doubt, then I highly doubt we sign a 4th player for a position we play 1 player.

Hopefully by then Joshua is a bit more integrated and able to pick up more minutes. Well replace Raul next summer I'd think.

[Neutral Zone Ultra]

CM and striker, and for MS to change the system up from this defensive setup

.
CM , yes


Highly unlikely we sign a striker till the summer unless someone is ruled out injured indefinately. Especially with JKA and ALB in reserve for the future.

Raul likely off in the summer so unless we randomly get a little money for him Jan, which I doubt, then I highly doubt we sign a 4th player for a position we play 1 player.

Hopefully by then Joshua is a bit more integrated and able to pick up more minutes. Well replace Raul next summer I'd think.

Raul has to go in the summer because we need him off the wage bill. Same with Leno so we need to be thinking about a new GK soon.

[KentFulham]

CM and striker, and for MS to change the system up from this defensive setup

.
CM , yes


Highly unlikely we sign a striker till the summer unless someone is ruled out injured indefinately. Especially with JKA and ALB in reserve for the future.

Raul likely off in the summer so unless we randomly get a little money for him Jan, which I doubt, then I highly doubt we sign a 4th player for a position we play 1 player.

Hopefully by then Joshua is a bit more integrated and able to pick up more minutes. Well replace Raul next summer I'd think.

To be honest I question why we only play 1 anyway, Mitro left and we have spent so long trying to shape others to a system.