Transfer: 2024 Summer Transfer Window - Open Window Discussion

[S E P H]

- Napoli going in with a new bid for Gilmour and he's interested in joining Pizza FC.

- Calafiori could play against Liverpool in Philadelphia.

- Like clockwork, Arsenal is rumoured to be after Julian Alvarez and Man City are willing to sell him for 77 million pounds. Sounds like the reports are not due to culture or weather, but because he wants to play more and be an in-and-out starter every game. Chelsea also going after him.

- More smoke about Arsenal trying to persuade Fernandez (Boca one) to join them.

- Merino deal could be accelerated next week when he gets off his holiday. Ruiz is the other option and would supposedly be cheaper.

- Gabriel Jesus could go to Saudi, but other reports say he's not for sale.

 

[ScottishCanuck]

Zero chance are Atalanta getting O’Riley for the kind of money they’re bidding.

 

[les Habs]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817213766464926089

I don’t like this move for him. That said I hope it works out and at least we get some money out of the deal eventually.

Where do they get all this money? Lol

I like him a lot. Hate the fit.
Could see a Kepa situation happening again

For me the question is why do these players keep signing for them? I can only assume it’s money, which if that’s the case then just go to Saudi Arabia for two years.

- Napoli going in with a new bid for Gilmour and he's interested in joining Pizza FC.

- Calafiori could play against Liverpool in Philadelphia.

- Like clockwork, Arsenal is rumoured to be after Julian Alvarez and Man City are willing to sell him for 77 million pounds. Sounds like the reports are not due to culture or weather, but because he wants to play more and be an in-and-out starter every game. Chelsea also going after him.

- More smoke about Arsenal trying to persuade Fernandez (Boca one) to join them.

- Merino deal could be accelerated next week when he gets off his holiday. Ruiz is the other option and would supposedly be cheaper.

- Gabriel Jesus could go to Saudi, but other reports say he's not for sale.

I don’t know how much more City can play Alvarez. I think he started something like 31 league matches last season. Maybe he wants a different role? Or a more prominent role?

I saw something, granted it was a forum, linking Equi Fernandez with a move to Saudi Arabia.

Actually, I think Merino would be cheaper than Ruiz.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

I don’t like this move for him. That said I hope it works out and at least we get some money out of the deal eventually.



For me the question is why do these players keep signing for them? I can only assume it’s money, which if that’s the case then just go to Saudi Arabia for two years.



I don’t know how much more City can play Alvarez. I think he started something like 31 league matches last season. Maybe he wants a different role? Or a more prominent role?

I saw something, granted it was a forum, linking Equi Fernandez with a move to Saudi Arabia.

Actually, I think Merino would be cheaper than Ruiz.

It can’t be playing time that’s a cop out.

As for Equi it’s true all roads point to Saudi right now for him. Let’s hope they fall through.

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817323013135536599

65 million I would take but that mean relying more heavily on the wonder boy. I’d rather not. Unless they pick up a back up.

 

[les Habs]

It can’t be playing time that’s a cop out.

As for Equi it’s true all roads point to Saudi right now for him. Let’s hope they fall through.

Agreed, and it sounds as the Guardiola is pissed. Like I said the other day, either somebody stumps up the cash or he’s “stuck”.

Yeah, I was going to try and trade for him in my keeper league but forget it now. I don’t have room for him anyway.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817323013135536599

65 million I would take but that mean relying more heavily on the wonder boy. I’d rather not. Unless they pick up a back up.

First, I’d try and negotiate that up if the player is willing to move. That said, I wouldn’t get too greedy, but maybe 70? 75 even? If he’s willing to move though I’d probably do it just to get Nico over the line. We still have Ferran to cover for Yamal. Then while we’re stuck with Fati it’s hard to justify another wider player, but if we could get Felix back on a free loan and another big wage cut he could cover for Nico on the left. A long way to go though and I’ll believe Raphinha is willing to leave when I see it.

So many other players to offload though. Let’s start with Gundogan to Saudi Arabia.

 

[Jussi]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817329236895498598

 

[Savant]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817323013135536599

65 million I would take but that mean relying more heavily on the wonder boy. I’d rather not. Unless they pick up a back up.

There’s the Nico money

It can’t be playing time that’s a cop out.

As for Equi it’s true all roads point to Saudi right now for him. Let’s hope they fall through.

LFC should (as we’ve been saying) be getting Equi. Shame if he goes Saudi

 

[Vasilevskiy]

There’s the Nico money


LFC should (as we’ve been saying) be getting Equi. Shame if he goes Saudi

Not sure Raphinha wants to leave. He is the one the club believes it's easier to sell though.

Read they are also looking into selling Gundogan, but just like with Lewa, I doubt they want to go

 

[les Habs]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817329236895498598

Could be worse, but not a big fan of this move. I actually would love to have him at Barca, but all things considered that would be a huge luxury.

Not sure Raphinha wants to leave. He is the one the club believes it's easier to sell though.

Read they are also looking into selling Gundogan, but just like with Lewa, I doubt they want to go

I read at least a week back that Flick was going to talk to Gundogan about his role in the team.

 

[S E P H]

I don’t know how much more City can play Alvarez. I think he started something like 31 league matches last season. Maybe he wants a different role? Or a more prominent role?

I saw something, granted it was a forum, linking Equi Fernandez with a move to Saudi Arabia.

Actually, I think Merino would be cheaper than Ruiz.

Agreed about Alvarez, City lost a lot of talent and he got to play what felt like 90%+ of the entire season. Not sure what else Pep could have done there if that report is true...

Are you basing the Merino vs Ruiz fees on the Euros? I ask because the rumours I am seeing is that Merino would be around 40 to 50 million and Ruiz would be less being around 35 to 40 million.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817323013135536599

65 million I would take but that mean relying more heavily on the wonder boy. I’d rather not. Unless they pick up a back up.

As @Vasilevskiy said, if Raphina was going to leave, it would have happened two seasons ago. All of this seems like a pipe dream for you lot at this point.

 

[les Habs]

Agreed about Alvarez, City lost a lot of talent and he got to play what felt like 90%+ of the entire season. Not sure what else Pep could have done there if that report is true...

Are you basing the Merino vs Ruiz fees on the Euros? I ask because the rumours I am seeing is that Merino would be around 40 to 50 million and Ruiz would be less being around 35 to 40 million.


As @Vasilevskiy said, if Raphina was going to leave, it would have happened two seasons ago. All of this seems like a pipe dream for you lot at this point.

Others like @Vasilevskiy can chime in, but Merino’s been rumored at around 20 million. I could see it go north of that, but not more than 30 million. His contract is up next Summer. Plenty of smoke around him, but as with Nico people will have to wait until he’s back from vacation.

@Duchene2MacKinnon already noted that we sort of need Raphinha. He also came up big for us a few times last season. So not sure we really want to offload him, but if we have choices to make then we understand what needs to be done. We all understand he probably doesn’t want to leave and I’ve noted that for some time.

 

[maclean]

Read they are also looking into selling Gundogan, but just like with Lewa, I doubt they want to go

From what I recall, one of the big reasons Barca was top of Gundo's list was that they were willing to give him two years instead of one

 

[Vasilevskiy]

Others like @Vasilevskiy can chime in, but Merino’s been rumored at around 20 million. I could see it go north of that, but not more than 30 million. His contract is up next Summer. Plenty of smoke around him, but as with Nico people will have to wait until he’s back from vacation.

@Duchene2MacKinnon already noted that we sort of need Raphinha. He also came up big for us a few times last season. So not sure we really want to offload him, but if we have choices to make then we understand what needs to be done. We all understand he probably doesn’t want to leave and I’ve noted that for some time.

Merino always been rumoured for 20-25. More than that is premier League team tax

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817539372679639099

Bentancur is going to be incredibly confused now.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817539372679639099

Bentancur is going to be incredibly confused now.

On a serious note, I don't think Bentancur will be with Spurs much longer.

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

On a serious note, I don't think Bentancur will be with Spurs much longer.

Me neither. Even before his remarks I didn't think so.

 

[spintheblackcircle]

Me neither. Even before his remarks I didn't think so.

He's behind Bissouma/Sarr/Maddison/Kulusevski, so 5th choice at best. If it comes down to him and Skipp, they will keep the homegrown guy who can also play at the back. Then you have the star boys Bergvall/Moore/Gray. I think it's time to cash out before he gets hurt again

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

He's behind Bissouma/Sarr/Maddison/Kulusevski, so 5th choice at best. If it comes down to him and Skipp, they will keep the homegrown guy who can also play at the back. Then you have the star boys Bergvall/Moore/Gray. I think it's time to cash out before he gets hurt again

I think the same thing will happen to him as what happened to Hojbjerg. He will get phased out, with younger players that can be part of the club in the long term, like Gray and Bergvall, getting minutes instead.

Same might be said about Bissouma unless he steps up next season.

 

[Jussi]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817569707655843860

 

[Jussi]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817586707161928095

 

[spintheblackcircle]

I think the same thing will happen to him as what happened to Hojbjerg. He will get phased out, with younger players that can be part of the club in the long term, like Gray and Bergvall, getting minutes instead.

Same might be said about Bissouma unless he steps up next season.

.....and Sarr/Maddison/Kulusevski if Bissouma does step up. So much internal competition.

I can see a world where Maddison struggles and they sell him to an Everton/Leicester/Brenford

 

[Savant]

.....and Sarr/Maddison/Kulusevski if Bissouma does step up. So much internal competition.

I can see a world where Maddison struggles and they sell him to an Everton/Leicester/Brenford

Love how people were pushing Maddison for PL team of the season in 2023, and in 2024 they are ready to flog him to the relegation teams

 

[Jussi]

Not the most top tier source but:

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817563436588450078

https://x.com/i/web/status/1817568686154379541

Fab is tweeting about it too though.

Barring Fulham upping their bid for McTominay, and of course AWB agreeing with West Ham, that could be it for United in this window.

 

[JPBolts]

Context?

from what I understand, he is trying to force a move to West Ham through and this is another one of his countless social media antics that have been him trying to, politely, gather the attention of other clubs. He did similar with Chelsea in May/June, and nothing ended up materializing.

https://x.com/i/web/status/1816443139093053917

I low key really love this move for Bournemouth. 2 outstanding young center backs who have enormous potential.