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Transfers Summer 2026 Transfer Thread
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We just signed Robertson… so probably not
Maybe we play 3 atb now and then though
The rarest of things, a good loan and he probably kept us up. Player of the season as well i reckon but still think this is best for all concerned.
He’s going to Sporting
Likely means he’s trying to extend his career or wind it down and spend more time with the family.
This whole story of Palhinha leaving is being driven by Bola - and Bola is well known for sensationalist headlines and stories in order to drive 'clicks' otherwise known as 'clickbait'
Even as it stands it says Sporting (which Bola tries to promote as a Portugese club) have not yet got anywhere with agreeing a fee with Bayern and despite the headline in English it doesn;t say they have agreed terms with player.
So at best its an 'early stage' transfer story .... it might have legs on but Bola might find other stories to run instead.
BTW closest English paper to Bola is The Sun. Would you believe The Sun every time ?
To be fair, after reading it again, it wasn't really a rant, so apologies for labelling it that.
I don't share your concerns though tbh. Danso has proven to be an able RCB, whilst Vuskovic has excelled in Germany, much as VDV did before we bought him. Senesi provides options without a drop in quality, so it's astute business from my perspective. He may well play on the right, but if VDV is injured, moved to LB, or just rested, we have an option for his position who has shown he's more than capable for the role.
We've been crying out for ages for players that aren't just backup, but will challenge for the starting role. If nothing else, it should keep VDV on his toes knowing that there's someone vying for his position.
VDV, Senesi, Danso and Vuskovic as our main 4 CB's, with Phillips and Dorrington as understudies is a very strong department in my view. That's on the assumption that Romero is leaving, which is by no means a given. We even have gentle Ben as a backup if required. With the addition of Robertson, that then means we have both Porro (if he stays) and Spence for RB, with Udogie and Robertson as LB. It's a strong defensive unit and the work is essentially done before the window has opened. The only caveat to that is the goalkeeping position.
That leaves us to concentrate on upgrading the frontline. Muani should be gone, Richarlison needs improving on and RW desperately needs sorting.
My personal priority would be Osimhen. I know he's on silly wages in Turkey, but we've shown with Simons and Gallagher that we're prepared to up the ante on wages, so give him a nice signing on fee then pay him a wage more in line with the top earners in the squad. We can make it work that way if the will is there. Getting a striker like him would REALLY get the fans onside, and would bump our goals for column significantly. That, for me, would be a solid investment.
A lot of these stats don't take into account the team they are playing in, which might put a player into the position to do more of that sort of thing. Not saying he's not good at it, just that stats are only half the picture, at best.
He looks good, if we keep Romero, too, we've got a very capable central def.
I think,from what I’ve seen he likes possession but a lot faster play that what Romero offers.
Hope he ends up wherever he wants to be. Happy for him to stay another season, but equally if he's ready to head home wouldn't begrudge him.
Posters acting like he's not good enough for us are talking absolute toss. He's been our best midfielder and probably player of the season, there are so many other players in the squad that should be shipped out first.
Add that to the fact that some of us still don't seem to realise that we're a team that's finished 17th twice in a row. Most players in the league are good enough for us at the moment.
I reckon we have been reported to wanting about 27 midfielder players so far. Ca t say I’m too impressed with some of the ones mentioned, mostly players valued about£25-£40 million.
If he had to I doubt he’d want to stay.
Well because its agent non sense who offer their rather mediocore players around and internet makes silly stories out of it.
So far I believe the only realistic targets we have are Savinho and more advanced Robertson and Senesi.
Sadly using the ante does not involve paying somebody £3-4 hundred thousand a year. Would love him though.
Palhinha will stay, sorry haters.
RDZ loves him and Palhinha wants it. A deal will be made.
I'd rather have Palhinha in the squad than Sarr, Bissouma, Gray or Bergvall right now.
He will be a driving force behind the start of a new professional culture at Spurs. RDZ is not letting him go to be replaced with another timid kid.
RDZ loves him and Palhinha wants it. A deal will be made.
I'd rather have Palhinha in the squad than Sarr, Bissouma, Gray or Bergvall right now.
He will be a driving force behind the start of a new professional culture at Spurs. RDZ is not letting him go to be replaced with another timid kid.
Trust me it won't be, the man is known for press baiting and defenders putting their foot on the ball to trigger moves, it'll be more of the same but with different players
And yet Senesi has been integral in the Bournemouth side that, for the last 2 seasons, has been taking major scalps and only just missed out on CL.
Interestingly enough, with Huijsen in the side 23/24, they conceded 67 goals. Since Senesi took over, they've had lass goals against in both seasons, over 20 less in 24/25.
There may be other reasons why there were fewer goals, but you'd be a fool if you discounted the fact that those 2 seasons are where Senesi has played a huge part in their defensive solidity.