I like the way you just slipped Wharton in, if only it was that easy
. That would be a superb window, and to be fair, one that showed some real intent. Make no mistake this is where we should have had and have needed to have for a long, long time.
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Transfers Summer 2026 Transfer Thread
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. That would be a superb window, and to be fair, one that showed some real intent. Make no mistake this is where we should have had and have needed to have for a long, long time.
The only position we should 'break the bank for" is for a player who can stick the ball in the onion bag.
We will have enough in defence, and midfield, what we don't have is a striker worthy of the name.
The point of comparing to players his age is to look at the potential trajectory if we provide minutes / opportunity. He still has 5y before he peaks.
He was criminally underutilised (and under coached as they all were) by Thomas Frank, as evidenced by his performances under RDZ. To say he was “dogshit” is frankly nonsensical. For example his tenacity won us the Wolves match, his goal against Leeds evidences how lethal he can be from just outside the box - he can do everything Wilson can and more.
He is a better player than Wilson in my view, and if/when he is given regular minutes I’d wager his numbers will improve next season. I would also expect Wilson to return to his mean…about 8 G/A per season over the preceding 3 years.
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We haven't got enough in midfield.
No missions.
I don't rate Kudus and on Savinho I saw a promising start to his Ciyy career and then nothing. That should concern everyone
As to who we bring in,no.idea, but what you proposed wouldn't scare any team. Might scare me in truth.
As ever with these things, we really arent that far apart - its only the small differences.
I simply dont see the point in buying him "for insurance" - its exactly my point on squad bloat. I dont want it - I want every place to count, not be wasted on "just in case" filler.
Big money is relative. I think he would be hard to move on, because even at £4.5m a year - thats about £86k a week - thats very big money to his likely suitors. Which, in your example, is a newly promoted team. How many of those are coming up and happy to spend £86k a week on a 30 year old winger who has never been anything special? Its a deal we would have to take loses on to make happen, hence I think it would be actually difficult to do (at least, hardly simple/easy)
And Im really not an all or nothing sort of person, its much more that cost/benefit view for me. Over all, holistically, in the wider context of the team/squad, does a deal work or not?
I am not against pragmatic buys at all. I am not against free transfers at all. I think Robertson and Senesi are really good examples of canny business.
I just dont think Wilson is it, at all.
I think its likely I rate Tel better than you do. And I also think, in a proper RDZ side, Tel would do well for us.
As stated, I dont see any need for insurance players that bloat the squad, a difference we arent going to overcome.
I say regress to the mean, because as best as I can tell, Wilson was hot last season, and bang average the 4 years prior. Hardly playing, for the most part.
Looks like he had a huge impact in getting them promoted, since when he has been a squad player - less starts over 4 years. Then one good season...
...so yes - I dont think last season is the "standard" to hold him to/expect from him
I think midfield can be worked with/around if the attack and defence are on point
Hard running, good movement, simple passing - RDZ already got that into our lot over 7 games
With a proper front line, how much better might we have done over those games?
Which isnt to say I dont want midfielders, of course Id like to improve there - its just that if its a question of "striker OR midfielder?" Id go striker...
Kudus was marked so heavily because no opponent had to worry about us attacking down our left, we presented so little danger there. With a really tricky winger there next year opponents will not be able to tighten up on Kudus so much so we should see even more danger from him.
Says a lot about how fucked our youth development pathway is, if a young player like Kinsky can perform so well and take his chance only to be rewarded by being cast aside for someone as bang average as Chevalier.
I’m not concerned that you don’t rate Kudus.
Kudus is gravity player because of his 1v1 ability. Teams are scared of his ability to beat players and change shape when he has the ball.
Another very good 1v1 player in Savio will 100% cause teams problems. The problem for us will be converting that threat into goals
He was supposed to be the French goalkeeper for years to come...but lost his place at PSG after some poor displays. He's not that good at crosses/controlling his penalty area (at last not at PSG)
I'd rather Harry Wilson than Savinho.
I know, it's too late now - and he'd most probably would have demanded a transfer my now...but anyway...
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I pray you are correct. I fear you aren’t and we’ve signed another bang average winger, who will give us 10 g/a for the next couple of seasons and then end up at Besiktas.
Utter click bait bollocks
Thankfully NO