[Archived] The January 2018 transfer thread

[Parsonblue]

2 hours ago, Stuart said:

Magloire looked like a very decent prospect. It will be very interesting to see how he progresses.

To be honest Stuart, he's hardly played this season for the Under-23's.  Last Friday was his first game in ages.  Doyle, Wharton, Platt and Grayson usually play as the centre-backs in either a back four or back three.  It'll be interesting to see if Tyler is kept on in the summer having played so little football this season.  I agree, he looked a decent prospect and again, on Friday, showed he is a decent player.  However, Doyle, Platt and Grayson, in particular, have been outstanding this season and with Wharton also available, it's difficult to see how Tyler gets a game at the moment when everyone is fit.

[BlackburnEnd75]

Just now, Parsonblue said:

To be honest Stuart, he's hardly played this season for the Under-23's.  Last Friday was his first game in ages.  Doyle, Wharton, Platt and Grayson usually play as the centre-backs in either a back four or back three.  It'll be interesting to see if Tyler is kept on in the summer having played so little football this season.  I agree, he looked a decent prospect and again, on Friday, showed he is a decent player.  However, Doyle, Platt and Grayson, in particular, have been outstanding this season and with Wharton also available, it's difficult to see how Tyler gets a game at the moment when everyone is fit.

Parson you've seen a lot of Wharton this season presumably. Do you think he's ready for the 1st team?

[gumboots]

22 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

From Pete O'Rourke

Burton, Blackburn and Shrewsbury have bid for Crawley midfielder Jordan Roberts. #BAFC #Rovers #Shrewsbury #salop #ctfc

3 club rule?

[Parsonblue]

11 minutes ago, BlackburnEnd75 said:

Parson you've seen a lot of Wharton this season presumably. Do you think he's ready for the 1st team?

Difficult to say but his form has been a little indifferent of late.  However, until they are thrown in you never know.  With Mulgrew and Platt both injured I suspect Williams will be used in a central position rather than Scott.  It makes sense for Scott to go out on loan and play first team football rather than stay here playing for the Under-23's.  

[blueboy3333]

50 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

From Pete O'Rourke

Burton, Blackburn and Shrewsbury have bid for Crawley midfielder Jordan Roberts. #BAFC #Rovers #Shrewsbury #salop #ctfc

A leftie... sign him up.

 

[blueboy3333]

http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/rovers/news/15905153.Tony_Mowbray_on_Rovers__transfer_dealings_so_far_and_the_importance_of_Amari_i_Bell_signing/?ref=mac

'We're mainly done' says Mogga on transfer dealings. One more perhaps?

[Bigdoggsteel]

West Ham have had an £18m bid for Fulham's Tom Cairney rejected, according to Sky sources - their second attempt at buying the player.

The Hammers' latest offer for a top target follows a £15m offer that was made last week.

Sky Sports News understands West Ham were told they are wasting their time and not even an offer of £40m would be considered

[Lancaster Rover]

40 million quid, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

[Bigdoggsteel]

If he moves for more than 20 million ,football is officially gone insane 

[unsall]

Someone saying Callum Wright signed for Leicester 1 mil,nothing official 

[JHRover]

Just now, Lancaster Rover said:

40 million quid, ha ha ha ha ha ha ha

Suppose it depends how serious Fulham are of getting promotion. If they are determined to go up and confident of achieving it then it makes some sense to flatly reject all bids for their better players, especially given the time constraints with the window closing in less than 2 days so no chance of sourcing a replacement.

Worst case scenario is they don't go up and then sell him in the summer for £18 million. His value isn't going to decrease much in the next few months unless he picks up a serious injury.

We weren't serious about getting promotion hence we willingly and actively offloaded every quality player we had, many of whom, Cairney included, were sold at a price below what they were really worth.

I recall a lot of people supporting the decision but to me it was a ridiculous decision at the time and so it has proved with his valuation. If Venkys had any sense they would spot that he has increased in value by £15 million in the space of 2 years and think it might be worth hanging on to better players in future.

[Oldgregg86]

4 hours ago, Stuart said:

Magloire looked like a very decent prospect. It will be very interesting to see how he progresses.

Completely agree on this lad. Let's hope he kicks on. I've seen him have some outstanding games . I've also seen him be destroyed by Stockport county's front line but one to watch for sure

[Bigdoggsteel]

2 minutes ago, unsall said:

Someone saying Callum Wright signed for Leicester 1 mil,nothing official 

Not at all vague  

[Lancaster Rover]

Two years ago when Coyle took Rovers to Morecambe Magloire played at centre half alongside Wharton and looked a far better player, especially considering he was about 16.

[blueboy3333]

Read some journo say Cairney is desperate to get out of Fulham. I presume we have got a sell-on. Could be worth anything up to £5m to us if he goes for silly money.

[unsall]

5 minutes ago, Bigdoggsteel said:

Not at all vague  

That’s because it’s a rumour!! Groundsmans brother if you’d like to know.

[JHRover]

2 minutes ago, blueboy3333 said:

Read some journo say Cairney is desperate to get out of Fulham. I presume we have got a sell-on. Could be worth anything up to £5m to us if he goes for silly money.

Possibly his only chance of getting to the Premier League. He's 27 now and still hasn't made it to the top division. West Ham a bigger club and presumably much more money on offer than Fulham.

Expect his agent will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of a mega money transfer too and will be advising accordingly.....

[davulsukur]

3 minutes ago, blueboy3333 said:

Read some journo say Cairney is desperate to get out of Fulham. I presume we have got a sell-on. Could be worth anything up to £5m to us if he goes for silly money.

Let's hope we have a sell on!

I've seen it reported that he does want to leave for West Ham but he only signed a new deal in the summer when the Geordies were sniffing around. I did read that he wouldn't try and force a move.

[blueboy3333]

Just now, davulsukur said:

Let's hope we have a sell on!

I've seen it reported that he does want to leave for West Ham but he only signed a new deal in the summer when the Geordies were sniffing around. I did read that he wouldn't try and force a move.

Well lets hope he shows some moral fortitude and does try and force a move! For our sake if not his own.

[Tyrone Shoelaces]

Just now, JHRover said:

Possibly his only chance of getting to the Premier League. He's 27 now and still hasn't made it to the top division. West Ham a bigger club and presumably much more money on offer than Fulham.

Expect his agent will be rubbing his hands at the prospect of a mega money transfer too and will be advising accordingly.....

I read in today's paper that West Ham are also trying to get Morgan Schneiderlin on loan. It'll in case Cairney won't move.

[unsall]

20 minutes ago, unsall said:

That’s because it’s a rumour!! Groundsmans brother if you’d like to know.

Four and half year contract.

[G Somerset Rover]

Ward gone to MK on loan: https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2018/january/ward-makes-move-to-mk/

Would imaging that means that Wharton will be staying?

[DeeCee]

The boy Roberts looked handy, maybe a cross between Jordan Rhodes and Jason Roberts? 

[Give 'Em the Axe]

Hahah, I logged on to post that Ward story. Hopefully it means the knock to Mulgrew isn't so bad...

[philipl]

I believe there was an attempt to get cash for all sell-on and add-on clauses last season. Don't know whether there were any takers or how much it netted.