Gerry Daly Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 57 minutes ago, Ambitious said: There is but will be a hugely contested market. We will do well to snap up the top talent available and I’d imagine we would be fighting another 8-12 championship teams (plus potentially League One, SPL sides and maybe even Premier League sides who want to spend or not spend money in each respective case). We might get a couple but would bet we lose more than we get - so much so I would consider other approaches to the market. Cup with just the dregs in never mind half empty. You know the square root of FA anyway, have a little faith and let's wait and see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ambitious Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 5 minutes ago, Gerry Daly said: Cup with just the dregs in never mind half empty. You know the square root of FA anyway, have a little faith and let's wait and see Not being negative, but my advice would be not to put too many eggs in the free agency basket. It really surprises me that more footballers aren’t more dedicated to seeing their contracts out and going on frees. Bird would’ve have a better choice than Bristol City had he just seen it out, for sure, probably earning a lot more than he’s signed up for too. Carl Sagan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouRams Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Former Wolves and Leeds winger Costa is a free agent could be worth a look Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Thomas Delaney (Danish international midfielder) only has a year on his Sevilla contract left and they don't want him. He spent last season on loan at Anderlecht, with an option to buy for 3 million Euros, but reportedly the Spaniards are now ready to take 1.5 million: https://www.anderlecht-online.be/en/article/232104 He's 32 years old but could be the central midfield leader we need to make a difference. He's got American citizenship through his dad so I imagine would be comfortable in an English-speaking environment. It's laughable that Cardiff want half a million pounds for Ebou, but for just over twice as much we could maybe buy someone like this. Jubbs and Leicester Ram 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield_Ram Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: Thomas Delaney (Danish international midfielder) only has a year on his Sevilla contract left and they don't want him. He spent last season on loan at Anderlecht, with an option to buy for 3 million Euros, but reportedly the Spaniards are now ready to take 1.5 million: https://www.anderlecht-online.be/en/article/232104 He's 32 years old but could be the central midfield leader we need to make a difference. He's got American citizenship through his dad so I imagine would be comfortable in an English-speaking environment. It's laughable that Cardiff want half a million pounds for Ebou, but for just over twice as much we could maybe buy someone like this. I'd imagine his wages would be difficult to accommodate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield_Ram Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 16 minutes ago, YouRams said: Former Wolves and Leeds winger Costa is a free agent could be worth a look I'd take prime Costa, but I'm not sure how much you'd get out of him now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouRams Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 minutes ago, Chesterfield_Ram said: I'd take prime Costa, but I'm not sure how much you'd get out of him now. Only 30 plenty of championship games under his belt we could do alot worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chesterfield_Ram Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 3 minutes ago, YouRams said: Only 30 plenty of championship games under his belt we could do alot worse. It's more the 10 goals in the last 5 years that puts me off. On a low wage he could be a decent signing YouRams 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich3478 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Anyone think ebiowei could be worth a loan? Not seemed to go too well since leaving us, had tons of talent though. Love to see him again personally. SILVERFOXTHERAMSFAN, Jimbo Ram, Jram and 1 other 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimeram Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 23 minutes ago, Chesterfield_Ram said: I'd take prime Costa, but I'm not sure how much you'd get out of him now. Better latte than never if we sign him Gerry Daly, hintonsboots, SKRam and 1 other 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srg Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 46 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: Thomas Delaney (Danish international midfielder) only has a year on his Sevilla contract left and they don't want him. He spent last season on loan at Anderlecht, with an option to buy for 3 million Euros, but reportedly the Spaniards are now ready to take 1.5 million: https://www.anderlecht-online.be/en/article/232104 He's 32 years old but could be the central midfield leader we need to make a difference. He's got American citizenship through his dad so I imagine would be comfortable in an English-speaking environment. It's laughable that Cardiff want half a million pounds for Ebou, but for just over twice as much we could maybe buy someone like this. Very narrow-minded way of looking at transfers. You’re not considering anything to do with reputation or wages. This guy has been at Dortmund and has been a consistent international footballer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 26 minutes ago, Srg said: Very narrow-minded way of looking at transfers. You’re not considering anything to do with reputation or wages. This guy has been at Dortmund and has been a consistent international footballer. Bizarre comment. Clearly the teams he's with think he can't play that level anymore and has only been used sparingly by Anderlecht this season. There is much more money to be had in the English leagues than across the continent. Get rewarded well, play in front of full houses and far more people than at Anderlecht every week. With the chance to build a reputation in England, the home of football, and the gateway to the Premier League. And reputedly a man of great character - just the sort of leader we should be looking for at the next level. Srg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan1884 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 19 minutes ago, Carl Sagan said: Bizarre comment. Clearly the teams he's with think he can't play that level anymore and has only been used sparingly by Anderlecht this season. There is much more money to be had in the English leagues than across the continent. Get rewarded well, play in front of full houses and far more people than at Anderlecht every week. With the chance to build a reputation in England, the home of football, and the gateway to the Premier League. And reputedly a man of great character - just the sort of leader we should be looking for at the next level. I can’t see with our small budget how spending 1.5 million 32 year old who’ll want major wages would make sense. His wages and that fee could easily be spread into 3 players to bolster the squad and players with a potential sell on value will be more so what we’re looking at I’d imagine. jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl Sagan Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 7 minutes ago, Eoghan1884 said: I can’t see with our small budget how spending 1.5 million 32 year old who’ll want major wages would make sense. His wages and that fee could easily be spread into 3 players to bolster the squad and players with a potential sell on value will be more so what we’re looking at I’d imagine. Euros not pounds. About £1.25m, so not far off what many people want us to spend on a new keeper who conceded 87 goals in the league last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram1988 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 21 minutes ago, Eoghan1884 said: I can’t see with our small budget how spending 1.5 million 32 year old who’ll want major wages would make sense. His wages and that fee could easily be spread into 3 players to bolster the squad and players with a potential sell on value will be more so what we’re looking at I’d imagine. I agree. Ebou is 4 years younger and already had knitted together our midfield (for a third of the price at the most). jimtastic56 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abertawe_ram Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 3 hours ago, Rich3478 said: Tyrese campbell be a good option up front I was surprised to see he's only 24! Had a few injury issues but definitely worth a shot if his wage demands were reasonable. Not the greatest goal return but seems like he is more of a 10/second striker than main centre forward. Could be a good option across the 3 in a 343 together with NML and CBT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abertawe_ram Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 Seeing the playoffs this week reminded me I've been impressed with Moore from Oxford. Sadly looks like they tied him to a long-term deal at the start of the season. He would be great to take over from Bradley, another giant but he's comfortable on the ball in a back 3. Cest la vie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sidd10 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 2 hours ago, Carl Sagan said: Thomas Delaney (Danish international midfielder) only has a year on his Sevilla contract left and they don't want him. He spent last season on loan at Anderlecht, with an option to buy for 3 million Euros, but reportedly the Spaniards are now ready to take 1.5 million: https://www.anderlecht-online.be/en/article/232104 He's 32 years old but could be the central midfield leader we need to make a difference. He's got American citizenship through his dad so I imagine would be comfortable in an English-speaking environment. It's laughable that Cardiff want half a million pounds for Ebou, but for just over twice as much we could maybe buy someone like this. Is this a serious suggestion? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r4derby Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 It’s important to note Warnes comments when looking at transfers. He’s talked about needing athleticism for next season. Think we’ve got some wise heads already, it’s pace and energy that we need. Norman, SKRam and jimtastic56 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eoghan1884 Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 (edited) For the Danish league I looked at teams who win the ball high up and are slightly more direct to think of who Warne could be going to watch. Hvidovre and Viborg rank 4th and 5th in that metric and played eachother yesterday. I wonder if Warne and his staff were there to watch. A stand out player for me after looking at the squads is Anosike Ementa. He has 10 goals and 4 assists in 31 games this season. Hes 22 years old and stands at 6 foot 6. He has 2 years left on his contract but I don’t think would cost crazy money. He works very hard and to show that he beats Collins for both possession won in the final 3rd per 90 and interceptions per 90. He also has only missed 5 big chances all season which would tell me he’s decent at finishing aswell. His chance creation is also high for a striker. Cant see why Warne wouldn’t love him. EDIT: After some more digging he’s linked to some Belgian clubs and can apparently leave for between 1 and 2 million and is actually listed at 6 foot 7 and a 1/2 Edited May 6 by Eoghan1884 Derby4Me and Gabby'sThighs 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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