Jimmy Grimble
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What this thread shows is that if you get one or two transfer windows wrong, then it heaps a whole load of pressure on the next one.
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[Albion] 2024 Summer Transfer Window
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southstandandy
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- Jul 9, 2003
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New RB and that's it unless Gross moves on then we need a new CM.
The Fits
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- Jun 29, 2020
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A lot of people have said this about Hinsh.
Makes no sense to me. He's a central midfielder. Surely, in the long term, we want him to become a lynchpin in the centre of the pitch rather than effectively retraining him?!
Mancgull
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I like Hinsh at Right back. He’s got great energy and adds more dynamism to the team.
I think we need a midfielder more than any other position. Dewsbury-Hall hopefully. I think Baleba can develop into a decent defensive midfielder.
If Webster departs we’ll need another centre back.
I think we need a midfielder more than any other position. Dewsbury-Hall hopefully. I think Baleba can develop into a decent defensive midfielder.
If Webster departs we’ll need another centre back.
Wasn’t entirely wrong though was it - unlike most clubs we’ve got the cash to invest in what’s needed from decisions in the last couple of windows too.
pigmanovich
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My fencesitter's take on Hinshelwood is that rather than settle on whether he's primarily a CM or a RB, we could do what we do with Gross and frequently have him change positions mid match as substitutions are made.
Jimmy Grimble
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True to an extent, though I guess you could argue if we used the cash to recruit in the areas many have mentioned on this thread last summer or in January, we wouldn’t be needing to do as much business this summer.
If - as some have predicted - some knockdown transfer fees are available, then it’ll look better.
um bongo molongo
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I’m not sure I agree with those saying we don’t need much, as I think there’s a real risk we carry our second half of the season form in to next season if we don’t refresh. The squad was weaker than last season pre-injuries. I’d say in priority order:
- 1-2 midfielders (Dahoud out)
- right back (Lamptey out)
- right winger (Fati out)
- CB (Webster out)
4 or 5 signings, on a one in one out basis seems like the minimum we need to do to me.
- 1-2 midfielders (Dahoud out)
- right back (Lamptey out)
- right winger (Fati out)
- CB (Webster out)
4 or 5 signings, on a one in one out basis seems like the minimum we need to do to me.
macbeth
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think we definitely need three players who can instantly come in and improve the team. that for me is an absolute minimum.
RB, CM/DM, RW. Looks like we’ll sign an AM to replace lallana too, this may be dewsbury-hall however i’d like us to really push the boat out for desiré doué at rennes. real difference-maker. for the RW i think iling-junior is the best option, even though he’s usually played on the left, he’s left footed, homegrown and quite cheap from the sounds of it.
have mentioned before that guido rodriguez of betis would be an excellent pickup on a free for DM, offers great experience, if leeds don’t go up maybe worth a cheeky offer for archie gray, if for nothing else just to see the meltdown, but that would be a very very difficult deal to do. at RB we need to replace lamptey. he’s a good player but just too unreliable fitness-wise unfortunately.
from there we just need to replace anyone else who leaves. think webster’s time has come, and actually wouldn’t be surprised to see veltman off either, RDZ has never seemed to like him that much. above all else, we just need to avoid going into next season with obvious gaps again like we’ve done this time
RB, CM/DM, RW. Looks like we’ll sign an AM to replace lallana too, this may be dewsbury-hall however i’d like us to really push the boat out for desiré doué at rennes. real difference-maker. for the RW i think iling-junior is the best option, even though he’s usually played on the left, he’s left footed, homegrown and quite cheap from the sounds of it.
have mentioned before that guido rodriguez of betis would be an excellent pickup on a free for DM, offers great experience, if leeds don’t go up maybe worth a cheeky offer for archie gray, if for nothing else just to see the meltdown, but that would be a very very difficult deal to do. at RB we need to replace lamptey. he’s a good player but just too unreliable fitness-wise unfortunately.
from there we just need to replace anyone else who leaves. think webster’s time has come, and actually wouldn’t be surprised to see veltman off either, RDZ has never seemed to like him that much. above all else, we just need to avoid going into next season with obvious gaps again like we’ve done this time
Milano
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One thing I'm certain of now is that other teams are watching us. We need to be confident we can complete a deal before we show our hand. Kudus last summer had a sniff of guzzump about it and I'm worried that bidding (apparently) for KDH in Jan but then not getting it done means that ship has probably sailed now too 
I agree a lot with what has been said in terms positions where we need to stengthen. My priority order would be:
RB - this has been a problem position for 2 seasons now IMO.
CM - I'm going to buck the trend - I'm not super happy with Gross at CM in a 2, in a 3 it's OK. KDH would be fantastic but sadly see above.
RW - we need to find the next Solly and it's not Adringa IMO
CB - if Webbo leaves
That's it. The important thing about the first 3 above is that they need to be EPL ready and attribute wise they would ideally all have above average pace.
I agree a lot with what has been said in terms positions where we need to stengthen. My priority order would be:
RB - this has been a problem position for 2 seasons now IMO.
CM - I'm going to buck the trend - I'm not super happy with Gross at CM in a 2, in a 3 it's OK. KDH would be fantastic but sadly see above.
RW - we need to find the next Solly and it's not Adringa IMO
CB - if Webbo leaves
That's it. The important thing about the first 3 above is that they need to be EPL ready and attribute wise they would ideally all have above average pace.
brighton_tom
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- Jul 23, 2008
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With a fully fit squad, likely no European football next season, Osman already signed, and a few loans returning to the squad (Undav and Sarmiento), you could argue we're only short a right back and centre mid. But I could see RDZ insisting on a bit more than that if he stays.
You don’t rate Pedro
I know forums are about opinions but that’s just patently ridiculous.
A lot of good ideas. I agree with most of them.
We need a massive overhaul as you point out. Not of our regulars though but rather those who are too injured to play for us on a regular basis.
GK:
McGill out, Rushworth in.
Steele is still needed in the ‘dressing room’ and is a good fit at No.3.
Fullbacks:
Lamptey out, LB & RB in.
Lamptey is a great player and human being but his fitness does not allow him to play enough games for us sadly. Estupinan needs competition, I think Barco will be used further up the pitch.
Realistic targets: Wesley (Flamengo) & Miranda (Betis)
Centre Back:
Webster out.
Again, Adam is a great guy and pretty good defender but the constant injuries are so frustrating. Added to that, he was better in Potter’s system. I think RDZ requires too much technical short passing which he is a little behind with compared to our other centre backs. But what we really need is top level pace to help thwart those breaks.
Realistic Target: Nagalo (Nordsjælland)
Centre Midfield:
Dahoud, Milner out.
Milner is too old and injured and has only played well a left wing. He’d be fine to keep as a coach though. RDZ has concluded his dealings with Dahoud so he is gone. We need another two in our most important role in DeZerbiball. Along with Dunk’s role, this position dictates everything we do on pitch. Let’s make sure that we’re super strong there and not relying on long term prospects such as Hinshelwood & Baleba to challenge Groß and Gilmour for a starting position.
Realistic Targets: KDH (Leicester in June) & Ross Barkley (Luton)
Wings:
Mitoma & Fati out.
The model needs a sacrifice this summer. He is at peak value for us in my opinion. Yes, I want him to stay but I’d prefer TB using transfer profits to buy players rather than his own pocket. Other club profits need to go into things likes fanzones and a new stadium for our women’s team.
We must get a left footed right winger and perhaps some experience on the right. Osman is good but will need to develop. Adringra has shown he must work on consistency. I think we’ll see Barco at left wing quite a lot next season too.
Realistic Targets: McAtee (City) & Jota Silva (Vitória Guimarães SC)
Striker:
Out N/A
Just get Undav back please. He can do double figures starting most games on the bench.
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Lamptey coming into the last year of his contract, so really likey he'll be off. Replacement-wise, Tiago Santos from Lille looks good.
Gabbiano
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There comes a point though where either we bring Rushworth into the first team fold or sell him, and I think after a successful season in the Championship we're at that point. Remember that Beadle is also waiting in the wings and a couple of years younger.
Is he ready to compete with Verbruggen or not? I'd give him the opportunity to prove himself tbh. If it doesn't work then he's still very sellable to a Championship team with ambitions
Gabbiano
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If we reckon that Lamptey, Webster, Milner, Dahoud, Fati and Lallana are out the door then these are bodies in the squad that need replacing. Then there's the depth question for RW.
Osman in for Fati covers one of these. We also have thousands of attacking midfielders so perhaps don't need another although KDH strongly linked here.
That leaves an additional RB, CB and 2 CMs
Osman in for Fati covers one of these. We also have thousands of attacking midfielders so perhaps don't need another although KDH strongly linked here.
That leaves an additional RB, CB and 2 CMs
Milano
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Are you fishing? Sell Mitoma so we can build a stadium for the women's team. Seriously?
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Not sure i agree with this consensus that Tariq is "off" . RDZ rates Lamptey, he's flexible - his injuries / other options make it possible - but its certainly not "really likely"
Gabbiano
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Agree, makes no sense to sell Mitoma (or Estupinan for that matter, in a similar situation) after an injury riddled inconsistent season.
Sell when their value is highest. That isn't now
Super Steve Earle
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Surely Osman and Mazilu are the two new wingers to supplement the existing squad? O'Mahony is in behind Welbeck and Ferguson. Rushworth, Sarmiento, Leonard, Undav have all had great seasons. What next for them? I think it's going to be a very nuanced summer window. Without knowing how ready the 10 injury hit players will be for next season. Fati and Dahoud will free up big wages plus Dahoud's fee £9m? If Undav does go, that's at least another £15m. I don't think us fans have much base information to work with and speculate.