[Albion] 25 Man Squad - Summer 2022 Edition

[WATFORD zero]

I’d flog Maupay and bring in Destiny & BBD. Loan or sell the rest ending up with this 25:


1. Sanchez ( HGP ) (2025)
2. Steele ( HGP ) (2023)
3. Rushworth (2025)
4. Lamptey (HGP) (2025)
5. March ( HGP ) (2024 + option)
6. Cucurella (2026)
7. Veltman (2023 + option)
8. Webster ( HGP ) ( 2026)
9. Dunk ( HGP ) (2025)
10. Destiny Udogie (2026)
11. Van Hecke (2023)
12. Mac Allister (2023)
13. Caicedo (2025)
14. Moder (2025)
15. Alzate ( HGP ) (2024)
16. Lallana ( HGP ) (2023)
17. Groß (2024)
18. Enciso (2026)
19. Sarmiento ( HGP ) (2026)
20. Trossard (2023 + option)
21. Mitoma (2025)
22. Brereton-Diaz (2026)
23. Welbeck ( HGP ) (2023 + maybe longer)
24. Undav (2026)
25. Mwepu (2025)

I would be stunned if we sold a proven striker who has scored 26 in the Premier League in 3 seasons as a youngster and is just coming into their prime unless we had someone REALLY exciting coming in, like the top championship striker ... oh

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

And what are your suspicions on Ali Mac signing a new contract?

No idea. I hope so, but I'm not fully confident.

 

[Hugo Rune]

I would be stunned if we sold a proven striker who has scored 26 in the Premier League in 3 seasons as a youngster and is just coming into their prime unless we had someone REALLY exciting coming in, like the top championship striker ... oh

And Undav!

The principal issue with Maupay (like Bissouma) is the contractual situation. I could see clubs like Leeds, Wolves and Newcastle mounting a chase if he doesn’t extend soon.

 

[Swansman]

And Undav!

The principal issue with Maupay (like Bissouma) is the contractual situation. I could see clubs like Leeds, Wolves and Newcastle mounting a chase if he doesn’t extend soon.

I would say that Brentford is by far the most likely candidate if Maupay moves within the PL.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Napoli slowly creeping towards a deal for Østigård, Cochrane rumoured at a handful of Championship clubs, Rushworth loan to Portsmouth ?

Maybe a bit of squad reduction is quite close.

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

And what are your suspicions on Ali Mac signing a new contract?

I would suspect he is happy here and although he has been excellent for us last year, he never actually stole the show, now Yves has gone, he will possibly be more important and his chance to shine is this coming season, I can see him extending his contract with us as his name is not being banded around in the transfer merry-go-round at present.

Next season I can see him as a very important piece of the jigsaw puzzle and his stock will rise, sign now and he will increase his wage and the potential to increase his profile.

 

[Machiavelli]

I would suspect he is happy here and although he has been excellent for us last year, he never actually stole the show, now Yves has gone, he will possibly be more important and his chance to shine is this coming season, I can see him extending his contract with us as his name is not being banded around in the transfer merry-go-round at present.

Next season I can see him as a very important piece of the jigsaw puzzle and his stock will rise, sign now and he will increase his wage and the potential to increase his profile.

Well, I think you're seeing it through B&HA-tinted spectacles, whereas he may well be seeing it very differently, encouraged by his agent. They are the ones that hold the cards, which is something we'll have to come to live with. I've little doubt that there will be a host of PL clubs -- plus also in Italy and Spain -- that would like Ali Mac on their books, especially if there's further development from him next season. And they'll be willing to pay very high wages for his services. What he and his agent will be contemplating at present will be the kinds of offers he'd receive next summer, versus the security and increased pay that would be a feature of a new B&HA contract.

Where they fall within that conundrum is far from certain. What's more certain is that B&HA will continue to view things through B&HA-tinted spectacles.

 

[GT49er]

Napoli slowly creeping towards a deal for Østigård, Cochrane rumoured at a handful of Championship clubs, Rushworth loan to Portsmouth?

Interesting. I knew about the Ostigarde to Napoli possibility, but out of interest where did the other suggestions come from (not that they don't sound quite plausible)?

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Today's Athletic :

"Some national managers, most notably Martinez with Belgium, have actually urged their players against moving this summer for fear that the upheaval of a transfer risks a detrimental effect on a player’s form or state of mind."


I think that pretty much rules out Trossard leaving before the World Cup.

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Interesting. I knew about the Ostigarde to Napoli possibility, but out of interest where did the other suggestions come from (not that they don't sound quite plausible)?

Local press mainly.

For instance the Coventry argus equivalent analyses Cochrane as a possible target. Also Portsmouth press mentioned Rushworth.

I can't re-trawl for all the links, but here is one :

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/s...oventry-city-transfers-alex-cochrane-24249195

Of course, it is rumour, no more.

 

[GT49er]

Local press mainly.

For instance the Coventry argus equivalent analyses Cochrane as a possible target. Also Portsmouth press mentioned Rushworth.

I can't re-trawl for all the links, but here is one :

https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/s...oventry-city-transfers-alex-cochrane-24249195

Of course, it is rumour, no more.

Cheers, thanks - I've found one or two references myself, now I've taken the trouble to use Google (which I should have done before asking lazy questions!)

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Cheers, thanks - I've found one or two references myself, now I've taken the trouble to use Google (which I should have done before asking lazy questions!)

And now this about Cochrane :

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman....-prepares-to-leave-brighton-for-a-fee-3740461

 

[GT49er]

And now this about Cochrane :

https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman....-prepares-to-leave-brighton-for-a-fee-3740461

Good spot! Surprised if he doesn't go for a Championship club though - more money than in the SPL (outside the old firm, at least). Still, if this does come to pass, it's still a decent outcome for a Brighton youth player - and I'm sure he'll earn a lot more money in a few weeks than I did in six years of living and working in Edinburgh!

 

[Blue Valkyrie]

Simon Adingra joins.

EDIT : Also, Cochrane goes to Hearts.

Window closes: Sept 1st 11pm.
u21s: Players born on or after 1 January 2001.
HGP - Home Grown Player - see definition

1. Sanchez ( HGP ) (2025)
2. Steele ( HGP ) (2023)
3. Scherpen (2025)
U21. Rushworth (2025)
4. Lamptey (HGP) (2025)
U21. Karbownik (2024)
5. March ( HGP ) (2024 + option)
6. Cucurella (2026)
7. Veltman (2023 + option)
8. Webster ( HGP ) ( 2026)
9. Dunk ( HGP ) (2025)
10. Duffy ( HGP ) (2023)
11. Clarke ( HGP ) (2023)
12. van Hecke (2023)
13. Østigård (2023)
U21. Offiah (2024)
U21. Roberts (2023)
U21. Turns (2024)
U21. Leonard (2023)
14. Mwepu (2025)
U21. Caicedo ( 2025)
U21. Jenks
U21. Kozlowski ( 2026)
15. Moder (2025)
16. Alzate ( HGP ) (2024)
17. Lallana ( HGP ) (2023)
18. Groß (2024)
19. Mac Allister (2023)
U21. Enciso (2026)
U21. Sarmiento (2026)
U21. Khadra (2023)
20. Richards ( HGP ) (2024)
21. Trossard (2023 + option)
22. Mitoma (2025)
U21. Adingra (2026)
23. Maupay (2023)
24. Welbeck ( HGP ) (2023 + maybe longer)
25. Undav (2026)
26. Andone (2023)
27. Zeqiri (2024)
28. Connolly ( HGP ) (2024)
U21. Sima
U21. Ferguson

Loans out ( maximum 8 to overseas clubs ): tbc
Sales in this window: Enciso, Adingra
Sales out this Window: Bissouma ( Spurs ), Cochrane ( Hearts )


Reported strong interest from Napoli in Østigård.

 

[Papa Lazarou]

Cochrane departure confirmed

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[b.w.2.]

These are my thoughts on our 'at risk' players using BV's excellent summary:

U21. Ferguson 2023 Unknown 1 Question - we don't have the info on contact duration, but probably okay? BV - please can you help?
U21. Jenks 2023 Unknown 1 Question - ditto
U21. Sima 2023 Unknown 1 Question - ditto

12. van Hecke (2023) 2023 Known 2 Risk - club need to act or may lose this player
13. Østigård (2023) 2023 Known 2 Risk - ditto (probably going!)
17. Lallana ( HGP ) (2023) 2023 Known 2 Risk - ditto
19. Mac Allister (2023) 2023 Known 2 Risk - ditto
2. Steele ( HGP ) (2023) 2023 Known 2 Risk - ditto
23. Maupay (2023) 2023 Known 2 Risk - ditto
24. Welbeck ( HGP ) (2023 + maybe longer) 2023 Known 2 Risk - ditto
U21. Khadra (2023) 2023 Known 2 Risk - ditto
U21. Leonard (2023) 2023 Known 2 Risk - ditto
U21. Roberts (2023) 2023 Known 2 Risk - ditto

7. Veltman (2023 + option) 2023 Option 3 Option - club to exercise option to minimise risk of player leaving
21. Trossard (2023 + option) 2023 Option 3 Option - ditto

10. Duffy ( HGP ) (2023) 2023 Known 4 Can Go - bye?
11. Clarke ( HGP ) (2023) 2023 Known 4 Can Go - ditto
26. Andone (2023) 2023 Known 4 Can Go - ditto

Well, that's what I think anyway...

 

[GT49er]

We've taken up one year extension options on several of our U23s, presumably so that we can command a fee for them (one of them was Cochrane, who's already gone) - there doesn't seem much point in loaning them out for a year only for them to go on a free.

 

[b.w.2.]

Actually where is Connolly in the list? Surely we need to offload if he isn’t already ?


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[Blue Valkyrie]

These are my thoughts on our 'at risk' players using BV's excellent summary:

U21. Ferguson2023Unknown1 Question - we don't have the info on contact duration, but probably okay? BV - please can you help?
U21. Jenks 2023Unknown1 Question - ditto
U21. Sima2023Unknown1 Question - ditto

12. van Hecke (2023)2023Known2 Risk - club need to act or may lose this player
13. Østigård (2023)2023Known2 Risk - ditto (probably going!)
17. Lallana ( HGP ) (2023)2023Known2 Risk - ditto
19. Mac Allister (2023)2023Known2 Risk - ditto
2. Steele ( HGP ) (2023)2023Known2 Risk - ditto
23. Maupay (2023)2023Known2 Risk - ditto
24. Welbeck ( HGP ) (2023 + maybe longer)2023Known2 Risk - ditto
U21. Khadra (2023)2023Known2 Risk - ditto
U21. Leonard (2023)2023Known2 Risk - ditto
U21. Roberts (2023)2023Known2 Risk - ditto

7. Veltman (2023 + option)2023Option3 Option - club to exercise option to minimise risk of player leaving
21. Trossard (2023 + option)2023Option3 Option - ditto

10. Duffy ( HGP ) (2023)2023Known4 Can Go - bye?
11. Clarke ( HGP ) (2023)2023Known4 Can Go - ditto
26. Andone (2023)2023Known4 Can Go - ditto

Well, that's what I think anyway...

Sima is contracted to 2025.

No idea about Jenks and Ferguson, though.

 

[b.w.2.]

Sima is contracted to 2025.

No idea about Jenks and Ferguson, though.

Thank you [emoji120] and what about Connolly? Shouldn’t he be on list?


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