****** The Official January Transfer Window Thread *******

[GoldWithFalmer]

Have we signed anyone yet?

This is becoming a joke already

This: bit like pre season all over again

 

[Triggaaar]

Bournemouth looking to spend big £1.5M bid to Birmingham for Demarai Gray rejected.

How has it been rejected, I thought the window opened on Saturday?

 

[El Turi]

Bournemouth looking to spend big £1.5M bid to Birmingham for Demarai Gray rejected. Brentford spent a million on young star from Rangers, who had numerous clubs chasing him.

So Bournemouth and Brentford are going to be the big spenders of the transfer window again despite getting the smallest crowds in the division.

 

[spence]

So Bournemouth and Brentford are going to be the big spenders of the transfer window again despite getting the smallest crowds in the division.

Hint of jealousy? Have either club failed to meet FFP?

 

[BensGrandad]

How has it been rejected, I thought the window opened on Saturday?

The deal being done ready for sanction as soon as the window opens on Saturday

 

[El Turi]

Hint of jealousy? Have the fail to meet FFP?

Not yet but the FL are supposedly reviewing all accounts submitted. It is quite frustrating to see them getting good players in when we've mainly relied on free transfers and loan signings despite getting much bigger crowds and raising millions in transfer fees so I guess I am a bit jealous!

 

[portslade seagull]

I reckon we will spend money but might offload COG to compensate

 

[Publius Ovidius]

The window opens on the 3rd doesn't it?

Irrespective.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO

 

[Hyperion]

Irrespective.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Riiiiiiiight, oookay then

 

[jamie the seagull]

MILLWALL have turned down a bid from Cardiff City for Scott Malone. (left back)

http://www.newsatden.co.uk/44703-millwall-reject-cardiff-city-bid-for-out-of-contract-malone.html

Derby County F.C. have completed the signing of Stoke City defender Ryan Shotton on a permanent deal

http://www.dcfc.co.uk/news/article/ryan-shotton-joins-derby-county-on-a-permanent-basis-2176241.aspx

 

[severnside gull]

But how many of them have are over 21 and have started at least five league games for them this season?


EDIT:
http://www.soccerbase.com/teams/team.sd?team_id=1524&teamTabs=records&teamTabs=stats

Only players who have appeared in matchday squads are listed. 32 players. So 8 of those registered have never made it to a matchday squad.
Of those 32 only 16 have started 5 or more games.

So, right there is room for at least 8 (free) signings (on annual wages + agents fees not totalling more than £600k).

There may be more room if any of those 16 are under 21.

I can't decide of the embargo is a joke because it still allows signings, or if the restrictions on fees and wages limits the quality you can sign.

It says 5 starting appearances NOT 5 this season

 

[jamie the seagull]

"Reading also face stern competition for Murray’s signature from a number of rivals clubs with Derby County and Nottingham Forest reported to be lining up £3m-plus offers"

http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2015/01/01/106400-steve-clarke-facing-dday-over-glenn-murrays-transfer-from-crystal-palace-to-reading-fc/

 

[jamie the seagull]

"Derby County boss Steve McClaren keeps cards close to his chest over Bent link

http://www.derbytelegraph.co.uk/Derby-County-boss-Steve-McClaren-keeps-cards/story-25788068-detail/story.html

 

[Eeyore]

"Reading also face stern competition for Murray’s signature from a number of rivals clubs with Derby County and Nottingham Forest reported to be lining up £3m-plus offers"

http://www.readingchronicle.co.uk/sport/football/articles/2015/01/01/106400-steve-clarke-facing-dday-over-glenn-murrays-transfer-from-crystal-palace-to-reading-fc/

He's not worth £3 million. I thought Nottingham Forest had an embargo in place ?

 

[jamie the seagull]

"Celtic BRACING themselves as Bolton line up £250,000 bid for Kris Commons"

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/549622/Celtic-brace-Bolton-line-up-bid-Kris-Commons

 

[jamie the seagull]

"The future of Sebastien Bassong – signed by Hughton at Norwich and Newcastle – remains up in the air following the completion of his loan spell at Watford"

http://www.pinkun.com/norwich-city/could_new_brighton_manager_chris_hughton_call_on_norwich_city_for_recruitment_1_3902875

 

[8ace]

Worth noting that the window will SLAM SHUT on 11pm on Monday February 2nd.

 

[The Fifth Column]

Worth noting that the window will SLAM SHUT on 11pm on Monday February 2nd.

Diary entry made to avoid switching on Sky Sports News on that date.

 

[OzMike]

TB says we are ahead of the game re the window, so some early movement maybe?

You can say what you like really.
Loans extended, loanees recalled and no new players.

 

[sydney]

He's not worth £3 million. I thought Nottingham Forest had an embargo in place ?

both of those...