[Archived] Transfer Talk Part 4

[Neal]

Michu anyone? Been released.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2015/11/09/17147082/michu-leaves-swansea-by-mutual-consent?ICID=OP

[davulsukur]

What the hells happened to him? Had an absolute blinding season to start with then couldn't get a game.

[Pedro]

...because I called you out for making gratuitous comments that have nothing to do with him being a footballer? Then, you bait me with another gratuitous comment.

I thought this thread was about transfers.

What on earth are you on about?

[Baz]

What the hells happened to him? Had an absolute blinding season to start with then couldn't get a game.

Big fall out I think, dont get the impression he's a great teammate.

[davulsukur]

Big fall out I think, dont get the impression he's a great teammate.

Shame (for Swansea I guess) seemed like a really decent player.

[Pedro]

I think he is struggling with some mental illness, I read something about his fall from grace a month or so ago. I thought he'd been sold a couple of years ago.

[DE.]

Michu basically threw a strop when Laudrup left and told the club he wanted out. He then picked up some ankle injuries and had a loan spell at Napoli where he kept getting injured, only played 3 times and didn't score a goal.

He apparently wants to go back to Spain, as most of them do eventually, so would expect to see him back there shortly.

[Commondore]

Michu anyone? Been released.

http://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/2896/premier-league/2015/11/09/17147082/michu-leaves-swansea-by-mutual-consent?ICID=OP

Way out of our league, with or without dodgy ankles. If anything we'll be looking at Championship castoffs or PL/Championship loans. I'd personally like to see some of our more promising youth players be given more of a chance instead, but despite Bowyer's background he hasn't shown any real willingness towards that solution before and probably won't start now.

[patrickvalery]

Does anyone know much about Louis Thompson? I can't link on my phone, but a local article says he's set to join us on loan in January. All I know about him is he's a Norwich player on loan at Swindon and he's a midfielder.

[martonrover]

Does anyone know much about Louis Thompson? I can't link on my phone, but a local article says he's set to join us on loan in January. All I know about him is he's a Norwich player on loan at Swindon and he's a midfielder.

A midfielder - you can never have too many of those ;-)

[Neal]

http://www.flicwiltshire.com/louis-could-be-on-his-way-to-blackburn-once-town-stint-comes-to-an-end/

Doesn't seem to be much of a goal scoring midfielder.

[Neal]

Way out of our league, with or without dodgy ankles. If anything we'll be looking at Championship castoffs or PL/Championship loans. I'd personally like to see some of our more promising youth players be given more of a chance instead, but despite Bowyer's background he hasn't shown any real willingness towards that solution before and probably won't start now.

I'm not sure Michu is out of our league to be honest, heard he could be going to a 3rd tier Spanish side. If he is willing to play on a 3rd tier wage then surely he's worth a look, on trial at least.

[Guest]

Derby interested in Markus Olsson

[JHRover]

I just don't possibly understand the 'loan to buy' concept.

Olsson is out of contract in the summer. No doubt whoever takes over will have a decision to make on whether to offer him a new one. If Derby want him in January they can pay for him. I can't understand why Rovers would allow him to leave on loan, forfeit a possible fee, and see him leave on a free transfer in the summer.

[bluebruce]

Derby interested in Markus Olsson

Why do clubs keep trying to loan our first team players?

We really need to start tying up our better assets to longer deals. Clearly we've learned nothing from Hoilett and King. I haven't checked all the facts, but I suspect we have quite a few players getting a bit too close to the ends of contracts, as I haven't seen many articles about renewals in the last two seasons.

[G Somerset Rover]

I don't understand the loan to buy concept, but their gaffer would know him well so it's certainly feasible. Let's hope whomever our new manager is gets chance to get his legs under the table before our remaining jewels are sold.

[roverandout]

That last sentence just made me squirm!

[bluebruce]

http://www.irishmirror.ie/sport/soccer/transfer-news/sheffield-wednesday-want-blackburns-jordan-6834886

I resent the sentence in there that says 'now Wednesday will complete a move for the striker'...will? Think we'd like some say in that. Though from the rest of the article I suspect it was just a slip.

[1864roverite]

More utter garbage.

[Dunnfc]

One name ... Tokelo Rantie. - Very pacy striker like Modou Barrow but he was omitted from the Bournemouth 25 man squad. Loan Until january 1st?

[roversfan99]

One name ... Tokelo Rantie. - Very pacy striker like Modou Barrow but he was omitted from the Bournemouth 25 man squad. Loan Until january 1st?

He came on v Newcastle.

[Ewooduknow]

If koita isn't the right partner for Rhodes then Lambert needs to look for someone that will be, and fast. A targetman would be my preference.

[Dunnfc]

Kramaric and Kozak at Leicester and Villa don't appear to be getting a look in?

Understandably if Kantie played at NUFC then maybe he's covering for the awful injuries sustained to the Bournemouth front line this year.

[Neal]

Kramaric and Kozak at Leicester and Villa don't appear to be getting a look in?

Both great shouts.

[Blue Cabbage]

That Krmaric looks a right handful, I'd be all over that if possible