The January 2026 Transfer Window

[RevidgeBlue]

47 minutes ago, had.e.nuff said:

all back in time for our seasonal February slump 

As others have already pointed out - the "seasonal slump" started in August this season.

Will we notice a difference?

[Ricky]

It could be wrong but it also could be VI not wanting to share that info in the window, as Mercer touched upon.

If every club knows we need a striker then we will have our pants pulled down on fees. 

[Emerald Isle Rover]

5 minutes ago, RevidgeBlue said:

As others have already pointed out - the "seasonal slump" started in August this season.

Will we notice a difference?

Give it a rest will you 

[rovers11]

3 in before the FA Cup, Val told us. This is an emergency situation, he said. We need proven domestic players, he added.

Fast forward to today: Another punt from the Scandinavian leagues and a failed Birmingham loanee. And when asked "Would you be happy with just one more signing before the window closes?"

Val: Yup!

[roversfan99]

We have 2 left backs who clearly not play as wing backs. Ismael clearly doesnt want to use either there.

We also have an absolute waste of space who again Ismael clearly doesnt want to use and one that he has called out for being a liability.

We have spent weeks just sort of using 1, realising they arent capable of playing that position and then changing around.

And he seems happy to just leave it.

 

[RevidgeBlue]

8 minutes ago, rovers11 said:

3 in before the FA Cup, Val told us. This is an emergency situation, he said. We need proven domestic players, he added.

Fast forward to today: Another punt from the Scandinavian leagues and a failed Birmingham loanee. And when asked "Would you be happy with just one more signing before the window closes?"

Val: Yup!

He just makes it up as he goes along. Not sure why anyone takes anything he says literally.

[Wegerleswiggle]

What was said or shared on social media about Pears? 

[rovers11]

If we are to bring in one more striker then my guess would be Cadamateri. Looks almost certain to leave Sheff W, and fee/wages within our range. Also sell-on potential. 

Wouldn't be against signing him as I think he'd be decent, especially in lge 1 if we do end up getting relegated. 

[FE123]

I think it will be Daryl Dike to be honest. Scored goals at this level, manager knows him, surplus to requirements and MAJOR injury issues over last couple of years.

 

Still only 25 so club will be thinking it’s a low risk deal that could pay off if he scores goals for us

[KentExile]

45 minutes ago, Ricky said:

It could be wrong but it also could be VI not wanting to share that info in the window, as Mercer touched upon.

If every club knows we need a striker then we will have our pants pulled down on fees. 

Hasn't Ismael been saying publicly in interviews since before the window opened that he wants 2 strikers?

[rovers11]

8 minutes ago, FE123 said:

I think it will be Daryl Dike to be honest. Scored goals at this level, manager knows him, surplus to requirements and MAJOR injury issues over last couple of years.

 

Still only 25 so club will be thinking it’s a low risk deal that could pay off if he scores goals for us

That would be a terrible transfer. I doubt it's him. We have too many sicknotes as it is. 

[Emerald Isle Rover]

Cadamarteri - I personally don’t see it I could be harshly judging him in a really poor side but I don’t see the fuss. His age is an obvious plus but someone do the here and now I just don’t get the attention/hype he’s attracting 

[FE123]

3 minutes ago, rovers11 said:

That would be a terrible transfer. I doubt it's him. We have too many sicknotes as it is. 

To be honest, he’s got everything to be one of the best forwards in the division and only has 6 months left on his deal.

Someone will sign him

[RevidgeBlue]

13 minutes ago, KentExile said:

Hasn't Ismael been saying publicly in interviews since before the window opened that he wants 2 strikers?

If someone came in presume Jorgensen would be classed as the other

[roversfan99]

Dike will be on standard Championship wages so it wont be him.

[simongarnerisgod]

27 minutes ago, FE123 said:

I think it will be Daryl Dike to be honest. Scored goals at this level, manager knows him, surplus to requirements and MAJOR injury issues over last couple of years.

 

Still only 25 so club will be thinking it’s a low risk deal that could pay off if he scores goals for us

was highly rated when first signed at west brom,though injuries have curtailed his career,he`ll be on a fair whack at west brom,more than we are willing to pay him,no chance of him coming here

if we do sign someone,it will be either a loan or someone who`s past it,on a free transfer and on a short term deal

[Wegerleswiggle]

29 minutes ago, FE123 said:

I think it will be Daryl Dike to be honest. Scored goals at this level, manager knows him, surplus to requirements and MAJOR injury issues over last couple of years.

 

Still only 25 so club will be thinking it’s a low risk deal that could pay off if he scores goals for us

What makes you think it'll be him? Definite talent but surely he's a physios nightmare