Tbf if you read the article it does seem a lot of it is guesswork from Sharpe, it would be fair to assume a prem club would be favourites over a championship team.

In other news I have to say I’m impressed with Millwall’s business this window. They’ve just got Scott Malone on loan who is a very good left back at this level. Would of been happy with him here.

It’s the hope that kills you!

Rich Sharpe saying on Twitter that the deal for Kipre hasn’t progressed as quickly as rovers would of liked but that they were still trying for it, says the club hasn’t given up hope of getting it done despite prem interest.

The only hope is that the local West Brom journo has reported that West Brom are in for a number of defenders, including Duffy. According to him no formal bid has been made. Still think he will end up with them though

Sky have just reported that west Brom are closing in on him. Claims that the lure of prem football has beaten off other competitors. however Sharpe, despite confirming the West Brom interest, seems to believe there is still a chance. Can’t see it though

The premier league interest only highlights why Kipre would be such an impressive deal for us. As others have said Rich Sharpe doesn’t normally put a name to the rumours, or the fee involved, unless Rovers are close to securing the deal so there’s hope that we will get it over the line. Time will tell.

Wow! Really hope we pull this one off. Would be a bargain! apparently it’s only for a 6 figure fee.

Would be nice to get a confirmed name in regards to this CB that we are seemingly close too/working on signing. If it is Kipre I’ll be amazed, just seems too good to be true, which isn’t normally the route rovers go down. Interestingly Sharpe tweeted last night about his frustrations with twitter accounts that just make up rumours. Not sure if that relates to any rovers rumours or not.

Oh my bad

This is the Garcia which is valued at 30million and is expected to join Barca. So very much doubt he’s someone who we’re looking at

Lancs live linking us to Gardner and Steven sessegnon (Fulham one not spurs) on loan.

Fisher, JRC, Lenihan, Walton, Bell, Travis, Johnson, Holtby, Chapman, Brereton, Arma No nymabe or gally in the squad

Was also disappointed to hear this but considering we weren’t expecting him back until around Christmas I’ll still take it!

Morgan Gibbs-White is an unreal signing for Swansea. Will be one of the best midfielders in the league I reckon.

Happy to hear that Mulgrew is leaving, been a great servant to the club but we just cannot afford to keep him, especially as he never plays. In terms of Williams I actually feel like he’s a very good squad player to have, he’s a decent back up centre half and can do a job at left back, however if the fee is decent then I could understand why we would let him go, heard that there’s interest from MLS. Seems that there is genuine interest in Kipre, we may just struggle with the fee unfortunately, one to keep an eye on maybe. Glad to hear that we’re actually focusing our finances on our backline for a change.

The fact that Sharpe hasn’t disregarded this leads me to believe that there might be a something in it. In terms of Schmidt, he seems to be giving the signals that he is on his way. Can’t say I know much about him or what kind of player he is. Glad to see that things are finally moving! Makes this thread a lot less depressing

I don’t want to get ahead of myself over this Kipre rumour as I can’t personally see him coming to us. My Wigan mate believed that he’d be off to the prem this summer. Really good player at this level.

Wouldn’t read to much into a pre season game though a convincing win is always welcome.

That pen miss by brereton could be so damaging

Always thought sandomierski looked good. Was frustrated we never gave him a proper chance.

Struggle to not get excited by this signing! Has some great pedigree and is coming at the perfect age imo, 500k could be a bargain when you look at prices elsewhere. Have to say that it’s a relief to see that our scouting network actually exists. anyone know how tall he is?

doubt this is anything rovers related but we haven’t got much else to go atm so thought I might stick it in here. Dack just posted a cryptic story on his instagram with the caption ‘good news today...?’ maybe a new contract?

Sadly Sharpe is pretty dismissive of the Phillips link

I hope this isn’t a serious suggestion