Styles would be exceptional. I’ll belive it when I see it…

thanks for the info @glen9mullan

8 minutes ago, islander200 said:

He only has a year left on his deal though.If Brighton don't plan on using him this season then surely he will be sold.He was immense for us last season but at the moment I wouldn't expect his next move to be a premier league club so I wouldn't totally rule it out if we were prepared to pay the fee for him ,according to reports he is only on 4k a week

Also Sharpe has mentioned today that there’s a decent chance he gets loaned out later in the window - however unsure if Blackburn come into that 

@callumrovers seems you were right about the movement on a CM. Still no indication on a name? 

2 minutes ago, Tormund said:

Sharpe saying we are moving forward with a CM, wonder who?

Hoping it’s the lad from Oxford.

Would love Josh Bowler… 

It also seems that Brighton haven’t decided whether Van Hecke will be in there first team next season. Would be incredible business to get him back - loan or perm. 

I think with Nymabe - he was probably looking for a big signing on fee which he would of got moving on a free transfer. However it is clear that that didn’t come as maybe his agent indicated. 
 

Therfore he’s signed a 1 year deal at Wigan where he’ll play every week and get exposure before having a crack at another big move next summer. 

13 minutes ago, tomphil said:

Edun is another Bell at left back i'd never pick him over Pickering there's too many short memories knocking around.

It would be nice if we could find a proper lwb from somewhere, they are out there, Giles was a good one he just wasn't used there. If we truly want to improve we don't go back to playing midfielders as full backs.

Edun will come good this season. Never got a proper run of games in his natural position - give him that and I’m certain he’ll impress

6 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Now for Josh Bowler ayy 👀

Hope or have you heard? Would be quality 

3 minutes ago, bazza said:

 

Quite right, Mellor. He's played 17 league games and 1 cup game.

He played 36 times last season and 42 the season before all in the championship.

4 minutes ago, RoversClitheroe said:

Callum Brittain.

We’re linked with a 1m move. Would be a great signing but won’t believe it until I see it.

26 minutes ago, chaddyrovers said:

Ash Phillips hasn't sign a professional contract. Same with Jake Butty

https://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/20285417.ash-phillips-yet-sign-professional-blackburn-rovers-contract/

It explains why he hasn't sign once yet

I am tired of this. 

18 minutes ago, AJW said:

Blackpool fans think he’s. 

 

Blackpool fans thinks he’s a £10m player don’t see it myself but hey ho 

Bowler is absolutely class. Has very similar traits to Joe Rothwell but is an out and out wide player.

Great game that - would argue based on our 2nd half chances we should of won it. Great intensity throughout. 
 

We look weak in the fullback areas.

There is no doubt that our lack of business is worrying - however it’s far from panic time yet.

The reality is this season is and was always going to be a period of transition - I only feel we can properly judge JDT on next season. There are a lot of poor teams in the league this season - Blackpool, Rotherham, Reading, Cardiff, Birmingham etc etc. I don’t feel we are in too much risk of being relegated. We certainly won’t be going up. 
 

With players such as Vale, Wharton, Garrett and Phillips and Carter very much look apart of the first team picture this season I only really feel we need 3-4 quality signings to keep us on track for where we need to be to challenge next season. A RB, CB, and a CM need to be the priority with an attacker with pace being a bonus. Blood the youngsters through this season and set them up for a quality campaign, where JDT has had enough time to get across his principle of plays and then we have can have a proper go at it.

GK: Kaminski, Eastman, Pears

Full backs: NEW (RB), Brown, Pickering, Edun, JRC

CB: NEW, Wharton, Carter, Phillips, Ayala

CM: Travis, Buckley, Dack, New, Wharton, Garrett

Wingers: Markandy, Dolan, Diaz, Hedges 

Strikers: Gally, Vale

Not the strongest of squads but by no means terrible and should be enough to keep us mid table. Aslong as the signings brought it we’re of starting 11 standard I’d be pretty content with that. Perhaps a little leight upfront but Dolan and Diaz can both play up there. 
 

Major winners of Preseason so far seem to be Wharton, Garrett, Phillips and Vale. 
 

Archer set to go out on loan from Villa. There will be heavy competition for him but I would hope we are in the mix - JDT might even give us an edge 

4 minutes ago, unleaded said:

 

JDT is STILL hoping to sign the bearded Wonder from Malmo …. Malmo trying to offer him a new contract but Berget is adamant for one last dance … 

Scored Yesterday and had an Assist ….See if the money men will allow the manager a 31 going on 32 to take on board … 
He can player anywhere at the top and also as a Right wing back ….

Bearded Wonder !

 

 

 

 

I just can’t see us getting value in this… esp it Malmö are going to force a decent fee.

Would love to have Khadra back. Pace, trickery and can hit it cleanly - has potential to be a very good player.

No doubt his decision making needs serious work but in tight championship games he can be the difference. 
 

Would be keen on Ben Davies - class defender at this level. Only concern is that he’s left footed? Wouldn’t be a fan of two left footed CBS.

2 minutes ago, pomster said:

Unleaded stated earlier that JDT had phoned him?

sorry must of missed this. 

seemed like we were set to lose out to sheff United but sounds like it could very much be on - would be a top top signing.

this lad is on Van Heckes level and is an improvement on Lenihan 

8 minutes ago, islander200 said:

I don't have his patreon but one of my Facebook friends has put on that Nixon saying Venkys are willing to back JDT to bring the Bosnian here and Tomosson knowing the player makes us hopeful he will choose us ahead of Sheffield United 

please!

2 hours ago, BankEnd Rover said:

I would be more than happy to get veljko birmancevic….would this not be Markandays position though, look like similar players.

Feel like we need one starting 11 quality attacking player who can play across the front line to give us proper depth. Definitely not a priority position for us though especially if we keep Diaz 

I’m just craving a transfer link of substance…

2 hours ago, goozburger said:

I think it's a sign that we're looking for players who we need for the starting XI. I can understand the need for squad fillers and that tired term "helping the group", but maybe we're now looking at our academy to do the squad filling (and they'll get their chance), and looking at fewer but better quality signings in the transfer market. I like the idea of that if that's the case.

100%. I would much rather us sign 4 quality players who improve our starting 11 that 6/7 that provide us with squad depth. The talent in our academy should be more than enough to fill up the squad, with players such as Garret, Phillips, Wharton and Vale all good enough imo to have a bit-part impact. 
 

Priorities for me have to be:

1 RB: 

Cody Drameh (1m) - young full back from leeds impressed on loan at cardiff last season and is available

Josh Key (500k) - another young promising player who has been proven in the lower leagues. Was linked in jan. 

1 CB:

Ahmedhodvic (loan to buy/3m) - would be top tier signing 

Phil jones - Blackburn lad and great experience. Can we keep him fit?

Van Hecke - could become available on loan later on in the Window

2 CM:

Brannagn (1m) - 14 goals at Oxford last season. Box to box

Camara (500k) - Powerhouse midfielder, impressed at Plymouth last season 

Jason Knight (1m) - Very Solid championship midfielder

1 Forward/Winger:

Dembele (loan) - can’t see Bournemouth using him much next season 

Khadra (loan/1m) - has a very high ceiling imo

Obvisously it looks a different picture if Diaz was the go but business on that sort of line would put us in good shape I reckon

Hate to say it but Burnley’s transfer business is look very impressive right now…