2 minutes ago, arbitro said:

If we are genuinely interested, act quickly and will pay the asking price I don't see why not. But given the dithering we have seen of late (and the report of paying fees over four years) I have my doubts.

He was impressive against us twice last season and looks better than what we have.

We are genuinely interested. Mowbray picked him out to the coaches of both teams in both games. Rotherham are expecting him to go and are expecting to get £2m. Leeds sniffing now. I can’t believe we haven’t already bid tbh.

Just now, deryck guyler's spoon said:

Bradley Dack is...…….so is Danny Graham.

As is Bennett, Lenihan etc etc plus Downing, Johnson and of course Sam Gallagher! 

Just now, Dr X said:

It's a good assumption ??

Add in Samuel and Nuttal and its moves to 6-1 ☹️ 

Not saying that this is the case, but our preference to sign strikers /midfielders, when our DF is absolute bobbins, just makes me think it is possible 'others' impact our transfer policy. 

A scouting system does not take this long to reap rewards 

Forget Samuel and Nuttall who weren’t good enough to break through last season or the season before. They will be moved on ASAP.

It genuinely depends on what formation we play. If it’s one up top then it’s basically Graham vs Gallagher with Brereton, Dack, Rothwell, Armstrong, Chapman and Butterworth vying for the three spots in behind.

If we play 4312 or 3412 then you have Dack, Rothwell and Butterworth fighting for the spot in behind and two of Gally, Graham, Brereton and Armstrong up top. Rothwell could even play from deeper in a midfield three with Johnson and Travis next to him. I like that three tbh.

5 hours ago, Bbrovers2288 said:

No matter what your opinion of Gallagher is I think you need to give him some credit for holding out for us when he had other options available. He could have got better wages and stayed nearer Southampton rather than uproot the length of the country. Any player that shows dedication to the club deserves some credit from me. Personally I quite like him, think he will do well for us. 

Loans to pick up from next week. 

Believe gk is closing 

Any ideas on the GK? 

2 hours ago, Bbrovers2288 said:

Good news- defender looked at. 

Bad news- he plays for Burnley 

jimmy dunne, most likely joining hull but there has been some enquiries from rovers. 

Republic of Ireland defender who can play variety of positions which appeals to mowbray. But mainly centre back and meant to be the next Shane Duffy, impressed at Sunderland and hearts last year 

Is this the championship loan defender we were supposedly after? Feels a bit odd in terms of switching our focus? He’s a good player, no doubt but not one I’ve heard.

Just now, roversfan99 said:

It is for 2 strikers with 25 total Championship goals between them prior to that, neither of which get into our starting 11.

What about £12m for two young strikers with the potential to score boat loads of goals in the future?

Just now, AspRover said:

I guess devils advocate it's probably more like £8m and if it ends up being 12 they'll have done ok for the club...

 

Doesn't look good on paper does it?

Tbf whether it ends up £8m or £12m it’s not big money for two strikers in the Champ!

Just now, danger19_80 said:

Happy with Gallagher. Lad was closely linked with the likes of Bristol, Stoke and Brentford. Good to get the better of the kinds of clubs we want to be competing with for top 6.

He was desperate to play for us. 

Just now, Fraserkirky said:

Chong the RW too?

 

Ajayi available for £2m. Leeds sniffing round now.

43 minutes ago, MarkBRFC said:

I know @Paul Mani mentioned him earlier but the more I think about it I just cant see it. If he's made available for loan then surely there will be better options than us available to him.

I genuinely believe it will be a signing of that level. Ajayi is better than him and Bauer imo

2 minutes ago, roversfan99 said:

Wheres that from?

Definite interest. ??

Just now, Tormund said:

True, somehow if we could it would be brilliant. Great young defender.

Tbh I’d prefer Ajayi!

Just now, tomphil said:

5 including Samuel, I think he was assuming there's just 1 berth available with Dack.

All depends who is staying, who is going, who wants it most, who is in form, what formation etc...but options are the key

Just now, Stuart said:

“Flex” isn’t a real thing but is a contrivance of conniving agents whose clients are out of contract but of good pedigree.

“My client is worth £5m in today’s market (if he was contracted to another club). Do you want to sort him out with a big sign on fee or divide it over his wages? Oh, and the club down the road has already said they will.

When it’s an incoming player some fans justify it as a necessary evil. When it’s an outgoing player it’s a mercenary who needs to be knocked at every future opportunity.

Whichever way you paint it, flex is VERY real. It’s what results from a supply and demand situation. As the pendulum swings one way and then the other it becomes more and more prevelant. It’s 100% the reason why lots of transfers are done on or close to deadline day.

Four strikers is overkill? ??‍♂️

Just now, Ewood Ace said:

And 2 full backs.

Don’t be greedy!! ??

Just now, MarkBRFC said:

Haha, are you teasing that you know something here or just having a bit of fun?!

Tbh I heard something a week ago about Tuanzebe. Didn’t pay too much attention because I was sure he’d go to Villa. I also got Semi Ajayi too...I know there’s an interest. let’s see ?

Just now, DE. said:

Then I imagine he'll end up at a lower PL club or a top Championship club. I'd be stunned if he turned up here to be honest.

Like one who are targeting the top 6? Based in the Northwest? 

Just now, 1864roverite said:

People might choke on their words when Gally Brereton and Graham plus Dack are banging goals in . It’s an attack line with decent supply options unlike for many a year. A midfield full of defensive minded as well as creativity will excel just need a decent hard no frills CB and a keeper job done 

I think once the keeper and centre back situation is resolved there will be a feeling on here that we can compete to be in the top 6.

Just now, islander200 said:

He just signed a new deal with United so they won't be selling him.Villa have signed 3 centre backs already this summer and have agreed a fee for a fourth so don't think they will be in the market to take him on loan again 

?

Just now, AAK said:

Was class in Premiership for a few years also. Was first choice centre half with Berg, with friedel in goal, when we got something like 16 clean sheets in one season, terrific defence that season.

Yeah, was well into his 30’s and smashed everything fitness record at the club too. Top guy, brilliant player for us.

Just now, Ewood Ace said:

Zero chance of us signing Tuanzebe he will go back to Villa or to another Premier League club on loan.

Just now, JacknOry said:

Tuanzebe wont be coming here, Villa want him back.

Tbf I did say a window ‘like’ ....Tuanzebe etc. But there’s a real chance we’ll get someone in that class imo.

Just now, Rochdale Blue said:

Craig Short unspectacular? I refer you to 01 April 2001!!!!!!!

Shorty was class for us.

PNE about to re-sign David Nugent after selling Robinson. What happened to their amazingly innovative young manager...

I reckon we’re on for a window like...Downing, Johnson, Gallagher, Tuanzebe and Hart / Ruddy without selling any of our star players. If so, regardless of the negativity on here we will be the envy of a lot of Championship.

Just now, JHRover said:

But how many of those other clubs have released their back up CBs, signed no defenders and ended up in February with no fit CBs at the club?

 

I don’t think Brentford have.