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From a Hungarian journalist that broke the news. A punt, hopefully a smart one.

He’ll be earning a fraction of Iversen, Rushworth, Ruddy and Travers.

Where is this? Doesn’t surprise me. So frustrating how clubs make players available in the last week of the transfer window which makes it a mad rush for everyone. Would personally prefer a proven championship keeper, like the 3 linked, but hopefully this new one can bring similar form to Kaminski rather than Wahlstedt.

3 years ago 😂😂😂bet he wasn’t expecting to be going on loan to Rovers in 3 years time. Norwich wanted a fee of 40-50 million.

Lewis Baker left out of Stoke squad tonight.

Don’t think he’s a player measured on his G/A numbers. It’s his ability in tight spaces, drawing defenders, excellent in possession, two footed. He’s seen as a No 10 but I think he plays a bit deeper than that, completely different to Szmodics.

Anyone who thinks Cantwell isn’t up to it needs to give their heads a wobble - serious talent, probably premier league level. Granted after his Norwich and Rangers exits there are massive questions around his personality and attitude. He’s got everything to tear up the championship, if he fancies it. If we can pick him up on the cheap it would be a massive + for the team. More exited about him then anyone else we’ve been linked with.

Both Ruddy and Iversen looking like they may be available shortly with both clubs linked with new goalkeepers. (Trafford and Kaminski) Can see Travers going to the dingles with the Parker link and the likelihood of Trafford being on his way out. We may see another pay day when Kaminski inevitably makes his move from Luton to Leicester. I always find it bizarre when premier league clubs with big budgets leave their business so late - this has a knock on effect for clubs like us shopping around for the scraps that become available last minute as a result of their business.

I do wonder if they have an eye on the Japanese midfielder that Stoke have in the country but failed to sign so far. I suspect a few clubs will be keeping an eye on that. Not sure if he’s any good but will probably be a cheap deal and an additional midfielder.

That’s potentially Yeboah, Dembele and Matondo (after his performance at weekend) off the list for the winger position if reports in the press are to be believed. Dembele Swansea bound, Yeboah off to Serie A and Matondo staying put. Are we expecting a name from no where or have we given up?

Owen Beck the nephew of Ian Rush I believe. No nothing about him and don’t like to cast aspersions based on YouTube clips/highlights but we are surely making a conscious decision that he’s better than Gent. At 22 he’s not realistically going to break into Liverpools team. I do wonder whether this is a plan of getting him in for a look with a view of signing him permanently. Every team in the league loans players so I cannot understand the meltdown because we are doing so. It’s critical we back it up with a couple of buys that improve the club in the medium/long term. There is no doubting Cantwell’s quality at this level and probably above this level. There is obviously issues with him though in how he left Norwich and now how he’s leaving Rangers. I do think players of his quality are usually worth 10-15 millions. An opportunity to get a high quality player on the cheap?

If you watch Dembele in these highlights he’s electric (start of last season under JE) Personally, I appreciate there are other options abroad but for circa 1 million I think he would supplement our attack really well.

Manager seems set on Dembele. He does fit the bill of what we need, pace, direct and carries the ball. If we can pick him up for circa 1m think it’s probably a decent deal for us. You’ve got to trust someone who has previously managed him to judge is personality/character rather than joe bloggs on a Birmingham message board saying he’s a bad egg. There could be several reasons he’s not playing but having watched him a few times I don’t think that’s down to ability.

I think we’ll be waiting for a Pears clanger unfortunately.

Travers is a good goal keeper. Hopefully an element of truth in it. Played a bit more than Rushworth as well.

I have seen that. We are both also aware that it’s total nonsense.

I mean, despite all the money we have received for our best players, it’s abundantly clear to everyone we will only reinvest an absolute pittance of it. Id rather get the best player we can, in a position we are nothing short of desperate for, rather than take a 50/50 gamble (if you work off the success and failure of Kaminski and Wahlstedt) and be in crisis mode come November when we are shipping 3 goals a game again.

I’d rather they just signed the best player they can get their hands on within their measly budget. Especially in a position that’s conservatively worth 12/15 points per year, probably more. Being disgruntled at a loan, when every club in the division regardless of budget loans players is a strange argument. If you were the manager would you choose one of the best keepers in the division for 12 months or a punt on a foreign option for a fee and a 3 year contract? I know in our current state in the goalkeeper department which I would choose without thinking twice.

A lot of the Scottish media outlets seem fairly confident Matondo is on his way to us, Nicko not commenting on it. Suspect there will be an element of truth on him being close to a move to Rovers. They are clearly desperate to offload him. He’s been highly rated at previous clubs and certainly has pace. I presume the stumbling block will be his salary. Hopefully he wants to come and play football and get his career back on track.

Rushworth one of the best in the division last season…. Surely a + for us regardless of the fact it’s only short term

7 days to get 4 in. Possibly 5 if you include a Szmodics replacement (this spot will be gifted to Dolan). Not looking promising is it. Will they blame the market, the fact they’ve had to restructure (not sure why this had to be done during a transfer window) or go for the old we didn’t want to hamper u21 player’s development? My money is Waggott will offer up Rudy to the press who will say it’s been a difficult window due to new structure and that things will be better going forward.

31 and never played outside Scotland? Do you know much about him?

That’s because they had a sell on. When Szmodics is 30 next year, back in the championship, 10 million will be decent business I think

Had they lined up Germain deal pre selling Szmodics? Now there’s a bit of a budget they are shopping round for probably younger options ? Surely there is a clear transfer strategy for each position, options lined up depending on price for each now? Somebody has to step up and make a decision or we risk the window closing with half a squad and money in the bank.

Abu Kamara anyone? Just handed a transfer request at Norwich. Left footed right winger, 8 goals 10 assists for Pompey in League 1 last season. 21 years old, alternative to Poku?