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In fairness I dont know either but wouldn't call him prolific. We should have something better lined up.

When we loan in Ike Ugbo

We need a number 9, someone who can lead the line Gerhaldt will most likely be positioned right,left or central behind the centre forward. If he goes to Sunderland he wont be leading the line Stewart will. Hope there is a target that isn't Bishop

Same writing style as a certain Mercer from here. File it under bullshit

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Nixon reckons Burnley are buying Obafemi for £3 million.

In fairness he meant players coming out of contract at the end of the season which we would still have to pay a fee for if they are to sign this month and every single club in the championship uses the loan market to be fair One thing I don't understand if it is true that the owners may sign off on a special case signing going outside the budget why isn't such a player being identified and request made to the owners for the second season running we find ourselves in a play off position in January and it looks like we are bargain shopping again . The championship isn't always going to be this weak these opportunities to finish in top 6 where anything can happen in the playoffs won't come as easy Iv changed my mind over Brererton aswell if we get a fee for him this month and it can be reinvested I'd take it.His form has dipped a little,a new baby and the prospect of him already having signed a pre contract at another club he has a lot of things to be dealing with or thinking about other than Rovers. Last season Thomas was excellent,even earlier In the season he was one of the only sparks Huddersfield had if we get that Thomas we have a better chance of making the top 6 imo.It just looks like him and the new manager didn't see eye to eye.He will have a point to prove and the fact he went down to non league and got back up says a bit about his character.

I would have liked to see Markanday getting more of an opportunity agreed but for some reason JDT decided to give Hirst and Vale plenty of time but Markanday only minutes v Rotherham.He would be better going out on loan playing every week and hopefully showing enough to be considered next season I disagree it's scraping the barrel last season himself and O'Brien were two of their main men and he played a big role getting them to the play off final. Also like others have mentioned his set piece delivery is a step up to what we have at the club and with the likes of Ayala, Wharton, Hyam , Gallagher we should be scoring more from set pieces.Surely we will all be happy not to see Morton standing over the ball at corners and free kicks We only have a week to find out what other signings we will make and if a competent number 9 is brought in then his signing will make even more sense.Delivery and crossing ain't a strength of Dolan or Markanday

Who said he is BBD replacement?Chaddy? He isn't a goalscorer that doesn't mean he is a bad player. It's a good signing.

Now Thomas is more or less sorted id prefer someone else to Gerhaldt, he is a talent but unsure if he is suited to leading the line as centre forward.Probably better suited playing off a front man currently

3rd in assists in the league last season and has more assists this season than any of our players

Well If it's cheap then it's an even better signing Well done Rovers☺️

Maybe him and the manager don't get on.There could be any number of reasons. They made the playoff final last year and he played a major role in getting them there

Gerhaldt and Undav will fuck off back back again . At the end of the day I want to see us in the playoffs for the first time since we got relegated forgetting about long term Markanday doesn't look to be fancied maybe this deal will allow him to go on loan and platv...Dolan usually plays as a false nine when included and even when he plays wide he carries the ball too much and doesn't really have a good delivery. Thomas does have a good delivery and had an outstanding season last season and even 6 assists this year when he has been out of favour and Huddersfield struggling is still a decent enough return.

Whats the difference between signing him or Gerhaldt on loan?Thomas is proven in this division.If he can contribute a few assists and help us finish in the top 6 then the signing will have been worthwhile It certainly isn't utterly pointless

I would prefer an option or to sign him permanently but we are struggling to create chances and he was third in assists in the league last season it's still a good signing in the short term. We should really be ensuring we finish in the top 6 and I feel we would have a better chance with Thomas playing ,he is better than the other options we have

Out of favour at Huddersfield and in all fairness transfermarkt valuations don't matter a jot... nobody would be paying £5 million for him

Still has 6 assists this season which isn't a bad return for someone off form. I'd be happy if this deal happens

Nixon saying it will be a permanent deal

Sorba Thomas would be a decent enough addition

Telegraph reckons Gerhaldt is on a wage at Leeds that is double our top earner. The piece in the telegraph suggests it is Undav rather than Brighton holding up that deal.The player is seeing what other offers will come in

They don't want another goalkeeper on the books without getting rid of one. We have a budget and have most likely identified our targets and will know how much of our budget is needed for each deal maybe the wage budget after priority signings are made wouldn't allow another goalkeepers wage on the books without a Pears wages taken off Another goalkeeper would leave me rest a little easier if Kaminski got injured but the majority of the budget should be going on a number 9 and a centre midfielder that are a step up to what we already have at the club although not been much talk of a centre mid unfortunately anything else would be a bonus.

Damien Johnson isn't English

Nothing stopping Porteous signing a pre contract with Watford or Udinese if he has agreed terms with either. Practically forcing Hibs hand to accept whatever bid his chosen team has offered.Players agent is probably still talking to all interested parties at this stage rather than Porteous had decide to sign for someone

Bowler could only join Blackpool on loan as he had already appeared for them and in Greece.Couldnt play for another club