Transfer Thread 24/25

The_Brecht · Post #401 » by **The_Brecht** » Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:05 pm

stormi wrote:

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As someone that isn't a fan of Arsenal, this player is fantastic. Outside of being a bit weak in the air, he reminds so much of a more flexible Antonio Rudiger.

I wonder if he's the Saliba succession plan.

When Saliba was injured last season, we could only play left footed central defenders. Mosquera comes as Saliba's replacement and understudy.
Great signing imo

The_Brecht · Post #402 » by **The_Brecht** » Tue Jul 15, 2025 9:08 pm

Baphomet wrote:The Ekitike/Isak situation is definitely one of the more compelling in this window.

I'm hoping that Spurs can get the MGW situation resolved. Feels like Forest are kicking up a stink for no reason, honestly. Don't see how Spurs' approach could have possibly been illegal if we triggered the release clause and arranged a medical. Presumably documents are exchanged in that process.

Tbf, according to FIFA rules there has to be an agreement betweend clubs before they can talk to the player...
It's something nobody gives a **** about normally, but apparently the Forrest owner wants to play ball.

KG Leonard · Post #403 » by **KG Leonard** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 11:27 am

Isak is one of the most complete strikers in the world, a great dribbler who can play LW too. His only real flaw is the injuries before last season. Ekitete is 2-3 years younger and bad finishing as his biggest flaw. I would rather pay 130 for Isak than a bigger risk whose best season is 15 goals with negative XG. You don't need great link up play in LFC, Newcastle, you need a scorer who can score more goals in PL than Haaland in a season.

https://understat.com/player/8995

stormi · Post #404 » by **stormi** » Thu Jul 17, 2025 8:50 pm

Liverpool & Arsenal blowing their #9 kitty on Ekitiktok and Gyokeres means the Mighty Chels have a free run at Isak Summer 2026...

Baseline81 · Post #405 » by **Baseline81** » Sun Jul 20, 2025 1:09 am

This Isak situation is interesting, to say the least. Howe’s comments are very telling. Even Newcastle United fans are beginning to wonder if Isak has had his head turned.

With Liverpool nearing a deal for Ekitike, surely the Reds won’t bid for the Magpie forward, would they?

Wisky4life · Post #406 » by **Wisky4life** » Sun Jul 20, 2025 3:15 am

Liverpool going all out. Doing a naughty Chelsea half Billion summer.

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Baseline81 · Post #407 » by **Baseline81** » Sun Jul 20, 2025 4:00 am

Wisky4life wrote:Liverpool going all out. Doing a naughty Chelsea half Billion summer.

Unfortunately for Manchester United, they are in such dire straights financially they can only dream of “going all out.”

KG Leonard · Post #408 » by **KG Leonard** » Sun Jul 20, 2025 1:51 pm

Baseline81 wrote:
With Liverpool nearing a deal for Ekitike, surely the Reds won’t bid for the Magpie forward, would they?

Great deal imho, much cheaper, Ekitike isn't Isak level but you don't need 30 goal scorer when you have Salah, Diaz, Gakpo, Wirtz etc.
A technical, tall version of Firmino might be enough. After Nunez, his lack of technical ability and the loss of Jota's skills with the ball you need someone who can combine with Salah, the wingers without losing the ball too often.

stormi · Post #409 » by **stormi** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 1:59 am

Wisky4life wrote:Liverpool going all out. Doing a naughty Chelsea half Billion summer.

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Smashed the all time PL record this window

and have now just spent 100 million on a striker to replace the 100 million flop #9 they bought three years ago

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Rest in piss Flopp.

wco81 · Post #410 » by **wco81** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 8:14 am

I thought the Fenway Sports Group was cheap.

At least they've been shedding salaries for the Boston Red Sox.

But Liverpool is no doubt making a ton of money, especially when they contend or win the PL and the UCL.

Meanwhile, baseball outside of NY and LA probably don't pull in hundreds of millions in revenues.

Baseline81 · Post #411 » by **Baseline81** » Mon Jul 21, 2025 11:23 pm

wco81 wrote:I thought the Fenway Sports Group was cheap.

At least they've been shedding salaries for the Boston Red Sox.

But Liverpool is no doubt making a ton of money, especially when they contend or win the PL and the UCL.

Meanwhile, baseball outside of NY and LA probably don't pull in hundreds of millions in revenues.

The club, under FSG, has never acted in this manner. It’s been functioning on a sell-to-buy basis from the beginning of their tenure, hence the focus on sustainability.

However, a switch has been flipped, and no one outside of Edwards, Hughes and the owners will give us a direct answer.

For once, all we can do is sit back and smile.

MetalFingaz · Post #412 » by **MetalFingaz** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 2:45 pm

stormi wrote:
Wisky4life wrote:Liverpool going all out. Doing a naughty Chelsea half Billion summer.

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Smashed the all time PL record this window

and have now just spent 100 million on a striker to replace the 100 million flop #9 they bought three years ago

Why do you do this to yourself?

Baseline81 · Post #413 » by **Baseline81** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 6:15 pm

Apparently, Isak is wanting 300k a week to sign a new contract. Cannot see that happening with Newcastle United’s wage structure.

This could be another tactic by the player/agent to push for a move.

Additionally, there are conflicting reports about Isak training alone.

El Turco · Post #414 » by **El Turco** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:26 pm

Looks finalized, the biggest ever transfer outside of top 5 leagues within europe.

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stormi · Post #415 » by **stormi** » Tue Jul 22, 2025 7:45 pm

Virgil Van Dijk €500k pw
Mohamed Salah €500k pw
Florian Wirtz €425k pw
Hugo Ekitike €330k pw

+ Rodrygo? (€500(+)k pw
+ Isak? (€1M pw)

Maybe this story does have a happy ending. Administration.

Baseline81 · Post #416 » by **Baseline81** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 2:19 am

stormi wrote:Virgil Van Dijk €500k pw
Mohamed Salah €500k pw
Florian Wirtz €300k pw
Hugo Ekitike €330k pw

+ Rodrygo? (€500(+)k pw
+ Isak? (€1M pw)

Maybe this story does have a happy ending. Administration.

MaliBrah · Post #417 » by **MaliBrah** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 2:25 am

Pretty happy with what we've done this summer except for the Madueke move .. a little baffling there lol. I was hoping for our winger investment to be a game changer on the left side... maybe a sale of trossard will lead to a winger/attacking midfielder signing. Hoping for an Eze or Rodrygo miracle lol

The_Brecht · Post #418 » by **The_Brecht** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 4:22 am

Seems like Gyokeres is finally done.

KG Leonard · Post #419 » by **KG Leonard** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 7:35 am

stormi wrote:Virgil Van Dijk €500k pw
Mohamed Salah €500k pw
Florian Wirtz €425k pw
Hugo Ekitike €330k pw

+ Rodrygo? (€500(+)k pw
+ Isak? (€1M pw)

Maybe this story does have a happy ending. Administration.

What's with the fixation on Liverpool transfers? They haven't spent over 100 million pounds on transfers since 2019-2020 according to actual reporters in ESPN, The Athletic.

Glass houses....poster child club of amortisation.....
https://youtu.be/pnjwTvJLCxg?si=IrdDXGYYwq05MC6y

The_Brecht · Post #420 » by **The_Brecht** » Wed Jul 23, 2025 11:04 am

KG Leonard wrote:
stormi wrote:Virgil Van Dijk €500k pw
Mohamed Salah €500k pw
Florian Wirtz €425k pw
Hugo Ekitike €330k pw

+ Rodrygo? (€500(+)k pw
+ Isak? (€1M pw)

Maybe this story does have a happy ending. Administration.

What's with the fixation on Liverpool transfers? They haven't spent over 100 million pounds on transfers since 2019-2020 according to actual reporters in ESPN, The Athletic.

Glass houses....poster child club of amortisation.....
https://youtu.be/pnjwTvJLCxg?si=IrdDXGYYwq05MC6y

Especially when you look at Chelsea spending 3 billion in the last three years...