Summer Transfer Window 2023

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  • LukerzLukerz
    OldCastleSwift said:

    Lukerz said:

    Looks like, with Cresswell not training (just an odd one in general), we need another LB.

    This is as urgent as the midfield recruitment, IMO.

    We effectively have one senior LB at the club, and he's better suited to a wing back role.

    Scarles is, what, 17 and I can't see Moyes giving him much of a run out. Johnson and Kehrer have both played LB but both far from ideal in that role as they're right footed.

    So yeah, we need a LB. Tenuous links to a couple, but no bids placed from what we hear. Again, just something else that feels like it's being allowed to drag on without resolution.
    I like Robinson at Fulham. Really good stats too. Wonder if he’s worth an offer.
  • LukerzLukerz
    edited August 2023
    Monaco are now in talks with Dennis Zakaria, according to Nicolò Schira. West Ham could not reach agreement on the formula of the deal.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Lukerz said:

    Monaco are now in talks with Dennis Zakaria, according to Nicolò Schira. West Ham could not reach agreement on the formula of the deal.

    I wonder if he'd be a Fofana replacement? 🤔
  • LukerzLukerz
    🤔
  • BubblesNeverDiesBubblesNeverDies
    edited August 2023
    The idea of paying Maguire £200,000 a week is just mad. How much was Dawson on? Does anyone think Maguire is better than Dawson?
    Apart from Maguire that is. =)
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    BubblesNeverDies said:

    The idea of paying Maguire £200,000 a week is just mad. How much was Dawson on? Does anyone think Maguire is better than Dawson?

    From what I've read, Harry Maguire does.
  • LukerzLukerz
    When Dawson achieves what Harry Maguire has, we can have a chat about who is the better CB.
  • OldCastleSwiftOldCastleSwift
    Lukerz said:

    🤔

    What if, what if, we have agreed a deal with Monaco, had his medical arranged for when he was in London with Monaco and he gets announced out of the blue tomorrow.

    Be nice, wouldn't it.

    But if a move was imminent I doubt he'd have played last night 🤔

    Ah well. Nice thought while it lasted.
  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    @Lukerz, Who is better value for the money involved?
  • BubblesNeverDiesBubblesNeverDies
    Erik ten Hag doesn't seem to think much of Maguire, I can't understand what Moyes sees differently.
  • alderzalderz
    Lukerz said:

    When Dawson achieves what Harry Maguire has, we can have a chat about who is the better CB.

    Harry Maguire has one EFL trophy medal, and Craig Dawson has one Europa Conference League medal.
  • LukerzLukerz
    And so the conversation can start now…
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    How does Craig Dawson have a medal?
  • PrestonHammerPrestonHammer
    He played in the group stages I presume.
  • alderzalderz
    I think he gets it just for being in our registered squad during the competition (same way Scott Carson got a Man City medal despite not playing), but yeah as Preston says he also played in the group stage and qualifying rounds - 4 appearances and a goal.
  • alderzalderz
    edited August 2023
    I was just reading comments on an Athletic piece about us bidding again for JWP and there are some interesting comments from Southampton fans.
    AF said:

    I wouldn't worry too much. JWP is mobile and dynamic. He just didn't look it last year because he was fighting fires all over the pitch and played every single minute putting the team on his back. He faded because one man can only do so much. I've watched him live for his whole career and you are an ideal landing spot for him and I wish him well.....but I want £40m for him

    Phil J said:

    JWP has lead the EPL distance covered stats the past few season

    James R said:

    No premier league midfielder runs more or is more durable than JWP. You definitely won’t be skimping on mobility if you sign him.

    Charlie N said:

    He's a leader in the squad and a homegrown player who will always fight for the club. Sometimes mentality and importance to the club means more than raw ability. Saints ownership would get ripped apart by fans if they let him go cheaply (Imo 30-35 mil is a good deal for Saints at this stage).

    Adam B said:

    Only Bruno, KDB & Trippier created more chances than his 71 last season

    Ranked top 13% of midfielders in Europes top 5 leagues for key passes & top 7% for crosses into the box, is a genuine fk specialist and scored double the amount of goals Rice did last season.

    Boshe B said:

    I presume you've gathered this detailed analysis from MOTD? He's a quality player. He's a leader. He's always fit. He is the link between coach and players. He's a fantastic dead ball specialist. And he's carried a very weak Southampton team for about 4 years now whilst playing out of position in a dysfunctional team formation. I just wish he was joining a top 6 side.

  • alderzalderz
    Also, there's been a rumour that I've seen a handful of articles about over the past month or so, doesn't seem to be going away, but also doesn't seem to have picked up much attention. Daichi Kamada, who people will remember from the EL Semi Final against Frankfurt, is now a free agent, and we're apparently after him.
  • IronHerbIronHerb
    The Conference winners get 40 medals to distribute pretty much as they wish. I haven't seen any indication that Dawson received one.
  • OutcastLondonerOutcastLondoner
    Kamada looked quality but isn't he a 10? Not sure he's a priority but also great on a free. Keep Paqueta at CM?

    Paqueta - DM
    Bowen - Kamada - Benrahma
    ----Striker----


    Just goals going in all over the place. Love it.
  • LukerzLukerz
    Apparently Moyes & Steidten were at the Emirates to watch Fofana last night.
  • Jorderz_Moyes_will_be_MoyesJorderz_Moyes_will_be_Moyes
    Lukerz said:

    Apparently Moyes & Steidten were at the Emirates to watch Fofana last night.

    Surely Moyes was watching one player and Steidten another. And we’ll compromise by signing neither.
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    alderz said:

    Also, there's been a rumour that I've seen a handful of articles about over the past month or so, doesn't seem to be going away, but also doesn't seem to have picked up much attention. Daichi Kamada, who people will remember from the EL Semi Final against Frankfurt, is now a free agent, and we're apparently after him.

    Lots of reports that he's on his way to Lazio.
  • alderzalderz
    IronHerb said:

    The Conference winners get 40 medals to distribute pretty much as they wish. I haven't seen any indication that Dawson received one.

    I've not seen anything official, but it was reported before the final (by The Mail, I know) and after (by Claret & Hugh, I know) that he would be receiving one.

    But most importantly, it's listed in his Honours section on Wikipedia.

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Craig_Dawson#Honours
  • alderzalderz
    Newcastle signing Tino Livramento from Southampton isn’t going to help Harrison Ashby get in the first team very much.
  • MrsGreyMrsGrey
    I saw in the BBC report (I think it was) that he'll go out on loan now.
  • Giant_HammerGiant_Hammer
    I think I’ve Sussed the reason for the inactivity in transfers. Sully is selling the club. There is a massively rich west ham fan buyer in secret negotiations and until the sale is finalized transfers are on hold. However, there will be fantastic signings announced next week.

    Then I woke up. =)
  • buffybegoodbuffybegood
    alderz said:

    Newcastle signing Tino Livramento from Southampton isn’t going to help Harrison Ashby get in the first team very much.

    Someone on KUMB suggested he's off to Swansea on loan.

  • FortuneseekerFortuneseeker
    Ashby could have stayed with us and done that or been a back up for Coufal!
  • IrondukeIronduke
    Tim Tiddlehat seen talking to Burt the butcher at 1101am ithe Barking Road this morning!
  • LukerzLukerz
    A user on KUMB has claimed Paqueta has received an offer & told Moyes he wants to leave.
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