The Summer 2018 Transfer Thread

[Deleted Cyber]

Hey Johnny, you could just have let it go :run:

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Who?

 

[Alan]

Who?

Spoke out of turn, the link I saw was a fake account.

Anyway, former Monaco, current Marseille striker. Supposedly in the same mold as Bonatini, although Germain is definitely a smaller guy.

 

[Jinky]

Been thinking for a while that our recruitment drive over the summer may not be as large (in numbers) as some think. Does anyone else think that we will merely sign 2-3 *big* name players? Players that immediately come in to the 11 and improve us.

I think Nuno will give the likes of Douglas, Doherty, Saiss an opportunity to prove themselves next season. Much as some of them have been criticised by sections on here, it’s difficult to argue with the stats. Douglas has the most assists in the league from left back, FFS!

A lot of people have said this team and squad would survive and do well in the PL as it is - I agree with them. Don’t get me wrong, we’ll definitely make improvements, but I reckon we’ll go for 2-3 top quality signings and give the bulk of this years first team squad the opportunity to showcase their skills in the PL. Hard to argue that they don’t deserve it!

 

[Deutsch Wolf]

I think Nuno will give the likes of Douglas, Doherty, Saiss an opportunity to prove themselves next season. Much as some of them have been criticised by sections on here, it’s difficult to argue with the stats. Douglas has the most assists in the league from left back, FFS!

Or say, John Ruddy with his 20+ clean sheets...

 

[Tredman]

Realistically I think we will probably sign 4 to 6, of which 3 (a striker, CM and maybe another CB) will be big names.

 

[Sniffer]

“The right wing-back Doherty has been, for me, as good a player as anybody in the Championship from what I’ve seen this year....

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[NE66Wolf]

For me the last 3 games have confirmed that Afobe isn't for us. He struggles in this system and his first touch has let him down a number times.

 

[Sniffer]

For me the last 3 games have confirmed that Afobe isn't for us. He struggles in this system and his first touch has let him down a number times.

I have this argument with my eldest. I'd sooner keep Bonatini, get a new forward in and then you've still got the option of Jota in the middle.

 

[Kenny]

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Full stuff as Bruce manages to be nice to us and not mention buying the league or breaking rules

https://www.expressandstar.com/spor...e-bruce-offers-his-congratulations-to-wolves/

 

[Dublin Drummer Wolf]

Been thinking for a while that our recruitment drive over the summer may not be as large (in numbers) as some think. Does anyone else think that we will merely sign 2-3 *big* name players? Players that immediately come in to the 11 and improve us.

I think Nuno will give the likes of Douglas, Doherty, Saiss an opportunity to prove themselves next season. Much as some of them have been criticised by sections on here, it’s difficult to argue with the stats. Douglas has the most assists in the league from left back, FFS!

A lot of people have said this team and squad would survive and do well in the PL as it is - I agree with them. Don’t get me wrong, we’ll definitely make improvements, but I reckon we’ll go for 2-3 top quality signings and give the bulk of this years first team squad the opportunity to showcase their skills in the PL. Hard to argue that they don’t deserve it!

I agree, I think it would be harsh on the majority of the squad to completely overhaul them in summer after such an impressive promotion season. Boly, Cav, Saiss, Neves, Costa, Jota all deserve a shot at first team football in the PL, I would imagine it is one of the main things they were promised when they were enticed here.

For me, we need upgrades on Ruddy, Alf, Doherty, Douglas, Leo, Benik.

 

[Jinky]

Or say, John Ruddy with his 20+ clean sheets...

Exactly.

 

[jlo]

It won't be an overhaul but I think we'll see 5 quality signings brought in and the others given their fair chances to show what they are made of.

 

[Sniffer]

Full stuff as Bruce manages to be nice to us and not mention buying the league or breaking rules

https://www.expressandstar.com/spor...e-bruce-offers-his-congratulations-to-wolves/

He makes it sound as though we purchased half a team of regular Champions League players. Wily Boly only made 5 appearances in total for Porto last season of which 45 minutes was in the Champions League whereas Neves had a grand total of 103 minutes in total in the same competition.

 

[lemonjelly]

Suspect we'll see 4-5 big-ish signings personally. Nuno and Thelwell will have identified areas to strengthen. Suspect we'll see a RWB, at least 1 CB, at least 1 CM, and at least 1 forward. Part of how many signings we make will depend on how many loans we either make permanent, or sign further loan deals. Also, will depend on how many players we sell/cancel the contracts of.

I'm intrigued to see what happens with Vinagre, as he's been out of the matchday squad recently. There have been chances to put him back in when Jota was injured, but Nuno didn't.

 

[machin05]

Full stuff as Bruce manages to be nice to us and not mention buying the league or breaking rules

https://www.expressandstar.com/spor...e-bruce-offers-his-congratulations-to-wolves/

Can't quite bring himself to praise Nuno though.

 

[Premier Quality]

Apparently we’re second favourites with the bookies to sign Jack Wilshere. And the bookies are never wrong.... (which would presumably mean Everton as favourites would sign him...)

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Wilshere wouldn't work, he hasn't got the discipline.

Even last night playing in a 3 man midfield Elneny was left exposed time and time again, you'd just end up with Neves stood around in the centre of the park on his own for 90% of the game whilst Wilshere went wandering off all over the place.

 

[Tom Hark]

Never mind the discipline - he hasn't got the bone structure. Sooner have Aaron Ramsey and his stapled leg.

 

[The Bear]

I'd love Wilshere personally. I think he'd do well alongside Neves.