The transfer thread

[SteveAWOL]

Did not know that. If he is sensible he would stay where he is for the next 3 or 4 years.

FWIW…

Before the 2021/22 season was out - one that he ended with an U18 Premier League South champions medal around his neck - Dibling earned a maiden first-team call-up for a trip to Brentford but, within a matter of weeks, had joined Chelsea, with a view to signing a professional deal after his 17th birthday in early 2023.

But he could not settle. In fact, after just two games, he returned to the south coast after discovering the grass was not, in fact, greener in the capital.

"Tyler was always going to struggle to adjust to living away from home, even in Southampton, if I'm being honest," says former Saints B Team head coach - and current Bristol Rovers first-team coach - David Horseman, in an exclusive interview with Sky Sports.

Tyler Dibling: Why Southampton's teenage wonderkid a light in the dark for Russell Martin's struggling side

The performances of 18-year-old Dibling have been a highlight in a difficult season so far for Southampton; the winger has been on Saints books - for the most part - since he was eight years old; England U19 international has been called a beautiful footballer by Russell Martin

www.skysports.com

 

[Muttley]

Reckon we'll go for Tyrick Mitchell

If you'd have asked me a couple of seasons ago, I would have spoken about Estupinan, Mitchell and Rico Henry.

Each have very different qualities, albeit Rico doesn't seem to have recovered from his injuries.

Dorgu is another current name mentioned.

 

[SpiderSpurs]

I swear footballer names are just auto-generated now!

Nah, he'd be a great addition, followed his progress since he was linked a few years ago.

Kévin Denkey - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Kévin Denkey - Player profile 24/25

Kévin Denkey, 24, from Togo ➤ Cercle Brugge , since 2020 ➤ Centre-Forward ➤ Market value: €14.00m ➤ * Nov 30, 2000 in Lomé, Togo

www.transfermarkt.co.uk

Kévin Denkey - Cercle Brugge KSV Forward - ESPN (UK)

View the profile of Cercle Brugge KSV Forward Kévin Denkey on ESPN (UK). Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

www.espn.co.uk

 

[Denmark Spur]

Nah, he'd be a great addition, followed his progress since he was linked a few years ago.

Kévin Denkey - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

Kévin Denkey - Player profile 24/25

Kévin Denkey, 24, from Togo ➤ Cercle Brugge , since 2020 ➤ Centre-Forward ➤ Market value: €14.00m ➤ * Nov 30, 2000 in Lomé, Togo

www.transfermarkt.co.uk

Kévin Denkey - Cercle Brugge KSV Forward - ESPN (UK)

View the profile of Cercle Brugge KSV Forward Kévin Denkey on ESPN (UK). Get the latest news, live stats and game highlights.

www.espn.co.uk

He has joined Cincinnati in the MLS.

FC Cincinnati acquire Togolese striker Kévin Denkey as Designated Player | FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati have acquired Togolese international forward Kévin Denkey (pronunciation: Kevin Den-KAY) from Cercle Brugge of the Belgian Pro League via transfer, the club announced today. Denkey will officially join the club as a Designated Player when the MLS Primary Transfer Window opens in...

www.fccincinnati.com

 

[SpiderSpurs]

He has joined Cincinnati in the MLS.

FC Cincinnati acquire Togolese striker Kévin Denkey as Designated Player | FC Cincinnati

FC Cincinnati have acquired Togolese international forward Kévin Denkey (pronunciation: Kevin Den-KAY) from Cercle Brugge of the Belgian Pro League via transfer, the club announced today. Denkey will officially join the club as a Designated Player when the MLS Primary Transfer Window opens in...

www.fccincinnati.com

Bugger!

What a waste of his talent.

 

[Raziel]

I'd push for Bowen (West Ham is a brickshow, even he must get that by now), would give us RW, would qualify as association trained plus a player capable of LCB/LB cover

Minimum ask

 

[braineclipse]

I'd push for Bowen (West Ham is a brickshow, even he must get that by now), would give us RW, would qualify as association trained plus a player capable of LCB/LB cover

Minimum ask

Bowen will be 28 soon. Signed a new long term contract a bit over a year ago. Would probably cost a lot of money and be difficult to get done in January.

If it can get done for something close to a reasonable fee I wouldn't be against it, he's a very good player. But I doubt at that age he's a player we'd push for.

 

[kb 1984]

I'd push for Bowen (West Ham is a brickshow, even he must get that by now), would give us RW, would qualify as association trained plus a player capable of LCB/LB cover

Minimum ask

Didn't West Ham say they would never sell to us

 

[Finney Is Back]

A good option for defensive midfield would be Samuele Ricci from Torino. He is already probably good enough to start for us but also has lots of further potential upside as he develops. Having him and Gray in the squad would see us right for several years.

I’d say ~£30m to £35m gets him. Bentancur or Bissouma could then be moved on.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

A good option for defensive midfield would be Samuel Ricci from Torino. He is already probably good enough to start for us but also has lots of further potential upside as he develops. Having him and Gray in the squad would see us right for several years.

I’d say ~£30m to £35m gets him. Bentancur or Bissouma could then be moved on.

Which is what I think we will do
Move on a couple each season now

 

[Raziel]

A good option for defensive midfield would be Samuel Ricci from Torino. He is already probably good enough to start for us but also has lots of further potential upside as he develops. Having him and Gray in the squad would see us right for several years.

I’d say ~£30m to £35m gets him. Bentancur or Bissouma could then be moved on.

23, over a 180 starts, interesting

I think a fit Bentancur is way more consistent and probably higher ceiling that Bissouma

 

[Bedfordspurs]

23, over a 180 starts, interesting

I think a fit Bentancur is way more consistent and probably higher ceiling that Bissouma

I’m sure city was rumoured to be looking t him and they know a decent dm when they see one

 

[Gazza]

Didn't West Ham say they would never sell to us

We missed the boat on Bowen a long time ago

 

[Raziel]

Bowen will be 28 soon. Signed a new long term contract a bit over a year ago. Would probably cost a lot of money and be difficult to get done in January.

If it can get done for something close to a reasonable fee I wouldn't be against it, he's a very good player. But I doubt at that age he's a player we'd push for.

Exactly what we need in the squad

They are likely going to fire their manager shortly, new guy will want spending money, might be worth a punt

 

[parklane1]

23, over a 180 starts, interesting

I think a fit Bentancur is way more consistent and probably higher ceiling that Bissouma

Without a doubt imo.

 

[Muttley]

Which is what I think we will do
Move on a couple each season now

Ange has some very interesting choices to make leading up to the summer window, and I would think Bentancur and Bissouma are at the heart of that. Both contracts expire in June 2026. Biss is 28, Bents is 27. I'm guessing neither would sign a short term contract extension and I'm guessing Ange and the club may not want to hand out a long term contract and pay rise. I'm also guessing the club won't want them to walk on a free either. Fortunately, neither was bought for massive money and will have suitors.

Personally, I think Bentancur will want to leave and won't remain in the UK. Had that feeling for a while.

I'm not sure about what Bissouma would want to do. Stay or go.

 

[Bedfordspurs]

Ange has some very interesting choices to make leading up to the summer window, and I would think Bentancur and Bissouma are at the heart of that. Both contracts expire in June 2026. Biss is 28, Bents is 27. I'm guessing neither would sign a short term contract extension and I'm guessing Ange and the club may not want to hand out a long term contract and pay rise. I'm also guessing the club won't want them to walk on a free either. Fortunately, neither was bought for massive money and will have suitors.

Personally, I think Bentancur will want to leave and won't remain in the UK. Had that feeling for a while.

I'm not sure about what Bissouma would want to do. Stay or go.

Yep
Quite key now for us and them what we choose to do next

 

[Raziel]

Ange has some very interesting choices to make leading up to the summer window, and I would think Bentancur and Bissouma are at the heart of that. Both contracts expire in June 2026. Biss is 28, Bents is 27. I'm guessing neither would sign a short term contract extension and I'm guessing Ange and the club may not want to hand out a long term contract and pay rise. I'm also guessing the club won't want them to walk on a free either. Fortunately, neither was bought for massive money and will have suitors.

Personally, I think Bentancur will want to leave and won't remain in the UK. Had that feeling for a while.

I'm not sure about what Bissouma would want to do. Stay or go.

Think you have to pick one to keep, unless you are bringing in a 25/26 year old replacement

Personal choice, Bentancur is the better player, more versatile (can play 6 or 8), higher ceiling, won titles/trophies, I'd have no issue giving him a 2-3 year extention.

 

[Daisuk]

We should look to sign Edon Zhegrova from Lille. He looks excellent.

 

[Muttley]

Think you have to pick one to keep, unless you are bringing in a 25/26 year old replacement

Personal choice, Bentancur is the better player, more versatile (can play 6 or 8), higher ceiling, won titles/trophies, I'd have no issue giving him a 2-3 year extention.

I doubt he'd accept a 2 year extension and he's only on £75k a week. He'd need the new 4 year contract (3 year extension) and a heft pay rise to stay would be my guess. I believe Bissouma is on even less.

They're both at the age where they'd want the security of a bumper new long term contract.

I guess it depends what other clubs home and abroad are willing to offer them.