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Barty 6:15 Fri Apr 12
Official Transfer rumours and gossip thread

The time has come :)

So what do you think has got to be done in the summer regarding ins and outs?

Jaan Kenbrovin 5:48 Sat Jul 6
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‘No that isn’t what you’ve said you’ve used examples of players we signed that went on to prove how good they were.’

No I haven’t. I replied to a post that said we had wasted more on strikers, which we haven’t. The two examples of those in this price range will have achieved far more after leaving than Kilman is likely to imo.

I then replied to a post using Diop as a an example of a failed transfer of which I’m happy to admit didn’t work but will have been more financially successful than my expectations of this.

‘ I expect him to be everything he has been for wolves which is a hell of a lot better than we currently have so is an upgrade.’

So you expect him to be better than Zouma despite never achieving anything near as much, with zero explanation of why.

Ok, I’ll happily concede if you’re correct. I think you’re wrong though and you will be using his name as an example of who we can do better on a couple of years later.

LJC 4:47 Sat Jul 6
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Oh and to answer your question really quickly, I expect him to be everything he has been for wolves which is a hell of a lot better than we currently have so is an upgrade. Did we pay over the odds, probably. If we sell Aguerd for £30m, which is rumoured, I’m looking at it as an upgrade for £10m on the fourth worst defence and I would happily take that. That’s without getting into the fact our new manager wants him and knows him better than us.

LJC 4:44 Sat Jul 6
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No that isn’t what you’ve said you’ve used examples of players we signed that went on to prove how good they were. The fact they didn’t work out at our club isn’t the transfer policy because they have proved how good they were/are it’s the way they were used.

I can’t stand Sullivan and he is one of the reasons I gave up my season ticket but they are really poor examples of trying to slag off the signing of Kilman.

There are lots of ways to back up your argument but to use players who our recruitment bought that went on to be successful elsewhere isn’t really it mate.

Jaan Kenbrovin 4:16 Sat Jul 6
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LJC 3:47 Sat Jul 6

I've explained it enough already. I can accept those transfers failed, but I don't see how ANYONE thinks this will be better. if you think otherwise, answer my question on what you expect, rather than reel off a load of names that points to the very transfer policy under Sullivan I'm critical of. Which I fully expect to be one of the very worst.

LJC 3:47 Sat Jul 6
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Jaan Kenbrovin 2:08 Sat Jul 6
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I’m not really sure what this argument is meant to be saying? Are you saying we spent out on good players that went on to prove it and so our then manager hadn’t used them correctly? So, we’ve changed the manager.

And even if the last comment is true, he went for £80m and we just signed Kilman for half that, so about right?

I think you are showing yourself up a bit.

Jaan Kenbrovin 2:49 Sat Jul 6
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Diop was 21 and we got 15m back with one year left on his contract.

I'd like to know what people are expecting Kilman will achieve to justify his transfer fee, whilst reeling off a list of failed transfers?

Gary Strodders shank 2:30 Sat Jul 6
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A nice £4m windfall for Devo and Maidenhead from the Killman deal.

Ron Eff 2:25 Sat Jul 6
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Opinions based on not a lot. Probably be holding your hands up in 6 months.

Bear in mind Aguerd was £30m+. Likewise Zouma. He’s better than the former and at least as good as the latter with two working knees and doesn’t turn like a tug boat.

Issa Diop was £22m! Should we take another of those gambles?

Vexed 2:13 Sat Jul 6
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We have overpaid but if you can't see Kilman is a decent player there's probably no hope for you.

Jaan Kenbrovin 2:08 Sat Jul 6
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We spent 40m on a striker we gave up on, that went on to be top scorer in the CL. We spent 30m on a striker we gave up on that then won the Europa. KIlman will never play CL or win the Europa. He'll never even play for an England team during a dry spell of dogshit cb's.

A poor mans Harry Maguire.

Sir Alf 1:58 Sat Jul 6
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Yes we have paid 10-15mill more than we would probably wanted to but he ( Kilman ) always looked a strong, and reluable defender whenever I watched Wolves. We’ve wasted a lot more on strikers and other players in the past and it was essential to repair our defence and rebuild the team from the back. He has been bought to suit the system and tactics Lopetegui employs.

Just need a RB, another CB a wide left midfielder ( unless Cornet is in Loppys plans?) and a couple of strikers. We will need to sell Aguerd and if possible Zouma, Ings although their high salaries will limit options.

Jaan Kenbrovin 12:05 Sat Jul 6
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LOL at Kilman for 40m. Absolutely abysmal transfer. Different manager, same dogshit transfer policy.

fraser 11:10 Fri Jul 5
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After seeing an initial €35m bid rejected by OGC Nice for Jean-Clair Todibo, West Ham have sent two more offers for the defender:

❌ Cash + Nayef Aguerd - REJECTED

❌ Cash + Kurt Zouma - REJECTED

Ron Eff 8:49 Fri Jul 5
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Trundle, if we’re using transfermarkt as a legitimate source for player valuations, would you sell Bowen for £50m? Or Kudus same price?

They then value Aguerd at £35m, Zouma at £25m and Areola at £10m.

In other words, a complete load of bollocks.

I reckon just see how he does for us. Same for Lopetegui. Worst case for you, he turns out shit and you have another stick to beat the manager with and will then be within your rights to do so 👍🏼

Lato 8:21 Fri Jul 5
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I think we should keep Downes!

Ron Greensward 8:04 Fri Jul 5
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Would still like to see if Nathan can do left back.

happygilmore 5:11 Fri Jul 5
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Kyle Walker Peters in and flynn downes going in the opposite direction. Latest rumour

scott_d 4:26 Fri Jul 5
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Russ - yeah but we are down 2-3 players as a result of the January sales so that's how I would calculate it if I was going down that route.

But either way, I don't have a problem with the price so not going to split hairs as you say!

Lee Trundle 4:24 Fri Jul 5
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👍

scott_d 4:22 Fri Jul 5
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Lee Trundle 3:48 Fri Jul 5
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scott_d 3:40 Fri Jul 5

If that's aimed at me, then I've never accused Sullivan of being tight.

He's spent a lot, I think. He's just been stupid spending it.

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Not at all Lee - it was a general observation rather than a dig at an individual.

Fauxstralian 3:59 Fri Jul 5
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Arsenal want £50m for Nketiah & £20-£25m each for Smith -Rowe & Reiss Nelson who don’t start
As part of the FFP scam Villa and Chelsea were valuing youth players at £19m
Can make Kilman sound like a bargain

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