Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread

[stubbo-admin]

Well seems like with all these international breaks, and us languishing, the rumours of ins and outs are rife.

Chuck anything 'worthy' of discussion on this thread...

[honky cat]

Don’t understand why Guilherme isn’t playing for the u21’s

 

Is there any proper reason for this? Are there rules about eligibility for the u21's league, do they all have to be home grown or not played in top level foreign leagues? I don't know just wondering. 

[Rossal]

There's a CB at Hull getting rave reviews.  Charlie Hughes.  Ball playing CB who is a leftie. 

Ideal Kilman replacement 

[Fauxstralian]

January needs to see Rodriguez, JWP & Fullkrug out… all of which should have happened in the summer
Fingers crossed that the reported interest by Palace in Kilman if Guehi goes in January is true. That would be a MAJOR result 

[Fauxstralian]

Don’t understand why Guilherme isn’t playing for the u21’s
Is playing no football at all so has no chance if he ever does come in cold
We aren’t in a position to have committed £20m on a youth ‘for the future’
Another bonkers decision

[Rossal]

We haven't paid £20 million for him that's what we'll pay if all add ons are met and he's still only 19... Potts has just made the team at 22. 

You know what I mean, fact is he has shown virtually nothing so far. This is now the third manager he hasn't got a sniff with.  If he was a youngster he probably wouldnt make the bench but is in and around it as we paid some cash for him. 

Hopefully a loan in Jan gets him going. 

But he IS a youngster.

He Should be out on loan this season...but he can't because those that are responsible sent us into this season with only young Luis as backup to Summerville and Bowen . 

I hope for his case and ours, we sign a wide forward in the window and he gets the second half of the season on loan in the Championship where he'll play 70 mins plus every week. 

Ideally somewhere he can commute so his support network remain in place. 

He was always a "project" signing....he had barely played first team in Brazil....let alone pulled up trees.  He's looked lovely in the cameos he's had without true end product. 

He needs minutes. Its ludicrous that he's barely played a single game of U21s since being here, despite his lack of game time. Were doing a bad job of building on his talent.

What Championship team is going to take him?  Its a tough league, and there will be some youngsters that have played first team football or some first teamers who are out of favour in our league available.  

It's easy to go 'oh send him on loan' but reality is he hasn't shown anything anywhere for a decent club to take him. 

To think if we had pooled together the Ghillurme and Fullkrug money together could of got a decent striker. 

[Massive Attack]

Even Savio Nsereko managed to contribute more with around the same amount of minutes than him producing 1 winning assist for Collison.

[honky cat]

Yep Guilherme needs to be farmed out to oldham or fleetwood for a season to sink or swim.
My gut feeling is he's another bad signing. I dont think being too young has stopped a player that is good enough from getting in the first team.
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[stubbo-admin]

He must be pony.   Lets face it we only think he has the potential to do anything cos he is Brazilian and cost £20m.  If he was from Canning Town and in the Academy no one would be calling him to play. 

He is more Mipo Odubeko so far than Estavo thats for sure

We haven't paid £20 million for him that's what we'll pay if all add ons are met and he's still only 19... Potts has just made the team at 22. 

You know what I mean, fact is he has shown virtually nothing so far. This is now the third manager he hasn't got a sniff with.  If he was a youngster he probably wouldnt make the bench but is in and around it as we paid some cash for him. 

Hopefully a loan in Jan gets him going. 

But he IS a youngster.

He Should be out on loan this season...but he can't because those that are responsible sent us into this season with only young Luis as backup to Summerville and Bowen . 

I hope for his case and ours, we sign a wide forward in the window and he gets the second half of the season on loan in the Championship where he'll play 70 mins plus every week. 

Ideally somewhere he can commute so his support network remain in place. 

He was always a "project" signing....he had barely played first team in Brazil....let alone pulled up trees.  He's looked lovely in the cameos he's had without true end product. 

He needs minutes. Its ludicrous that he's barely played a single game of U21s since being here, despite his lack of game time. Were doing a bad job of building on his talent.

[F 129 Row66]

 

[Massive Attack]

Got to give him more time considering how young he is starting out in a totally different way of life. That said, it's not looking good for him so far on what we've seen. I think a loan move would give us a better idea and also give him an opportunity to develop a bit away from the pressure cooker within the Club right now. 

[Rossal]

He must be pony.   Lets face it we only think he has the potential to do anything cos he is Brazilian and cost £20m.  If he was from Canning Town and in the Academy no one would be calling him to play. 

He is more Mipo Odubeko so far than Estavo thats for sure

We haven't paid £20 million for him that's what we'll pay if all add ons are met and he's still only 19... Potts has just made the team at 22. 

You know what I mean, fact is he has shown virtually nothing so far. This is now the third manager he hasn't got a sniff with.  If he was a youngster he probably wouldnt make the bench but is in and around it as we paid some cash for him. 

Hopefully a loan in Jan gets him going. 

[zebthecat]

An uncompromising centre half, captain material ideally, brave and can head the ball.
Not sure who is going to the Afcon but we might need a left back.

 

Diouf and Aaron Wan-Bissaka I think.

[fraser]

He must be pony.   Lets face it we only think he has the potential to do anything cos he is Brazilian and cost £20m.  If he was from Canning Town and in the Academy no one would be calling him to play. 

He is more Mipo Odubeko so far than Estavo thats for sure

We haven't paid £20 million for him that's what we'll pay if all add ons are met and he's still only 19... Potts has just made the team at 22. 

[Rossal]

Most importantly for me they need to be players Nuno wants and can work with, he has to be backed to get us out of the shit.

And what if he can't get us out of the shit?  We're then stuck with his players.

If we've learnt any lessons over the past few decades of multiple failed transfers, then I hope it's the one where we buy players that are best for the club, and not ones who are best for the manager.

This..... the success stories recently like Brighton, Bournemouth, Villa, Forest to some extent have a comittee or DOF targeting young players with potential to grow both in ability and in financial value. They then flip and repeat.  This should be more the target combined with bringing through youth players.  No more Kilman's or Fullkrug's. 

I would also like to see us adopt a policy of not recruiting anymore than say 2 signings a window who are 28+ 

I also don't get why we never seem to use loans, when our squad needs filling out why not take a loan of a big club. 

[Lee Trundle]

Most importantly for me they need to be players Nuno wants and can work with, he has to be backed to get us out of the shit.

And what if he can't get us out of the shit?  We're then stuck with his players.

If we've learnt any lessons over the past few decades of multiple failed transfers, then I hope it's the one where we buy players that are best for the club, and not ones who are best for the manager.

[claypole]

An uncompromising centre half, captain material ideally, brave and can head the ball.
Not sure who is going to the Afcon but we might need a left back.
A centre forward who can put himself about a bit but also score goals.
If we can trim some deadwood out of the central midfield area, then wouldnt mind another midfielder in there.
Most importantly for me they need to be players Nuno wants and can work with, he has to be backed to get us out of the shit.

[eusebiovic]

Sport Witness

West Ham, Fulham and Everton in contact for 21-year-old gem – €20m+ required

West Ham, Fulham and Everton are the latest Premier League clubs following Palmeiras midfielder Allan Elias. Spanish journalist Eduardo Burgos, from AS, reports that all three have already made enquiries about the 21-year-old.

Brighton were also recently linked with Allan, and now face new competition from their English rivals. The midfielder’s contract runs until December 2029, and Palmeiras set his release clause near €100m (£84m). The club want full control of any future move.

Palmeiras turned down two €20m (£17m) offers in the summer, one from Zenit and another from a Saudi club. Since then, Allan’s form has exploded. His performances in the Copa Libertadores impressed scouts across Europe and cemented his place under Abel Ferreira.

The academy product has already played over 50 matches this season, scoring twice and providing eight assists. He can feature as an attacking midfielder, winger or central midfielder. His mix of energy, creativity and work rate fits the modern Premier League profile.

Allan’s rise continues to attract attention. West Ham, Fulham and Everton are all keeping a close eye as the Brazilian becomes one of South America’s most-watched young players.

Sullivan won't go near Palmeiras anytime soon. He's already fretting about Guillerme who may come good but is still a bit raw but he will see the risk as too much. 

I'm calling bullshit on that story.

[eusebiovic]

Chelsea and Spurs are looking at Jonathan David who signed on a free for Juventus. Apparently they aren't too convinced by him but it's a bit unfair considering the way they are run is similar to the he Man Utd shit show of recent years.

Another one who we were linked to for ages bites the dust 

[El Scorchio]

That Allan story sounds like just lazy journalism and connecting some dots. No quotes, no sources. And while another CM would be 'nice' it's not the priority. Striker and centre back first. THEN another CM- or just address it at the end of the season if Paqueta leaves then.

Oh, and as if Sullivan is actually going to drop some serious coin on a player like that, of that age, especially after Guilherme. He'd run a mile and try to make Jonjo Shelvey forget his fear of the UK and tempt him back instead.

[Dudley Moore]

Sir Alf » 12 Nov 2025 11:47

[Sir Alf]

Central striker and centre back the priorities

[Lee Trundle]

Midfielders and right wingers.

All exactly what we don't need.

Why not go out and buy another keeper while we're at it?

[Alan]

Sport Witness

West Ham, Fulham and Everton in contact for 21-year-old gem – €20m+ required

West Ham, Fulham and Everton are the latest Premier League clubs following Palmeiras midfielder Allan Elias. Spanish journalist Eduardo Burgos, from AS, reports that all three have already made enquiries about the 21-year-old.

Brighton were also recently linked with Allan, and now face new competition from their English rivals. The midfielder’s contract runs until December 2029, and Palmeiras set his release clause near €100m (£84m). The club want full control of any future move.

Palmeiras turned down two €20m (£17m) offers in the summer, one from Zenit and another from a Saudi club. Since then, Allan’s form has exploded. His performances in the Copa Libertadores impressed scouts across Europe and cemented his place under Abel Ferreira.

The academy product has already played over 50 matches this season, scoring twice and providing eight assists. He can feature as an attacking midfielder, winger or central midfielder. His mix of energy, creativity and work rate fits the modern Premier League profile.

Allan’s rise continues to attract attention. West Ham, Fulham and Everton are all keeping a close eye as the Brazilian becomes one of South America’s most-watched young players.

[Sir Alf]

Fair play to you Ferret you’re relentless with the trolling . 

Potts “not up to it”  .   Consistency is what we dont know yet. Can he keep up the performance levels of his last 2 games because they have been PL level and above.   

Scarles may not make it at Prem level but even that is not certain yet. His issue imo is lack of pace if he wants to be a full back or wing back but time will tell.  

[Mad Ferret]

He must be pony.   Lets face it we only think he has the potential to do anything cos he is Brazilian and cost £20m.  If he was from Canning Town and in the Academy no one would be calling him to play. 
 

That's utter nonsense.

There's always a clamour for local academy lads to play, even when they're clearly not up to it, like Potts, Scarles etc.