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Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 11 Nov 2025, 16:43
by 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...
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Incomings:
Pablo Felipe - €21m + €3m (Gil Vicente) | Forward
Valentin 'Taty' Castellanos - €26m + €4m (Lazio) | Forward
Adama Traore - £2m + £1m if stay up (Fulham) | Forward
Axel Disasi - Loan (Chelsea) | Centre Back
Keiber Lamadrid - £150k + £1m option | Attacking Mid
Outgoings:
Nicolas Füllkrug - 6 months loan (AC Milan)
Luis Guilherme - £17m + Sell On % (Sporting Lisbon)
George Earthy - 6 months loan (Bristol City)
Callum Marshall - 6 months loan (Bochum)
Andy Irving - 1.5m (Sparta Prague)
Guido Rodriguez - Undisclosed (Valencia)
Igor Julio - Loan Cancelled (Brighton)
James Ward Prowse - 6 months loan (Burnley)
Lucas Paqueta - £36.5m + Buy Back Clause (Flamengo)
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 10:09
by El Scorchio
Mad Ferret" wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 10:06
Clearly they're waiting for the end of the window, as that's when the bargains appear.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 10:06
by Mad Ferret
Clearly they're waiting for the end of the window, as that's when the bargains appear.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 09:45
by El Scorchio
Manuel wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 08:49
Just speculating, but could they be waiting to see if we beat Sunderland before spending more? As said almost 3 weeks and nothing has happened.
Yes, I am certain that's happening as well. What a way to run a transfer strategy. Week to week reactively depending on results. And he wonders why we are in this mess rooted to the bottom of the table in the first place. It's utter indecisiveness and fear. Just like with managers- all this 'three games' waffle that always comes out. The bloke can't commit to anything and is just scared of making big decisions.
It happened in the summer as well. The transfer activity was purely reactive to the situation rather than proactive like almost every other club. Everyone else looks to strengthen even if they are doing ok. Sullivan sat on his hands the whole summer spending as little as possible until it got to the point the season had started and the midfield we had which we all already knew for six months was a huge point of weakness was blatantly getting us relegated without a whimper and then in the last week panic bought Fernandes and Magassa. It's a truly pathetic unprofessional and embarrassing way to run a club.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 09:39
by El Scorchio
fraser wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 08:40
El Scorchio" wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 08:34
fraser wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 07:56
This Lamadrid signing is pretty irrelevant isn't it, just basically a player we're taking on loan for peanuts to take a look at, probably won't even be in the first team squad so not much to get angry or annoyed about.. But seems to be happening anyway.
Well, aside from the fact that Sullivan is buggering about going off an doing his own thing pursuing a player who will be of no use to us trying to stay in the division when he should be prioritising getting in players who will and it’s all been completely quiet on that front for almost three weeks.
And you think if we hadn't done this one that would be different... It has no bearing on it at all, that's completely separate IMO
Probably not, but it's a distraction and just shows the disconnect both among the senior staff at the club, Sullivan going back on his words from September, AND the simple disconnect from reality Sullivan seems to have. He should be spending every waking hour dealing with players to help us now rather than a punt who likely will be levels below what's needed even for the championship and never even get on the pitch for us. I just find it a bit insulting. The player would almost certainly still be available in the summer.
Seems he's more desperate to try and unveil a 'bargain' to say he can do it better than anyone else while the ship goes down around him.
Not a terrible idea in theory but fucking shocking timing.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 09:33
by Council Scum
fraser wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 09:10
Manuel wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 08:49
Just speculating, but could they be waiting to see if we beat Sunderland before spending more? As said almost 3 weeks and nothing has happened.
January is hard isn't it, especially as we're not an attractive proposition.. Better players may be waiting for better offers... The two we got in probably weren't on any other clubs wishlists.. Oh and we're shit at this anyway. But there may be some truth in them holding fire too, yet the strikers came in straight away.
if we win on Saturday and its a big IF, we will have a much better chance of bringing in new players in before the window closes.
I also feel Palace are gonna free fall and get sucked right back in.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 09:31
by Manuel
Vexed wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 09:08
Manuel wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 08:49
Just speculating, but could they be waiting to see if we beat Sunderland before spending more? As said almost 3 weeks and nothing has happened.
Be interesting to know what result would encourage spending more, I suspect the wrest on their laurels if we beat Sunderland. They are cheap cunts.
I don't think we beat Sunderland though. It's got disappointing defeat written all over it.
Yep, it would be typical. But I'm reasonably confident based on more confidence after 2 wins, the 2 forwards giving us more options, the CB's are looking better, and Sunderland have a poor away record.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 09:10
by fraser
Manuel wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 08:49
Just speculating, but could they be waiting to see if we beat Sunderland before spending more? As said almost 3 weeks and nothing has happened.
January is hard isn't it, especially as we're not an attractive proposition.. Better players may be waiting for better offers... The two we got in probably weren't on any other clubs wishlists.. Oh and we're shit at this anyway. But there may be some truth in them holding fire too, yet the strikers came in straight away.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 09:08
by Vexed
Manuel wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 08:49
Just speculating, but could they be waiting to see if we beat Sunderland before spending more? As said almost 3 weeks and nothing has happened.
Be interesting to know what result would encourage spending more, I suspect the wrest on their laurels if we beat Sunderland. They are cheap cunts.
I don't think we beat Sunderland though. It's got disappointing defeat written all over it.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 08:49
by Manuel
Just speculating, but could they be waiting to see if we beat Sunderland before spending more? As said almost 3 weeks and nothing has happened.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 08:40
by fraser
El Scorchio" wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 08:34
fraser wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 07:56
This Lamadrid signing is pretty irrelevant isn't it, just basically a player we're taking on loan for peanuts to take a look at, probably won't even be in the first team squad so not much to get angry or annoyed about.. But seems to be happening anyway.
Well, aside from the fact that Sullivan is buggering about going off an doing his own thing pursuing a player who will be of no use to us trying to stay in the division when he should be prioritising getting in players who will and it’s all been completely quiet on that front for almost three weeks.
And you think if we hadn't done this one that would be different... It has no bearing on it at all, that's completely separate IMO
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 08:34
by El Scorchio
fraser wrote: ↑21 Jan 2026, 07:56
This Lamadrid signing is pretty irrelevant isn't it, just basically a player we're taking on loan for peanuts to take a look at, probably won't even be in the first team squad so not much to get angry or annoyed about.. But seems to be happening anyway.
Well, aside from the fact that Sullivan is buggering about going off an doing his own thing pursuing a player who will be of no use to us trying to stay in the division when he should be prioritising getting in players who will and it’s all been completely quiet on that front for almost three weeks.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 07:56
by fraser
This Lamadrid signing is pretty irrelevant isn't it, just basically a player we're taking on loan for peanuts to take a look at, probably won't even be in the first team squad so not much to get angry or annoyed about.. But seems to be happening anyway.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 07:54
by Mad Ferret
Ha Lamadrid
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 21 Jan 2026, 07:53
by Tomshardware
Carry on up the Keiber.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 22:52
by Keep dreaming
Keiber Lamadrid, who the fuck is that? Another Silly loan special?
I'm sure he thought it was a player from Real Madrid...
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 21:26
by stubbo-admin
Confirmed... Fernandes played for Southampton this season. Cant go anywhere in January.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 20:41
by Alfs
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 20:19
by RBshorty
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Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 20:19
by theaxeman
Alfs wrote: ↑20 Jan 2026, 17:03
So, we're open to selling Fernandes to one of the Manchester's according to latest reports. Who comes up with this shit?
Which one, Salford?
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 20:10
by twoleftfeet
Alfs wrote: ↑20 Jan 2026, 17:03
So, we're open to selling Fernandes to one of the Manchester's according to latest reports. Who comes up with this shit?
Utter nonsense! If it was true Nick from C & B would be all over it considering he called it right about us signing Neymar and Redknapp being our new manager
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 20:01
by Hammer I am
Alfs wrote: ↑20 Jan 2026, 17:03
So, we're open to selling Fernandes to one of the Manchester's according to latest reports. Who comes up with this shit?
Well you tell us, where did you hear it?
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 19:58
by stubbo-admin
Alfs wrote: ↑20 Jan 2026, 17:03
So, we're open to selling Fernandes to one of the Manchester's according to latest reports. Who comes up with this shit
This would be double ridiculous given I'm pretty sure he played for Southampton early season so can't play for another Club.
No doubt the report is more "if relegated" and "then West Ham will have a firesale"....and where Fernandes is concerned, we probably will lose him.
We need to stay up.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 18:57
by Westham67
The Venezuelan is awaiting medical. Nuno is going for counterattacking, outscoring the opposition
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 18:49
by El Scorchio
Tomshardware wrote: ↑20 Jan 2026, 18:42
Wonder if there's any takers for Ward Prowse?
Fuck no. He'd have been out of here like a shot if that was the case, I am sure. No-one will offer him half of what he's on here and he's probably no chance of playing in the premier league for anyone again.
Even the likes of Wolves are selling some of their players to better clubs for decent money while we struggle to even give most of ours away. Shows how awful even compared to a side below us our recruitment has been.
Re: Winter '25/26 Transfer Rumours Thread
Posted: 20 Jan 2026, 18:42
by Tomshardware
Wonder if there's any takers for Ward Prowse?
