The happy days are here again, hopefully no more repeated arguments, transfer thread

[Northampton_wolf]

At this point what under 23 Portuguese player is going to reject us to go somewhere else ?

None unless the big 6 come in

Juventus, barcelona, real madrid, man city, liverpool, bayern munich

 

[jonesy]

So Mgw out (great business)
That pays for Ramos

 

[Dr Wolfenstein]

MGW leaving is a massive shame but if he isn't going to sign a contract then we can't be held to ransom. There's something about a hometown player that people warm to and genuinely get behind.

It's not put a dampener on things as such but it's just a bit "oh damn".

And a lot get hounded out. Proudlock, Leon Clarke, Lee Naylor, Alan Hinton. Karl Henry was not exactly universally acclaimed.

 

[JonahWolf]

At this point what under 23 Portuguese player is going to reject us to go somewhere else ?

Are there any left?

 

[92WWFC]

Forest are doing up the stadium too. They'll be an attractive club to any mega-rich wannabe club owners, but this level of spending is phenomenally risky even assuming they stay up.

We can't turn down £35m for MGW, but this means we either need an alternative to or upgrade on Podence imo (if 4-2-3-1 is the preferred formation).

I think 433 will be preferred might make sense the rumours with Almeida if we can get him for a good price to be a Joao heir apparent and 5 cm options whoch is probably needed for a 3. 433 will certainly be more solid against most of the PL and now we have a more dynamic CM in Nunes still cause other teams problems.

 

[Bawtry Wolf]

No idea on both fronts sir! I suspect the right man wasn't available. I heard that was the reason for the delay in the BL Ask Wolves video.

Anyway, that's why I've been making cryptic winks over the past 2 weeks, but I must admit that I still thought this calibre of signing unlikely

Interesting, was going to ask similar about the ‘tried to sack’ statement but makes sense if the right replacement (Lopetegui?) wasn’t available. Puts a lot more pressure on Bruno, particularly as he a) will be aware of the situation b) they’ve backed him. We’re also getting a team/squad that would be attractive to other managers now eg. Poch.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1560261478401601543

 

[JamesWolves]

Are there any left?

Portugal is a endless supply chain of top talent tbf.

Ugarte from Sporting will be the next big transfer out there, besides the potential Ramos one.

 

[CologneWolf]

Albion fan guesswork at best there.

Well considering the majority of our own fans would have had you believe we didn’t have any money to spend at the beginning of summer it’s hardly a surprise.

 

[Tring Wolf]

4 -3 -3

Sa
Semedo Collins Kilman Ran
Neves Nunes Moutinho
podence Guedes Neto

Is that the side against spurs?

I think Dendoncker will start.

Given Adama’s history of excellent performances against Spurs, I reckon he could get a decent run-out off the bench.

 

[dnf14]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1560261478401601543

Until Percy says otherwise, it's £35m to me.

 

[Sheriff Woody]

Perfectly plausible that MGW goes on to have a great career and Forest speculate to accumulate but we can’t turn down that insane amount of money for him.

How many players have we had that looked to be top top players in the Championship but never really made the step up? Costa, Cavaleiro to name two. Ebanks-Blake another.

Unbelievable amount of money.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

Portugal is a endless supply chain of top talent tbf.

Ugarte from Sporting will be the next big transfer out there, besides the potential Ramos one.

Ugarte huge talent, he will be what in a year on a move,

Remember there is Goncalves still...

Ramos..

Araujo

Enzo Fernandez will be moving in 2 years

 

[Northampton_wolf]

I think Dendoncker will start.

Given Adama’s history of excellent performances against Spurs, I reckon he could get a decent run-out off the bench.

Doncker over nunes? or moutinho

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

£44 million for MGW? Are Forest really that dumb lol
As much as i like Morgan hes not worth half that
Totally unproven in the Prem,but if Forest value him that highly good luck to all parties
Now come on lets get a decent striker in

 

[Bognor_Wolf]

Doncker over nunes? or moutinho

The way he has started the season I'd have Dendoncker starting ahead of Moutinho atm.

 

[dnf14]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1560264820267839489

Dang, Percy now says £25m up front too.

 

[Tring Wolf]

Doncker over nunes? or moutinho

I think he’ll start over Moutinho.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

Just want to see this striker signing now and then ill relax.

Almeida or traore or a cm great, will allow cundle development on loan

A fullback cover also positive.

But another striker and i would be happy running up to jan.

 

[Skrilla]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1560264820267839489

Dang, Percy now says £25m up front too.

Well, we really need to know what those likely addons are before we can judge it fairly. They must be near guaranteed given that initial reports said £35m upfront, so possibly based on him hitting a certain number of appearances this season.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

Well, we really need to know what those likely addons are before we can judge it fairly. They must be near guaranteed given that initial reports said £35m upfront, so possibly based on him hitting a certain number of appearances this season.

Id hazard appearances, goals/assists and perhaps staying up

 

[Bawtry Wolf]

So we sell MGW for the same base price we bought Silva but MGW could go for more if he achieves certain goals. Meanwhile Silva is 2 years younger and has scored more premier league goals, only 4 I know. I also remember he was very effective vs Sheffield Utd in the cup last season (did miss a couple of chances), which is the level MGW has just completed. Also Silva becomes homegrown next year as he will have been at the club for 3 years from 18.

Given a choice I’d have liked him to stay as he has improved but he could easily have ended on the bench, particularly in a 4:3:3 and I won’t miss his flicks.

 

[Skrilla]

Id hazard appearances, goals/assists and perhaps staying up

I would hope staying up isn't one of the more likely addons, because it's unlikely!

 

[Kebab Warrior]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1560264820267839489

Dang, Percy now says £25m up front too.

So basically we get a minimum of £32-£35m for him. It’s crazy money!

 

[WKFWolf]

25m is still great for a guy who wont sign a contract and has had one good championship season.

 

[Black Country Wanderer]

Well, we really need to know what those likely addons are before we can judge it fairly. They must be near guaranteed given that initial reports said £35m upfront, so possibly based on him hitting a certain number of appearances this season.

According to SSN appearance based add ons plus more for retaining Prem status

 

[Bognor_Wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1560264820267839489

Dang, Percy now says £25m up front too.

Forest have probs been on the phone after everyone was going mad over how much it was hahaha!

 

[Skrilla]

According to SSN appearance based add ons plus more for retaining Prem status

That would make sense, as Percy reports it as '£7-10m of likely addons', you'd wager that £7m is based on appearances, while the other £3m probably on them stopping up. I'd take that.

 

[PulverWolf]

Good luck to MGW and thanks for the cash Forest. Of all the players we have in advanced positions the price and timing seems good from our point of view. Just the 25 mil is a huge payout for us. onwards and upwards.

 

[WeAreTheWolvesII]

Reporters have had a tendency to report things in favour of Forest once a deal has gone through.

Lingard's wages were reported to be really, really high and now Forest believe he's on £80k a week after he signed. In my opinion no way Lingard agrees a deal, as a free agent, on £80k a week for a newly-promoted side.

Point is, I think Forest are really concerned with how they're perceived and it's funny how things turn out to be great for them despite initial reports. I reckon we've got our £35m.

 

[Bill McCai]

Percy and Ornstein both saying £25m up front, both very reliable.

 

[Lobo de Ouro]

Just want to see this striker signing now and then ill relax.

Almeida or traore or a cm great, will allow cundle development on loan

A fullback cover also positive.

But another striker and i would be happy running up to jan.

You're going to be happy.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

You're going to be happy.

Because we will get a striker, Thanks Lobo now tell me the target

 

[Bognor_Wolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1560268099999256578

Even if it is 25m upfront that I'd still a great deal for us..

 

[The Clock]

500 pages of non stop quality........

 

[NothingButNeto]

You're going to be happy.

What do you know lobo?!?!?!

 

[The Clock]

You're going to be happy.

A loan surely?

 

[Beijing Wolf]

Reporters have had a tendency to report things in favour of Forest once a deal has gone through.

Lingard's wages were reported to be really, really high and now Forest believe he's on £80k a week after he signed. In my opinion no way Lingard agrees a deal, as a free agent, on £80k a week for a newly-promoted side.

Point is, I think Forest are really concerned with how they're perceived and it's funny how things turn out to be great for them despite initial reports. I reckon we've got our £35

I genuinely think their owner has lost his head in the pursuit of MGW and paid a crazy fee. Think it is closer to 35m that Liam Keen and Percy said initially as they will have got there info off Wolves. Then Forest have come in and said “oh no it’s more like 25…..honest”.

Didnt we already reject more than 25m few weeks ago anyway

 

[Corporate Wolf]

Right - well time to put a few more cards on the table. I was told a couple of weeks ago that MGW will go to Forest (I posted after the BBC female journalist said it was a done deal) but that Jeff was holding out for top dollar because he thought he could get it.

Not saying this to prove what a wonderful savant I am, but to (hopefully) show that I'm not just making the following up - all of which came from the same source.

- Our summer budget went from £0 to £100+ million overnight
- Neves is signing a new deal
- We tried to sack Bruno over the summer

Still can't believe how overpriced the Enlgish market is. Not even the Forest fans are happy with this: Morgan Gibbs-White

"We tried to sack Bruno over the summer" - Just of of curiosity what does this mean?

- That we couldn't attract or identify a replacement
- Shi wanted him gone but Sellars was against it?

 

[Lobo de Ouro]

Because we will get a striker, Thanks Lobo now tell me the target

Few names in the frame... Bruno wants Ramos.

I don't think there are many secrets now... all the names I've heard have been put out there.