Summer 2024 transfer window thread.

[wolfslair]

If they're valuing him at close to £30m it would have to be all 3!

Worse things happen at sea…… lol

 

[North West Wanderer]

Plenty of people coming back from loans capable of making an impact

Cundle, Mosquera, Chiquinho, Lembikisa, maybe Podence

Otherwise the free agent market won’t hurt if we offer good wages

So much wrong with this I don't know where to start.

Cundle is on the bench for a team fighting relegation from the league below
Mosquera absolutely
Chiquinho is never going to be anything more than scraping onto the bench here, when we have injuries IMO
Lembisika is not going to impact our team
Podence, ugh

Feee agents are not free. They cost.

 

[watts]

I find it amusing when people talk about our players and the fact we would be lucky to get 50m for this player or 35m for the other, but when they talk about other teams the fees spoken about are huge, I heard the radio shin palace would be looking for 150m for guehi, Eze and olisse, there no better than Kilman, Neto or cunha, in fact I would say cunha is the best out of them all,

 

[lets all have a disco]

Cant see us spending £25m plus on a single player tbh
We will bring a CMF in im sure but not at that price

Not a chance he goes for 25m plus if Norwich stay down....they are not fair off parachute payments running out, which has always been key to their business plan..

 

[wwbug]

Hopefully not the same situation as MGW & Mir where loans used to develop them then want to leave when they hit the required standards

We got £45 million for MGW. And without that we couldnt have bought Cunha. We dealt with MGW perfectly IMO.

 

[Axle]

Hope gazza gets what he needs in the summer otherwise he'll probably walk/go to west ham

Does anyone here see West Ham as ‘bigger’ than Wolves?

Yes they have a shiny stadium and have won a trophy recently but over all of the years l have been watching Wolves since we returned to the second tier, l have always seen them as our equal. Especially when we beat them in that Div 2 fixture back in 1991(?)

I don’t see moving to West Ham as a step up. If GON goes there we need to get Moyes in

 

[wwbug]

Plenty of people coming back from loans capable of making an impact

Cundle, Mosquera, Chiquinho, Lembikisa, maybe Podence

Otherwise the free agent market won’t hurt if we offer good wages

Absence makes the heart grow fonder !

 

[wwbug]

Does anyone here see West Ham as ‘bigger’ than Wolves?

Yes they have a shiny stadium and have won a trophy recently but over all of the years l have been watching Wolves since we returned to the second tier, l have always seen them as our equal. Especially when we beat them in that Div 2 fixture back in 1991(?)

I don’t see moving to West Ham as a step up. If GON goes there we need to get Moyes in

I see their squad a much better than ours.

 

[YouGottaRaulWithIt]

We got £45 million for MGW. And without that we couldnt have bought Cunha. We dealt with MGW perfectly IMO.

Really? We had a young England International, world cup winner, that we treated so well that he couldn't wait to leave and now shows nothing but hate and bile towards us.

 

[wwbug]

Really? We had a young England International, world cup winner, that we treated so well that he couldn't wait to leave and now shows nothing but hate and bile towards us.

Yes really. I have absolutely no doubt at all. Cunha V MGW no contest . I suppose it would have been nice to finish with him on good terms but that is more down to him and his character . I would love to know what Forest players think of him.

 

[FJRWolf]

I find it amusing when people talk about our players and the fact we would be lucky to get 50m for this player or 35m for the other, but when they talk about other teams the fees spoken about are huge, I heard the radio shin palace would be looking for 150m for guehi, Eze and olisse, there no better than Kilman, Neto or cunha, in fact I would say cunha is the best out of them all,

I'd say Guedhi is better than Max which is why he's on the edge of the England aquad and Max is no-where near.
I agree about Cunha but Eze and Olise would be fabulous additions to any squad. The only issue with all those Palace players is they're all injury prone..... we really don't need any more of those.

 

[YouGottaRaulWithIt]

Yes really. I have absolutely no doubt at all. Cunha V MGW no contest . I suppose it would have been nice to finish with him on good terms but that is more down to him and his character . I would love to know what Forest players think of him.

OK, I should clarify, I agree with you - I also prefer Cunha to MGW. That point I was trying to make was that 'we dealt with MGW perfectly', because we obviously didn't. Something went badly wrong for him to hate us so much.

 

[Royal wolf]

OK, I should clarify, I agree with you - I also prefer Cunha to MGW. That point I was trying to make was that 'we dealt with MGW perfectly', because we obviously didn't. Something went badly wrong for him to hate us so much.

I think it’s down to the fans calling him a ****er last season. I’m sure he has no animosity with the club itself.

 

[YouGottaRaulWithIt]

I think it’s down to the fans calling him a ****er last season. I’m sure he has no animosity with the club itself.

Sorry, maybe I shouldn't have done that.

 

[cannockwolves]

Does anyone here see West Ham as ‘bigger’ than Wolves?

Yes they have a shiny stadium and have won a trophy recently but over all of the years l have been watching Wolves since we returned to the second tier, l have always seen them as our equal. Especially when we beat them in that Div 2 fixture back in 1991(?)

I don’t see moving to West Ham as a step up. If GON goes there we need to get Moyes in

I do understand that perception because I have for most of the last 40 odd years thought the same.

However, about 5 years ago at work I had access to some very expensive syndicated Yougov market research (I used to work in data analysis).

That research was a massive and ongoing survey of people's attitudes on a range of topics including hobbies and sports teams. You could use the statics in the research and demographics to extrapolate the level of support a club has. Obviously as a football follower I spent some time looking at who were the biggest teams using that research.

I just remember being astonished at how many people identified as a West Ham fan compared to other clubs. Overall Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, and to a lesser extent City were all where you would expect, but I was just amazed at the level of support people self reported for West ham - something like three or four times that of Wolves.

This was a few years ago, but I just was staggered because same as you I always thought they are largely the same as us. Obviously now they are pulling in 60k home crowds I think it proves their pool of supporters, I don't see any way we are pulling in crowds of 60k on a regular basis.

It was also proven using the statics that wolves had about 40% more potential support than Albion.

 

[Axle]

I do understand that perception because I have for most of the last 40 odd years thought the same.

However, about 5 years ago at work I had access to some very expensive syndicated Yougov market research (I used to work in data analysis).

That research was a massive and ongoing survey of people's attitudes on a range of topics including hobbies and sports teams. You could use the statics in the research and demographics to extrapolate the level of support a club has. Obviously as a football follower I spent some time looking at who were the biggest teams using that research.

I just remember being astonished at how many people identified as a West Ham fan compared to other clubs. Overall Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, and to a lesser extent City were all where you would expect, but I was just amazed at the level of support people self reported for West ham - something like three or four times that of Wolves.

This was a few years ago, but I just was staggered because same as you I always thought they are largely the same as us. Obviously now they are pulling in 60k home crowds I think it proves their pool of supporters, I don't see any way we are pulling in crowds of 60k on a regular basis.

It was also proven using the statics that wolves had about 40% more potential support than Albion.

Very cool insight. Thank you.

 

[oldgolded]

I appreciate that West Ham get big crowds these days, a lot of whom I believe are heavily subsidised, but I do have a problem acknowledging a club as being 'big' if they have never won their domestic league in the whole of their history.

 

[Rabid Wolf]

I appreciate that West Ham get big crowds these days, a lot of whom I believe are heavily subsidised, but I do have a problem acknowledging a club as being 'big' if they have never won their domestic league in the whole of their history.

But they won the World Cup they like to say.

 

[WickedWolfie]

But they won the World Cup they like to say.

You beat me to it.....

 

[NE14ABJ]

Does anyone here see West Ham as ‘bigger’ than Wolves?

Yes they have a shiny stadium and have won a trophy recently but over all of the years l have been watching Wolves since we returned to the second tier, l have always seen them as our equal. Especially when we beat them in that Div 2 fixture back in 1991(?)

I don’t see moving to West Ham as a step up. If GON goes there we need to get Moyes in

Their imprint is better since 92

Lampard, Ferdinand, Joe Cole, di Canio, Defoe, Carrick, Tevez, Mascherano, Payet, glen Johnson , harry redknapp etc

 

[Mardenboroughs Shoulder]

We need quality cover at GK and RB. We need two propper CF's and to replace any of RAN, Cunha, Neto or Gomes if they are sold. We should sign Doyle permanently and with our injured players back we should be good to go. I'm sure GON will also address squad balance and we could buy a couple of players with potential.

 

[maws]

Does anyone here see West Ham as ‘bigger’ than Wolves?

Yes they have a shiny stadium and have won a trophy recently but over all of the years l have been watching Wolves since we returned to the second tier, l have always seen them as our equal. Especially when we beat them in that Div 2 fixture back in 1991(?)

I don’t see moving to West Ham as a step up. If GON goes there we need to get Moyes in

You’ve answered your own question mate, bigger stadium, they have won something, so yes, they’re bigger, add in he used to play for them, they’re in the south and he’s a southern, they spend money and we don’t!

 

[92WWFC]

4 goals and 3 assists from Hoever this season from RB/RWB. I wonder if there is a way back for him. I hope so, I rated him quite a bit don't really think he did much wrong (bar that Liverpool game) but needed experience which he has now.

 

[lobodelsur]

I do understand that perception because I have for most of the last 40 odd years thought the same.

However, about 5 years ago at work I had access to some very expensive syndicated Yougov market research (I used to work in data analysis).

That research was a massive and ongoing survey of people's attitudes on a range of topics including hobbies and sports teams. You could use the statics in the research and demographics to extrapolate the level of support a club has. Obviously as a football follower I spent some time looking at who were the biggest teams using that research.

I just remember being astonished at how many people identified as a West Ham fan compared to other clubs. Overall Man United, Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, and to a lesser extent City were all where you would expect, but I was just amazed at the level of support people self reported for West ham - something like three or four times that of Wolves.

This was a few years ago, but I just was staggered because same as you I always thought they are largely the same as us. Obviously now they are pulling in 60k home crowds I think it proves their pool of supporters, I don't see any way we are pulling in crowds of 60k on a regular basis.

It was also proven using the statics that wolves had about 40% more potential support than Albion.

Unsurprising that a lot of people self-identify as Hammers supporters given the population distribution in the S.E.
Apart from their London base most of Essex, including biggish towns like Chelmsford, Basildon, Southend, carry large numbers of Hammers fans. Apart from Southend there's no local competition. We, on the other hand, have 4 or 5 clubs on our back door-step.

 

[JadeWolf]

4 goals and 3 assists from Hoever this season from RB/RWB. I wonder if there is a way back for him. I hope so, I rated him quite a bit don't really think he did much wrong (bar that Liverpool game) but needed experience which he has now.

Wasn’t Hoever a CB when we signed him? He’s probably one of those that O’Neil has to have a look at pre-season.

 

[lets all have a disco]

Pre season tour will be announced this week....

 

[92WWFC]

Wasn’t Hoever a CB when we signed him? He’s probably one of those that O’Neil has to have a look at pre-season.

I think he played both in the Liverpool academy but he only played WB for us and Stoke I think. Seems like he is decent at getting forwards but he's filled out quite a bit so might be an option at CB at some point.

Would rather we get the likes of Hoever, Chiquinho and Mosquera involved than just buying cheap squad players for squad depth and then use our money to target specific players that will add quality.

 

[moseleyite]

Pre season tour will be announced this week....

And cancelled the week after!

Joking aside, if that's true, it really does feel as if the seasons blend into one don't they?

 

[lets all have a disco]

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And cancelled the week after!

Joking aside, if that's true, it really does feel as if the seasons blend into one don't they?

Yes ...we everything goes so quickly......I wouldn't joke about the cancellation.....cause heard it's Korea again and maybe Singapore...

 

[TelfordWolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1781946219109011457

 

[Wolf in Kenilworth]

Aaron Ramsdale our number one target with Sa off to Saudi according to Alan Nixon.

I would love both parts of this to be true but can’t see us spending £30 million plus on a keeper.

 

[TelfordWolf]

Wolves line up wantaway Arsenal star and 'world class' Liverpool man to replace Saudi-bound starter

Wolves could sell starting goalkeeper Jose Sa to the Saudi Pro League this summer and a report claims his replacement could come by way of Arsenal or Liverpool.

www.teamtalk.com

Ramsdale/Kelleher/Patterson targeted.

 

[lets all have a disco]

Ramsdale/ Neto seems a possibility...

 

[Minimalist]

Ramsdale/ Neto seems a possibility...

I’ve long thought Ramsdale and Nketiah for Neto might be good.

But arsenal fans seem to be very negative about Nketiah, they rate him less than we rate Silva…

 

[Oliwolf44]

I appreciate that West Ham get big crowds these days, a lot of whom I believe are heavily subsidised, but I do have a problem acknowledging a club as being 'big' if they have never won their domestic league in the whole of their history.

Wolves won it so long ago that nobody else cares tbh. It's all about what have you done for me lately. And in wolves case they haven't won anything for 2/3 generations lol.
West ham in London, bigger budgets and just a more known club. Plus they have new stadium and big crowds and bigger support.
London being a massive factor though. Add on green street and rivalry with Millwall. Whether that matters to you or not it is culturally significant and recognised.

 

[moseleyite]

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Yes ...we everything goes so quickly......I wouldn't joke about the cancellation.....cause heard it's Korea again and maybe Singapore...

Is that right? Well, Korea would be an obvious choice to tap in to Hwang-fever. And Singapore is somewhere I fancied going so I'd better check the bank balance

 

[lets all have a disco]

I’ve long thought Ramsdale and Nketiah for Neto might be good.

But arsenal fans seem to be very negative about Nketiah, they rate him less than we rate Silva…

I don't want Nketiah...he isn't what we need for me ...nw before people jump on me , yes he may score goals at this level but for me we don't need another fast , small , not physical striker ...we need someone who will work his socks off and provide the physicality our forward line has been lacking since Raul injury...someone who can provide the space for Cunha Hwang Sarabia etc....that's is what teams at our level need ....

Coming on as a sub for Arsenal is totally different to leading the line for wolves ...they need to be physical.....I don't mean a lump ...but quick and physical....we got enough small quick players..

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

So much wrong with this I don't know where to start.

Cundle is on the bench for a team fighting relegation from the league below
Mosquera absolutely
Chiquinho is never going to be anything more than scraping onto the bench here, when we have injuries IMO
Lembisika is not going to impact our team
Podence, ugh

Feee agents are not free. They cost.

Why have an academy if we don’t to use loans to make them better? Chiquinho is a good bench option? If you want big names on the bench that won’t happen we aren’t Aston Villa or Newcastle with an open cheque book hence we are using players like Chirewa at the moment who did well did he not?? Lembikisa I think has time on his side to improve.

Free agents cost but there’s no transfer fee the clue is in the term free agent paying them extra 20k a week is still better outlay for the club financially?? I trust hobbs

Rumours already circulating we have buyers for players like Sa, RAN, Neto and Guedes. Let’s hope we spend wisely if we are serious about improving the team

 

[North West Wanderer]

Why have an academy if we don’t to use loans to make them better? Chiquinho is a good bench option? If you want big names on the bench that won’t happen we aren’t Aston Villa or Newcastle with an open cheque book hence we are using players like Chirewa at the moment who did well did he not?? Lembikisa I think has time on his side to improve.

Free agents cost but there’s no transfer fee the clue is in the term free agent paying them extra 20k a week is still better outlay for the club financially?? I trust hobbs

Rumours already circulating we have buyers for players like Sa, RAN, Neto and Guedes. Let’s hope we spend wisely if we are serious about improving the team

It's not the 20k a week extra, more the signing on bonuses etc.
Chiquino was so raw when here, I need a lot of convincing there.
Lembisika currently nowhere near

I don't want big names, I am more inclined for a smaller squad but GON wants players so that is that.

I think Sa goes, gut feel. I thing Neto goes too.
RAN I hope gives us one more year.

 

[StaffordWolf]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1781946219109011457

Wouldn't be against this if he wants the move as well. He's one player that's always ****ed me off when playing against us, would be nice to have a bit of that ****housery on our side for a change.