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Thread | Transferwindow done: A positive look to the future
at 07:57 1 Feb 2022
Well, that was an underwhelming end to our transfer deadline day.
It once more became clear that our finances are tight and players need to be sold before we can make any investment. The signing of Ogbeta does offer a glimpse of hope for the future. Just like other clubs did successfully in the past, the scouting department should look at the lower leagues for cut-price targets and hidden gems. Of course this does not guarantee a play-off place every season, and i'm afraid will have to wait a very long time before we become competitive once again, it does represent a stable business model.
Regarding our current ingoing/outgoing ratio: it seems like we are now having a very thin squad, making it likely that any injury in our first 11 will cause a sharp decline in quality.
The singing of Fisher seems a little bit unnecessary, seeing how tight for cash we actually are. As for the rest of our transfer dealings, they seem quite sensible. Some people forget that although our current squad is lacking depth. We do have a lot of players out on loan, and more importantly, they are impressing out on loan. Well Garrick and Ollie certainly have impressed and Cullen and Whittaker have shown glimps already. We lack some attacking depth, but seeing these four return next season could give us some extra options up front. Or they could be moved on a permanent basis to free up some funds to invest.
I hope we can finish this season on a relative high and lay the foundation for next season.
Still I fear the summer transfer window. I'm afraid one or two high profile players (you know who I am talking about, downes grimes piroe, and maybe Pato/Ntcham) need to be moved on in order to finance newer deals. Still I would much rather hang on to those 4 (or 3 if Pato decides to play hardball) and do with minimal investments coming summer window. Get our loanees back and some cut price additions, and we should be able to compete:)
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Thread | Fancy some Quin(o)a? Tricky winger/Attacking mid incoming
at 10:49 27 Jan 2022
Footbal insider reports that watford are set to recall Quina from Fulham and are ready to loan him out to the Swans.
Hope this goes trough. Watched some highlights and seems like a tricky and fast winger.
Not sure if he fits in high pressing style of Russel Martin but we are in need of some pace and trickery up front.
" The midfielder has struggled for game time at Craven Cottage, having made just four appearances since his move and been included in just one squad since October.
At that time, Fulham boss Marco Silva questioned the player's work rate and said that he needed to put in more of an effort in training in order to work his way back into the team, saying: “Domingos has to work harder to win back his place."
From watfordobserver article, already look like a Obafemi situation:)
Keith any info on this possible move?
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Thread | Obafemi out?
at 19:32 22 Jan 2022
Well another painful situation looming. Apparantly Michael Obafemi was sent down the tunnel early today by one of the coaching staff after being not subbed on instead of Kyle Joseph and has now deleted all his Swans related Insta posts..
Another one out?
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Thread | Paterson's price?
at 14:42 20 Jan 2022
Martin revealed that the owners stance is quite straight forward.
Clubs keen?
The owners have made their stance really clear. If he’s still our player in two weeks I'll be really happy.
Owners' stance?
Everyone has a price. We gave Pato a chance in the summer and extended his contract to give him more security. That’s where we’re at.
So that leaves the question, what is his price you think? Still 1.5 year to go on his current contract.
(Such a shame that O'riley is now moving to Celtic, Paterson funds could maybe be the key factor for meetign the release clause)
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Thread | State of current transfer window. Which squad issue to be adressed and how?19/01
at 14:53 19 Jan 2022
A things stand, this window can be regarded as a reality check for many.
At the start of january I was expecting at least two or three permanent signings, desired by Russell Martin. It currently looks like only Fisher well head in on a permanent deal. As O'Riley (definitely off, and heading to celtic) and Darling deal are almost 100 percent off.
I think the owners should have backed the club in a 1.5 mill bid for O'Riley. An investment that was likely to pay off. But reading many report that we are skint, and unless paterson and fulton go for a substantial fee, I can't see us getting any more permanent deals over the line. Therefor I think the following is more likely to happen:
IN:
Hannes Wolff :(CAM)(Loan) Getting Hannes Wolf in can be regarded as a big scoop, although the jury remains out on his ability since his injury apparently.
CB (Loan) Hopefully we can add a replacement for Rhys Williams to the squad. Doesn't need to be permanent. As I rather see, Brandon Cooper and Cabango develop alongside Manning and/or Naughton. (Darling would have been nice but seeing our tight financial situation I would focus on a LWB/LB)
Leftback/Leftwingback (Permanent): Altough Manning can operate on the leftback position. I would like to see us go for a young leftwingback on a permanent deal.
I'm suggesting Nathanael Ogbeta from Shrewsbury. Maybe Keith can advise his contact to take a look at this leftwingback who is great going forward.
Striker (Loan): I guess we may need a more physical forward to support Piroe.
Obafemi is progressing everytime I see him get on the pitch. But my feeling is that he is more suited to the role of winger/attacking mid. instead of a pinchhitter.
Out:
Paterson: Was shocked when I read the news about his contract dispute. Seems set to depart. Well can only hope we receive some cash we can reinvest into the squad.
Fulton: Only saw rumours about a loan deal so far. really hoping to see him go on a permanent deal. Frees up funds for addings players to the squad.
Dhanda: Likely on a free and with a sell on clause like byers?
Short conclusion on window so far:
Seeing Bidwell go was quite sad. Always a decent player who gave his best.
Releasing all these players was supposedly done to generate funds for deals.
But current reports suggests that we may not see many permanent deals getting done.
Relying on loans is nice when we are battling for promotion but for our current position and this being a "rebuild" season I would much rather see some permanent deals, even if these players are of less quality, but can improve.
On a positive note, almost all our players out on loan, seem to be doing a great job. Next season our squad could well be stocked with much more matured players. just don't hope we sell Piroe or Downes in the summer to cover our operations and new transfer deals.
Uppa Swans
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Thread | Transfer newss New right back news + bidwell gone?
at 14:01 12 Jan 2022
Another day, another link to a right back.
Report on twitter from Alex Crook (
Suggests that a deal with Fulham about permanent transfer of Cyrus Christie is almost done.
29 years old, so hoping his transfer sum is under 500/600K. Don't know much about him but seems like a decent option, especially going forward.
Don't know how this deal impacts our finances and ability to get other deals over the line.
Keith suggested in an article early today that a deal for manchester city youngster Josh Wilson-Esbrand is almost done. Labeling it Ethan lairds replacement, commenting that Josh prefers the left flank. But after new rumours about Birmingham links to Bidwell just surfaced again. Should Will Wilson-Esbrand not be seen as the replacement for Bidwell indeed? (If Cyrus Christie news is truth that is)
Also some short news about Aberdeen links to Fulton. My reaction: get it done.
Your view on possible Cyrus Christie deal Keith?
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Thread | Interest in Callum Brittain
at 12:43 11 Jan 2022
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10390403/Blackburn-Stoke-Swan
Read this article about interest in Callum Brittain. Would really like to see this deal happen.
Cut price deal as his contract is only running till the end of the season, with a possible exstension of 12 more months.
Why he would choose us over Blackburn and Stoke? Well, we can pretty much guarantee him a place in the first team.
Could Keith Haynes provide some insight on the feasibility of this deal?
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Thread | Transfer Window hopes and expectations as things stand (07/01)
at 09:01 7 Jan 2022
Just wanted a general chat about what you hope/expect from this transfer window.
My thoughts on the ideal transfer window as it stands
IN:
Fisher (seems certain to happen) Don't think Hamer did a bad job so, but this guy seems to be promising
Matt O'riley (Hope this happens but don't think we have the financial power to get this deal over the line, 1.5 mil quoted as minimum. as for his position, we are already stocked in CM position, but if he plays as an attacking mid, we can surely use him)
Neco Williams ( Loan, would be great replacement for laird. Welsh and looking to get regular game time to secure his spot in Wales, game time almost guaranteed in our current squad)
Ashley Fletcher loan, or any other striker on loan (Fletcher is only other striker I saw rumored)
McAtee ( Loan, would be a real coup if we got him and maybe render the signing of O'riley unnecessary for the moment)
Out: Fulton (+- 500K, great player, but doesn't seem to fit or liked by Martin??)
Dhanda (Feel like this could be a same deal like byers, free with sell-on, had great promise but never really delivered)
Benda (If fisher comes we should look to sell for decent fee, 500k would be the max I guess)
Cullen (Loan, or stay if we don't bring in another striker)
Macfayden (Loan, saw rumours about links with newport, would be great for his development, really see him being a future squad player for SA1)
Dan Williams (Loan, great potential to be a future Joe Allen;))
Rhys Williams (Recall, just give cooper and lauti a chance)
This is what I hope, now what I expect....
Well seeing the rumours about failing to cough up 400K for Fisher.
I'm afraid O'riley will certainly not happen and us relying on loans to add a striker, attacking mid, RWB, CB. And even then I think a striker is not likely due to recall of Kyle Joseph.
Let's just hope this is a rebuild season. Can see us go for O'Riley in the summer if it doesn't happen this window and try to get some other players out of contract or on a cheap. |
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