The generic transfer thread

[No Fixed Abode]

It isn't the best academy but it's certainly more fruitful to it's first team than any other I can think of at the moment. How many other clubs have as many academy graduates in their first team line-up and squad as we do currently?

The thing is with the Reading academy, yes, this last season a few academy players have stepped up to the first team, but are they actually any good?

For instance - Karacan - runs about like a headless chicken with no skill whatsoever. He's weak in the tackle, but I suppose he has a good 'engine'.

Church - Another headless chicken, with no skill. Will be lucky to get 8 goals next season.

The only 'decent' player I can think of is Sigurdson. But hasn't he struggled a bit at Hoffenheim?

It's all well and good saying you've got one of the best academies out there - but the quality of player isn't great. It;s merely the fact they've broken into the first team at a club that doesn't like spending money.

[Row Z Royal]

The only 'decent' player I can think of is Sigurdson. But hasn't he struggled a bit at Hoffenheim?

More sub appearances from the bench than from the start but (2nd?) top scorer last season. I'd say that he's doing pretty well, though not setting the world alight.

On the other hand, when I was in Bremen, the locals were talking about him as having had a significant impact on the Bundesliga.

Sorry to all for offering a sensible reply to King Harold.

[Hoop Blah]

It isn't the best academy but it's certainly more fruitful to it's first team than any other I can think of at the moment. How many other clubs have as many academy graduates in their first team line-up and squad as we do currently?

I'll give you one, 'Boro. They used loads more than us last season despite being what lots of people call a big spending side.

I'd guess that Palace used a decent number too.

[chilipepper91]

Obvs still gossip but...

Swansea have agreed a £1.75m fee for Middlesbrough striker Leroy Lita, 26. Brendan Rodgers has been pursuing Lita and his strike partner Marvin Emnes all summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

[roadrunner]

Obvs still gossip but...

Swansea have agreed a £1.75m fee for Middlesbrough striker Leroy Lita, 26. Brendan Rodgers has been pursuing Lita and his strike partner Marvin Emnes all summer.
Full story: Daily Mail

Lita proved he can score goals at the top level, it's just his attitude that holds him back. That's not a bad signing considering their careful approach in the transfer market.

They're coming down with a bump tho!

[Royal Rother]

Lita for £1.75m eh? Not sure whether to or

It's not just his attitude that holds him back, he just isn't very good. I thought Brendan Rodgers had more sense than that tbh.

[Thomas L'Heureux]

Lita for £1.75m eh? Not sure whether to or

It's not just his attitude that holds him back, he just isn't very good. I thought Brendan Rodgers had more sense than that tbh.

I swear Lita was still on our books when Rodgers was appointed but was let go shortly after (was always on the cards to be fair). If Rodgers rated him it seems strange that he didn't try to keep hold of him though.

This transfer seems a little desperate to me if I'm honest. Swansea are arguably looking weaker than they did went they went up.

[TBM]

Lita for £1.75m eh? Not sure whether to or

It's not just his attitude that holds him back, he just isn't very good. I thought Brendan Rodgers had more sense than that tbh.

I swear Lita was still on our books when Rodgers was appointed but was let go shortly after (was always on the cards to be fair). If Rodgers rated him it seems strange that he didn't try to keep hold of him though.

This transfer seems a little desperate to me if I'm honest. Swansea are arguably looking weaker than they did went they went up.

Yeah he was but maybe by then it was decided a contract wouldn't be offered, his original expired and he was already in talks with other clubs

[roadrunner]

Lita for £1.75m eh? Not sure whether to or

It's not just his attitude that holds him back, he just isn't very good. I thought Brendan Rodgers had more sense than that tbh.

I swear Lita was still on our books when Rodgers was appointed but was let go shortly after (was always on the cards to be fair). If Rodgers rated him it seems strange that he didn't try to keep hold of him though.

This transfer seems a little desperate to me if I'm honest. Swansea are arguably looking weaker than they did went they went up.

Yeah he was but maybe by then it was decided a contract wouldn't be offered, his original expired and he was already in talks with other clubs

He was on big wages at that time too. Madejski couldn't get rid quick enough.

[Row Z Royal]

Lita for £1.75m eh? Not sure whether to or

It's not just his attitude that holds him back, he just isn't very good. I thought Brendan Rodgers had more sense than that tbh.

I swear Lita was still on our books when Rodgers was appointed but was let go shortly after (was always on the cards to be fair). If Rodgers rated him it seems strange that he didn't try to keep hold of him though.

This transfer seems a little desperate to me if I'm honest. Swansea are arguably looking weaker than they did went they went up.

Yeah he was but maybe by then it was decided a contract wouldn't be offered, his original expired and he was already in talks with other clubs

This.


As it goes, with the way Rodgers wanted us to play, I'd have killed to have Lita up there (before Long got good) so this isn't a ridiculous signing. He'll get 10 goals which, for a lower side is plent for less than £2m.

[swansea jack]

Lita for £1.75m eh? Not sure whether to or

It's not just his attitude that holds him back, he just isn't very good. I thought Brendan Rodgers had more sense than that tbh.

I swear Lita was still on our books when Rodgers was appointed but was let go shortly after (was always on the cards to be fair). If Rodgers rated him it seems strange that he didn't try to keep hold of him though.

This transfer seems a little desperate to me if I'm honest. Swansea are arguably looking weaker than they did went they went up.

Er, don't think so.

Players in >>>>>>>>>>>> players out

Not too sure about Lita though...

[roadrunner]

Lita for £1.75m eh? Not sure whether to or

It's not just his attitude that holds him back, he just isn't very good. I thought Brendan Rodgers had more sense than that tbh.

I swear Lita was still on our books when Rodgers was appointed but was let go shortly after (was always on the cards to be fair). If Rodgers rated him it seems strange that he didn't try to keep hold of him though.

This transfer seems a little desperate to me if I'm honest. Swansea are arguably looking weaker than they did went they went up.

Er, don't think so.

Players in >>>>>>>>>>>> players out

Not too sure about Lita though...

Quality in vs quality out? It's pretty gloomy m8.

[Thomas L'Heureux]

Er, don't think so.

Players in >>>>>>>>>>>> players out

Not too sure about Lita though...

As much as I like Danny Graham I'm not sure he suits you as much as Borini did. Graham is very much a finisher where as Borini's movement is very dynamic and he gets involved more around the box than your new signing which gave your midfield more freedom.

The young bloke from 'Spurs is decent according to a Bristol City supporting mate, but he won't set the Premiership alight. I liked the look of him when we stuffed them at our place but I'm not sure he's ready for the top level yet.

[soggy biscuit]

Sergio Aguero joins City for £38M

[Big Foot]

Er, don't think so.

Players in >>>>>>>>>>>> players out

Not too sure about Lita though...

As much as I like Danny Graham I'm not sure he suits you as much as Borini did. Graham is very much a finisher where as Borini's movement is very dynamic and he gets involved more around the box than your new signing which gave your midfield more freedom.

The young bloke from 'Spurs is decent according to a Bristol City supporting mate, but he won't set the Premiership alight. I liked the look of him when we stuffed them at our place but I'm not sure he's ready for the top level yet.

Plus Swansea have lost Darren Pratley too

[Seal]

Heard a rumour that Sturridge is talking to Spurs

[pea]

Lita for £1.75m eh? Not sure whether to or

It's not just his attitude that holds him back, he just isn't very good. I thought Brendan Rodgers had more sense than that tbh.

I swear Lita was still on our books when Rodgers was appointed but was let go shortly after (was always on the cards to be fair). If Rodgers rated him it seems strange that he didn't try to keep hold of him though.

This transfer seems a little desperate to me if I'm honest. Swansea are arguably looking weaker than they did went they went up.

Nope, we released all the players at the end of their contracts before we appointed a new manager. I remember some people getting very uptight about it, and not leaving the manager to make those decisions, but the clubs line was that they were "being fair to the players so that they could begin to find themselves new clubs in time for pre-season"

[soggy biscuit]

Where did PSG suddenly get all their money from?

Talk of them beating Chelsea to sign Javier Pastore for €45M

[cmonurz]

If a 22 year old midfielder with 9 international caps is moving for £40m, then PSG might be doing Chelsea a favour.

[swansea jack]

Er, don't think so.

Players in >>>>>>>>>>>> players out

Not too sure about Lita though...

As much as I like Danny Graham I'm not sure he suits you as much as Borini did. Graham is very much a finisher where as Borini's movement is very dynamic and he gets involved more around the box than your new signing which gave your midfield more freedom.

The young bloke from 'Spurs is decent according to a Bristol City supporting mate, but he won't set the Premiership alight. I liked the look of him when we stuffed them at our place but I'm not sure he's ready for the top level yet.

Plus Swansea have lost Darren Pratley too

Pratley was largely a sub & De Vries wanted out. Borini is a loss but was a loanee.

Graham, Lita (?), Soriano (sp?), Caulker (loan) with a few more likely to come in. A fit Bodde is a huge +1 if his knee lasts... Not too concerned tbh.