JANUARY TRANSFER WINDOW OPENS 1ST JAN 2026

Cover at left back is essential, but we all knew that in the summer unless BBM sees Luey Giles as the cover.

We also need a Robinson of a few seasons ago type of player. In some games, the big, cute centre halves have Salech sussed, and a more mobile striker may be the remedy. I'd love to see Davies as the alternative, but for whatever reason, BBM uses him as a wide attacking midfielder

We know Mafico and Nyakuhwa need a loan that made me think who else may leave?

I wouldn't be surprised if Robinson left to get games or if all the early-season gossip on Robertson had any truth.

I would be surprised to see Davies, Willock or Ashford sold if a decent bid came in as I don't think any of them really fit the BBM vision.

I don't think anyone will be sold, I think we will get more Premier Loans and really good ones as Managers know they will get a great education here under BBM.

We need to be careful not to upset the balance of the team with new signings, i'll never forget how Newcastle signed Aspirilla? Midseason while top of the league, they blew it and got hunted down by Man Ure

Exactly good post

I personally don't think this team needs big improvements.
They are amazing as they are.
a left back maybe on loan as a backup to bagan if he ever got injured.
other than that yeah its a great squad as it is.

Only 1 week away - Let the fun begin

BBM would sign half a team if he could and gets backed but they toe the party line with the media and what he's told from above. If we don't get atleast 2 or 3 good players in we desperately need them the promotion push can't be serious from the board in my opinion. There's better time to back him.

People can say that BBM don't want them but that total bollocks in my opinion he's no different to any other manager if he's got a list of players he wants then it's out of his hands for the board to get them in or not that's the bottom line.

He doesn't want them; other managers do that and upset the team and fail, but he won't do that unless he's sure the players will fit and is ready to start.

Biancheri and players like Kellyman are what we will add.

Of course he wants players, like I said above they say only what they need to say to keep the peace. It also depends on if he's backed to what he wants or not either way we will see how serious this promotion push is as there is no better time

If we do bring in a new player or two, I simply hope they are of the quality that BBM wished for in the summer.
Preferably, permanent signings and not loans that will leave the club in the summer.

Its being reported on BBC Football Gossip that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Dylan Lawlor - didn't really want to hear that... Hopefully, he'll see its worth staying with us for another season or so yet

Its being reported on BBC Football Gossip that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Dylan Lawlor - didn't really want to hear that... Hopefully, he'll see its worth staying with us for another season or so yet

Surprised Dortmund have not shown an interest

Its being reported on BBC Football Gossip that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Dylan Lawlor - didn't really want to hear that... Hopefully, he'll see its worth staying with us for another season or so yet

Surprised Dortmund have not shown an interest

Indeed - they like young British players don't they, so perhaps they will. I am certain he is on several clubs radar both here and in Europe.

Its being reported on BBC Football Gossip that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Dylan Lawlor - didn't really want to hear that... Hopefully, he'll see its worth staying with us for another season or so yet

Surprised Dortmund have not shown an interest

Indeed - they like young British players don't they, so perhaps they will. I am certain he is on several clubs radar both here and in Europe.

TV exposure in recent weeks will have raised his (and others) profiles, which would increase competition for his signature when the time comes

It’s not something I really want to contemplate, but my personal feeling is that we will keep our talented youngsters for at least another season, if we obtain promotion back to the Championship, where another good season will see ‘value’ increase with the better playing level

Of course, there is always the unknown of the ‘Tan-factor’, but I just hope he holds his nerve and sees this dalliance with youth through, as I believe there are exciting things ahead fur this group of players plus selective additions

Its being reported on BBC Football Gossip that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Dylan Lawlor - didn't really want to hear that... Hopefully, he'll see its worth staying with us for another season or so yet

Surprised Dortmund have not shown an interest

Indeed - they like young British players don't they, so perhaps they will. I am certain he is on several clubs radar both here and in Europe.

TV exposure in recent weeks will have raised his (and others) profiles, which would increase competition for his signature when the time comes

It’s not something I really want to contemplate, but my personal feeling is that we will keep our talented youngsters for at least another season, if we obtain promotion back to the Championship, where another good season will see ‘value’ increase with the better playing level

Of course, there is always the unknown of the ‘Tan-factor’, but I just hope he holds his nerve and sees this dalliance with youth through, as I believe there are exciting things ahead fur this group of players plus selective additions

All of that makes perfect sense, but as you say its the Tan factor that is the big unknown... Is he ambitious enough to say no when big money offers come in. I hope so but going on past experiences, its unlikely.

Its being reported on BBC Football Gossip that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Dylan Lawlor - didn't really want to hear that... Hopefully, he'll see its worth staying with us for another season or so yet

Surprised Dortmund have not shown an interest

Indeed - they like young British players don't they, so perhaps they will. I am certain he is on several clubs radar both here and in Europe.

TV exposure in recent weeks will have raised his (and others) profiles, which would increase competition for his signature when the time comes

It’s not something I really want to contemplate, but my personal feeling is that we will keep our talented youngsters for at least another season, if we obtain promotion back to the Championship, where another good season will see ‘value’ increase with the better playing level

Of course, there is always the unknown of the ‘Tan-factor’, but I just hope he holds his nerve and sees this dalliance with youth through, as I believe there are exciting things ahead fur this group of players plus selective additions

All of that makes perfect sense, but as you say its the Tan factor that is the big unknown... Is he ambitious enough to say no when big money offers come in. I hope so but going on past experiences, its unlikely.

He’s certainly the unknown factor; and he will see his ‘success’ (I say BBM’s) in going with youth, as a vindication of his actions to date

The next question will return to the ‘sell or stay’ topic; and after last summer, nothing can really be assessed, predicted, or taken as read!

I don't see players leaving in January, but they probably will in the summer - whether we go up or not. Although we'll get more money if we do go up because we'll be in a better position.

That's nothing to do with the owner, it's just the sad fact of being a smaller club.

If a big(ish) Premier League club comes in and offers good money for your players, then you have to take it. Partly because, in the vast majority of cases, the player will want that move. If an offer matches their valuation, they go.

That's the way football works.

I don't see players leaving in January, but they probably will in the summer - whether we go up or not. Although we'll get more money if we do go up because we'll be in a better position.

That's nothing to do with the owner, it's just the sad fact of being a smaller club.

If a big(ish) Premier League club comes in and offers good money for your players, then you have to take it. Partly because, in the vast majority of cases, the player will want that move. If an offer matches their valuation, they go.

That's the way football works.

You’re not wrong, Ned; but there is an argument that under BBM, the vast majority could be persuaded to ‘give it a go’ in the Championship for (at least) a season

Sunderland appear to have achieved it, and look at them now!

I don't see players leaving in January, but they probably will in the summer - whether we go up or not. Although we'll get more money if we do go up because we'll be in a better position.

That's nothing to do with the owner, it's just the sad fact of being a smaller club.

If a big(ish) Premier League club comes in and offers good money for your players, then you have to take it. Partly because, in the vast majority of cases, the player will want that move. If an offer matches their valuation, they go.

That's the way football works.

You’re not wrong, Ned; but there is an argument that under BBM, the vast majority could be persuaded to ‘give it a go’ in the Championship for (at least) a season

Sunderland appear to have achieved it, and look at them now!

I was also going to use the Sunderland comparison - the players seem to enjoy playing for BBM, so may well see another season as a good place to be as they continue learning - hopefully in a higher division. However, we all know that Tan will make the final decision so there are no guarantees even if a player want to stay... I do think its unlikely that we will lose many, if any, in January though.

Its being reported on BBC Football Gossip that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Dylan Lawlor - didn't really want to hear that... Hopefully, he'll see its worth staying with us for another season or so yet

Surprised Dortmund have not shown an interest

Indeed - they like young British players don't they, so perhaps they will. I am certain he is on several clubs radar both here and in Europe.

TV exposure in recent weeks will have raised his (and others) profiles, which would increase competition for his signature when the time comes

It’s not something I really want to contemplate, but my personal feeling is that we will keep our talented youngsters for at least another season, if we obtain promotion back to the Championship, where another good season will see ‘value’ increase with the better playing level

Of course, there is always the unknown of the ‘Tan-factor’, but I just hope he holds his nerve and sees this dalliance with youth through, as I believe there are exciting things ahead fur this group of players plus selective additions

All of that makes perfect sense, but as you say its the Tan factor that is the big unknown... Is he ambitious enough to say no when big money offers come in. I hope so but going on past experiences, its unlikely.

Which big money past experiences are you thinking of in particular? Could you jog my memory ?

Its being reported on BBC Football Gossip that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Dylan Lawlor - didn't really want to hear that... Hopefully, he'll see its worth staying with us for another season or so yet

Surprised Dortmund have not shown an interest

Indeed - they like young British players don't they, so perhaps they will. I am certain he is on several clubs radar both here and in Europe.

TV exposure in recent weeks will have raised his (and others) profiles, which would increase competition for his signature when the time comes

It’s not something I really want to contemplate, but my personal feeling is that we will keep our talented youngsters for at least another season, if we obtain promotion back to the Championship, where another good season will see ‘value’ increase with the better playing level

Of course, there is always the unknown of the ‘Tan-factor’, but I just hope he holds his nerve and sees this dalliance with youth through, as I believe there are exciting things ahead fur this group of players plus selective additions

All of that makes perfect sense, but as you say its the Tan factor that is the big unknown... Is he ambitious enough to say no when big money offers come in. I hope so but going on past experiences, its unlikely.

Which big money past experiences are you thinking of in particular? Could you jog my memory ?

I don’t recall any either; other than (luckily) recouping our money (or large parts of it) on the likes of Gary Madel, Bobby Decordova-Reid, and achieving ‘decent’ offers on one or two others, such as Mark McGuiness, and Joe Mason

The question for me is simply would Vincent Tan be able to resist any offers for players who are of more ‘value’ keeping at the club for a couple of seasons?

Its being reported on BBC Football Gossip that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Dylan Lawlor - didn't really want to hear that... Hopefully, he'll see its worth staying with us for another season or so yet

Surprised Dortmund have not shown an interest

Indeed - they like young British players don't they, so perhaps they will. I am certain he is on several clubs radar both here and in Europe.

TV exposure in recent weeks will have raised his (and others) profiles, which would increase competition for his signature when the time comes

It’s not something I really want to contemplate, but my personal feeling is that we will keep our talented youngsters for at least another season, if we obtain promotion back to the Championship, where another good season will see ‘value’ increase with the better playing level

Of course, there is always the unknown of the ‘Tan-factor’, but I just hope he holds his nerve and sees this dalliance with youth through, as I believe there are exciting things ahead fur this group of players plus selective additions

All of that makes perfect sense, but as you say its the Tan factor that is the big unknown... Is he ambitious enough to say no when big money offers come in. I hope so but going on past experiences, its unlikely.

Which big money past experiences are you thinking of in particular? Could you jog my memory ?

I don’t recall any either; other than (luckily) recouping our money (or large parts of it) on the likes of Gary Madel, Bobby Decordova-Reid, and achieving ‘decent’ offers on one or two others, such as Mark McGuiness, and Joe Mason

The question for me is simply would Vincent Tan be able to resist any offers for players who are of more ‘value’ keeping at the club for a couple of seasons?

This. I didn't word that too well and can see how it was misleading - the implication being will Mr Tan be able to make the right decisions when inevitable offers do come in for some of these players. The past experience thing was more about some of his decision making rather than transfers in particular. Apologies

Loans coulf be useful, with so many games coming up I would suggest back players squad players will be required as we dont want to upset the equilibrium and togetherness of the small squad .

Its being reported on BBC Football Gossip that Bayern Munich are keeping tabs on Dylan Lawlor - didn't really want to hear that... Hopefully, he'll see its worth staying with us for another season or so yet

Surprised Dortmund have not shown an interest

Indeed - they like young British players don't they, so perhaps they will. I am certain he is on several clubs radar both here and in Europe.

TV exposure in recent weeks will have raised his (and others) profiles, which would increase competition for his signature when the time comes

It’s not something I really want to contemplate, but my personal feeling is that we will keep our talented youngsters for at least another season, if we obtain promotion back to the Championship, where another good season will see ‘value’ increase with the better playing level

Of course, there is always the unknown of the ‘Tan-factor’, but I just hope he holds his nerve and sees this dalliance with youth through, as I believe there are exciting things ahead fur this group of players plus selective additions

All of that makes perfect sense, but as you say its the Tan factor that is the big unknown... Is he ambitious enough to say no when big money offers come in. I hope so but going on past experiences, its unlikely.

Which big money past experiences are you thinking of in particular? Could you jog my memory ?

I don’t recall any either; other than (luckily) recouping our money (or large parts of it) on the likes of Gary Madel, Bobby Decordova-Reid, and achieving ‘decent’ offers on one or two others, such as Mark McGuiness, and Joe Mason

The question for me is simply would Vincent Tan be able to resist any offers for players who are of more ‘value’ keeping at the club for a couple of seasons?

This. I didn't word that too well and can see how it was misleading - the implication being will Mr Tan be able to make the right decisions when inevitable offers do come in for some of these players. The past experience thing was more about some of his decision making rather than transfers in particular. Apologies

Agree with you on that!

I get what you're saying but Tan is only one part of this equation and not even the biggest part imo. There's also how much is being offered, for whom it is offered, what club is doing the asking and the biggest part for me is if the player wants to leave as every player wants to play at the highest level possible and they may want to leave (depending on the club) after having their head turned.

Tan has a lot to answer for but if Real Madrid offered 10 million for Rubin & he wanted to go, because who wouldn't, then blaming Tan would be pointless. But if scumsea offered the same amount I expect it would be laughed at by both the club & by Rubin himself because, well just because.

I get that neither is happening and I just used the 2 ends of the spectrum to show my workings before anyone jumps on me for suggesting either would offer 10 million for Rubin.