Transfer News and Gossip Transfer Rumours Thread 2023-24 (Part 2 - Back in Business. Oh no we’re not)

[shrimperjon]

It is rumoured that Ipswich’s Freddie Ladapo and Port Vale’s Uche Ikpeazu are both having medicals with Charlton Athletic ahead of a double transfer swoop.

Could this then possibly free up Kanu for a loan deal?

would we need him back? He had a very good game against Solihull, other than that cant say he really stood out. Henry has already shown what he can offer and although he hasnt scored as many goals (easily could have had 3) he has scored, won a penalty, should have had another one at Kiddie and with a target man has shown that he can link up play well. Once Cardwell is fit and Waldron signed i would expect Dackers and Henry to come off the bench. Nice to have the options though

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

would we need him back? He had one good game against Solihull, other than that cant say he really stood out. Henry has already shown what he can offer and although he hasnt scored as many goals (easily could have had 3) he has scored, won a penalty, should have had another one at Kiddie and with a target man has shown that he can link up play well. Once Cardwell is fit and Waldron signed i would expect Dackers and Henry to come off the bench. Nice to have the options though

To say he was heavily marked after the Solihull game would be an understatement. As an 18 year old (I think?) he did brilliantly. I’d have him back on loan for the season in a heartbeat.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

I don't agree with following a Stoke/Peterborough/Cardiff/Crewe* method - I think we (Southend United) have to plough our own furrow that suits the club & the position it is in at any given time.

And I don't think having a discussion about selling players is "stupid" - that's just part of football & it is interesting to hear the different points of view.

I certainly don't want to be losing any players & I have been pleased thus far that there has been relatively little talk (rumour? tittle-tattle? mischief-making?) concerning Southend players attracting interest elsewhere.




* enter name of club currently in vogue on Sly Sports

 

[shrimperjon]

To say he was heavily marked after the Solihull game would be an understatement. As an 18 year old (I think?) he did brilliantly. I’d have him back on loan for the season in a heartbeat.

fair comment, but with Dackers on loan and rumours of Henry having his extended is there room for another loanee in that position? Guess it would be a decision between one or the other. Also of course Charlton may not loan him out again anyway

 

[londonshrimper.]

I'm intrigued how much of an offer the club would need to consider. Obviously it varies per player, but @londonshrimper. mentioned the Crowther deal is £35k (not sure if all up front, and imagine likely a sell-on too). Should he become our best centre back next season and then we get an offer in for him for £100k I guess I'd normally see that as a good offer, but is 3x/£65k profit enough?

Same with Noor/Cardwell, both cost fees I believe, probably in the low 5 figures, if we spent a similar amount on Cardwell as Crowther then a £50k offer doesn't really make sense (even accounting for his contract situation, as I think he was in a similar position with a few months left when we signed him?).

Would naturally be interested to know how much we spent on the non-free transfers and intrigued what our valuations would be now. I imagine the club have a number against each player, similar to Brighton?

Waldron had a release clause of £10k. But there was a lot to do with add-ons and the sell-on as I already previously alluded to.

Waldron is not the only signing incoming by the way..

 

[Jmayhew32]

Waldron had a release clause of £10k. But there was a lot to do with add-ons and the sell-on as I already previously alluded to.

Waldron is not the only signing incoming by the way..

Love this bombshell - we've been so focussed on that one, we haven't explored who else may be coming in? Announcements expects today?

 

[Jmayhew32]

Anyone else get a funny fuzzy feeling when they see a post from LS?

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Anyone else get a funny fuzzy feeling when they see a post from LS?

My experience suggests that will be your prostate gland .............

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

My money is on Danny Waldron and Justin Johnson

 

[NZamba Legend]

Anyone else get a funny fuzzy feeling when they see a post from LS?

It's like being visited by an angel

 

[Jmayhew32]

My concern with JJ is that he plays as a winger (I think) which we've established didn't work with Mooney. Unless he can play WB, I'm not sure where he fits in to the squad

 

[Jmayhew32]

Of the players listed on page one, I'd to see Luke Jenkins through the door. Versatile defender. I think we're then well covered in all areas.

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

My money is on Danny Waldron and Justin Johnson

Where's JJ from?

 

[Jmayhew32]

Where's JJ from?

Chorley, Netherlands originally

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

My concern with JJ is that he plays as a winger (I think) which we've established didn't work with Mooney. Unless he can play WB, I'm not sure where he fits in to the squad

Unless Maher & co are going for a more "sophisticated" approach which is about changing players & formation for certain games/opposition or during a game or to adjust for injuries. Perhaps that is needed if going for a promotion push next season? [shrugs shoulders; query face]

 

[amsemp]

Any chance we go back in for Mussa if he’s been made available? Or are we too well stocked in that area now with Miley, Husin, Fonguck, Coker and Morton?

 

[Colchester and proud!]

Colchester are sniffing around Noor now as well. !! 100k deal app

I doubt very much that is true, we have all seen that rumour but we are overloaded with midfielders already, with a few coming back from injury/suspension lately. The only issue could be most of our midfielders are creative types, we are short of defensive midfielders which I think is the role Noor plays. The Cowleys have been having a good look at our players to assess any weakness but I think they are happy and our problems are more to do with fitness, and organisation of the squad.

 

[Shrimper]

Potentially two signings today?

 

[Callumturner22]

Any chance we go back in for Mussa if he’s been made available? Or are we too well stocked in that area now with Miley, Husin, Fonguck, Coker and Morton?

Personally think we have enough . Would rather have cover in other areas imo ie another full back .

 

[kentblues]

I doubt very much that is true, we have all seen that rumour but we are overloaded with midfielders already, with a few coming back from injury/suspension lately. The only issue could be most of our midfielders are creative types, we are short of defensive midfielders which I think is the role Noor plays. The Cowleys have been having a good look at our players to assess any weakness but I think they are happy and our problems are more to do with fitness, and organisation of the squad.

He isn’t a defensive midfielder- rather he played there whilst Cav was injured and before Morton signed. Of course, he is good enough that he did it very well. Hands off :-)