Transfer News and Gossip Transfer Rumours Thread 2024/25 - Time to Cook 👨‍🍳

[sufcjoe]

Work is underway on a goalkeeper, along with a striker and a midfielder. I’d be shocked if we didn’t have a new face by the weekend, but can’t say which position. Heard a few new goalkeeper names, some very interesting names including one who played in this division last season who is incredibly highly rated.

Will Jaaskelainen maybe. His compatriot just appointed goalkeeper coach has been highly rated at Woking

 

[Callum]

Rumoured to require £250-£300k to secure his services on a perm.

Would love him to sign for us maybe won’t happen if they ask for that much

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Will Jaaskelainen maybe. His compatriot just appointed goalkeeper coach has been highly rated at Woking

Signed a new contract end of May

Will Jaaskelainen signs new contract

www.wokingfc.co.uk

Although the “quite pleased” he signed might be faint enough praise that he’s looking elsewhere.

 

[flangejackrabbit]

Although the “quite pleased” he signed might be faint enough praise that he’s looking elsewhere.

He's from a Finnish family, 'quite pleased' should be taken as an outpouring of emotion!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

He's from a Finnish family, 'quite pleased' should be taken as an outpouring of emotion!

Lol but that was his manager.

 

[Smiffy]

Would love him to sign for us maybe won’t happen if they ask for that much

Zero chance of us picking up Tshimanga on a permanent deal. Only hope is a last minute loan deal, IF he doesn't get a move elsewhere in the EFL by the end of the month.

I believe Forest Green were in for him, but obviously they have turned their attentions to Paul McCallum. Which says to me Posh are holding firm on a large cash deal for now.

Will we wait that long though, or pursue other targets?

 

[flangejackrabbit]

Lol but that was his manager.

Ah good point!

 

[Kwright1988]

Josh keeley the keeper

 

[BEERMONSTER]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1820762448439161212

 

[dusterman]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1820762448439161212

Wonder if it’s a loan or perm

 

[palexander]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1820762448439161212

Interesting... really cant see him (or Spurs) wanting him to come here and sit on the bench...

 

[Barry.C]

Sounds like a loan more likely?
Coached by Patrick Jennings, son of Pat jennings

 

[flangejackrabbit]

Sounds like a loan more likely?
Coached by Patrick Jennings, son of Pat jennings

Also I think his agent is well known to us.

 

[Barry.C]

And Barnets Dublin born Managers persistence paid off to get him on loan
Step forward Kevin Maher who represented Republic of Ireland at youth level

 

[BEERMONSTER]

Interesting... really cant see him (or Spurs) wanting him to come here and sit on the bench...

Yes agree with that, if you were Spurs or indeed the lad himself you would want a 1st choice keeper loan really. I know Kev doesn't like the term squad player and all signings should be competing for a start but I think we need that experienced been there, done it but not past it back up keeper. Unless there is a feeling that Col may move on at some stage during the season given that Ipswich were sniffing around last season and we all know who's just become a goal keeping coach there.

 

[Smiffy]

Also I think his agent is well known to us.

Yep. Ex-Chief Scout of ours... Anton Robinson.

 

[Barry.C]

If I can be of assistance my grandfather was born in Dublin !

 

[rlb999]

This lad wants to come and sit on our bench does he? I'd be surprised if he does - I'd have thought he'd want first team football.
Do does that mean we don't see Collin as an established number 1? Or does that mean there's interest in Collin?

 

[Smiffy]

I'd like to see someone come in that can challenge Collin for the No.1 shirt. Every player needs competition to keep them on their toes. Collin is no different.

If a loan GK comes in and performs better than Collin, then that's great news for us. No room for sentiment anymore.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

I'd like to see someone come in that can challenge Collin for the No.1 shirt. Every player needs competition to keep them on their toes. Collin is no different.

If a loan GK comes in and performs better than Collin, then that's great news for us. No room for sentiment anymore.

I was just thinking exactly the same. Why go and get an 'inferior' keeper? What message does that send to Collin? He needs someone pushing him day in, day out. This lad could do that.

It's been cited on here previously, that Collin has had a few issues with training in the past. We don't want him to think he is infallible and to slip into old habits. Positive challenge is welcome in every position and will keep him motivated and on his game.