Transfer Rumours January 2022 Transfer Window

Yep. If we can get the nod on 20-25 with a buy back of 50 (for argument's sake) for this window, we should jump on that (and I think we will).

 

I meant if Chelsea refuse another loan (which they were quoted the other day as saying). So he would leave permanently or stay at Chelsea next season.

 

Think thats perfect from Tuchel think we might have a chance to sign him on loan again but its not worth thinking about every 20 seconds

 

Athletic have reported he will not be leaving on loan again.

 

That's a shame did they report anything else? Chelsea want to keep hold of him?

 

What is the hit rate of The Athletic ? What did they say about Ings for example?

They have reported that McCarthy has signed a new contract but it has not been announced by the club - even though Tella’s has been announced since then. They might be right of course but it is odd

 

Athletic are probably the most reliable and accurate non-Saints source out there.

 

Hmmm.........

 

Didn't they also say Stephens had extended his contract? It might not have been them though, and he may even have extended?

They are usually pretty accurate, to be fair.

 

Either there’s an announcement imminent or the Media Department is run by a sadist…

 

TBF I wouldn't put it past our media team to be on the wind up.

 

But usually they do it with a sense of fun. This would not achieve that

 

My gut instinct is we'll sign him for 20 mill. Chelsea won't want him going somewhere like West Ham, and with a buy back clause should he bag 20-25 goals for us in a season they can buy him back. If he stays at Chelsea it may stall his development so although it may cost them net 30 mill to sell him then buy him back 2 or 3 seasons down the line they may end up with a much better player as a result of him playing every week.

 

Yes - i can’t picture someone like West Ham or Newcastle agreeing to a buy back clause. And even if they did they are quite likely to be able to pay him a sufficient amount that he wouldn’t necessarily want to go back

A rival who might want him is Brighton but they have already refused a buy back clause with Chelsea (for Tino). So perhaps we are just easier to negotiate with

 

Who is this source ? Could this just be a rehash of a link from earlier in the season?

 

They said that he will join permanently in the summer or will be given a chance at Chelsea. I know that doesn’t really say anything but it’s in David Ornstein’s bllog and he’s their rumour and gossip bod. He’s certainly well sourced.

 

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I would be shocked if we weren’t in for him. He’s been great there and is out of contract. He’s a player in a position we need and he’s going to be looking at Premier League clubs who can give him minutes. I still wouldn’t necessarily be surprised if he re-signed for Fulham. If they get promoted then he has an opportunity to be at a club he knows and who already trusts him. If they went down in a years time he’ll only be 20/1 and would have great options for moves.