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20 Aug 2026 08:17:58
Missed the boat, whilst WH have dithered about Tomori and or Tosin. Both at £14 m Villa have swept in and may even buy both!

I am completely lost here, 6 weeks ago WH agreed £20 m plus £5 m addions for Dusasi, if he came, which he isn’t.



Now these two high quality cbs are niot being pursued for a lot less money. I just don’t get it.

20 Aug 2026 09:22:35
Did they want to play in the Championship though? Villa offer European football.

We have to go after the best of the Championship, so people like Peck and Burrows at Sheff Utd, and young talents like Austbo over at Viking.
That should be our targets for the rebuild.

20 Aug 2026 09:33:22
Tomori was willing, and Tosin wants to stay in London, so the answers are 75% yes.

Those players mentioned are not CBs, which looks like the most important and most vulnerable spot.

20 Aug 2026 10:04:23
Probably because we have little or no money, and wanted them on loan.

19 Aug 2026 17:45:06
Brighton not going to ok a loan arrangement with WH. Why on earth should they?

Unless it’s a loan with obligations, full stop.

Not contingent on promotion

WH need to make a proper deal for Duberry, or forget about it.
Both Wolves and Norwich are going to try 9/10 m over to you, West Ham

19 Aug 2026 19:59:57
What business we've done has been encouraging, and for £10m another bargain.

Hearing Vardy may be close???

19 Aug 2026 20:36:15
Mac3, where have you seen that about Vardy?

20 Aug 2026 05:55:04
Morning all, we are now looking at Jocelyn Ta Bi, who cost Sunderland £3million, and played just twice after completing his move to the Stadium of Light, mainly due to injury issues.

Now, reports out of France say we are eyeing up a loan move for him?

20 Aug 2026 07:28:50
This kid is lightning. Who reckons we will end up with Adam Webster?

20 Aug 2026 09:02:44
Where have you seen this guy??? I never even heard of him & he's barely played in the UK acc to stats.

I still want the Norwegian Austbø kid from Stavanger. Let's do it

19 Aug 2026 12:48:15
Joyful any further news on Tomori?

19 Aug 2026 13:15:13
West Ham had their phone call on Tomori. They don’t appear to be interested, other than a loan with option; the Italians want a sale.

To be honest, I don’t understand some of their reasoning nor their tactics.



Pogba, West Ham have told Patrice Evra that the player is not for them. It’s confirmed he is carrying injuries and is unfit! Likely he may play in New York MLS or Saudi.

19 Aug 2026 13:30:37
Hmmpppff, holiday football with West Ham, eh? No thanks. MLS will be perfect for him.

19 Aug 2026 16:34:57
Dabber, I do not understand the West Ham policy at all. Disasi, West Ham knew for sure 5 days back; he's not coming.

There's Tomori in Italy, there's Tosin at Chelsea. £14 m buys either, you need quality. They have been offered Diego Liete on a free, I don't know what they are waiting for.

West Ham are acting too slow for sure.

19 Aug 2026 10:37:23
George Earthy off to Reading, permanent deal.

19 Aug 2026 12:00:34
Bloody hell, another one gone. Nobody left at this rate.

19 Aug 2026 15:41:20
Can't blame him, Jwp got more of an opportunity during preseason. He was then brought on ahead of him against Burnley, playing rm, when Earthy would have been the better option.

League 1 is a bit of a step down, but I'd imagine he wants to get plenty of game time after a few poorly timed injury setbacks, although I'm hearing the Reading manager also plays terrible football.

19 Aug 2026 10:23:12
WH. May be missing a trick here, Jordan James' club Rennes are looking to accept. Loan bid, no fee, with 10 m euro option.
WH should be on this like glue, are they aware?

19 Aug 2026 11:35:26
Similar to Engels. Whilst they might make an interesting midfield pairing, I wonder if it was either or, and that we'd have gone for James if Engels had fallen through.

19 Aug 2026 11:40:12
No player will be on the pitch for 46 games plus cups, then why are we after Louza from Watford?

19 Aug 2026 11:56:20
Your guess is as good as mine. I guess Koppen and Nuno have certain players in mind in an order of preference.

19 Aug 2026 08:33:08
Sunderland were back in talks with WH re Diouf last night. What this means can’t be sure

Maybe WH not happy with payment structure from Brentford. Maybe Bees having second thoughts

If talks fail WH are happy for him to stay. He’s on low wage. The player has not pushed for an exit

WH standing by their valuation.

19 Aug 2026 09:38:46
I'm happy for two clubs to compete for him, but don't mind if he stays.

19 Aug 2026 10:19:36
I think it's also getting to the stage where we need to be doing more than just having talks.

19 Aug 2026 08:22:32
Diogo Leite Cb free agent has been recommended to WH capable left footed, very experienced at 27. Could do a lot worse.


Vardy is meeting with WH today. I have to post it, because I know some of our people like to read bits and bobs, and I also understand that some would like to see Vardy at WH. Me personally I just don’t get it.

19 Aug 2026 09:59:20
Can this CB head a ball.

19 Aug 2026 10:03:01
Golembeckis can.

19 Aug 2026 10:18:21
Good all rounder, good fit for WH, as that's the case they probably won't go for him!

19 Aug 2026 10:20:02
Gotta give Golam a go.

19 Aug 2026 13:20:39
Diogo Leite, Portuguese. Would probably fit Nuno.
He's been in the German league long enough, so is probably a bit of a hard nut who can head the ball. Why not?

Vardy?
It's silly, really, but we had a 40 yr old Sheringham in the Championship & he did pretty well.
I have no idea about this one, tbh.

The Watford guy seems sensible, though.

19 Aug 2026 08:03:40
Imran Louza Watford cm now in talks with WH, this could develop quickly.

19 Aug 2026 08:50:46
Hope so. I like him, and he is just the sort of player we need. Also Egusso?

19 Aug 2026 10:36:16
Bringing in a Louza?

19 Aug 2026 13:21:35
Never seen him play, but acc to what people online say, he sounds like a good one for us to get in esp f he's had a fall out with the Watford management.

18 Aug 2026 16:27:55
Looks like Nuno has made promises to Magassa, if he’s fit enough he’s in the squad Saturday.

18 Aug 2026 18:01:50
Sensible, as he can play DM, which we need now with Alvarez going, and CB if needed. I think there's a good player in there.

18 Aug 2026 18:14:34
Agree. He's still young and, at times, a bit reckless, but he has an excellent engine and good pace.

18 Aug 2026 19:56:21
Refreshing to hear somebody is staying put.

19 Aug 2026 13:22:25
Give some love to Magassa & Diouf... These two could Excel in the Championship if we get their heads right.

19 Aug 2026 17:18:55
Agree.

18 Aug 2026 16:24:48
I’m suprisat Villa, who are now the back trackers bit like Alvarez.

First they bid 15 m, next they bid 18 m for awb getting close to 20 m which WH want.

Then they withdraw the last bid change it to a loan with option!

No say WH you can have a loan but 5 m fee and obligation at seasons end.

Silence from Villa, so far
WH can’t be knocked for making the best of every sale.

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Five stars on sales so far. For this club I’ve never seen anything like it.

However, will the purchase side kill it?

18 Aug 2026 18:21:53
Deal agreed with Villa. Loan with mandatory option to buy. Another one bites the dust.

18 Aug 2026 13:34:18
Apparently Alvarez has put in a transfer request. He's agreed to less wages to join Real Sociedad.

18 Aug 2026 15:53:04
Holy crap, who isn't leaving? Deal with Sociedad said to be close.

So that's him, Diouf and AWB, and we missed out on Disasi?

I hope our lot know wtf they are doing, because we will have nobody left at this rate.

18 Aug 2026 16:24:26
Todibo and Fullkrug as well, I reckon, if I take my boots to match I'll get a game. 😂

18 Aug 2026 16:30:01
You're too old, I'm already on the bench!

18 Aug 2026 17:27:35
We could have an over 60s second 11. We'd still be better than Fullkrug.

18 Aug 2026 18:15:58
Pencil me in.

18 Aug 2026 13:14:53
Jordan James is deliberating his choice over next club WH must overbid Wolves and their wage offer now that Alvarez is leaving as well.


Nuno has spoken to Kretinsky today and was honest and open in saying that he never expected so many to leave; he thought Diouf and Awb were the last, and he’s short in many positions.

That will threaten the promotion ideal. Don’t know what happened

For me personally, if Kretinsky or anyone else think that the purchases of Piroe, Engels, Veltman and Soloman will get us promoted without further additional players, best think it over again

18 Aug 2026 15:20:33
The Championship is relentless. A small squad relying on a group of youngsters to fill the gaps is not a good starting place.

18 Aug 2026 15:23:29
If we're playing three in midfield, then a combination of Engels and James, with Orford supporting in front of the back, works for me. That'll only leave Bowen, Soloman, and a CF up front, but both Engels and James can score.

18 Aug 2026 15:31:20
We'll have Soucek back eventually, so maybe give Orford enough experience to where he's confident enough to be an everyday player. Although I don't see it once Soucek comes back full time; I think him and Kante will split time. Regardless, more players, young and old, are needed to get promoted in my opinion.

18 Aug 2026 15:59:25
We can't wait around or rely on when and if players come back. What happens if Soucek has a relapse?

We have to have 2 full backs for Diouf and AWB. At least one cb to replace Tobido. 2 midfielders to replace Potts, Mougassa, Fernandes and Alvarez.

Solomon and Engels brought in so far, but we need more legs and creativity.

And then we have the front players. Summerville gone, Bowen's legs won't last, Fulkrug gone, Pablo and Taty, I'm not convinced with.

18 Aug 2026 13:02:54
Alvarez wants to play for Sociedad for 25 k a week rather than play for WH for £50 k a week.

Plus side, save at least 5 m in wages, maybe 7.5 m if we get promoted.

Sociedad deal not clear completely but it’s around £8 m, addons will take it to £10 m.

First he wants to stay and get
WH back to Premier.

Then he wants to go. For me, let him go, if deal is acceptable. I know we are short but we can’t have people saying their not playing anymore. There’s plenty out there.

If People want to leave and play for football peanuts let them go.

18 Aug 2026 16:00:39
Yeah, get rid, but first please have a contingency in mind ffs.

18 Aug 2026 10:05:55
Notice that sites are saying up to another 10 players are leaving this WONT be the case

Areola on half wages he's still picking up 60 k a week there's not any but top clubs can match that he's going nowhere

Alvarez three clubs are interested, but the deals, don't interest WH, further none of these clubs can match his present half wages he's still on 50 k a week, if he wants to go out on loan, and play for half that money up to him No subsides from WH

Magassa WH are not letting him go for silly money, and there's no concrete interest in him whatsoever up till today

Kante WH would be mad to let him go unless they get a whopping offer, which I don't see

Awb 95% certain to leave before window closes His lengthy contract at WH is what's holding him up,

Todibo already discussed gone before window shuts unfortunately not permanently

Fulkrug the same

Taty no interest anywhere in recent times

JWP no interest bench until contract expires next summer

Cornet identical as above

Mavropanos There was plenty of interest but never a formal bid, 95% staying

Kilman, We all wish there was a bid!

Have I missed anybody? So Todibo awb to go Magassa if a proper bid comes in? , think we are coming to the end of sales unless WH get something unexpected coming in, that you can never tell

18 Aug 2026 10:17:44
Diouf?

18 Aug 2026 10:39:42
Deal agreed last night, gone soon. As it stands, see previous post.

18 Aug 2026 10:51:26
Yeah, good summary, Joyful. Again, I am not too bothered as long as we have replacements lined up.

18 Aug 2026 11:02:55
I do hope we get a move on as well, otherwise we will be selling players and run out of time trying to find similar players.

18 Aug 2026 11:21:20
That's the problem.

18 Aug 2026 13:30:17
Disasi says no to West Ham, so now we best get a move on for at least two full backs (Diouf and AWB), a CB to replace Disasi, 2 midfielders and a striker or 2.

18 Aug 2026 13:37:12
West Ham have known Disasi not coming since 14th.

Cb needed, no right support re Veltman. Lb required urgent / all round mdf wanted, another striker or right winger.

18 Aug 2026 13:41:01
Good job we didnt sell Potts.

18 Aug 2026 13:58:46
I've read that Alvarez has requested to leave for Real Sociedad, although there are no agreements between clubs known as of yet. Can they afford him?

18 Aug 2026 08:50:27
Piroe, turns out that the obligation on loan, becomes into force only on promotion.

So if WH fail, they can return the player or renegotiate terms.

18 Aug 2026 09:18:13
Yes, I think most of us expected that to be the case. It makes the most sense.

I think I read his last 4 seasons in the Championship: he scored 22, 19, 14, 19.

I'd be happy with the average of that! (18.5).

Still only 27, so should be at the top of his game. Decent fitness record too, I believe.

18 Aug 2026 13:17:22
If we are promoted, what then happens to him?
What sort of wage/contract is he likely to be on, and would there be a Championship team next year that could afford him?
West have employed a DOF, and yet seem intent on ignoring most of his recommendations, and buying players chosen by a manager who is unlikely to be there in 6 months, especially if he doesn't become aware of his own shortcomings.

18 Aug 2026 13:40:03
Lot of questions. Piroe impossible to say. The future, wages yet to be confirmed, guessing 40 k. The rest is internal matters. Sorry couldn't add more.