Transfer Rumours Summer 2025

[tomski]

37 minutes ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

Aaaah. It's that loan we were promised years ago !

Highly rated him. Seen a few bit that they want to land him in the championship 

[thebells]

53 minutes ago, Johnnyrotten said:

So what's the story here, why have they got Bolton kits on?

Offered them either 5 kits to use, or a 5 a side team of McAtee, Lolos, CMG, Randall and Collins. 

They chose the kits. 

[Jol_BWFC]

1 hour ago, Johnnyrotten said:

So what's the story here, why have they got Bolton kits on?

Charity event. Not sure about the reason for the Bolton kit TBH.

https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/greater-manchester-news/manchester-united-legend-wayne-rooney-31596927

[desperado]

1 hour ago, Dr. Feelgood said:

I saw at one match when Sturridge scored Elmander didn't celebrate or congratulate him. Blanked the whole moment.

Given that Elmander was letting his contract run down fck him.

One of my most, if not the most, disliked BWFC football players.

Cant stand the disinterested, thumbs up, moody waste of money fucker 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

3 minutes ago, desperado said:

One of my most, if not the most, disliked BWFC football players.

Cant stand the disinterested, thumbs up, moody waste of money fucker 

Still scored arguably the best goal I've seen anyone score in a white shirt.

If be had been waring a scouse or manc shirt, it would still be headlining match of the day now.

[gonzo]

9 minutes ago, desperado said:

One of my most, if not the most, disliked BWFC football players.

Cant stand the disinterested, thumbs up, moody waste of money fucker 

Some signings just signify a change in fortune and end of an era.

For years before that we'd been so astute. Big Sam and Gartside routinely pulling rabbits out of the hat. Some didn't work but christ loads did. 

Elmander was the first time we had actual proper dough to throw at a transfer. Big league tackle after years of haggling and singing freemans.

What a shambles it turned out to be and that transfer was just the start of us fluttering cash away on over priced and over values mercenaries.

We were better off fishing for bargains than trusting PG with Eddie's dosh on his own.

[Blondi]

1 hour ago, burnden said:

Bolton Wanderers are lining up a loan move for Chelsea goalkeeper Teddy Sharman-Lowe, sources have told FLW. The 22-year-old won League Two with Doncaster Rovers, who are also keen to renew his move for a second season! #BWFC #DRFC

 

From twitter

I'm probably in the minority on here, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see a new keeper as a number 1 coming in, Southwood is ok, but just have a feeling that he won't be our number 1 next season, number 2 at best.

Edited May 9, 2025 by Blondi

[desperado]

2 minutes ago, gonzo said:

Some signings just signify a change in fortune and end of an era.

For years before that we'd been so astute. Big Sam and Gartside routinely pulling rabbits out of the hat. Some didn't work but christ loads did. 

Elmander was the first time we had actual proper dough to throw at a transfer. Big league tackle after years of haggling and singing freemans.

What a shambles it turned out to be and that transfer was just the start of us fluttering cash away on over priced and over values mercenaries.

We were better off fishing for bargains than trusting PG with Eddie's dosh on his own.

Yeh can’t disagree with that pal.

I dislike him, get more angry and have a much poorer opinion of him than I do our low sock wearing crew.

I honestly think they care more for the club, or perhaps more their future and status at the club than that Swedish fucker ever did

[Zico]

7 minutes ago, gonzo said:

 

Elmander was the first time we had actual proper dough to throw at a transfer. Big league tackle after years of haggling and singing freemans.

 

Not quite true, we'd signed Anelka for £7m

GM was given relatively loads to spend and he bought some decent players in

But JE was wasted on him, who showed signs of actually being decent under Coyle 

 

[Steejay]

29 minutes ago, desperado said:

One of my most, if not the most, disliked BWFC football players.

Cant stand the disinterested, thumbs up, moody waste of money fucker 

Wow, you ok?

Never seen a rant like this from you before.

😉

[L/H White]

1 hour ago, desperado said:

One of my most, if not the most, disliked BWFC football players.

Cant stand the disinterested, thumbs up, moody waste of money fucker 

You're so negative 

[tomski]

Elmander was class.

[desperado]

55 minutes ago, Steejay said:

Wow, you ok?

Never seen a rant like this from you before.

😉

 

14 minutes ago, L/H White said:

You're so negative 

🤣

[gonzo]

42 minutes ago, tomski said:

Elmander was class.

He should've played in midfield more...

[gonzo]

18 goals in 95 appearances btw.

McAtee will score more.

[thebells]

1 hour ago, Blondi said:

I'm probably in the minority on here, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see a new keeper as a number 1 coming in, Southwood is ok, but just have a feeling that he won't be our number 1 next season, number 2 at best.

Agree with you. Really don’t expect Southwood to be number 1. He’s a very able number 2, but we already know SS has some reservations about him. The fact Baxter has gone, and it’s such a unique position, would suggest to me SS already knows who is coming in. And it’ll either be an out of contract player or a season loan. 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

Well, if it is a loan, he'd better be good.

Obviously Trafford was a bit special, but it's not likely to get another like him.

If Southwood isn't going to be the main man, then surely SS is going to look for a permanent move for someone else.

Moreover, we'd be back to square one this time next season.

[Leyther_Matt]

34 minutes ago, gonzo said:

18 goals in 95 appearances btw.

McAtee will score more.

Hope to god he doesn’t play as many games as that 

[ianofcleveleys]

35 minutes ago, gonzo said:

18 goals in 95 appearances btw.

McAtee will score more.

Barnsley folk on Twatter after getting McAtee back, maybe in a swap deal with Phillips. 

[thebells]

9 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

Well, if it is a loan, he'd better be good.

Obviously Trafford was a bit special, but it's not likely to get another like him.

If Southwood isn't going to be the main man, then surely SS is going to look for a permanent move for someone else.

Moreover, we'd be back to square one this time next season.

Yep. I’m completely speculating. Trafford had a rough ride at Accy Stanley prior to joining us on loan. I remember a lot of fans being critical of IE for bringing him in but he was brilliant. 

Hopefully SS can find another one! 

[Tonge moor green jacket]

12 minutes ago, thebells said:

Yep. I’m completely speculating. Trafford had a rough ride at Accy Stanley prior to joining us on loan. I remember a lot of fans being critical of IE for bringing him in but he was brilliant. 

Hopefully SS can find another one! 

If SS can sort out the defensive side of our game, and a better structure, I really don't think the keeper will be as big an issue as it's being suggested. 

 

[gonzo]

10 minutes ago, Tonge moor green jacket said:

If SS can sort out the defensive side of our game, and a better structure, I really don't think the keeper will be as big an issue as it's being suggested. 

 

Think everyone is just playing their own version of fantasy football.

I'm gonna whack all my dosh on a number 9, 2 wingers and CDM.

If there's any cash left I'll go for a decent keeper.

[Zico]

1 hour ago, gonzo said:

18 goals in 95 appearances btw.

McAtee will score more.

I'm not saying Coyle was a better manager than megson 

But I know a lot of players felt represeed under megson and weren't able to their thing

Which is why they initially flourished under Coyle when he gave them that freedom to play their own game 

The problem then was they felt they didn't have a game plan or tactics 

Point being 

Elmander was shite for the first two seasons under megson and much better under Coyle 

Guess who his manager was when he didn't make double figures for the season

[Rizlar]

43 minutes ago, ianofcleveleys said:

Barnsley folk on Twatter after getting McAtee back, maybe in a swap deal with Phillips. 

I would swop him for a couple of Barnsley chops!

[jayjayoghani]

10 hours ago, desperado said:

One of my most, if not the most, disliked BWFC football players.

Cant stand the disinterested, thumbs up, moody waste of money fucker 

Your most misanthropic post ever