Summer Window 2026 - Rumours and Discussion (DEADLINE DAY from Page 814)

wolfgang · August 30

Bedsaddick said:

I’m amazed Elliot Lee is still at Wrexham.

Wrexham have got players locked in a shed on their training ground who they forgot they still had.

RonnieMoore · August 30

CAFCsayer said:

Minnesota United fans on Twitter seem to think McCowatt on his way there

He more or less slagged of his own manager and board of directors cause they have blocked his move to Minnesota…..

randy andy · August 30

Sword65pf said:

randy andy said:

With a great start under our belts and playoffs now down to 8th place, maybe the owners are thinking now is the time to push the boat out a bit. If we can seriously mount a playoff push then surely that would attract the extra investment they're looking for?

It’s a tricky one because it’s usually around 10 games in you get a feel for where we think we can be,would they decide this on the back of 3 games.

Of course it's almost impossible to make a decision based on 3 games, but that's what is dictated by the transfer window closing before the 4th game. Makes it a huge gamble either way.

Scoham · August 30

Braziliance said:

sam3110 said:

Asiimwe has filled out more, he looks very strong now, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him end up similar to Ramsay in terms of being able to play right back and on the right hand side of a back 3

Funny enough, a Spurs fan in my youtube comments highlighted Asiimwe.

Always interesting to get a view from an opposition fan who is familiar with watching top opposition

He has a bit of pace and strength about him, which can often be the first thing you notice (or isn’t there) in a player.

Still think it’s a big jump for him to make it with us, but his best chance of that is by playing regular football. No change he plays for us ahead of McNamara and Ramsay at the moment. That doesn’t mean he can’t in time but he’s that bit older than Mwamba, Mbick and Fullah so it seems less likely.

J BLOCK · August 30

randy andy said:

With a great start under our belts and playoffs now down to 8th place, maybe the owners are thinking now is the time to push the boat out a bit. If we can seriously mount a playoff push then surely that would attract the extra investment they're looking for?

I think we're a CM, 10 and a RW away from being a potential playoff contender.

cabbles · August 30

Exiled_Addick said:

Didn’t watch any of his games on loan last season, but I’ve always liked the look of Asiimwe. Maybe played a few games before he was really ready and made one or two mistakes but he’s another one in the “unit” category and has always looked good going forward.

I know we can’t keep everyone but young players develop at different rates and with him (and Kanu) while others seem desperate to get rid of them I’d ideally give them at least one more year, either here or in loan, to see if they can prove themselves ready for our team, before we let them leave.

I’ve heard lots of people I trust say he was decent vs Spurs so I think a lot of the “ain’t good enough” chat is just the usual mob who have already made their mind up despite limited evidence, either way.

The same mob writing off TC and Leaburn for the last 2 seasons.

My best mate is AFC. He wasn’t disappointed they weren’t taking him back. He’s still young enough to develop and grow as a player, but I personally feel he’ll filter down to league 1/2 and build his career at that level

blackpool72 · August 30

J BLOCK said:

randy andy said:

With a great start under our belts and playoffs now down to 8th place, maybe the owners are thinking now is the time to push the boat out a bit. If we can seriously mount a playoff push then surely that would attract the extra investment they're looking for?

I think we're a CM, 10 and a RW away from being a potential playoff contender.

If we bring in a decent RW ,hopefully JRS then I think Grant will be fine as a 10

wolfgang · August 30

DubaiCAFC said:

wolfgang said:

Bostonaddick said:

Or does Jones bring in a surprise third signing ... a box to box mid?

You are hinting at George Dobson, aren't you?

Hope not.. can do without someone flying in giving away needless fouls because been caught out of position. And then slows the ball down when he receives it.

He is an improved player these days. Near regular for a team which finished 7th and where there were many other players competing for his place. Funny that a player such as you describe was voted our Player of the Year. And was acquired by a club which had the money to buy whoever they wanted. Yes, he was all over the place, but that was because we were such a poor team he had to do the work of two players, defender and midfielder. As for slowing the ball down when he received it, that was because there was often no one in a good position to pass to. A problem that remained with us long after Dobson left, and we finally look like improving on this season with the addition of Grant, Chalobah and Mwamba.

ShootersHillGuru · August 30

RonnieMoore said:

CAFCsayer said:

Minnesota United fans on Twitter seem to think McCowatt on his way there

He more or less slagged of his own manager and board of directors cause they have blocked his move to Minnesota…..

implies to me that we’re not in the hunt.

wolfgang · August 30

RonnieMoore said:

wolfgang said:

Bostonaddick said:

Or does Jones bring in a surprise third signing ... a box to box mid?

You are hinting at George Dobson, aren't you?

Box to box that’s not Dobson

It describes him exactly. From the edge of our penalty area to the edge of the opposition's has always been his territory.

wolfgang · August 30

Hchadwick said:

No from me for Dobson
Mwamba and Cov works in the middle of the park. I think Ouma comes good when he’s up to speed, and will have Chalobah in and out the team through the season.

Can still offload Doc and not need cover.

Too many "ifs" in your selection, and not enough cover. Who thought we would be panicking to add a CB a few days before the window closes?

Swisdom · August 30

I loved Dobson in his day with us but we have evolved and he isn’t what we need.

Coventry is the better footballer, reads the game better and, now he’s let off the leash a bit, is showing his quality. He played some exceptional passes yesterday, won the ball back numerous times and even threaded a few through-balls. If he had pace he’d probably be in the top flight

the bookings he picks up tend to be tactical fouls because his footballing brain is quick enough to decide when he needs to do it.

SDAddick · August 30

Swisdom said:

I loved Dobson in his day with us but we have evolved and he isn’t what we need.

Coventry is the better footballer, reads the game better and, now he’s let off the leash a bit, is showing his quality. He played some exceptional passes yesterday, won the ball back numerous times and even threaded a few through-balls. If he had pace he’d probably be in the top flight

+1 to this. Pace and/or size I would say. He was very good yesterday but his heading isn't great (not a be all end all, especially in our team where we have a lot of players decent in the air, just a factor I think is keeping him from the elite next level).

Hope we sign him up.

wolfgang · August 30

fenaddick said:

wmcf123 said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

Dobson is decent at what he does but he’s really not the type of midfielder we need to bring in. We need the playmaker who orchestrates the link between defence and attack. A player that makes us tick. Good on the ball and can pick a pass. That’s a tall order to find and afford but it’s certainly not Dobson.

Are you donating the 5 million needed for that type of midfielder ? It’s a long season and Chalobah is flimsy. Mwamba is promising but very young and unproven. Ouma could be a dud - hopefully he isn’t but he might be .

You can’t sign a player because another player you signed might be a dud. If everyone did that then all squads would have about 50
players

And if you do not sign cover for any position then all squads would have only 11 men. We do not have enough competent cover in midfield.

Killarahales · August 30

Assuming that an RW is still to come in, whatever else happens in this window, Chapple and Jones have done a fantastic job, very well backed up by the board. Thanks and well done 👏

wolfgang · August 30

cabbles said:

wmcf123 said:

fenaddick said:

wmcf123 said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

Dobson is decent at what he does but he’s really not the type of midfielder we need to bring in. We need the playmaker who orchestrates the link between defence and attack. A player that makes us tick. Good on the ball and can pick a pass. That’s a tall order to find and afford but it’s certainly not Dobson.

Are you donating the 5 million needed for that type of midfielder ? It’s a long season and Chalobah is flimsy. Mwamba is promising but very young and unproven. Ouma could be a dud - hopefully he isn’t but he might be .

You can’t sign a player because another player you signed might be a dud. If everyone did that then all squads would have about 50
players

So you genuinely think Coventry, Mwamba , Chalobah and Ouma is enough ?

JRC can fill in as well.

I thought we had moved on from space-fillers to playing good players.

wolfgang · August 30

Malone_Addick said:

FishCostaFortune said:

Wrexham fans were being far from complimentary about Dobson last time I looked.

Didn’t make the bench against Leicester…

Because he is due for a move.

Whinger · August 30

Can we hijack Tom Iorpenda's move to Swansea, as Carey is failing to do the business as a ten, and Karlan is important elsewhere unless we sign a decent RW?

DDOUBLEE · August 30

Whinger said:

Can we hijack Tom Iorpenda's move to Swansea, as Carey is failing to do the business as a ten, and Karlan is important elsewhere unless we sign a decent RW?

Are you Gisappointed?

wolfgang · August 30

fenaddick said:

The 25 man cap has been in place a while and we haven’t had any issues. The only reason it’s a problem for us is that we’ve had to sign injury prone players

Not "had to". "Chose to" with our eyes wide open as to the risks. No excuses.

J BLOCK · August 30

blackpool72 said:

J BLOCK said:

randy andy said:

With a great start under our belts and playoffs now down to 8th place, maybe the owners are thinking now is the time to push the boat out a bit. If we can seriously mount a playoff push then surely that would attract the extra investment they're looking for?

I think we're a CM, 10 and a RW away from being a potential playoff contender.

If we bring in a decent RW ,hopefully JRS then I think Grant will be fine as a 10

Problem you have is that you need depth to be a play off team, Grant is great as a 10 but can't play every game and Carey and Knibbs aren't good enough if you want to challenge at that end of the table.

fenaddick · August 30

wolfgang said:

fenaddick said:

wmcf123 said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

Dobson is decent at what he does but he’s really not the type of midfielder we need to bring in. We need the playmaker who orchestrates the link between defence and attack. A player that makes us tick. Good on the ball and can pick a pass. That’s a tall order to find and afford but it’s certainly not Dobson.

Are you donating the 5 million needed for that type of midfielder ? It’s a long season and Chalobah is flimsy. Mwamba is promising but very young and unproven. Ouma could be a dud - hopefully he isn’t but he might be .

You can’t sign a player because another player you signed might be a dud. If everyone did that then all squads would have about 50
players

And if you do not sign cover for every position then all squads would have only 11 men. We do not have enough competent cover in midfield.

How many midfielders do you want to cover 2 positions? We currently have 5 if you assume Doc leaves. Any more and you have to remove cover from elsewhere so which position would you be happy leaving with minimal cover?

wolfgang · August 30

SteveACS said:

RC_CAFC said:

Such a shame that fell through for whatever reason. Think a front four of Leaburn, Campbell, Grant and JRS would have been SO exciting.

And Alli isn't?

Talk about judging a player on one performance! He has rarely shown much quality previously. He was very good yesterday. Maybe NJ can get consistent performances out of him, but it is a punt at present. In particular, I doubt his ability to last 90 minutes.

If you think Alli is equally exciting as Campbell and Leaburn, then you presumably agree that buying J R-S would be a waste of funds which could be better spent elsewhere?

SouthLincsAddick · August 30

wolfgang said:

fenaddick said:

The 25 man cap has been in place a while and we haven’t had any issues. The only reason it’s a problem for us is that we’ve had to sign injury prone players

Not "had to". "Chose to" with our eyes wide open as to the risks. No excuses.

We chose to go down the injury prone quality player route rather than the super fit not quite Championship level option. We still have one of the lowest budgets in the league. We’re still be forced down one of these two routes.

NabySarr · August 30

fenaddick said:

wolfgang said:

fenaddick said:

wmcf123 said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

Dobson is decent at what he does but he’s really not the type of midfielder we need to bring in. We need the playmaker who orchestrates the link between defence and attack. A player that makes us tick. Good on the ball and can pick a pass. That’s a tall order to find and afford but it’s certainly not Dobson.

Are you donating the 5 million needed for that type of midfielder ? It’s a long season and Chalobah is flimsy. Mwamba is promising but very young and unproven. Ouma could be a dud - hopefully he isn’t but he might be .

You can’t sign a player because another player you signed might be a dud. If everyone did that then all squads would have about 50
players

And if you do not sign cover for every position then all squads would have only 11 men. We do not have enough competent cover in midfield.

How many midfielders do you want to cover 2 positions? We currently have 5 if you assume Doc leaves. Any more and you have to remove cover from elsewhere so which position would you be happy leaving with minimal cover?

If you could shift Costello and/or Knibbs then we could maybe add in midfield. I’d rather strengthen there than up top, with Kelman nearing a return I think we are fine for strikers

wolfgang · August 30

ross1 said:

Still got to get a number of players out before we talk of more players in. Not long now to do it

You set up your players "out", and your players "in", as when opportunities arise, otherwise you may miss out. Then you only sign on the dotted line when the numbers align. No harm in "talk". It costs nothing and is the necessary first stage of selling, buying or loaning.

fenaddick · August 30

NabySarr said:

fenaddick said:

wolfgang said:

fenaddick said:

wmcf123 said:

ShootersHillGuru said:

Dobson is decent at what he does but he’s really not the type of midfielder we need to bring in. We need the playmaker who orchestrates the link between defence and attack. A player that makes us tick. Good on the ball and can pick a pass. That’s a tall order to find and afford but it’s certainly not Dobson.

Are you donating the 5 million needed for that type of midfielder ? It’s a long season and Chalobah is flimsy. Mwamba is promising but very young and unproven. Ouma could be a dud - hopefully he isn’t but he might be .

You can’t sign a player because another player you signed might be a dud. If everyone did that then all squads would have about 50
players

And if you do not sign cover for every position then all squads would have only 11 men. We do not have enough competent cover in midfield.

How many midfielders do you want to cover 2 positions? We currently have 5 if you assume Doc leaves. Any more and you have to remove cover from elsewhere so which position would you be happy leaving with minimal cover?

If you could shift Costello and/or Knibbs then we could maybe add in midfield. I’d rather strengthen there than up top, with Kelman nearing a return I think we are fine for strikers

Think it depends on the winger we bring in. I wouldn’t be shocked if it was another who can play either wide or centrally. That might free up some space for a midfielder. I don’t see many takers out there for JRC but Knibbs could easily go to a Bolton or top end L1 side on loan. JRC seems to be ahead of him in the pecking order at no 10 despite his lack of pace

Covered End · August 30

Exiled_Addick said:

Didn’t watch any of his games on loan last season, but I’ve always liked the look of Asiimwe. Maybe played a few games before he was really ready and made one or two mistakes but he’s another one in the “unit” category and has always looked good going forward.

I know we can’t keep everyone but young players develop at different rates and with him (and Kanu) while others seem desperate to get rid of them I’d ideally give them at least one more year, either here or in loan, to see if they can prove themselves ready for our team, before we let them leave.

I’ve heard lots of people I trust say he was decent vs Spurs so I think a lot of the “ain’t good enough” chat is just the usual mob who have already made their mind up despite limited evidence, either way.

The same mob writing off TC and Leaburn for the last 2 seasons.

Asiimwe was one of our better players at Spurs. Best game for Charlton.

killerandflash · August 30

Bedsaddick said:

Scoham said:

All three linked with us, played for us or both at some point.

I’m amazed Elliot Lee is still at Wrexham.

It's really hard shifting L1 level players, when they are on salary levels more akin to a lower Championship club.

Which is exactly the problem we are having with likes of Tanto, Apter and Knibbs. All on long contracts, and all on better wages than all L1 clubs (other than presumably Leicester and Wednesday) are able to pay.

Addicksi · August 30

I think we should consider hijacking the McCowatt transfer. He did publicly say he wasn't happy they wouldn't let him leave but has scored goals since then and continued to put in decent performances. That to me suggests a strong and good attitude as opposed to the opposite.

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