Transfer Banter aka Transfer Bantz

Captain Sinister

Senior doom Monger
If we haven't singed anyone by the time the window slams shut, I think the risk is that NES will walk!
The poor chap is expected to knit an Arran Sweater from fog and mist, using rhubarb sticks as knitting needles.
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Captain Sinister

Senior doom Monger
How likely are we to see significant upheaval in the squad over the 2 transfer windows to come?
From Saturday's startinf XI:
Sels : there seems to be endless chatter about bringing in a better keeper. How likely is that?
Aina: wanted in Italy, and currently in negotiation over a new contract. Will he sign and stay?
Milekovich: already rated as the bargain signing of the summer by many pundits. Admired by Newcastle. Would Forest let him go if a decent offer came in?
Murillo: the feeling seems to be it is likely several "really big" clubs will be in the bidding in the summer. If the offer is right, would we be able to keep him?
Moreno: currently on loan, and I don't think we have a buy option in the loan deal. Should we sign him when the loan is over?
Yates: he's going nowhere!
Dominguez: midfield appears to be a weakness, but we have Danilo, Sangare and anderson waiting to come back from injury. Should we choose to sell Nick?
Elanga: is he just having a bit of a poor run of form, or is he wanting to move away, with Newcastle still "hot" for him?
Ward-Prowse: here on loan. Is he over the hill/too lightweight/unsuited to our style, or is he worth a £30m punt/£100k per week salary for next season?
Hudson-Odoi: Spurs are rumoured to be preparing a sizeable bid. Will he be a forest player next season?
Taiwo: is he just still working to get back to his best, or is he a biscuit we should be looking to move on?

Subs Used:
Jota: I doubt he will be moving away next season, given he was a late-comer to professional football, and seems to be settling into the squad nicely.
Williams: can't see him wanting to stay as a bench warmer after this season, so is he likely to want to move away for regular starts?
Wood: rumoured to be in new contract negotiations, and assuming that agreement is reached I can't see him wanting to move away.

Unused Subs:
Willy Boly: rumoured to be wanted by a rich Saudi club...
Morato: only played a subs role as he settles into the club; I don't see him leaving in the summer. am I wrong?
Sosa: ditto
Toffolo: bench warmer this season with few opportunities to feature. Probably be released to a Championship club.
Moreira: young and talented prospect. Personally, I think he will stay and will be a regular starter next season.
Miguel: if a Sels replacement is brought in either in January or the summer, Carlos looks like he would become 3rd choice. I can't see him being happy at that - maybe loaned out?

Injured/Not in the 20:
Danilo: unlikely to figure until the New Year, and I don't see him moving on in the summer.
Sangare: only the Deities know about Sangare! Big signing with a big rep in the Dutch league, but plagued by serious illnesses and injuries since he came here. Forest would likely have to sell at a big loss if they want to ship himout. Personally, I think he will be a forest player next season.
MGW: there seems to be a feeling that he is a bit own at the moment. Is it the injury, or is it the disappointment re England? I think it is 50/50 at best whether he will be a Forest player next season.
Anderson: I think he will still be here next season, but he has made a few of the bigger clubs take a look. If MGW goes, I'm 100% sure Anderson will stay. I think it is 95% he will stay if MGW stays... 2 lads wanting to get that engalnd shirt.

Sorry for it being a long post, but I was sat thinking we are on the verge of becoming a mid table side who could be in the running for a European place, this season, and/or next. Then I thought, we've always been a selling club in the past... are we passed thatnow?
And what do the quality players we have recruited actually think/feel.
I don't altogether buy the "we are all big buddies and would die for each other" PR stuff.
They are talented young men, and all are very ambitious to make the most of their talents.
 
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