Transfer News Summer 2023 Transfer Window Thread

[Theox07]

If we don’t sign another striker then it’s the most pointless transfer window ever Harris is just Joseph runs around works hard not a goal scorer , we’re just gonna look the same as last year can’t score but create

 

[ZeroTheHero]

If we don’t sign another striker then it’s the most pointless transfer window ever Harris is just Joseph runs around works hard not a goal scorer , we’re just gonna look the same as last year can’t score but create

But last year, it was *creating* that was the problem - Taylor is a proven goal scorer and had very, very little to work with. Whether Harris (or anyone else) can actually put the chances away remains to be seen, but with McEachran and Rodrigues already showing that they can create them there should be more of them!

 

[Charlie_Oufc]

If we don’t sign another striker then it’s the most pointless transfer window ever Harris is just Joseph runs around works hard not a goal scorer , we’re just gonna look the same as last year can’t score but create

Manning has already said we’re gonna add to the attack.

 

[westyorkshireexile]

Manning has already said we’re gonna add to the attack.

He also said in a rather KResque statement that we were close to signing someone last week and hoped it would be completed by the weekend.

 

[Jaboysmith]

He also said in a rather KResque statement that we were close to signing someone last week and hoped it would be completed by the weekend.

Did he though or did he say he hoped to see them at the weekend which he did, Woltman

 

[westyorkshireexile]

Did he though or did he say he hoped to see them at the weekend which he did, Woltman

stated in oxfail last week.

LIAM Manning is optimistic that Oxford United can finalise a new signing this week.

 

[Scotchegg]

He also said in a rather KResque statement that we were close to signing someone last week and hoped it would be completed by the weekend.

If we're going to quote Manning, can we at least make it accurate.

 

[Daviddidcotexile]

stated in oxfail.

LIAM Manning is optimistic that Oxford United can finalise a new signing this week.

We complain when all kept secret but complain when info supplied doesn't quite happen to timetable. Can you blame LM for keeping his cards close normally

 

[Scotchegg]

stated in oxfail.

LIAM Manning is optimistic that Oxford United can finalise a new signing this week.

It was the "journalist" that referenced a signing last week. Mannings words were,

"We’re very close on one that we’re hoping to see at the weekend, and then I’d say another two after that."

We did see one at the weekend. His name is Max Woltman and would be a very good signing due to his style of play and Liam's previous work at developing young players.

 

[Daviddidcotexile]

I can't wait for Cambridge. Should be fascinating to see the first outing of what should be an amazing season

 

[WRox]

If we don’t sign another striker then it’s the most pointless transfer window ever Harris is just Joseph runs around works hard not a goal scorer , we’re just gonna look the same as last year can’t score but create

Pointless apart from upgrading the goalkeeper, central defence, central midfield and forwards.

I do see the concern but that’s going to be the big test of how Manning wants to play. If you want to press, rotate and stretch teams like it seems he does, it’s a big ask to find centre forwards who can play that way AND score plenty of goals. Suspect it’ll be a case of sharing the load across a front 4, and maybe another Harris-type joining rather than a big move for a poacher.

 

[Steve Gilbert]

Mannings way of playing is more likely to mean goals will be scored more by the number 10 than the main striker. Players like Browne, Bodin, Murphy and Harris will be in there for the rebounds.

 

[greatunclekip]

I can't wait for Cambridge. Should be fascinating to see the first outing of what should be an amazing season

I'll have some if whatever they have put in the water in Didcot please

 

[Charlie_Oufc]

I'll have some if whatever they have put in the water in Didcot please

Don’t see anything wrong with David’s comment. New style of play, exciting signings and a full season under Manning. What’s not to be excited about?

 

[Witneyoldfella]

Don’t see anything wrong with David’s comment. New style of play, exciting signings and a full season under Manning. What’s not to be excited about?

We are talking GUK here!!!

 

[Foley]

Mannings way of playing is more likely to mean goals will be scored more by the number 10 than the main striker. Players like Browne, Bodin, Murphy and Harris will be in there for the rebounds.

Twine's scoring record was not particularly good until he played under Manning at MK

 

[werthersoriginal]

Mannings way of playing is more likely to mean goals will be scored more by the number 10 than the main striker. Players like Browne, Bodin, Murphy and Harris will be in there for the rebounds.

That’s a cunning plan

 

[werthersoriginal]

I'll have some if whatever they have put in the water in Didcot please

He’s on the right lines, last season was our first real dud for several years and this one should be pretty exciting and interesting, at least, even if we miss the playoffs

 

[Oxy]

The longer the search for another striker goes on the more it looks likely to be a loan, or a hefty fee .. using Transfermarkt (can be hit or miss) the remaining free agent strikers with English league experience are..

Maja, Afobe, Assombalonga, Lucas Joao, Sean Maguire, Wickham, Bonne, Dom Samuel, Chris Martin and Lewis Grabban…

These names to me seem unrealistic, or potentially underwhelming

 

[werthersoriginal]

The longer the search for another striker goes on the more it looks likely to be a loan, or a hefty fee .. using Transfermarkt (can be hit or miss) the remaining strikers with English league experience is..

Maja, Afobe, Assombalonga, Lucas Joao, Sean Maguire, Wickham, Bonne, Dom Samuel, Chris Martin and Lewis Grabban…

These names to me seem unrealistic, or potentially underwhelming

There are only ten strikers?