Summer Transfer Rumour Thread
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Hastings
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Nixon says we want £1m plus
SeasideEssexXile
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and the rest. Their FB sold for 12m is x12 times better than Bola.
Brentford signing this talented 21-year-old for £750,000 would be nothing but daylight robbery
Brentford Opinion: Signing Marc Bola could prove to be a shrewd move
According to Bristol Post, Brentford have been linked with a move for Blackpool left-back Marc Bola, with the report claiming that the Bees have submitted a bid of £750,000 for the 21-year-old defender.
Bristol Post understands that Brentford are not alone in their pursuit of the highly-rated former Arsenal starlet. The Bees likely to face stiff competition from Championship newcomers Luton Town, who are currently on the lookout for a new left-back following the departure of James Justin to Leicester City.
However, the same report claims that League One outfit Blackpool are likely to hold out for a better fee for Bola, who has only one year left on his contract at Bloomfield Road.
Marc Bola registered 2 goals and 3 assists in 43 appearances for Blackpool in all competitions this past season, as Terry McPhillips’ side finished 10th in League One and missed out on a promotion playoff spot.
The 21-year-old was one of the standout performers at Bloomfield Road the last term and earned plaudits for his consistently impressive displays, which is probably the reason why Brentford seem keen to get him on board this summer.
Born in Greenwich, south-east London, to parents of Nigerian descent, Bola joined Arsenal at the age of 13 and made rapid progress through the youth ranks to play for the reserve side.
Despite turning professional with the Gunners in 2016, Bola failed to make the grade in the first-team and spent time on loan at Notts County in League Two and Bristol Rovers in League One.
Bola joined Blackpool as a free agent following his release from Arsenal at the end of the 2017-18 season and the 21-year-old proved his worth with some energetic displays at Bloomfield Road in the third-tier. And he might as well earn just rewards for his performances with a move to Griffin Park this summer, with the Bees already in pursuit of the talented left-back.
Meanwhile, Brentford have already spent quite a lot of money this summer on several statement signings and manager Thomas Frank has made his intentions very clear that he wants the club to mount a genuine challenge for promotion next term.
The Bees have already brought in midfielders Mathias Jensen and Christian Norgaard from Celta Vigo and Fiorentina respectively, whilst centre-back Pontus Jansson, goalkeeper David Raya and centre-back Ethan Pinnock have joined from Leeds United, Blackburn Rovers and Barnsley respectively.
To put things into perspective, Brentford have already taken significant strides towards strengthening several areas of their squad this summer and Marc Bola could prove to be another useful addition to the defensive ranks at Griffin Park.
Essentially a left-back, Bola has the versatility to play as a right-back and also as a centre-back, meaning that he could potentially provide Frank with valuable cover in multiple areas across the backline.
The Bees have lost the likes of Yoann Barbet, Ezri Konsa and Chris Mepham in recent times and while they still have Rico Henry and Moses Odubajo as options for the upcoming season, someone like Bola could increase competition for places.
Still only 21, Marc Bola has plenty of time to make significant improvements to his game Brentford might have a gem on their hands if he goes on to fulfil his promise at Griffin Park in the years to come.
That said, the Bees should not hesitate to come up with an improved offer for the left-back before the transfer deadline.
On big wages and Bradford holding out for a decent fee too. We think there is better out there for £ given his age.
I'd offer them new deals on a decent wedge. 2 years with a year's option but a £1 million release clause if we don't go up.
If they don't sign, don't sell unless someone makes an offer we can't say no to! Too important to the team. Would potentially rather lose them for nothing.
SeasideEssexXile
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Bola now more so than Tilt.
Rangers goalkeeper Jak Alnwick is on the verge of joining Blackpool after completing a medical, Football Insider can reveal.
Alnwick is well down the pecking order at Rangers behind Allan McGregor and Wes Foderingham, and manager Steven Gerrard has given the green light for him to head south of the border.
Ibrox sources have told Football Insider that the keeper, 26, has already undergone a medical with Blackpool as he puts the finishing touches to his transfer.
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SeasideEssexXile
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Hadn't heard this name mentioned before:
Blackpool were recently interested in a move for Lawrence Shankland but missed out when he signed for Dundee Utd.
Blackpool were recently interested in a move for Lawrence Shankland but missed out when he signed for Dundee Utd.
He turned professional at Newcastle United in 2008, and went on to represent England at under-17 and under-18 levels. He spent time on loan at Gateshead in the 2011–12 season, and played eight Premier League games for Newcastle in the 2014–15 season. He joined Bradford City on loan in March 2015, and Port Vale on a free transfer that August. He was sold to Rangers for an undisclosed fee in January 2017, before being loaned out to Scunthorpe United after failing to earn a first team place.
Been linked with a load of clubs down here. Suspect we were just going due diligence.
Hastings
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Is he decent? Is he first choice?
