26 Nov 2025 12:43:32
Hello all,
I believe we will get a deal done for Semenyo this winter.
The clubs have a marvelous relationship even prior to Richard Hughes appointment.
Guehi is more difficult.
I would not be surprised if we dangled the carrot of Harvey Elliott on loan plus cash to Palace.
Ta.
26 Nov 2025 13:05:29
Thanks Carra.
26 Nov 2025 13:24:13
Would be a good signing for me.
Would instantly replace Salah on the right for me, whilst also covering the left as well.
A much needed shot in the arm and drive and energy in the front line.
However with the interest in Gakpo I do wonder and fear Semenyo is going to be his replacement instead.
26 Nov 2025 13:28:46
Could work all round. Harvey needs minutes and if Semenyo comes in then he will likely find his time even more limited than last season. It would be a huge bonus to get Guehi in.
26 Nov 2025 13:31:32
Crystal Palace offered a reasonable deal plus additions in early talks (I don't know if loaning Harvey is part of that. makes sense though) . I think Semenyo will be done as well, but then I thought Guehi was done initially.
26 Nov 2025 13:31:53
Thanks Carra.
Any other CH irons in the fire in case Palace won’t budge?
26 Nov 2025 13:40:25
I don’t fear Gakpo being replaced in the slightest, he’s the weakest 6’4” footballer I’ve ever seen. He makes Peter Crouch look like Arnold Schwarzenegger.
26 Nov 2025 13:44:11
Im not a football expert but it is pretty simple to see that we need some centre backs, full backs and midfielders. Attack would be the last place i would look to strengthen. We are conceding 2/ 3 goals a game. Fair enough, this is because they have given up, but i would seriously start with the defence.
VVD is not even breaking a sweat these days and, well, everyone knows what i am going to say about Konate, so won't even bother. But he should not be awarded a new contract, whatsoever.
26 Nov 2025 13:44:17
Thanks Carra
Anything happening on the manager front? Been holding out for an update!
26 Nov 2025 14:10:38
Would Elliot be able to complete the deal having played for Liverpool and Villa already this season?
26 Nov 2025 14:19:58
If Semenyo is coming in, I hope it's down the left long term to give Kerkez a chance at showing he's up to playing for us long term, they have a better understanding of when amd how to unleash each other, the quandary there is who to play on the Right, could Ekitike play there with Bradley or Frimpong overlapping?
26 Nov 2025 15:23:56
Can’t see Elliott getting minutes at Palace. Doesn’t fit their system at all, would be another wasted loan.
26 Nov 2025 14:32:59
We need to go back to the Klopp days with transfers and recruit players that fit into the way the team is set up to play. No idea why we bought Isak or Wirtz as good as they maybe in other teams, they don’t fit into our team.
Losing the intensity of Diaz and Nunez and replacing them with Isak and Wirtz for £250m has been a disaster.
26 Nov 2025 14:57:29
Thanks Carra your the best, I do think that we need to sign a right back, really hate it when Szob has to fill in at right back when Bradley is out, which happens far too often,
So that's 3 new players to come in, it would really enable us to get Top Four.
26 Nov 2025 16:11:21
To thunderbird. I don’t fear Gakpo being replaced as such. I fear Semenyo replacing him, meaning we are stuck with Salah limping about on the right still.
If Semenyo comes in and compliments what we already have then I’m all for it.
26 Nov 2025 16:29:26
Mikey, Semenyo would be a big upgrade on Gakpo, think what Thunderbird says sums it up.
26 Nov 2025 16:43:57
Was about to ask the same thing Kha. Carra, any insight on the manager?
26 Nov 2025 17:08:30
Why do you think semenyo is a big upgrade on gakpo?
26 Nov 2025 17:29:46
Because we have eyes Patrik.
26 Nov 2025 17:36:28
Cheers Carra for update.
26 Nov 2025 17:46:38
He’s quicker, offers more physicality, is prepared to run at defenders, wins the ball in the air, isn’t afraid of tackling. Just a few things Patrik. Defenders are genuinely terrified of Semenyo as he’s a genuine threat, I’m not so sure they are of Gakpo as they know he’s not going to beat them for pace or physicality.
26 Nov 2025 17:46:49
Semenyo coming in will cover both Gakpo and Salah, we have plenty of options for out left including Wirtz and Ekitike, possibly even Rio or Chiesa, not wanting to disrespect Gakpo but he is always a conundrum for me out left, lacks pace, is predictable and doesn’t have that hunger for goals like a mane or Salah.
Definitely a player who can be improved on, open to debate it Semenyo is an improvement….
26 Nov 2025 18:06:58
as well as all the traits mentioned I think the best thing about semenyo is that he is genuinely comfortable on both wings. last time I checked he had the exact same number of goals and assists from starts on each wing. so in terms of building a new attack post salah (and obviously gakpo isn't someone to build around), semenyo is the perfect first signing.
kind of reminds me of when we signed mane and he started on the right then we brought in salah and he moved to the left. leaves space for olise if that's ever possible. maybe that's the plan long term?
26 Nov 2025 18:34:51
Thanks for your update Carra, much appreciated.
26 Nov 2025 19:36:52
Bayern Munich intersted in Guehi. Seen a German guy on the TV box today. Didn't catch his name.
He did say he still thinks Liverpool will get him.
We don't want to get in a bidding war for the sake of a few quid.
YNWA.
26 Nov 2025 22:20:09
Can't imagine opposition players fear Gakpo at all. Very limited and even more predictable. Semenyo is many levels above.