21 Dec 2025 12:46:38
I said this the other day.
Priority is CB for Jan be it Guehi, Schottlerbeck, Jaquet, Ait Boudal or someone else. Negotiations are ongoing for the alternatives to Guehi.
Semenyo is not seen as much of a priority signing and there is no concerns about him joining anyone else. It most likely won't be the beginnng unless someone bids for him.
The club are still 50/ 50 on giving Konate a new contract. Contract discussions are currently ongoing for Szbozslai, Gravenberch, Jones. Robertson has a contract on the table, he just have to decide his next steps.
Nothing new I'm afraid.
21 Dec 2025 13:10:09
Cheers, Thefields.
CB is essential from a squad numbers perspective. Not doing anything here would essentially be willing to write off the season - possibly even CL qualification - which makes no sense given the revenue it now generates.
If we want to give the CL a good crack, then we also need another midfielder and a wideman.
21 Dec 2025 13:35:56
Thanks, whatever happens i hope we get it done early, always been a fan of schlotterbeck.
21 Dec 2025 13:41:20
PS TheFields, or Carra - any truth to this Oscar Mingueza link?
Seems like he's a RB that can play CB, a La Masia graduate and is going into his final year at Celta Vigo in the summer.
Gomez and Bradley's injuries continue and clearly Slot doesn't see Frimpong as a right back given yesterday's choices.
21 Dec 2025 13:44:28
Thanks TheFields
Appreciate all the feedback
I thought i read that Semenyo would be done rather quickly in Jan.
In my defense, I can't recall if it was from one of your posts or not, forgive if me if I got this wrong - but its just what I thought i read.
21 Dec 2025 13:47:41
The Semenyo release clause has a time expiry I believe.
21 Dec 2025 14:19:52
Thanks Thefields.
Gives us all an idea of what might happen.
Keep the info coming.
21 Dec 2025 15:58:25
Cheers Fields.
I agree that a CB is top of the list, but I think given the breaking Isak news, Semenyo might be more of a priority now.
I’d be looking at adding a RB as well - preferably Kayode from Brentford.
21 Dec 2025 16:01:51
Apparently Semenyo has a release clause that expires towards the middle of Jan, he may not be a first day signing but if he’s not with us fairly early it’s a change in what’s getting reported elsewhere. I’d agree though either a right back or centre back are a priority - ideally both.
21 Dec 2025 16:29:13
Could it also depend on Isak? The times are reporting that Liverpool are concerned about a significant injury, still waiting on scan results to be sure, but not the knee apparently.
21 Dec 2025 16:46:57
FPF, I've not heard anything about him.
It is correct that Semenyo's release clause expires mid Jan and I suspect that's why the club are prioritising a CB. Guehi is still the favourite to join but I wouldn't be surprised if Schottlerbeck come in instead. Out of the 2, I think he suits us better than Guehi. If we are to persist with the whole playing out from the back.
Isak being injured doesn't change the situation.
21 Dec 2025 17:46:40
I’m pretty confident we get semenyo in as well as a CB.
21 Dec 2025 17:47:41
Cheers The Fields:
I’d like to swap Gakpo and Salah for Morgan Rogers and Semenyo.
Thanks.
21 Dec 2025 17:54:14
Thanks for the info Fields…
It looks like Isak’s injury could be significant, so I’d say Semenyo is also a priority
Cheers
Drogie.
21 Dec 2025 18:55:05
Thefields or anyone else ITK. Do you have an insider views on the fitness issues which look more important than transfers.
21 Dec 2025 19:35:42
I’ll see what I can find out WarMachine73. I’m not ITK but I know a few lads and this is their remit. What would you like me to ask?
21 Dec 2025 21:07:44
The football in general is far more passive and somebody did mention the training isn’t as intense, can’t remember it was another here. It would make sense when you see our style of play. I think it’s. A big issue.
21 Dec 2025 23:13:21
Cheers Fields. Really hope we sign Semenyo. Bookmakers have put United favourites today. not good.
22 Dec 2025 08:53:16
50/ 50 in Konate? Please no. He's a huge liability.
Need 2 CBs (perfect if 1 can also play RB) . one to replace Konate and one for Gomez who I imagine may go in the summer. Then sort out RB at the end of the season.