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Summer 26 Transfer Rumours

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Sergio Pinto III, May 15, 2026.

  1. CookTheBantamRight

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    Not a single chance of us signing him.
     
  2. Park bantam

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    Where did you hear that
     
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  3. Jordan

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    Wycombe is the name going around
     
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  4. Sergio Pinto III

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    Hypothetically if we did sign Molyneux

    CF - Beesley, Jackson, Swan, Ibbitson
    RAM - Phillips, Molyneux
    LAM - Pointon, Humphrys
    CM - Sarcevic, Cartwright, Connolly, Lapslie

    Doesnt look bad that. Probably how they fit in. He can also operate on the left. Reality is Bobby and Phillips wont play 46 games each and the odd man out is Humphrys who would probably go. So a trio of Bobby, Phillips and Molyneux fighting for 2 shirts with Jackson lurking around too. Oh and Lapslie as an option.

    Sadly his name would be a major spelling issue amongst our fanbase so probably best we dont.
     
  5. Sergio Pinto III

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    Be a little surprised if he upped sticks and moved down there at this ppint in his career. Sunderland, Gateshead, Hartlepool, Doncaster - certainly a northern bird.

    Any idea what the fee is rumoured? He has a year left on his deal and he is 28 years old - a valuable asset for Donny so it has to be worthwhile or they may aswell keep him and lose for free next summer.

    £400-500k?
     
  6. bantam65

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    And what's wrong with Mollinoo?
     
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  7. Sergio Pinto III

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    Molingnew*
     
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  8. Idlebantam

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    No need to worry about the spelling. No chance Molyneux is coming here.

    Donny's highest earner even before their latest contract offer and the fee would be way too high for us.

    Probably more importantly, we are well covered for his position with other positions more of a priority.
     
  9. Petrov

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    No idea on the fee but I think the whole point of MCann talking about it in so much detail yesterday was to make sure other clubs are fully aware of his availability to try and start a bidding war.
     
  10. Jordan

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    No clue on fee. I think if the player kicks up a fuss they'll sell but he wont be cheap. McCann did the old "that bid wouldnt buy his right foot" kinda thing yesterday. You dont put out a statement about someone not signing a new deal, only reason they've done that is to start some bidding battle for sure. He'll move on this summer but i reckon it will be a sizeable 6 figure fee.
     
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  11. Sergio Pinto III

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    Building a decent side Donny but this a blow. Hopefully Bailley starts to question his future too.
     
  12. Jordan

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    Bailey still linked with Sheff Weds? Can only see him moving on if there's a big contract on the table in L1 or the Champ.
     
  13. Birky Bantam

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    Confirmation in the T&A this morning that the club decided against flying Humphrys out for the last couple of days so he can stay at home with his partner who has just given birth.
    https://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/sport/sportlatest/26405576.bradford-city-defender-aden-baldwin-ready-first-friendly/
     
  14. BantamJ

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    I hope so. I think we could definitely use the money better.
     
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  16. Sergio Pinto III

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    Luke Molyneux :)

    I don't actually mind Humphrys. 15 goal contributions last term wasnt a bad return given he was played CF and had a few cameos. I also saw a lot of instances where he made things happen but wasnt credited in the stats.

    But I concede, unless we playing with wingers who aren't asked to track back, then we wont get the best out of him.
     
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  18. Botswana Bantam

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    I've done a 180 spin on this. Having thought about it, it would be blooming marvellous for us to sign him just to pi$$ McCann off as I really can't stand the bloke and it would inevitably trigger the Donny fans too. Would be lovely to watch it all play out.

    Not sure the fee and wages are worth that effort though...
     
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  19. Rogered Tart

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    I like Molyneux from what I've seen of him but if we are ever gonna invest let's say, half a million, in a player if be looking at someone younger with the potential for resale. At 28 years old there's pretty much no chance of recouping that investment.
     
  20. JonButterfield

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    He's also not quite right in that he's primarily a winger.

    It's a no from me, not because he isn't good enough, but because of where we are as a club right now.

    I can think of 4 or 5 League One clubs that make more sense to be making that sort of outlay for a 28 year old than us, and I wouldn't even say that makes me particularly envious, there are just more wasteful clubs out there than us that still struggle to stay ahead of us.
     
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