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Summer 26 Transfer Rumours

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

  1. Jordan

    World Cup 26 ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant

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    Bristol paper thinks it's him



    BBC Sheffield sports reporter has tweeted this aft that the deal is expected to be done in no time. Sounds like Rovers will be happy to see the back of him, apparently he has a very vocal and overbearing dad online.
     
    #4961 Jordan, Jul 20, 2026 at 1:28 PM
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  2. Bantam75

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    4-2-3-1 does make sense

    Cartwright and Connolly as the holding DMs
    Sarc/Phillips in the hole behind the striker
    Pointon/Humphrys on the left
    Jackson/Lapslie on the right

    still think the DM role needs seriously strengthening. My issue with Connolly isnt that hes a defender by trade, but that he’s injury prone. As we saw last season
     
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  3. Jordan

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    Feels like we have too much talent at the top end of the pitch to not try it at some stage. Only issue is we dont have proper full backs at the club at the min. Touray is far more a full back than a wing back in my eyes. Looks like Gillesphey has dabbled at left back and came through the Newcastle as a left back then moved into LCB. The right side is the big gap though. Neufville wouldn't be a natural full back and there's no other backup. I think Baldwin shifted there at the end of last season didn't he when we tried moving to a 4? Looks like Pennington has covered the odd game at right back in a back four a few times in his career.
     
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  4. Park bantam

    Park bantam Regular Starter

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    I think Donny will have a good season providing Bailey and Gott stay
     
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  5. Klaatu

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    That's Donny for relegation then.. thanks.
     
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  6. Petrov

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    They've got rid of Gibson and his dad so they were short in that department.
     
  7. Petrov

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    Looks like a new signing has landed in Austria. Either that or Humps has arrived late.

     
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  8. Jordan

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    New PFA lot for the week.

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    Sam Morsy is now training with the PFA as well as Alfie McCalmont. Morsy is well known, McCalmont is from the Leeds academy, did well for Carlisle before moving onto Australia for the last few years. Both DM/CMs who will be looking for L1 moves.
     
  9. 13eta

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    McCalmont looks a very good shout

     
  10. Idlebantam

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    Surprised Morsy hasnt been snapped up.

    McAlmont did well at Carlisle, but is league 2 his level?

    I think GA is now waiting for a couple of loan targets to be made available and maybe 1 more free agent to bolster numbers?
     
  11. Bantam-in-Greece

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    Surprised Morsey is in that list, worth a 1 year punt ?
     
  12. Sergio Pinto III

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    Maybe take a look at McCalmont. Good age, L1 experience, a position we need. He must have suitors.

    Heard from 1 or 2 that Sharpe has already spoken to Morsy and his demands are too high.
     
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  13. Petrov

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    I knew I'd heard/read something about us enquiring about him. Maybe he might have to think about lowering his demands a bit.
     
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  14. Sergio Pinto III

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    It doesnt make sense as we have only one natural full back in the entire squad.
     
  15. Bantam-in-Greece

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    That's why he still doesn't have a club then!!
     
  16. Sergio Pinto III

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    Correct. Hopefully not with us though. Im not interested in a player signing because he didnt get a better offer elsewhere. Weve just lost our captain because of the M62 - we need a better mentality in the squad.
     
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  17. JonButterfield

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    McCalmont's had a very unimpressive list of clubs so far, but I guess that doesn't always tell the full story.

    Not convinced about the A-League, either, but I'd give him a chance.
     
  18. Tennesseebantam

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    I think we should but a cheeky bid in for McCalmont and the Stevenage player, Dan Butler.
    I really like the Sound of McAlmont and Butler….Yes, I do ;)
     
    #4978 Tennesseebantam, Jul 20, 2026 at 10:53 PM
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  19. The Moral Compass

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    Let's hope we persuede them to sign.
     
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  20. Botswana Bantam

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    Well that's Tolaj gone. Good news for us. Let's hope whoever Plymouth replace him with is hopeless!
     
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