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Summer 26 Transfer Rumours

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

  1. Dennis

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    I also found the Power situation surprising. Caldwell was appointed as Wigan manager many months ago, not long after the January window closed. Around the time that Power announced he was leaving, Sharpe announced that it came as no surprise to him and he had been half expecting Power to leave given his and Caldwell's past friendship. In which case, there doesn't appear to have been much planning to recruit a replacement for one of the most important positions in the squad. Maybe the play-offs delayed things a little but that shouldn't have delayed our planning. We're chasing the game now.
     
  2. andyc

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    We might already have a replacement for Power coming in on loan, just not announced as yet
    If it is to be Conolley, that does seems a bit underwhelming, but until a ball is kicked in anger we won’t know
    I wonder how much the new salary cap is weighing on recruitment, as no doubt Bradford city will stay relatively close to it
     
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  3. Mickey bantam

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    We'll find out tomorrow against Preston if Connelly's any good in midfield.
     
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  4. Petrov

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    We might, but there were rumours a few weeks ago we'd approached Morsy which if true, doesn't suggest we've had a loan lined up for ages.
     
  5. Onside87

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    Id imagine most clubs in league one would be approaching him. His agent will have spoken to most League one clubs you’d think. If it is that his demands are just too high then he will no doubt lower them at some point which will then cause a bidding war.
     
  6. andyc

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    Possibly, let’s hope the club have irons in the fire
    We do look light in certain departments
     
  7. mini24

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    The lack of rumours is getting worrying now with only few weeks til start of season, still need 4 for me of good quality too! I know the window opens til end of month but you don’t wanna get off to a poor start
     
  8. Bigrod

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    Given that Manning was sacked on 8th November and picked Duffy on the 1st and 5th November then surely that theory lacks credibility? He also played two games after Manning was sacked.
     
  9. Jordan

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    It's dry across the league at the min. In the last 7 days, there have been a total 9 incomings across the 24 L1 clubs, 7 permanent moves and 2 loans.

    Wonder if everyone is waiting for the PL teams to get back from America and Asia tours, then see what U21s are there for loans to keep costs down in the new FFP rules?
     
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  10. Goose

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    Ill be honest , I couldn't give a flying feck. Thats just what ive read from Norwich fans.
     
  11. BearBantam

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    Chilling out here...........nothing to be concerned about. Breathe in.........breathe out..........zen.........the rest of the closed season has many moons left man...........no rush dudes...........been in this situ countless times........take one big drag bro and sis and see the City world through a kaleidoscope of chill.........

    Buzzzzzzz .........Ding Dong Ding dong............wake up time..............severe head shake........18 days to go, no captain, no proper CM and waiting for the u21 loan market to open up.
     
  12. Salty

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    Munchies incoming
     
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  13. CookTheBantamRight

    CookTheBantamRight Fringe Player

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    Is he a midfielder?
     
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  14. Bantam75

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    About 3 weeks ago, I stated that a midfield of Cartwright and Connolly was a potential disaster in the making, and got shot down because “recruitment had been on point up until then” and we had plenty of time to bring in more bodies. Now everyone is complaining about the exact same thing

    well lets apply the same logic. Still over a month to go in the window, I’m sure it will be rectified soon so no need to panic just yet

    A lack of genuine rumours recently means everyone has made a mountain out of a molehill about the trialists. We barely ever sign any, its simply a system that is beneficial to the club as it gives them extra bodies when teams are light at the start of pre-season. And OOC players a chance to get fit and put themselves in the window. The only one We’l probably sign on is Powell so stop shitting yourselves that were about to go down the penny pinching route all because were letting a few plodders train for us

    And I don't believe a word that comes from the City Vent. Just another bollocks rumour regarding Duffy

    a lack of transfers in the last 3 weeks, no world cup football and next to no rumours has let a few people’s mind go into overdrive. Let the team get back from Austria and get closer to the season and Im sure we’l have a RWB, CB and CM through the door
     
  15. Dratsab taf

    Dratsab taf Squad Player

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    Whats Phillips best known position, with regards the midfield role could he not fill in alongside Connolly.

    Not ideal but if he went in there, we could last years attacking front 4/5 vying for spots alongside beesley
     

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