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Summer 26/27 Transfer Rumours

Discussion in 'City Talk' started by Sergio Pinto III, May 15, 2026 at 8:55 AM.

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  1. Botswana Bantam

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    So we have 19 players under contract. Not a lot of wiggle room unless some leave.
     
    #261 Botswana Bantam, May 18, 2026 at 4:02 PM
  2. Onside

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    I understand thank you. Nevertheless, they (the club) will still be able to give players more money than we could for instance? It would appear to me that debts are piling up everywhere including lg1. I do remember when we went into admin @Sergio Pinto III@Sergio Pinto III it was one of the worse times for City and we nearly went out of existence. We did receive payments for a couple of years, drop in the ocean given our £33 million debt.

    I think a sense of realism needs to be brought to the table.
     
    #262 Onside, May 18, 2026 at 4:09 PM
  3. Onside87

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    We need rid of about 5-6 of that 19 which is manageable.
     
    #263 Onside87, May 18, 2026 at 4:21 PM
  4. gingercafu

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    Need to move out Leigh, Humps, Swan and Penno to free up some budget.
     
    #264 gingercafu, May 18, 2026 at 4:25 PM
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  5. bailiff bridge bantam

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    That list just emphasises the need for a decent striker.
     
    #265 bailiff bridge bantam, May 18, 2026 at 4:29 PM
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    I hope we have given up looking to sign up njury hit players. We need as many as possible to be younger, fit and mobile for our pressing style. Connolly signing would signal a low budget and little ambition.
     
    #266 Tingleyb, May 18, 2026 at 4:31 PM
  7. bantam65

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    BOOOOOO!...:)
     
    #267 bantam65, May 18, 2026 at 4:34 PM
  8. andyc

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    The Sarce taking up his options, does that mean the club were not offering a new deal?
     
    #268 andyc, May 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM
  9. Dratsab taf

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    agree, the exact 4 ive just mentioned elsewhere
     
    #269 Dratsab taf, May 18, 2026 at 4:35 PM
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  10. andyc

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    Tried my best mate
     
    #270 andyc, May 18, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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  11. bantam65

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    Please don't...
     
    #271 bantam65, May 18, 2026 at 4:39 PM
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  12. Petrov

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    As fantastic a season as we've had, I actually wouldn't be gutted to see any player that is on the retained list leave, (apart from Bobby). That doesn't mean I want to see the back of them all by any means, or that I will be disappointed if they are still here come August (Humps aside), but I do think there are at least 6 we should try to upgrade where possible if the opportunity to do that arises.
     
    #272 Petrov, May 18, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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  13. Sergio Pinto III

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    2 are Hadi and Ibbitson. Wont need registering, low wages. Leigh wont be with us next season and I wouldnt be surprised if 1 of Swan or Humphrys goes.

    Weve got 11 off the books including loans.
     
    #273 Sergio Pinto III, May 18, 2026 at 4:45 PM
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    It means he triggered it automatically, probably based on appearences made.
     
    #274 Sergio Pinto III, May 18, 2026 at 4:48 PM
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    Rather move Tilt on than Penno tbh. Think 1 of Swan and Hump goes, not both. If Hump or Swan is our 3rd choice CF next season then im happy enough with that - need 2 new CFs IMO. Jackson to play on the right.
     
    #275 Sergio Pinto III, May 18, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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  16. Bigrod

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    The only one you missed out was George Goodman. Under 19, Northern Ireland International. As he will not count as a Senior Player, and I assume will put a very low demand on the wage budget, he might be worth developing via another loan.
     
    #276 Bigrod, May 18, 2026 at 4:54 PM
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    Looks like Goodman wasnt a guaranteed starter at Guiseley for the back end of the season. Not a surprise he wasnt kept on if he wasnt getting starts at that level.
     
    #277 Jordan, May 18, 2026 at 5:10 PM
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  18. Sergio Pinto III

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    He was on my list but has been released.
     
    #278 Sergio Pinto III, May 18, 2026 at 5:18 PM
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  19. Kevin1954

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    That’s not difficult when it’s 9k and a team well placed . However I have read the “plans” and no timescales are included only potential
    “ phases”, mostly linked with climbing the divisions ( updated in 2025 ) . If they don’t climb ……. ? No mention of how sustainability will pay for it ? Maybe Stotts companies ?
     
    #279 Kevin1954, May 18, 2026 at 5:23 PM
  20. Kevin1954

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    They don’t last long enough for me (lights) ;)
     
    #280 Kevin1954, May 18, 2026 at 5:26 PM
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