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Summer 26 Transfer Rumours

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

  1. Petrov

    Petrov Squad Player

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    He's nearly 23 and hasn't had any league experience since 2024. Even that didn't amount to much, with just 1163 minutes for FGR over 17 games and a grand total of 13 minutes over two games for Belgium side, Deinze. Seemingly no interest from anywhere over the past couple of years so yes, it's kind of make or break time for him now. Not convinced he'll be anywhere near league 1 standard, but let's see.
     
  2. Sergio Pinto III

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    Fair. Which is the beauty of trials. See how he does over the next few games. Im happy with the current 5 we have (plus Connolly if need be), its just a numbers game now but much rather take a punt on someone with potential than an old has being
     
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  3. Mickey bantam

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    The Belgium club went bankrupt and folded not long after he signed for them on loan , the lad may be a Neil Byrne but he could also be a very good player once given the chance to progress. If you look at some of the young lads that have been sold on for decent money that have been released from premiership or championship clubs and dropped down a few leagues , they have started to progress and built up their experience and grown into very good players and been snapped back up by clubs from the premiership and championship. The clubs that release these young lads don't have the time to carry on with them because it's a conveyor belt and need to release the ones that aren't ready to feature in their league and make room for the next batch to move up.
     
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  4. Botswana Bantam

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    Hopefully he gets a half at Halifax and shows up well.
     
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  5. Sergio Pinto III

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    Probably will as Baldwin knackered atm. Looking forward to under pressure Ibbitson staking a claim at RWB again....
     
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  6. Jordan

    ⚽ P.L.25/26 Entrant World Cup 26

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    Didn't even realise we had a friendly against fax until reading your post.

    Guess it's still just a fitness exercise than anything else at this point?
     
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  7. Petrov

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    Definitely, GA has said that like last year, the players will be going into the game fatigued.
     
  8. NorthernMonkey

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    It's not for some Serg, you have to make allowances sometimes.
     
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  9. Botswana Bantam

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    If GA's words about him carry any weight then he needs to give the young lad a chance in some of the pre-season games. Let's hope he can get a goal or two.
     
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  10. ericctid

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    Reece James playing for us today ex sheff wed and Rotherham he's looked ok so far
     
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  11. Botswana Bantam

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    These trialists will all want to really play well and get a contract. They recognise the club is going upwards. We need to be ruthless in testing them so we don't regret a quick contract offer if they're looking poor by October.
     
  12. Sergio Pinto III

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    Pete O is saying Davies is impressing and we are considering a deal.

    Wonder how much his agent paid him.
     
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  13. BradfordCityBrad

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    Hopefully we are considering a deal for someone else!
     
  14. Park bantam

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    pretty sure GA knows what he is doing. Weighing up options
     
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