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Post by rickyqpr on Jan 21, 2020 14:13:08 GMT
www.lancs.live/sport/football/transfer-news/burnley-transfer-news-brownhill-wells-17604920Burnley's Josh Brownhill transfer boost and the Bristol City Nahki Wells factor Burnley have been handed a boost in their pursuit of Bristol City midfielder Josh Brownhill with the Robins captain having a minimum fee release clause in his contract enabling him to leave for a cut-price fee. The Clarets have been linked with a move for the 24-year-old this month but could well wait until the summer to make their play. Brownhill is understood to be able to leave Ashton Gate for £7million in the summer but the clause does not apply to any potential January transfer. And, with Burnley having three senior midfield options in their ranks, Sean Dyche's side could bide their time or opt to make an offer over the summer release fee in a bid to secure Brownhill sooner. And City's interest in signing Clarets striker Nahki Wells, currently on loan at Championship side Queens Park Rangers, could also come into play. Wells is out of favour at Turf Moor having not started a single game since joining for £5million on the summer of 2017. He is out of contract in the summer, although the Clarets have an option to extend that by a further 12 months, and has spent the last 18 months on loan at QPR. The Bermuda international has made no secret of his desire to play first team football and it is understood his preferred destination would be Loftus Road. However, should Bristol City enter the fray then Burnley could be tempted by the prospect of acquiring Brownhill as part of any move. Wells, who has also been linked with a move to Wigan Athletic, has scored five goals in his last three games for QPR and if he were to be sold this month would first need to be recalled by Burnley. The Clarets have not yet activated that option and Dyche said earlier in the month that he didn't see a need to bring the 29-year-old back into the Turf Moor fold. Burnley are likely to listen to offers for Wells but the Clarets would be keen to recoup some of the fee they spent on him nearly three years ago. One potential solution is to use Wells in any potential bid for Brownhill to enable Burnley to bring the midfielder in this month, although that is all hypothetical. Brownhill hails from the North West and is out of contract in 18 months time at Ashton Gate. He has been a key player for Lee Johnson's side this term, making 28 appearances and scoring five goals. www.bristolpost.co.uk/sport/football/burnley-recall-bristol-city-target-3761618Burnley to recall Bristol City-target Nahki Wells from QPR with bidding war expected Wigan Athletic are also interested in the Bermudian international as the Premier League club look to invite offers Burnley are set to recall Nahki Wells from his successful loan spell at QPR as they await bids from Bristol City and Wigan Athletic to sign the striker, Bristol Live understands. Wells has enjoyed a fruitful six months at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium, scoring 13 goals in 26 Championship appearances - one every 124 minutes. Knowing there is current interest in the 29-year-old from across the Championship and with Bermudian international not in Sean Dyche's plans, the Clarets are ready to hear offers. It's unclear exactly what they're valuation is for Wells, having paid Huddersfield £5m to sign him 2017, but it would potentially be in that region given the club have a 12-month option on his contract, which is due to expire this summer. The news will come as a huge blow to QPR, as Wells is the club's top scorer and there is expectation that the Rs may also seek to make the loan a permanent having hired the forward for the last 18 months. Wells is said to be relaxed about his situation and open to the prospect of moving to Bristol City where he would be playing for a promotion-challenging club with excellent facilities. From City's point of view they would be signing a Championship-ready striker who has five-and-a-half seasons of experience in the second tier, is strong, athletic, quick and a strong finisher. Wells also provides a threat outside the box with his dribbling skills, touch and creativity.
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Post by rangersman on Jan 21, 2020 17:21:22 GMT
Yeah sell all our best players, no point in keeping them if we are to be the relegation fodder each year. We are a joke.
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Post by Marc on Jan 21, 2020 17:29:04 GMT
Yeah sell all our best players, no point in keeping them if we are to be the relegation fodder each year. We are a joke. You do realise that Wells isn't our player, don't you?
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Post by rangersman on Jan 21, 2020 18:38:46 GMT
Yeah sell all our best players, no point in keeping them if we are to be the relegation fodder each year. We are a joke. You do realise that Wells isn't our player, don't you? Yes of course, but he could be ours if they wanted to improve this club.
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Post by Marc on Jan 21, 2020 20:45:00 GMT
You do realise that Wells isn't our player, don't you? Yes of course, but he could be ours if they wanted to improve this club. We couldn't afford him.
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Post by Lonegunmen on Jan 22, 2020 6:26:03 GMT
And Bristol City can?
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Post by harr on Jan 22, 2020 7:27:48 GMT
Probably half the teams in the a Championship could afford him. Certainly Bristol City could as they are about to sell a player for several million in Brownhill. Not sure if Wigan could or if he would want to join a team potentially playing in League One next year.
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Post by Marc on Jan 22, 2020 8:32:00 GMT
Most Championship clubs can afford to spend more on players than us. Sorry but I'm sick of people constantly slagging of the club because they're not spending millions on players. We have a club that's being properly run after years of lunacy. Brought in 13/14 new players in the summer, total transfer fees of £50k and we're comfortably in mid table (8 pts of the play offs, 14 above relegation) playing some good football under a manager who has his wits about him. We have fans who are curiously silent after winning 6-1 & 5-1 yet suddenly become vocal when we lose the next game and climb back into their cave when we win the next. I don't know about the club being a joke but some of our fans are. I,for one, am and always be proud to support my club!
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Post by bowranger on Jan 22, 2020 9:51:56 GMT
Yes of course, but he could be ours if they wanted to improve this club. We couldn't afford him. Likely, yeah. Find it hard to believe we wouldn't be interested as he's done broadly good for us and has publicly talked about how much he's been enjoying his time here. But don't think we'd have the requisite cash if other clubs get involved, particularly when we aren't likely to recoup money on him in future. Favourite thing with the profoundly negative stuff on this is that we literally have no idea what's going on. Burnley recalling him, we have no control over. Him improving his form with us and therefore attracting suitors from other clubs, which would drive up his value, again, not something we can control. He ain't our player. We don't know if we're interested in bidding, have made a bid, waved him off without a second thought - no idea, all we've got is guess work. Bristol City are in a very different place to us financially. If we're going with guess work, I'd imagine that if we were the main ones interested in him, Burnley may have taken 'a' fee rather than have him go for nothing. With multiple clubs involved, and of course with our eye on trying to get players we can go on to profit from, I'm not sure Wells at 29, from a Prem side, would end up being that move sadly. Or of course, could just tar the club off for 'selling' a player who isn't actually ours.
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Jan 22, 2020 16:31:03 GMT
Certainly a lot of media 'noise' building about Nahki Wells being sold by Burnley.
Leeds are mentioned at £6m - but Burnley are after Bristol City midfielder Josh Brownhill and are apparently offering Wells + £3m for him.
It's looking increasingly unlikely that we're going to be unable to hold onto Nahki...
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Post by egranger on Jan 22, 2020 16:52:12 GMT
Nakhi Wells has played well this season but we certainly can't afford at him at the prices being mentioned.
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Post by terryb on Jan 22, 2020 16:58:07 GMT
If he goes, he goes & there isn't much that we could do about it.
However, I think the chances of Leeds (or anyone else) offering £6 million for a 29 year old that is Premier League unproven & available for free in the summer is very low!
Is this his best ever goalscoring season? I think he has reached his current tally due to us having other players that our opponents can't ignore.
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Jan 22, 2020 18:29:05 GMT
On Leeds' alleged interest in Wells, the BBC is reporting they're chasing Che Adams from Southampton:
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Post by hitmanrangers on Jan 22, 2020 20:23:46 GMT
I'm confident he will stay. Whilst Burnley can accept an offer for him, they cannot make him join another team, so as long as he is happy with us, and he has been quoted as such, I reckon he will stay. Been here for 18 months, and having his best goal scoring season at this level. I know money can talk but I expect any new team would not match his Burnley wages that we are partly or fully funding, so no worse off financially. If we can verbally agree we sign him for free in summer and give him a nice signing on fee or wages, from player sales, then even more negotiation power for us.
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Post by Marc on Jan 22, 2020 21:14:27 GMT
Unfortunately, Burnley have indeed recalled him. Ah well, thanks for the goals Nahki.
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Post by hitmanrangers on Jan 22, 2020 21:28:21 GMT
is that confirm then?
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Post by Marc on Jan 22, 2020 21:38:31 GMT
I saw it on my facebook feed on my phone (posted by QPR) but I'm buggered if I can find anything now. I'm hoping it was just a senior moment!
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Post by Marc on Jan 23, 2020 13:10:54 GMT
Quite bizzare. I only saw it briefly then couldn't find it when I looked again. I wonder if someone at HQ posted it prematurely then quickly deleted it.
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Post by harr on Jan 23, 2020 13:26:32 GMT
A fake site put it up yesterday , looked like the real thing but wasn’t. You know one of those annoying people with two much time on their hands
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Post by blatantfowl on Jan 23, 2020 13:33:45 GMT
Leeds are only interested in players that can improve their squad so even though they need a striker they are solely focused on Che Adams as that man. I doubt Nahki Wells is a serious interest for them.
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Post by Marc on Jan 23, 2020 13:45:23 GMT
A fake site put it up yesterday , looked like the real thing but wasn’t. You know one of those annoying people with two much time on their hands Ah, that could explain it.
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Post by rickyqpr on Jan 23, 2020 18:19:20 GMT
Nottingham Forest are keen on signing Burnley striker Nahki Wells before the transfer window closes, according to West London Sport. The striker is currently on loan at QPR where he has scored 14 goals during the 2019/20 campaign. It is thought that Wells is keen on staying at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium beyond this month. Forest, however, have made an approach to Burnley to try and tempt him to the City Ground. Wells is a proven Championship striker and most second-tier outfits would welcome him into their squad. In 210 games in the division, he has scored 65 goals and registered 22 assists. He has thrived under Mark Warburton this season and it’s easy to see why Wells wants to stick with the Londoners. The 29-year-old could have his head turned by Forest’s interest given that the club is in a better position to win promotion to the Premier League. Boss Sabri Lamouchi has made no secret of his desire to sign a striker this month. Lewis Grabban netted his 16th goal of the season in last night’s 1-1 draw with Reading but there is little in reserve. Rafa Mir was the backup striker during the first half of the campaign but wasn’t up to scratch. Tyler Walker, on the other hand, is currently playing and scoring goals in League One with Lincoln City. Nottingham Forest News View – Wells has the quality to fire Forest to promotion Having the Burnley striker to go along with Lewis Grabban would arguably give the Reds the best striker pairing in the league. Of course, Lamouchi only operates with one upfront but Wells’ attributes dictate that he could possibly play just off Grabban. Wells is somewhat different to the Forest striker and their qualities could complement each other. Forest are closer to promotion than they have been for a long time and if Burnley want rid of their talisman, the Reds should get a deal sorted quickly. Wells is paid £27,000-a-week (Spotrac) at Burnley and if Forest could agree on personal terms he’d be seen as a coup to supporters. www.nottinghamforest.news/2020/01/23/report-nottingham-forest-join-bristol-city-in-race-to-sign-nahki-wells/SSN - BRISTOL CITY KEEN ON TAYLOR We reported earlier that Nottingham Forest have joined the race for Burnley striker Nahki Wells. The East Midlands club have followed Bristol City in making an approach to the Clarets over a permanent deal. We can now add that the Robins are also interested in a deal for Charlton striker Lyle Taylor as a potential alternative to Wells.
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Post by rangersman on Jan 23, 2020 18:23:56 GMT
If by properly run you mean getting young players sending them out on loan. Getting them back to play good football, get noticed and then sold on. Then you can keep it, how the hell are we ever to get anywhere, its pathetic. I actually sleep in a very nice bed not a cave, but you carry on being a twat.
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Jan 23, 2020 19:23:40 GMT
If by properly run you mean getting young players sending them out on loan. Getting them back to play good football, get noticed and then sold on. Then you can keep it, how the hell are we ever to get anywhere, its pathetic. I actually sleep in a very nice bed not a cave, but you carry on being a twat. Good grief, thanks for the reasoned, sensible debate - always a pleasure. 'How are we going to get anywhere?' What, you mean like we did with one of the most expensive squads in Europe, signing 'stars' like Bosingwa, Samba and Park Ji-Sung? Or maybe screwing up with FFP and copping the biggest fine ever imposed on a football club in the world? We'd be in administration and League 1 if it wasn't for the board standing by the club and getting its finances in order. And you find that somehow 'pathetic'? So I'll happily continue being a twat - but please, do continue being a deluded fantasist with a complete inability to grasp simple facts. I'm sure you will.
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Post by Marc on Jan 23, 2020 20:41:08 GMT
If by properly run you mean getting young players sending them out on loan. Getting them back to play good football, get noticed and then sold on. Then you can keep it, how the hell are we ever to get anywhere, its pathetic. I actually sleep in a very nice bed not a cave, but you carry on being a twat. Balancing the books is a big part of a club being properly run but you think it's pathetic and we're twats? What a charming individual you are.
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Post by rangersman on Jan 23, 2020 21:02:32 GMT
If by properly run you mean getting young players sending them out on loan. Getting them back to play good football, get noticed and then sold on. Then you can keep it, how the hell are we ever to get anywhere, its pathetic. I actually sleep in a very nice bed not a cave, but you carry on being a twat. Balancing the books is a big part of a club being properly run but you think it's pathetic and we're twats? What a charming individual you are. If you cannot understand what i said, its not my fault is it ? Yes im very charming actually, i am not suggesting a whole expensive squad like before. But to say we cannot afford wells is just crap. What is pathetic is selling everyone who makes good to other clubs, and we stay in the shite. And not just me saying it either, if you care to look elsewhere not just here. I really could not give a toss what you all think, i have my opinions like everyone else. Dont like em dont comment just scroll on as they say.
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Post by hitmanrangers on Jan 23, 2020 21:34:59 GMT
Wells will stay, don't worry all! Ball is in his court, he can't be forced to a new club if he doesn't want to sign. Burnley can accept a bid but if Wells likes it here, he will stay!
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Post by Ashdown_Ranger on Jan 24, 2020 11:47:03 GMT
Have to agree 75.
You got slated for a subtle, good-natured 'prod'.
The 'Usual Suspect' resorts to deliberate insult and abuse - and not a peep out of the mods.
He claims he doesn't live in a cave, but I'm not so sure. His level of 'debate' is downright Neanderthal...
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Post by nomar on Jan 24, 2020 13:54:54 GMT
If by properly run you mean getting young players sending them out on loan. Getting them back to play good football, get noticed and then sold on. Then you can keep it, how the hell are we ever to get anywhere, its pathetic. I actually sleep in a very nice bed not a cave, but you carry on being a twat. Balancing the books is a big part of a club being properly run but you think it's pathetic and we're twats? What a charming individual you are. Daily competition. Today's entry. Troll. Feed. The. Don't.
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Post by rickyqpr on Jan 24, 2020 14:46:12 GMT
One translation of the Dyche press session today (see below) is that 'We have told QPR what it will take to sign Nakhi - they have first refusal at a price because he wants to stay, but if they do not raise the dosh, then next week we will think again!' Sean Dyche addresses Nahki Wells' future amid Bristol City and Nottingham Forest speculation - video - www.skysports.com/watch/video/sports/football/competitions/premier-league/11916655/dyche-to-make-decision-on-wellsClarets striker is currently on loan at Queens Park Rangers in the Championship 14:27, 24 JAN 2020 Burnley boss Sean Dyche has confirmed there has been a lot of interest in striker Nahki Wells but now decision has yet been made on whether to recall the forward from his loan spell with Queens Park Rangers. The 29-year-old has spent the last 18 months on loan at Loftus Road and has scored 14 goals in 28 games this term. That has prompted Championship pair Bristol City and Nottingham Forest to take a look at the Bermuda international while speculation has also suggested Wigan Athletic are interested. His Clarets contract expires in the summer but Burnley have a club option to extend that deal by a further 12 months. That means Dyche's side hold all the cards over the player's future but they could choose to cash in on the forward, who has not started a match for Burnley since joining the club in 2017 for £5million from Huddersfield. But as things stand Wells remains with QPR, who are in FA Cup action tonight, although Dyche did not rule out the option of recalling the striker this month. He said: "Nahki is doing very well, we have the ability to get him back here, I have spoken to Mark Warburton and let him know the different options. "There is, over the last few days, a lot of interest in him and rightly so as he is scoring goals in the Championship. "He knows he is well thought of here but he wanted football and needed football and that is working well for him so we will make a decision on that. " The Clarets chief added: "He wanted to play football and we wanted him playing football because we didn't think he would get as much here but equally that doesn't mean we don't think he is a good player. He is showing that by playing there and scoring goals and Mark Warburton knows the picture and I have spoken to him. He knows there is interest in Nahki but equally he knows he is doing well there as do we. "We will make a decision as it unrolls next week." Wells has stated his preference would be to remain with QPR, having spent the last 18 months in West London. However it remains to be seen whether Mark Warburton's side have the budget to put in an acceptable offer for the former Bradford man. It seems highly unlikely that the frontman will feature again for the Clarets and any potential windfall from a January sale could help Dyche add in other areas, either this month or in the summer. www.lancs.live/sport/football/transfer-news/burnley-transfer-news-nahki-wells-17626489
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