Out of Contract Players

[MayorOJC]

With 3 months left until a wave of contract expirations, who will the club be keeping an eye on? Got to be a few Tyrese's up for grabs.

Jimmy Dunne (QPR) - Seems the most likely. We wanted him in winter, and we all spied Wilder sticking an arm around him after that QPR game. Would fit straight in at right-back and offer cover at center-back. Also offers more ariel presence in both boxes.

Angus Gunn (Norwich) - If we're still in the Championship, the Cooper / Davies combo should be fine. If we go up, would be nice to have a dependable pair of hands in reserve. If Cooper wants to go for big money later on, we'd have a great Championship-level keeper ready to go.

Grady Diangana (West Brom) - Broke into the West Ham squad at 18 years old and they were absolutely gutted when he left for West Brom in 2020. Now 26, he's not pushed on in the way most expected, but been a solid Championship player for a few years now. Versatile; able to play on the wing, behind the striker and up front. His best performance this season came in a rare start as a number 9 against Portsmouth, scoring twice and assisting twice. There's definitely a player in there and Wilder loves a project.

Harry Darling (Swansea) - Another we were linked to in January. Must be a secret Blade, as he got himself sent off against us and scored against Leeds last time around. Probably not premier league quality, but could be an solid backup option if we're up, or around the first team if we're still here.

Kwame Poku (Peterborough) - Back from injury and back in the goals. There'll be a lot of interest in one of League One's stand-out players, but maybe Burrows can put in a good word.

Mo Salah (Liverpool) - Two PFA player of the year awards, one Puskás Awards, the fourth-highest goal scorer in Premier League history. Good rotation option with Andre Brooks.

 

[Younger Dryas Blade]

There is only one on that list that befits us and our new owner's ambitions.

Welcome Mr Poku.

 

[MayorOJC]

Forgot the link:

Contracts expiring

This overview shows all players whose contracts expire in the upcoming summer, sorted by their current market value.

www.transfermarkt.co.uk

 

[Ndiayewillalwaysloveyou]

Will come back in May to see what division we're in first! Think we'd need better for our starting 11 in the PL.

 

[loyalblade95]

Focused on defenders and keepers.

Championship: Dunne (QPR), Darling (Swansea)

Premier League: Gunn (Norwich), Woodman (Preston), Dunne (QPR), Osho (Auxiere)

 

[3Cheers4Ramirez]

We should hoover up Dunne and Darling regardless of division. Maybe Jonjo Kenny and Tyrhys Dolan too

 

[Tony_Kaufman]

Lucas Podolski is out of contract in the summer. Fingers crossed

 

[Tony_Kaufman]

We should hoover up Dunne and Darling regardless of division. Maybe Jonjo Kenny and Tyrhys Dolan too

Dolan would be a great signing. His productivity for this season matches that of last season. He caught my eye when I did my One To Watch thread in the summer along with Kwame Poku at Peterborough.

 

[S64 Blade]

There's a few 'better' back up keepers out there. Ward at Leicester could be a safer option than Davies.

One that caught my eye was Christian Norgaard at Brentford. I have no clue if we could get him, or if he is likely to sign another deal there. But he is a solid player that's performed well in the top flight, with a few years' experience under his belt there, now. Could be that bit of dependable class we need in the middle, to support the younger players (he is Brentford's captain, I believe).

 

[BladeInIreland]

Egan riley and Brownhill seem obvious ones if we get promoted.

 

[Balham]

I can only hope that those suggesting Angus Gunn are doing so because it's April 1st. He's terrible.

 

[Yogi]

If Caleb Wiley gets released by Chelsea I’d hope we’re interested in him not necessarily one for next year but on a free he’d be a smart pick up to bring in and develop only 20 and Chelsea paid a decent fee to bring him over from the states.

My mistake it’s his loan contract that’s up not his contract with Chelsea Transfermarkt does my head in.

 

[CaptainMorgans]

Egan riley and Brownhill seem obvious ones if we get promoted.

I'd take Egan-Riley as the Anel replacement.
I have a feeling he'll want a new challenge soon and he'll be entering the final year of his deal.

Estevé would be a better fit for us, playing more of the stopper role, but I think he's attracting interest from higher up.

Brownhill would feel like a no brainer.

 

[MayorOJC]

There's a few 'better' back up keepers out there. Ward at Leicester could be a safer option than Davies.

One that caught my eye was Christian Norgaard at Brentford. I have no clue if we could get him, or if he is likely to sign another deal there. But he is a solid player that's performed well in the top flight, with a few years' experience under his belt there, now. Could be that bit of dependable class we need in the middle, to support the younger players (he is Brentford's captain, I believe).

Ward is horrendous! Woodman is another decent option if you're not a a fan of Gunn.

 

[BrayfordsBushyBeard]

Woodman also already has an assist for us too ! Was a great throw to Hamer at Deepdale !
As ever UTB !

 

[Torrix1889]

Ward at Leicester could be a safer option than Davies.

Best April Fools joke yet.

 

[Torrix1889]

With 3 months left until a wave of contract expirations, who will the club be keeping an eye on? Got to be a few Tyrese's up for grabs.

Jimmy Dunne (QPR) - Seems the most likely. We wanted him in winter, and we all spied Wilder sticking an arm around him after that QPR game. Would fit straight in at right-back and offer cover at center-back. Also offers more ariel presence in both boxes.

Angus Gunn (Norwich) - If we're still in the Championship, the Cooper / Davies combo should be fine. If we go up, would be nice to have a dependable pair of hands in reserve. If Cooper wants to go for big money later on, we'd have a great Championship-level keeper ready to go.

Grady Diangana (West Brom) - Broke into the West Ham squad at 18 years old and they were absolutely gutted when he left for West Brom in 2020. Now 26, he's not pushed on in the way most expected, but been a solid Championship player for a few years now. Versatile; able to play on the wing, behind the striker and up front. His best performance this season came in a rare start as a number 9 against Portsmouth, scoring twice and assisting twice. There's definitely a player in there and Wilder loves a project.

Harry Darling (Swansea) - Another we were linked to in January. Must be a secret Blade, as he got himself sent off against us and scored against Leeds last time around. Probably not premier league quality, but could be an solid backup option if we're up, or around the first team if we're still here.

Kwame Poku (Peterborough) - Back from injury and back in the goals. There'll be a lot of interest in one of League One's stand-out players, but maybe Burrows can put in a good word.

Mo Salah (Liverpool) - Two PFA player of the year awards, one Puskás Awards, the fourth-highest goal scorer in Premier League history. Good rotation option with Andre Brooks.

Just picking that phrase out of your post.

Should we be promoted "Solid Championship Players" will see us return to exactly that, a Championship Club. By all means add a few to the squad but we need a higher quality.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

Just picking that phrase out of your post.

Should we be promoted "Solid Championship Players" will see us return to exactly that, a Championship Club. By all means add a few to the squad but we need a higher quality.

Yup, think a "players entering last year of their contract in European top flight leagues" thread would be more relevant to our shopping list if we go up.

 

[Blademan89]

Angel Gomes if promoted, should be no 1 top target as a free transfer (or at least put question to him, so we can quickly cross off the list lol) - probably too good for us but hes on about moving back home and to prem (only seen West ham linked) could perfer a move closer to home seen as he was from Manchester and potentially give him a decent wage, sign on and a lower release clause to temp him with more of a guarantee game time.

Probably wishful thinking though.

 

[MayorOJC]

Yup, think a "players entering last year of their contract in European top flight leagues" thread would be more relevant to our shopping list if we go up.

Yep absolutely. Specifically for that Diangana mention, I was considering players that may be able to step up from Championship to potentially Premier League with the right coaching. We'll likely need a few cheap squad players in there. Particularly if it means the likes of One and Brooks are able to go out on loan and develop better.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

Yep absolutely. Specifically for that Diangana mention, I was considering players that may be able to step up from Championship to potentially Premier League with the right coaching. We'll likely need a few cheap squad players in there. Particularly if it means the likes of One and Brooks are able to go out on loan and develop better.

Agreed, doesn't hurt to have a little from both talent pools. But if we want to stay up long term I think we will have to start transitioning away from a squad full of dependable English/Irish "known quantities". It amazed me the other day when a commentator mentioned that Anel is only the seventh player from outside the UK and Ireland ever to play over 100 games for us in our history.

 

[wadblade]

Agreed, doesn't hurt to have a little from both talent pools. But if we want to stay up long term I think we will have to start transitioning away from a squad full of dependable English/Irish "known quantities". It amazed me the other day when a commentator mentioned that Anel is only the seventh player from outside the UK and Ireland ever to play over 100 games for us in our history.

who were the other six?

 

[Balham]

Angel Gomes if promoted, should be no 1 top target as a free transfer (or at least put question to him, so we can quickly cross off the list lol) - probably too good for us but hes on about moving back home and to prem (only seen West ham linked) could perfer a move closer to home seen as he was from Manchester and potentially give him a decent wage, sign on and a lower release clause to temp him with more of a guarantee game time.

Probably wishful thinking though.

Gomes turned down West Ham's £100k per week offer as it wasn't deemed lucrative enough and they can't offer him European football. File this one under "never happening".

 

[Balham]

who were the other six?

Peter Ndlovu and Roger Nilsen must be two

EDIT add in
Pyotr Kachuro, having researched him for one of the WATN posts.
I'm also sure I remember something on United's socials about Sander Berge making his 100th appearance.

 

[Lord Eddard Muir]

who were the other six?

One of them's Baldock, so really it arguably should only be a list of 6 total.

Baldock (Greece, 219)
Nilsen (Norway, 190)
Murphy (Australia, 182)
Ndlovu (Zimbabwe, 155)
Kachuro (Belarus, 121)
Peschisolido (Canada, 102)

Anel's 100th match was at the start of March.

For a club that's spent most of the modern era in the top 2 divisions I think we must be a real outlier in our reliance on UKIE players.

 

[Blademan89]

Gomes turned down West Ham's £100k per week offer as it wasn't deemed lucrative enough and they can't offer him European football. File this one under "never happening".

Ahhhh didn't know that, well write that off then

 

[Danetheblade]

What’s Arturo Vidal up to these days?

 

[Tony_Kaufman]

What’s Arturo Vidal up to these days?

Shampoo magnate with his business partner Riccardo Sasson.

 

[thehet]

Here’s one, if JLT was out of contract for another club, would he make the list?

He should be the first player we look to replace.

 

[Chief_Froley]

There's a few from this level and lower who might be worth a look. Granted there's a couple that are dependent on who doesn't go up but here's my two penneth:

GK - Gunn (Norwich), Woodman (PNE)
RB - Dunne (QPR), Kenney (Hertha)
CB - Darling (Swansea), Clarke (Derby)
LB - Firpo (Leeds), Paal (QPR)
CM - Brownhill (Burnley), Swift (WBA)
Wingers - Diangana (WBA), Poku Peterborough)
CF - Riis Jacobsen (PNE)