19 Aug 2026 23:10:55
Big Signing Incoming?

The feeling around the ITK guys on WACCOE is that no news is leaking at the moment suggesting something interesting is happening in the background.

1.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 04:01:47
Please please please let it be a striker.

2.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 05:45:25
Would love to see Harvey Elliott through on a loan with option to buy, striker in, lb coverage and back up gk.

3.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 06:54:48
They are holding money back for the end of the window; there's going to be a huge scramble for clubs at the end of the window this year, if you look at who has spent money and who hasn't.

Villa, Sunderland, Forest, Palace have all spent very modest amounts so far, and then you have Spurs spending a load of cash. Clubs are awaiting domino's to fall before pouncing.

4.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 07:14:54
Much as I like Harvey Elliott, another midfielder is not our key priority right now. If we are planning another big signing, then, as Aus says, "please please please let it be a striker." Candidates include Flemming, Demirovic, Parrott, or others the rumour mill has not heard of yet.

5.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 07:45:52
Flemming, 28 years old and only one season in the PL, Burnley will likely want north of 15m. Too expensive in my opinion and no better than Nmecha.

Demirovic, again 28 years old, I would certainly prefer him to Flemming as an option, but once again would command a large fee, probably between 15-20m. Would he be happy playing second fiddle to DCL? I'm not sure he would.

Parrott - has already been confirmed at Real Betis for 17m.



In my opinion, we need to identify a striker aged between 21 and 24 years of age, who is of a good stature (over 6ft) , is promising, and can make an impression when called upon, but will initially be behind DCL and competing with Nmecha for that second striker role. Think a player such as Jovon Mkama - a big, tall, burly striker with loads of development to do, but could do a job if called upon.

6.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 08:11:29
Sorry, Waccoe, but I don't agree on the striker recruitment. In this second season, we need someone who can do it now, not be developed. If we sold Nmecha, then a project could fill that role, but we need two proven strikers.
DCL is one, and for the other, I'd take Fleming without any second thoughts.

He did well last season in a poor team, has continued in the same vein this season, and can play in a deeper role if required. Demirovic has a good pedigree, but he hasn't done it in England.

7.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 08:28:58
If we were looking for someone around that age, Mateta wouldn't be a bad shout. Seemed to be on the outta last season.

Also, another one could be Jackson.. Chelsea looking to offload players.

8.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 08:42:06
Farke wouldn't be able to cope with Jackson.

9.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 08:45:50
I agree on Fleming. He would be a very underwhelming addition, imo - the young striker at Midtjylland in Denmark, Franculino Dju, would be my choice. Big, fast and left-footed. He could easily replace Calvert-Lewin and/or play alongside him (right side) . I was shocked that Coventry pulled off the signing of midfielder Caleb Yirenkyi, a superb talent, particularly given our pursuit of Shea Charles.

Left full-back is still a concern, and Hugo Bueno would surely be a realistic target given Wolves' demise. GK - I think the board were painfully naive not tying Darlow down to a new contract mid-term last season. Perhaps Alex Palmer or Chris Walton from Ipswich may be good options.

10.) 20 Aug 2026
20 Aug 2026 10:09:40
Jackson misses more chances than Bamford did - hard pass from me.

11.) 20 Aug 2026

20 Aug 2026 13:43:25
Lille interested in Flemming, according to Sky and others.