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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

The re-integration of Akpom is probably an admission that it's less likely that a new striker arrives before next weekend or indeed with enough time t...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

It certainly beginning to sound it's not if Tavernier leaves but when - Bournemouth have valued him at £12m so wouldn't be a big leap to get to £15m -...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

The Bournemouth Echo pouring cold water on the Tav negotiations at an advanced stage but just that they are apparently still ongoing. I suspect if the...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

The other rumour now being cranked up is that Bournemouth are in advanced talks with Boro over the transfer of Marcus Tavernier with the Cherries appa...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Andy Could well be those three but call me old-fashioned when I don't regard a player as a Premier League striker unless they've actually scored a g...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Andy Those squad numbers probably show that Boro need to sign at least 5 players - including a 9, 10 and 11. - so a left-sided central defender, a m...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Exmil We shouldn't dismiss completely until it's announced on TalkSport...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Andy It would be quite a novelty to sign two strikers who could actually score 20 goals each - would probably guarantee Boro a top four place at lea...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

OFB Viktor Gyökeres could be a decent option - he had a blistering start to last season scoring 9 goals in the first 11 games, which earned him a ca...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Well Talk Sport seem to include in nearly every transfer snippet the phrase 'Talk Sport understands...' - the one about Tav that I saw said: "Marcus T...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

PaulInBoro Anywhere in particular on the internet? Though I'd be surprised if he publicly said he wants to leave but the story does seem to be gaini...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Tav by all accounts had a good game in yesterday's friendly against Morecambe, scoring one and hitting the bar with a free kick. Afterwards, Chris Wil...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Though to be fair to Warnock he did congratulate Djed in a Tweet for taking his advice when he gained promotion with Forest...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

The loan of Zack Steffen from Man City has now been completed so I've added him to the table along with turning Djed Spence from an uncertain grey to ...

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RE: Boro Match Previews

I'm more than happy if OFB and Andy continue their good work writing match previews and adding their own style and observations. While I could potenti...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Can't really blame Spence for thanking Forest given he was essentially told by Warnock he was no longer part of his plans at Boro. He joined Forest wh...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Andy You may be able to replace Tav in one particular position but I doubt we'll be able to replace his energy, enthusiasm and personality - he's on...

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Pedro I'd agree about Forss in that he hafd a disappointing season lat year with what I think amounted to 2 assist and 1 goal with Brentford and the...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Given the apparent number of clubs reported to be interested in Tav, it seems almost inevitable that at some point one of them will present a package ...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Boro look like they've missed out on a couple of players that were being touted as strong targets - both to Glasgow. Liverpool's Left centre-back, Ben...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

According to ESPN, Spurs will sign Spence for £12.5m with add-ons of £6.5m of which £4m is related to Spurs performance and a further £2.5m related Dj...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Deleriad Yes business has been slow since the window officially opened and with only two weeks before the first game Boro are looking light in certa...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

So maybe both Steve Gibson and Daniel Levy both blinked in one eye with regards to the Spence deal. Boro will get £20m if Djed lives up to his billing...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Zack Steffen looked a commanding physical presence as Man City number two and hopefully will improve overall with games at Boro - I did mention in my ...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

I'm not that convinced that there's much behind the Marcus Tavernier rumour at the moment other than speculation he could possibly be a fit for a numb...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Andy The amount Boro paid for Martin Payero has never really been clear - at the time of the deal the figure widely reported (including by the Gazet...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Latest rumour to appear is that Boro are now braced to lose Marcus Tavernier and will demand at least £10m as several PL clubs show an interest - incl...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

While the transfer windows appears to be something of a slow burner for Boro, even the quest to report rumours are now becoming so vague as to be prac...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Interestingly, Boro are being linked again with that other South American that they were chasing along with Payero - i.e. Rodrigo Muniz. He ended up o...

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RE: Wilder's window of opportunity to build promotion squad

Doesn't really surprise me to see Payero heading out of the club on a try-before-you-buy deal. He's barely kicked a ball at Boro and in reality is pro...

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