Transfer Window January 2025 Transfer Window Build-Up Thread

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January 2025 Confirmed Rumour Roundup

INCOMING
Ole Romeny - Forward/Winger at Dutch Eredivisie side FC Utrecht (De Telegraaf)

OUTGOING
Dane Scarlett - Return to Spurs (Tottenham News)
Malcolm Ebiowei - Return to Palace (Football League News)

 

[OUFCReport]

Bit of a run down on Romeny from my point of view

 

[Foley]

Heard rumours of Bristol city, hopefully Sykes or Bell

Both good signings in my view

 

[Nadi-]

Rob Atkinson over both of those. All day long!

If Atkinson makes it back I’d be more than happy, a fit back 3 of McNally Dickie and Atkinson would take you to the play offs.
We gambled and done very well out of Atkinson, but may now have caught up with him.

 

[Malc]

Everytime somebody writes Atkinson I just think Tank

 

[OUFCReport]

Centre-back options of Brown and Atkinson, Moore and Negru doesn't sound bad to me.

 

[Stranger]

I would be amazed if we signed anybody for decent money without a load of scouting of those players.
We appear to have a better, resourced recruitment team now, so not sure why we wouldn't do all of the necessary scouting and sue diligence?

Didn't she used to hang around the back of Tescos on the Cowley Road?

 

[dickwalton1964]

If Atkinson makes it back I’d be more than happy, a fit back 3 of McNally Dickie and Atkinson would take you to the play offs.
We gambled and done very well out of Atkinson, but may now have caught up with him.

Bristol City obviously don’t think so.

 

[Nadi-]

Centre-back options of Brown and Atkinson, Moore and Negru doesn't sound bad to me.

Low, Edwards, Moore Brown sounds better

 

[Foley]

Centre-back options of Brown and Atkinson, Moore and Negru doesn't sound bad to me.

Not sure Negru is ready yet?

 

[Nadi-]

Bristol City obviously don’t think so.

Not at the moment, and I did say fit.
Vyner a lot fitter than Atkinson presently, and playing right back.

 

[OUFCReport]

Low, Edwards, Moore Brown sounds better

Edwards? I bet I'm completely forgetting someone. Tbh my top targets are Danny Bakker from Telstar and Mbuyama from Volendam

 

[Marked Ox]

Edwards? I bet I'm completely forgetting someone. Tbh my top targets are Danny Bakker from Telstar and Mbuyama from Volendam

I'd assume Ronnie Edwards on loan.

 

[OUFCReport]

I'd assume Ronnie Edwards on loan.

Oh, of course

 

[Coffin Dodger]

Didn't she used to hang around the back of Tescos on the Cowley Road?

Still does.

 

[dickwalton1964]

Not at the moment, and I did say fit.
Vyner a lot fitter than Atkinson presently, and playing right back.

Yes, you did to be fair. Let’s see when they’re all fit. Not sure if it might be a bit too pure football with those three ball playing centre backs. I think sometimes central defensive combinations need a bit of a mixture - stick Elliott Moore in the middle of any two of those and that might give a better balance of individual strengths.

 

[BarbershopClotet]

Had a look at Romeny on fotmob, they value him at £611k, if they're right that looks like we might be overpaying!

As far as I can tell he looks decent in the air, goal record is up and down but otherwise he doesn't seem to take players on or create chances very often. Slightly worrying as if you take the big 3 out of the Eredivisie, the Championship is a fairly similar level of football.

 

[BillyTurleys CurlyWurly]

Don’t think the Romeny fee is anywhere near what’s being reported.

 

[OUFCReport]

Don’t think the Romeny fee is anywhere near what’s being reported.

Surely it's closer to 800/900k? Certainly could have bonuses built into it that take it higher - e.g. promotion etc

 

[Twiggy85]

Don’t mind spending big on proven championship players - concerning spending it on someone who has not played in the country let alone the league.

 

[Osleroad]

Fair enough, I think I just get scared at spending that kind of money unless it's on an obvious name! You evidently know him better than I do, and approve, so I'm happy to go with that.

That's Eight figures for a "name" isn't it? Ask some Prem teams about throwing money around like confetti.

 

[vcool]

Another Indonesian Player that linked to English Football competition for January transfer window is Kevin Diks ( FC Copenhagen ). Leicester fans very eager to see him join the club and hope the board can make the deal happen.

While Nathan Tjoe-A-On ( Swansea City ( RB )) in our local news still reported will leave Swansea, loan or permanent, said could be return to Dutch League or there's possibility to Oxford United.

 

[Osleroad]

I would be amazed if we signed anybody for decent money without a load of scouting of those players.
We appear to have a better, resourced recruitment team now, so not sure why we wouldn't do all of the necessary scouting and sue diligence?

Exactly! You have to at least find some talent without overspending which this fee if true hardly is. With increased revenue from attendances hopefully this helps to balance any rules/financials.

 

[TheDukeOfBanburyshire]

Worth a watch:

I've a feeling we're signing this lad to play up top.

 

[OX14]

Worth a watch:

Looks a step up in quality from the likes of Dale, Edwards or Ebeowi on that showing, he also can play centrally that neither of the above can do either. I still think we will see another centre forward coming in though possibly to replace Scarlett of he gets recalled.

 

[Jason N]

I'm a huge fan of Atkinson, but I would prefer a pacey centre half to compliment Brown and Moore. I don't recall if Ronnie Edwards was quick or not, but I believe he would be a better fit than Atkinson. Both Atkinson and Brown are left footers, unless he plays in the centre of the three then it will cause an imbalance. I'd like to see Brown, Moore, and a pacey centre half to play on the right side of the three.

 

[ECYellow]

Wouldn’t surprise me if we see a new centre back partnership come the end of the window, or 3 man defence, that doesn’t include both of Moore and Brown.

 

[DenbighYellow]

Seems to be a lot of people doubting/worrying about the fee.

I don’t think some on here realise how keen Thohir is to push Indonesian football forwards as chairman of their FA.

He will see this as pittance and a win win.

 

[Jason N]

Seems to be a lot of people doubting/worrying about the fee.

I don’t think some on here realise how keen Thohir is to push Indonesian football forwards as chairman of their FA.

He will see this as pittance and a win win.

As long as he is good enough and the transfer doesn't put the Recruitment Teams Nose out of joint, then I'm all for it.

 

[Swaby39]

Surprised our name hasn’t been mentioned in connection with Low at Wycombe given the Mitchell link. Surely if he’s championship bound and the fee is sensible, we will be front of the queue.

He’s a monster as well. Fits the Rowett blueprint.

 

[JOHN BOY]

Seems to be a lot of people doubting/worrying about the fee.

I don’t think some on here realise how keen Thohir is to push Indonesian football forwards as chairman of their FA.

He will see this as pittance and a win win.

Exactly let the owners worry about finances.