Summer Transfer Window 2026

[kramer]

Bellanova’s peak age too, I’m not sure he’s going to develop much more.

Same as Gabriel Jesus for me. Can’t see why we’d even be interested and would be annoyed to spend a chunk of our budget on him.

Pray it’s agent talk.

[AjaxAndy]

The Patterson replacement, not actually good at defending so won’t start in a back 4

Not a winger so won’t start in a midfield 4/5

1 assist all season last year so seems a weird one on paper

[sam of the south]

Lame.

Get us Doué, lads.

[Cozzie]

More like BellaNoNo!

Get me Doue, or failing that at least AWB.

[AjaxAndy]

Sounds alright to me tbh...

Raoul Bellanova is a modern, athletically imposing wing-back or full-back known for his blistering pace, high stamina, and offensive output. He excels at carrying the ball into the attacking third and delivering dangerous crosses.

Key Characteristics:

Lightning Pace & Physicality: Standing at 188 cm, Bellanova uses his raw speed and robust frame to eat up ground on the right flank, making him a devastating threat on the overlap and in defensive recovery.

Progressive Ball Carrying: He consistently ranks among the top percentiles for progressive carries, frequently driving the ball past defenders into space rather than relying strictly on short passing.

Delivery & Crossing: In the final third, he focuses on whipped crosses and cutbacks into dangerous central areas, providing consistent assist potential.

Tactical Versatility: Naturally a right-back, his athleticism translates perfectly to a right wing-back role in a 3-5-2 or 3-4-3 system, and he has also been deployed comfortably as a wide center-back.

Areas for Growth: While highly capable in physical duels and tracking back, his decision-making in deep defensive lines and his goal-scoring finishing are considered areas of his game with room for continued refinement.

[Brownie]

Everton contacted Parma regarding Mandela Keita earlier this week. Parma want €30m but €25m + bonuses will likely get deal done. Everton have asked for a 'payment plan' to reduce the initial fee after signing Hayden Hackney. Developments expected in the coming days.

[Dchans]

Good good

Things are obviously moving on several fronts and much earlier than normal

[sam of the south]

Yeah fun

[Lazarou II]

Nil Right Back Mucho Midfield.

[kramer]

I like how a lot of his tackles are right in front of his defence.

I would love someone with Gana-adjacent (let’s be real, you’re not actually hitting the same levels) athleticism and ball-winning who just sits in front of the defense and murders everything that approaches that way.

[Toddacelli]

Yeah fun

Dunno. Not finding this video very convincing that he’ll do well in the prem. The clips are underwhelming.

[Cozzie]

[sam of the south]

Blast from the past

[kramer]

5 goals and 4 assists in 22 appearances in Turkey does not inspire confidence but it looks like they mostly had him playing wide.

If I recall correctly, he’s a great athlete and menace in the air. Could be an interesting buy low opportunity, who knows. Moyes doesn’t know what to do with a striker anyway.

[Toddacelli]

Tarkowski to St Helens!

Let’s goooo