19 Jun 2026 18:55:45
So we have been linked with Harry Wilson and Julian Brandt for quite some time, both available on frees. According to reports both are now likely to sign for Leeds, in fact bookies have stopped taking bets on the Wilson move to Leeds.
If we can’t beat the likes of Leeds to these type of transfers, you have to wonder why, given we are a bigger club and have CL football to offer.
19 Jun 2026 20:19:36
The only thing I can think of is we were never looking for him and it was all just the usual bs from the papers, which isn't surprising, as the club don't advertise their business till it's done. Maybe with Champions League we are aiming for higher quality.
19 Jun 2026 20:26:22
I think if we wanted them then we'd beat Leeds to 'em. Wilson, I see as purely being cover for SJM. Brandt, I don't know too much about. I think we're gonna be pleasantly surprised by who we get in. Be nice to get some quality frees though.
UTV.
19 Jun 2026 21:00:31
They're both old as well, though, with no resale value, and I agree we're most likely looking at younger, higher-level players.
19 Jun 2026 21:14:22
Not with the budget we have. I'm afraid we only have £100 million, and that has to be matched with £100 million worth of sales. So, Baturina, who we are linked with and is the right age profile; Como want £69 million!! And we don't know how he will adapt to the PL.
I'd rather take Wilson or Brandt on a free, and look at cheaper alternatives in either the Scandinavian or South American markets, like Bournemouth, Brighton, and Brentford do successfully.