22 Aug 2026 11:07:11
Looking across reports and chatting to friends, we think that, if everything goes to plan, we could have these guys in by the end of the window:
Ugrešić – probability high.
Kelsy – sounds like it's getting closer.
Duberry – not so sure on this one now.
Kim Min-su – going by reports, a medical is booked.
I see the Portland Timbers manager is now saying he expects departures, and apparently Kelsy himself is open to a move to us.
As highlighted before, Portland wanted a bit more money and potentially the deal structured differently, possibly with more paid upfront. So hopefully there's a compromise to be found there.
Serbian reporting also suggests they expect Ugrešić to leave Partizan, so there's a good possibility that could be us getting him, especially when you tie it in with other posts on here suggesting we've already agreed a fee.
Tell you what though, imagine we managed to get all four through the door before the window shuts. 👀😁
Another thought: if Raskin goes, do we then look to replace him as well?
Could be the busiest window the club has seen since 2018
Think 15 players is the bench mark under Gerrard 😅
22 Aug 2026 11:51:01
We absolutely need a centre back, and if Manny leaves, we need 2.
22 Aug 2026 11:58:34
Alright, Stig, mate.
If Raskin, who is without doubt our best midfielder, is not replaced, then we are in deeper trouble than what I first thought.
If McInnes, our illustrious leaders (🤣), or any supporter/s think that our current midfield, minus Raskin, can bring any sort of success, then they are in for a massive let down.
22 Aug 2026 12:50:18
SS, what trouble are you referring to? 🇦🇺🇬🇧
22 Aug 2026 13:14:07
The trouble I'm referring to, c****, is where our season finishes with regards to league placement, and cups success.
Right now, our squad is never winning the league, or bringing success, and if we sell our best midfielder, and not replace him, then we've even less chance.
22 Aug 2026 13:18:57
🤣🤣🤣 Sorry, Newman, I called you by your old username, and it must have got picked up as the C word, and censored.
22 Aug 2026 13:30:54
Does anyone think that the current squad minus Raskin is better than the one that finished last season. I don't, and that's even acknowledging how poor last season's squad was.
22 Aug 2026 14:37:04
Give that answer a week on Thursday.
22 Aug 2026 14:54:08
SS, no problem mate. Hopefully we can get some success this season. 🇦🇺 🇬🇧 C****.