Romulus Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Leonard should be a priority with the possibility of cammy and Beni going.
Ribble Posted February 3 Posted February 3 5 minutes ago, rudi must stay said: Not a chance it'll be people we haven't heard of Could easily be both, the likes of Slovan Bratislava, Red Star Belgrade, Girona etc all played in this season's CL groups stages Also might not be CL experience but with the sheer number of teams playing across the three Euro competitions I'm sure JTA can find us players that are undervalued and have european experience, Ramires from Riga as an example has played 10 european games just not in the CL
OTT Posted February 3 Posted February 3 10 minutes ago, Romulus said: Leonard should be a priority with the possibility of cammy and Beni going. It really looks like a tall order to get the laddie to stay permanently. I don't think it is necessarily that he won't on a personal level, but the transfer fee Birmingham will want won't be cheap, especially because they will see him excel here, and then presumably the laddie and his agent will be well aware of the wages he can get, even for middling Championship clubs. If he can continue his form through to the end of the season, I'd have no worries about paying top wages (for us) - that is, that he'd be on Shankland level wages. He clearly is an all rounder, and looks to have more strings to his bow than Cammy or Beni, and whilst I'd love to keep all 3, I do think Cammy has eyes on pastures new, and Beni may also fancy a change. We've been crying out for a more dynamic midfielder, so I really hope something can be agreed. Think a couple of years here would do the laddie a lot of good for his own development, but equally, I'm sure he'll also see many EFL sides as capable of providing that same platform.
rudi must stay Posted February 3 Posted February 3 18 minutes ago, Ribble said: Could easily be both, the likes of Slovan Bratislava, Red Star Belgrade, Girona etc all played in this season's CL groups stages Also might not be CL experience but with the sheer number of teams playing across the three Euro competitions I'm sure JTA can find us players that are undervalued and have european experience, Ramires from Riga as an example has played 10 european games just not in the CL I would like Ramires he looks good
PortyJambo Posted February 3 Posted February 3 (edited) 14 minutes ago, OTT said: It really looks like a tall order to get the laddie to stay permanently. I don't think it is necessarily that he won't on a personal level, but the transfer fee Birmingham will want won't be cheap, especially because they will see him excel here, and then presumably the laddie and his agent will be well aware of the wages he can get, even for middling Championship clubs. If he can continue his form through to the end of the season, I'd have no worries about paying top wages (for us) - that is, that he'd be on Shankland level wages. He clearly is an all rounder, and looks to have more strings to his bow than Cammy or Beni, and whilst I'd love to keep all 3, I do think Cammy has eyes on pastures new, and Beni may also fancy a change. We've been crying out for a more dynamic midfielder, so I really hope something can be agreed. Think a couple of years here would do the laddie a lot of good for his own development, but equally, I'm sure he'll also see many EFL sides as capable of providing that same platform. I think it was reported they paid £500k for him so, assuming they're now wanting to move him on (and sending him on loan suggests that), I'm not sure even if they want to make a profit that the fee would be too far out of our reach. Even £1m would double their money. And even if he does well for us in the next few months, I'm not sure it would add too much to his price, although it might attract other bidders that could push the price up. It would be his wages that might be the issue, as he'll be on a lot more than our current wage structure. Edit - scratch that, just Googled it and the suggestion is he's one of Birmingham's lower paid players, estimated to be £6.5k a week. So shouldn't be a problem....get him signed! Edited February 3 by PortyJambo
Drylaw Hearts Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Depending on where we finish in the league.. Outs could be anywhere between 10-20 from our signed first team players list….. Gordon Clark Stone Borch Steinwender Kent McCart Kingsley Spittal Pollock Kartum Beni Devlin Hoff Leonard Kabangu Wilson Forrest Braga Kyziridis Kabore There is a mix of out of contract, rare starters and realistic potential sales in that list above.
El Prez Posted February 3 Posted February 3 (edited) Expect us to be in the £4-£8m total spend region. A plethora of known & unknown talent for the taking in these summer months. Edited February 3 by El Prez
johnking123 Posted February 3 Posted February 3 3 minutes ago, Drylaw Hearts said: Depending on where we finish in the league.. Outs could be anywhere between 10-20 from our signed first team players list….. Gordon Clark Stone Borch Steinwender Kent McCart Kingsley Spittal Pollock Kartum Beni Devlin Hoff Leonard Kabangu Wilson Forrest Braga Kyziridis Kabore There is a mix of out of contract, rare starters and realistic potential sales in that list above. You could be right
NextGenerationJambo Posted February 3 Posted February 3 23 minutes ago, El Prez said: Expect us to be in the £4-£8m total spend region. A plethora of known & unknown talent for the taking in these summer months. It all depends really. I think we would easily eclipse that spending figure if we did the unthinkable and qualified for champions league, or even the europa (we would need to, or we could end up being the wipping boys 😂). How much we bring in in transfer fees will also determine our spending. Exciting times, this thread will no doubt reach 200 odd pages 😂
El Prez Posted February 3 Posted February 3 1 minute ago, NextGenerationJambo said: It all depends really. I think we would easily eclipse that spending figure if we did the unthinkable and qualified for champions league, or even the europa (we would need to, or we could end up being the wipping boys 😂). How much we bring in in transfer fees will also determine our spending. Exciting times, this thread will no doubt reach 200 odd pages 😂 Yeah, it does, tbf. Don't think we'll be ploughing all players sale profit into next season. Nor should we, imo. European money & a % of sales will mean probably a 50-60% increase on this year's total incomings. As a nice gentle starter on our first rung with JTA. Someone paying stupid money for any of ours is always welcome too, of course.
jr ewing Posted February 3 Posted February 3 13 hours ago, tartofmidlothian said: FFS did anyone else not realise this was the summer thread and think we'd signed McPake today? Yes
Ribble Posted February 3 Posted February 3 7 minutes ago, El Prez said: Yeah, it does, tbf. Don't think we'll be ploughing all players sale profit into next season. Nor should we, imo. European money & a % of sales will mean probably a 50-60% increase on this year's total incomings. As a nice gentle starter on our first rung with JTA. Someone paying stupid money for any of ours is always welcome too, of course. yeah, we'll need to factor in higher wages over the course of 3/4 years when bringing in players so us pulling in £Xm in transfers and European money won't equate to what we spend in a single season
Ribble Posted February 3 Posted February 3 50 minutes ago, Drylaw Hearts said: Depending on where we finish in the league.. Outs could be anywhere between 10-20 from our signed first team players list….. Gordon Clark Stone Borch Steinwender Kent McCart Kingsley Spittal Pollock Kartum Beni Devlin Hoff Leonard Kabangu Wilson Forrest Braga Kyziridis Kabore There is a mix of out of contract, rare starters and realistic potential sales in that list above. Would add Neilsen (out of contract) Dhanda (sell), Tait (loan)
NextGenerationJambo Posted February 3 Posted February 3 10 minutes ago, El Prez said: Yeah, it does, tbf. Don't think we'll be ploughing all players sale profit into next season. Nor should we, imo. European money & a % of sales will mean probably a 50-60% increase on this year's total incomings. As a nice gentle starter on our first rung with JTA. Someone paying stupid money for any of ours is always welcome too, of course. No definitely not, especially as the JTA mantra seems to be to have the replacements in the building long before the main assests are sold. However, if we were to be as far ahead of schedule as the oneiric situation I described in my OP, I could see us pushing the boat out a bit in an attempt to keep up with the progress. Particularly, I can see the wage structure being broken, allowing for more prestigious and ambitious signings.
Uncle Buck Posted February 3 Posted February 3 I reckon we’ll sign 5 or 6 depending on outgoings. A goalie, centre back, right back, striker and hopefully make Leonard permanent. Think we could sign two midfielders depending on what happens with Devlin and Beni.
El Prez Posted February 3 Posted February 3 6 minutes ago, Ribble said: yeah, we'll need to factor in higher wages over the course of 3/4 years when bringing in players so us pulling in £Xm in transfers and European money won't equate to what we spend in a single season Just now, NextGenerationJambo said: No definitely not, especially as the JTA mantra seems to be to have the replacements in the building long before the main assests are sold. However, if we were to be as far ahead of schedule as the oneiric situation I described in my OP, I could see us pushing the boat out a bit in an attempt to keep up with the progress. Particularly, I can see the wage structure being broken, allowing for more prestigious and ambitious signings. We're lucky that we can play the Speculation Game. Safe in the knowledge that people who do what they're talking about and doing, will make the right deal for Hearts. Its sustainability & more importantly, continued increased profitability.
GinRummy Posted February 3 Posted February 3 18 minutes ago, Uncle Buck said: I reckon we’ll sign 5 or 6 depending on outgoings. A goalie, centre back, right back, striker and hopefully make Leonard permanent. Think we could sign two midfielders depending on what happens with Devlin and Beni. I’d be amazed if we don’t bring in ten plus players. General upgrade right through. the side
Pasquale for King Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Depending on where we finish, we need upgrades in every department in the summer.
North Berwick Jambo Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Would love to know who some of the unsuccessful targets were during the January transfer window that Del was hinting at.
Drylaw Hearts Posted February 3 Posted February 3 1 hour ago, Ribble said: Would add Neilsen (out of contract) Dhanda (sell), Tait (loan) Yes…..I completely forgot about all 3!!
Dallas Green Posted February 3 Posted February 3 We will 100% be bringing in multiple players in multiple positions. We won't be standing still, that's for sure. If we get Champions or even Europa League guaranteed group stages, then I can see us splashing some cash. Not insane amounts, but the next step up.
JimmyCant Posted February 3 Posted February 3 8 hours ago, indianajones said: Think the summer window will see a lot of changes. 10 out, including deadwood, OOCs and sales. 7 in. iMO
JimmyCant Posted February 3 Posted February 3 (edited) 3 hours ago, PortyJambo said: I think it was reported they paid £500k for him so, assuming they're now wanting to move him on (and sending him on loan suggests that), I'm not sure even if they want to make a profit that the fee would be too far out of our reach. Even £1m would double their money. And even if he does well for us in the next few months, I'm not sure it would add too much to his price, although it might attract other bidders that could push the price up. It would be his wages that might be the issue, as he'll be on a lot more than our current wage structure. Edit - scratch that, just Googled it and the suggestion is he's one of Birmingham's lower paid players, estimated to be £6.5k a week. So shouldn't be a problem....get him signed! Probably more a question of how he sees a move back in terms of career. On the face of it it’s a backward step, but he might think he’ll get more exposure coming back here and he’d be a first choice judging on what we’ve seen so far so he’ll get a second bite at a big move down the line. Hes a future international IMO Edited February 3 by JimmyCant
Ribble Posted February 3 Posted February 3 51 minutes ago, Dallas Green said: We will 100% be bringing in multiple players in multiple positions. We won't be standing still, that's for sure. If we get Champions or even Europa League guaranteed group stages, then I can see us splashing some cash. Not insane amounts, but the next step up. Yeah I can see us splashing cash on the spine of the team, big rolls royce of a ball playing centre half, centre mid and an all out big brute of a number 9, the rest of the incomings will be to replace frings players that leave with the view that they'll develop into starters more gradually
wcjambo Posted February 3 Posted February 3 4 minutes ago, Ribble said: Yeah I can see us splashing cash on the spine of the team, big rolls royce of a ball playing centre half, centre mid and an all out big brute of a number 9, the rest of the incomings will be to replace frings players that leave with the view that they'll develop into starters more gradually 100%, think it'll be a great younger cb to learn from halkeet/findlay
davie1980 Posted February 3 Author Posted February 3 4 hours ago, Ribble said: Attackers Out of contract: Forrest Possible sales: Wilson, Kubangu, Pollock (released/loan) Staying: Shankland, Kizi, Mato, Kabore, Braga, Chesnokov, Kerjota Incomings: McPake, Striker These two are going to be our most saleable assets and I strongly suspect both are away to give a proper war chest in the summer
ramrod Posted February 3 Posted February 3 Anyone know which players are out of contract this Summer ? Would imagine all will be let go the way we are progressing the squad. The hard part will be moving players on who still have time on their contracts.
GinRummy Posted February 3 Posted February 3 2 hours ago, ramrod said: Anyone know which players are out of contract this Summer ? Would imagine all will be let go the way we are progressing the squad. The hard part will be moving players on who still have time on their contracts. Forrest Beni, Kent, Devlin, Stone and Gordon. Leonard loan ends as well.
ramrod Posted February 3 Posted February 3 5 minutes ago, GinRummy said: Forrest Beni, Kent, Devlin, Stone and Gordon. Leonard loan ends as well. Thanks for that. Leaves us a lot of players that aren't and probably never will feature to any great degree next Season to try and move on.
GinRummy Posted February 3 Posted February 3 42 minutes ago, ramrod said: Thanks for that. Leaves us a lot of players that aren't and probably never will feature to any great degree next Season to try and move on. Aye there’s a bit of a backlog. Clark,Vargas and Kartum maybe out on loan again next season. Doubt either will find a permanent club. Tait maybe out again as well. Nieuwenhof still injured. We have lots of players.
Hectormasson Posted February 3 Posted February 3 7 hours ago, Romulus said: Leonard should be a priority with the possibility of cammy and Beni going. ideal replacement, hes a player.
davie1980 Posted February 4 Author Posted February 4 Anyone else been impressed with Miguel Freckleton? He's scored 3 goals this season, won them 3 points today and scored against us in the 2-2 and against Hibs in a draw. So the lad has basically won the Hammer chuckers 5 of their 23 points with goals alone. He's 6'4", 22 years old and fairly mobile and just on the eye test I've been impressed with him each time I've seen him and I can't say that of many of their players Decided to back that up by looking at the data and Fotmob paints a good picture. Looks to have fairly good defensive stats but brings a lot more to the table in creative and attacking sense for a really bang average St Mirren team (they got the result today, but my god they are eye bleedingly awful to watch.)
OTT Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Ben Stanway with another goal to send Partick through. I know we were rumoured to be looking at him, Could be a good all rounder
OTT Posted February 8 Posted February 8 On 04/02/2026 at 02:58, davie1980 said: Anyone else been impressed with Miguel Freckleton? He's scored 3 goals this season, won them 3 points today and scored against us in the 2-2 and against Hibs in a draw. So the lad has basically won the Hammer chuckers 5 of their 23 points with goals alone. He's 6'4", 22 years old and fairly mobile and just on the eye test I've been impressed with him each time I've seen him and I can't say that of many of their players Decided to back that up by looking at the data and Fotmob paints a good picture. Looks to have fairly good defensive stats but brings a lot more to the table in creative and attacking sense for a really bang average St Mirren team (they got the result today, but my god they are eye bleedingly awful to watch.) Yeah massively. Although he's another leftie. Annoyingly we need a good RCB back up for Halks. Freckleton at St Mirren or Graham at Utd would both be really good left sided options. On the flip side, maybe we need to look at improvements on Findlay anyway, and if they can come in and push him then that wouldn't be a bad outcome either.
soonbe110 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 3 minutes ago, OTT said: Yeah massively. Although he's another leftie. Annoyingly we need a good RCB back up for Halks. Freckleton at St Mirren or Graham at Utd would both be really good left sided options. On the flip side, maybe we need to look at improvements on Findlay anyway, and if they can come in and push him then that wouldn't be a bad outcome either. Findlay has been better than both this season so why would we be interested? If we want to replace Findlay it has to be a significant, and immediate, upgrade.
OTT Posted February 8 Posted February 8 1 minute ago, soonbe110 said: Findlay has been better than both this season so why would we be interested? If we want to replace Findlay it has to be a significant, and immediate, upgrade. Findlay is 30 and will be 31 next season. Freckleton is only 22 (and looks shit hot for his age) and then Graham is Utd's captain at 24 and a 6"6 unit. I think both would be very good acquisitions TBH.
Jingle Bells Posted February 8 Posted February 8 (edited) We will still need a big player squad if we are playing Thursday/Sunday etc when in Europe, next season That playing schedule is brutal. Edited February 8 by Jingle Bells
vegas-voss Posted February 8 Posted February 8 On 04/02/2026 at 02:58, davie1980 said: Anyone else been impressed with Miguel Freckleton? He's scored 3 goals this season, won them 3 points today and scored against us in the 2-2 and against Hibs in a draw. So the lad has basically won the Hammer chuckers 5 of their 23 points with goals alone. He's 6'4", 22 years old and fairly mobile and just on the eye test I've been impressed with him each time I've seen him and I can't say that of many of their players Decided to back that up by looking at the data and Fotmob paints a good picture. Looks to have fairly good defensive stats but brings a lot more to the table in creative and attacking sense for a really bang average St Mirren team (they got the result today, but my god they are eye bleedingly awful to watch.) The 3 goals is it 2 against us and one against Hibs.Seems to hate Edinburgh 🤣
Famous 1874 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 I'm hoping this summer that we unearth a player who is clearly too good for the league. Kyzi and Braga have been impressive. Ageu or Chesnakov might be that guy, but just someone who is clearly a step up than what we have.
indianajones Posted February 8 Posted February 8 Prediction: Incoming over 12.5 million from selling Kyzi, Braga, Steinwender and Wilson. As mentioned above, we will break the transfer record on a new striker.
tiger Rudi Posted February 8 Posted February 8 All I want Hearts to do is get all our business done early in the summer. None of this scouring the planet in the January window ending up with players who are not ready to play. If potential signings don't want to come immediately and do a pre-season, then walk away and find a player that does. Certainly hope JTA can add the number of games a player has been available for selection over last few seasons, into their data crunching analysis. Beni, Hoff, Borch and Ageu just 4 who must have access to their own treatment tables written in to their contracts. I know injuries happen, but we do appear to have taken a few gambles concerning a player's injury history over the last few seasons.
Pasquale for King Posted February 8 Posted February 8 31 minutes ago, indianajones said: Prediction: Incoming over 12.5 million from selling Kyzi, Braga, Steinwender and Wilson. As mentioned above, we will break the transfer record on a new striker. So only £4m each for Braga and Kyzi?
indianajones Posted February 8 Posted February 8 6 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: So only £4m each for Braga and Kyzi? Kyzi - 5 Braga - 3.5 Wilson - 2.5 Steinwender - 1.5 Source - my mental head.
Pasquale for King Posted February 8 Posted February 8 (edited) 5 minutes ago, indianajones said: Kyzi - 5 Braga - 3.5 Wilson - 2.5 Steinwender - 1.5 Source - my mental head. I admire your valuation of Steinwender, not my counting, think it will be higher for Braga. Edited February 8 by Pasquale for King
chrisyboy7 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 47 minutes ago, indianajones said: Prediction: Incoming over 12.5 million from selling Kyzi, Braga, Steinwender and Wilson. As mentioned above, we will break the transfer record on a new striker. That's way short for all of those
chrisyboy7 Posted February 8 Posted February 8 3 minutes ago, Pasquale for King said: I admire your valuation of Steinwender, not my counting, think it will be higher for Braga. You can add 2 mill at least to braga and kyzi
Pasquale for King Posted February 8 Posted February 8 5 minutes ago, chrisyboy7 said: You can add 2 mill at least to braga and kyzi Yeah and forget about anything for Steinwender.
indianajones Posted February 8 Posted February 8 The new record will be over £2.75 million. Tuesdays lottery numbers are...
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