2026 Roster and Transfer Discussion Thread

[BxLio91]

For once I'm glad the club did their due diligence. Last thing we need is a DP striker with a bum knee.

 

[gbservis]

Thought this was interesting phrasing from Bogert. "Will" sign a striker.

https://bsky.app/profile/tombogert.bsky.social%2Fpost%2F3mdxozgihw22f

Interesting indeed. Lee would have never committed to anything that direct, or specifically mentioned getting it done in the winter window. Seems like more encouraging signs of a change in approach under Dunivant.

 

[LionNYC]

It's also the case of who leaked the signing to the press before the medical? Given the source of the German tweet, it was Schalke. And they likely did that to push the transfer through given the media hype despite the medical results on our side.

 

[Kenny]

It's also the case of who leaked the signing to the press before the medical? Given the source of the German tweet, it was Schalke. And they likely did that to push the transfer through given the media hype despite the medical results on our side.

And, if we’re cynical, push it through given that they knew about his knee.

I’m going to try to remember to keep an eye on this guy, his productivity and any fitness issues, see if we dodged a bullet, or missed an opportunity.

 

[ZYanksRule]

It's also the case of who leaked the signing to the press before the medical? Given the source of the German tweet, it was Schalke. And they likely did that to push the transfer through given the media hype despite the medical results on our side.

These are always leaked to the media before medicals are done, that's why we get the reports a week before official announcements.

 

[RunningWise]

Breaking news NYCFC has their starting striker for the beginning of the season:

Too soon?

 

[gbservis]

Too soon?

Nah, first game is in 19 days. Seems nearly impossible that they could get anyone that fast. Either Nico or Magno are going to be at the #9 opening night against Miami. Unless Reid balls out in preseason.