Schu me the way to Amarillo - Summer 2025 Transfer Thread

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

If they do buy Collins can we throw in Dan for free?

Think we'd have to knock some off the fee, etc

Anyway.... cmon BWFC, tell us more...

[BWFC_Insane]

(PS watch to the end)

Who is it?

Got to give them props though. I can’t stand these social media nonsense reveals but this is actually good.

[sonicthewhite]

If they do buy Collins can we throw in Dan for free?

Think we'd have to knock some off the fee, etc

Anyway.... cmon BWFC, tell us more...

What do you mean? They'd be getting two quality forwards for the price of one

[Bertie Wooster]

Is it perhaps Xavier Simons ?

[nicholaldo]

(PS watch to the end)

Who is it?

Got to give them props though. I can’t stand these social media nonsense reveals but this is actually good.

Xavier Simons

[BWFC_Insane]

Is it perhaps Xavier Simons ?

Yeah could be I think.

[TonyDomingos]

(PS watch to the end)

I did

6pm announcement.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Hope it's not Simon Xavier, Group Innovation Chef at the Big Table Group

[TonyDomingos]

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[sonicthewhite]

Just looked at his mugshot again and the back of his head from the video and I reckon it's him. His head appears to have the same profile

[Prufrock]

Collins makes no sense at all to me unless it's £2m+. A reverse Dapo. There we changed shape so it didn't suit our best player then let him go on the cheap. Here looks like we're finally going to change shape to one that suits our best player and then...let him go on the cheap. Madness if it's true.

Hope this midfielder is good. Another who is well into his 20s and has barely played, though. Maybe it's a mix up and we've got the Leipzig one

[sonicthewhite]

If it is Simons is he any good? Will he overplay things or live up to his name and keep it simple? I'll get me coat

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

[sonicthewhite]

So he's a SS man signed on a four year deal so a guaranteed starter. Who's going to make way for him I wonder?

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

Four-year contract again.

Bolton Wanderers Football Club is pleased to announce the signing of versatile midfielder Xavier Simons on a four-year contract. The 22-year-old joins the Whites from Hull City for an undisclosed fee, with the transfer subject to EFL and FA approvals.

Simons, known for his energetic and combative displays in the middle of the park, will add steel and creativity to the Wanderers' engine room for the coming Sky Bet League One campaign.

A product of Chelsea's academy system, he has since gained valuable first-team experience, notably in Championship with Hull City. During the 2024/25 season, he made 20 appearances for the Tigers, scoring twice.

He enjoyed a productive loan spell at Wycombe Wanderers in the latter half of last season, where he featured 14 times and became a key component of their midfield.

Simons has also been recognised at international level, representing England from U15s up to U20s, including playing in the FIFA U20 World Cup finals in 2023.

Head Coach Steven Schumacher commented: "It's great to get Xavier on board. He’s got the qualities and the hunger we look for in a midfielder.

“He’ll bring real energy and a competitive edge to our midfield options; he’s got good legs and isn’t afraid to put a tackle in and has a great passing ability – an all-round midfielder. His grounding at Chelsea means he’s technically sound and he knows what this division is about from his time at Wycombe, on top of his Championship experience with Hull.

“Importantly, Xavier’s desire to be part of Bolton Wanderers is massive for us. He has the ability and the character to make a significant impact for us and our fans will appreciate his work rate.”

Speaking on his move, Simons told bwfc.co.uk: "I'm made up to be joining Bolton Wanderers. It’s a proper football club with a big history and fantastic support. I’m eager to get started.

“The conversations with the Head Coach and Fergal about their vision for the team and the club made my mind up pretty quickly. You can sense the drive here to achieve things and that’s something I was keen to be involved with.

“I really benefited from my loan at Wycombe last season, getting consistent games in League One. I want to bring that energy and commitment here, get on the ball and help the team push forward. My job is to contribute to the team’s success in any way I can.

“This feels like the right move at the right time for me. The club is clearly ambitious and I’m looking forward to getting out at the Toughsheet Community Stadium and playing for the supporters. They can expect me to give my all for the badge.”

[BWFC_Insane]

Big lad is Simons. And has 30 odd championship appearances to his name at 22.

Feel that this is the way. Recruiting big physical types with experience of football at a higher level if possible.

[Dave Sutton's barnet]

PS Stick your "closed transfer window" up your hoop

[sonicthewhite]

PS Stick your "closed transfer window" up your hoop

[HMX]

Great stuff. Very promising!

[BWFC_Insane]

One feels that Schumacher noted that physically weak small technical players aren’t going to get you out of league one.