Whiteman to Preston ?

[since-1969]

There seems to be a growing inference on the net that Ben could well leave in this transfer window and Preston are favourites. I hope it just wishful thinking on their part as his brilliant form is what is driving our promotion chances.

[Retdon1]

Yep there’s lots of speculation around him leaving. I just hope we don’t accept a much lower fee because of how this pandemic has affected our finances. You could understand if the club did though. It’s doubtful Moore would be given any of those funds to replace him.

[the vicar]

The further we get in to the window the less chance he will go anywhere as the clubs said they won’t let him go that late as they need to get in a replacement and if they can’t he goes no place

[wing commander]

 I think a lot will depend on the player as well.. We all like to think that our club is the best place to be and we would reject any bid out of hand, but reality is always different.. Ben is from that area and has said on previous occasions that he wants to play championship football.

If a offer from a championship club comes in from close to were his family are then he will probably want to take it and you cant blame him for it.

[ravenrover]

Not really his decision though

[wing commander]

Not really his decision though

History should tell you that if a player has his heart set on a move it normally happens,not saying he has but we dont often stand in the way of a players wishes.

[Retdon1]

Not really his decision though

Players have all the power now days. If we demand a move, he will get one. He doesn’t strike me as that sort of person though and Idd expect him to see the season out with us before moving on in the summer

[Move DRFC]

He's going to be a Champ player next season pretty much guaranteed anyway so I think he'd be silly to leave now when he could get a promotion as captain on his CV.

Leave in the summer surely the best option

[ravenrover]

Not really his decision though

Players have all the power now days. If we demand a move, he will get one. He doesn’t strike me as that sort of person though and Idd expect him to see the season out with us before moving on in the summer

Not with 2 yeats left on their contract, unless the buying team are willing to meet the asking price

[Janso]

We definitely needed a third thread on this subject.

[scawsby steve]

We definitely needed a third thread on this subject.

Yes,J, and seeing as there's one on here, and one in the Rumour Section, let's put the other one in Forum Issues.

[drfchound]

That’s the section that no one sees.

[RugbyRover]

Preston were linked with three players in this window........two of those linked have signed.....one to go

[Woodhead Passer]

Liam Hoden on Twitter:

Hoping to give a more detailed Ben Whiteman update later on but from what I understand, suggestion that talks have progressed with any club is wide of the mark. Still a major gulf between Rovers’ valuation and what clubs are suggesting their offers would be at this time #drfc

[goalkick]

I am sure we are savvy enough to wait till an offer comes that matches what we want otherwise what’s the point in selling.

[godlike1]

the more people talk about it the more it will interest him. he will want to know it is right but it willget him thinking. For me rovers need to show some intent in this window to want to get promoted.


































oh there goes the tumbleweed again :-)

[DonnyBazR0ver]

Liam Hoden on Twitter:

Hoping to give a more detailed Ben Whiteman update later on but from what I understand, suggestion that talks have progressed with any club is wide of the mark. Still a major gulf between Rovers’ valuation and what clubs are suggesting their offers would be at this time #drfc

Let's face it, all the speculation is generated through click bait including using this forum as a source, so some of the stuff we read comes from silly talk on here. Makes me wonder sometimes whether the bizzy bodies on here who start the gossip are actually alerting the press which then becomes rumour.

Nothings changed from the last window, he's staying until we're told otherwise.

[DonnyBazR0ver]

the more people talk about it the more it will interest him. he will want to know it is right but it willget him thinking. For me rovers need to show some intent in this window to want to get promoted.


































oh there goes the tumbleweed again :-)

The intent comes from the results and the good players we have already.

[i_ateallthepies]

the more people talk about it the more it will interest him. he will want to know it is right but it willget him thinking. For me rovers need to show some intent in this window to want to get promoted.


oh there goes the tumbleweed again :-)

And where do you suppose the money will come from to fund that intent, godlike?

There's already season-ticket holders rubbing their hands together at the prospect of getting some money back.

[godlike1]

Idk. Simply stating facts. I didn't say they had to spend money either

[Woodhead Passer]

Oh dear 

Andy Giddings (@Gids1980):
Understand that #DRFC midfielder Ben Whiteman is close to completing a move to #PNE. The deal is expected to be finalised before the weekend.

[Filo]

We better get top dollar for him

[redarmy82]

We better get top dollar for him

A million I reckon. And that will be spread over about ten years knowing us.

[Move DRFC]

We better get top dollar for him

A million I reckon. And that will be spread over about ten years knowing us.

A million hahahahaha. Surely you're joking.

[drfchound]

It will be undisclosed anyway.

[the vicar]

Not going anywhere at the moment unless more money is on the table

[Filo]

From Liam Hoden

Latest update on Ben Whiteman is that there has been no follow-up so far on the bids rejected by Rovers for their captain earlier this week #drfc #pne #qpr

[Janso]

Mad that half the forum had decided he was already ready with his Preston scarf a day or two ago.

[dickos1]

To be fair
Radio Sheffield told everyone it was a done deal

[Chris the Rover]

The sports presenters on Radio Sheffield are, in my humble opinion, inept when it comes to anything Rovers related. Seth Bennett was ok but the current crop are hopeless.