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They play it out from the back. That’s their style. So I’m not sure they see Pope as the right fit.

I love Pope and he's given us a good few years outside of his injuries. But if we want to evolve our style of play then we need a 'keeper that doesn't shank the ball out of touch or to opposition defenders 90% of the time. If Howe sees Trafford as being that 'keeper then it's a priority position imo. I still think this was evidenced by Dubs's run this season. Obviously he's not better than Pope overall but I feel like we overall controlled games a lot better during that run than at other times of the season by virtue of having a 'keeper that didn't shit his keks with the ball at his feet, offsetting his shotstopping shortcomings. I also can't see how Pope sticks around if he's not #1 so I could see us recouping a bit from him moving on if we do get a 'keeper in.

“Getting business done quickly” and not wanting to pay big fees don’t exactly go hand in hand unfortunately. There’s no incentive for the selling side to agree a low fee so early on in the summer. They’ll want to smoke out other bids. It’s why stingy teams like Tottenham tend to do their business so late in the window.

I beg people to stop talking about transfers without considering wages and annual cost.

I know these transfers seldom happen but using Pope in the move makes plenty sense to me.

As long as we are capable of working on a few deals at the same time..

This is one transfer where I don’t mind if it drags out. Hold out for the best deal possible I’d say.

Sounds about right. Should probably avoid clicking this thread for a few weeks. It will get done, just probably take a while getting there.

Straight swap for Pope so we can try and not spend any money for another window.

Well I am fine with that generally. But I said I think he is overcautious sometimes. I gave the example of keep starting Wilson over Osula when it has become pretty clear Wilson is spent now. I already said I don't think GK is a priority position for us anyway so I would be fine with Pope starting as no 1 next season.

I think GK is one of those pressing areas and the sooner addressed the better.

All those trainers look SHIT.

Not when they all use the catalogue image.

Fair point. Definitely wouldn't trust Ebay for such things myself these days.

Was apparently signing for Villa a few weeks ago.

Talented lad.

They won't look so good once a 16 stone, bald and heavily tattooed bloke from Birmingham starts wearing them with his Stone Island cargo shorts, his Stone Island polo shirt and Stone Island bucket hat whilst singing God Save the King in Benidorm.

Bet most of those are reselling the dhgate version at double the dhgate price.

Still don’t think we can afford to spend a big chunk of our budget on a keeper. Other more pressing areas needed imo.

On a loosely related note, this lad is off his rocker. About all I agree with is Fab because his spot is obvious.

That would actually be an excellent deal for Burnley

Tuchel just told Talksport that he would have been preferred to Walker at RB - but they wanted him to have tournament experience with the U21s

I already know I'm on the right side of history and that's all that matters.

Better get out lobbying

All the lads have been briefed. Brinkmanship.