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He's shite

But a sale would be pure profit. We’d probably replace with that Rudoni from Coventry.

In the branch I was in, the media department or whatever it was called was viewed as the best bit to work in. Lowly summer staff were not allowed in that bit! the Woolworths hierarchy was media cd/dvd department with its own til, followed by the sweets and crisps department and the rest the newbies had to work in.

Yes and it’s part of the argument to not sign him for such figures. He’s also had better underlying numbers in previous seasons. Also Elanga’s over performance is in assists something he has less control of than Mbeumo’s goals. It speaks to Chris Wood and co more than Elanga. But yeh fundamentally there’s an argument that he’s also overpriced which is why we aren’t going in for him. If I give names of foreign based players you’ll say ‘have you seen more than a comp and a few stats?’ Or the odd CL game. It’s a lose lose debate. Are there better wingers available in world football than Elanga. Of course. You won’t believe me if I say that French lad is one of them. So what’s the point in the convo? FWIW Elanga fits the Howe test in profile. He fails my test though. We’ve all seen Elanga tbf. The response would be different with Cunha.

Someone will get an excellent keeper when they sign him. He seems a bit of a cunt though. Wouldn't be surprised to see him back to Spain or maybe Italy, he'd suit Napoli.

Kepa for £5m?

Palace not getting into Europa League might change his mind about staying another year though. I think it's unlikely they get banned but still possible.

Elanga would be a great signing for us. I hope we get this one done

There's absolutely an argument to be made that Peps way of playing is on the way out. So if Howe is looking to double down on the transitional style of play then obviously Elanga is perfect for that, as is Trafford and Guehi. Doesn't help us with the problem we've had so much this season though, breaking down teams who sit back in a low block.

All i want to know is this a guy that can break down a low block?

If "Possession is for fannies" isn't a t-shirt it should be

I mean yeah but it's for fannies.

Hope he signs for them then Raul Asensio gets off* and he fucking rots watching him and Huijsen win the lot *Not sympathising with nonces

Being good in possession and ball retention and controlling games better doesn’t mean that your team is playing possession just for the sake of it like Man City do.

Joao Pedro, Elanga, Guehi and Trafford is an incredibly expensive quartet of players. That's £180M roughly spent right there. Absolutely no way on earth we are doing that in one window. I could see two of those coming in absolutely but not all four. Even selling Willock, Longstaff and Pope (£40M at best between those three) wouldn't cover it, because then we'd need to sign another two CMs anyway.

Cant say that like its a certainty..

“It’s fucking 14 in Brazil, man”

Basically given him completely free choice of where to go as well

We need around 4 first team ready players just to stand still. If we are selling a purple id want those 4 (or similar) plus another 2 high ceiling first team ready players.

Pedro and Elanga is very solid Howe like business, I personally wouldn’t have a problem with a ~£120m fee outlay between the two. Man our attack looks more fluid with Pedro involved, it gives us much more option to switch it up depending on opposition. 4-2-3-1 with Pedro behind Isak is disgusting. Also hopefully Howe could have better control of this nutter

More I think about the more I want it. Possession is and always will be for fannies. He perfectly fits the "progress vertically quickly" mantra we have, we don't play for possession's sake, we seek to hurt immediately and his speed will only help that. Tonali and Bruno will be loving his runs...and the kicker, if Eddie wants him, I now want him

He played 4-2-3-1 all the time at Bournmouth with Wilson and King up front

Pedro and Elanga. Two players we end up overpaying and with PSR problems in a year or 2.

Yeah, sounds like guehi is after a huge pay day if he's running down his contract.