toontownman

Wouldn't rule out Asensio either. Enough noise from people that we have made contact with his agent to confirm he is a target, whether he us high up the list or interested, who knows. Potential for a loan to buy there I think. We could be thinking of him through the middle though, not just out wide.

From the start people were saying we would be looking at a couple of loan options this summer. Likely there are still some great loan to buy options out there if we spend on Isak. Hudson-Odoi would be one ther springs to mind. Probably likewise for another CM/AM.

Think we would quickly shift the next level of squad players out. Don't believe for a second we would be done at just isak. Could be a case of waiting until deadline day though.

Isak over DLC, Broja, Hugo etc.. Would be an immense capture. Although DLC and Broja we know work in the PL at least. Isak is very much in the same territory being overpriced so its probably an unlikely one.

Pretty confident we will sign a mid, winger and forward. No idea who we end up with though. I'd be pretty much happy with most linked. If we lose Paqueta to Arsenal we might end up with Tielmans. It's possible they see Asensio playing through the middle not out wide too. There are plenty of other names we have been linked to and probably more on our list that aren't public. Upfront the Broja links are strong but if we have the money and budget space I'm sure they will pull the trigger on a DCL or a bigger striker with higher potential, if the deal is right. Most would be happy with gabigol, who seems to be pleading for us to get him. We are obviously thinking better. CHO would be a savvy addition on loan to buy. If we get 3 more players of the quality of those brought in we are well on the way, regardless of who they are. The biggest luxury to look forward to is that adding key pieces to improve the squad will be an every window thing going forward. Likely not in huge numbers but a couple of players most windows of high quality and potential will likely always be coming through. Enjoy the ride and every rumour!

Good luck to him! Even long after he should have been sold he put in some useful performances for us. Solid pro, never complained and always wore his heart on his sleeve.

If he goes to Arsenal..

Not sure if these are just reports of an old bid but a few people have started tweeting it. I would be surprised if it was true, except to say..If Arsenal are trying to jump ahead of us it might have forced our hand. Thought this would be a last minute one if at all.

Still not convinced there is much in the chatter but getting Asensio might not rule out Diaby/CHO/Gordon. Possible Howe fancies using him through the middle, not just out wide. Two good articles on Asensio playing through the middle. https://www.managingmadrid.com/2021/8/27/22643500/what-to-expect-from-marco-asensio-in-a-midfield-role https://therealchamps.com/2022/06/13/marco-asensio-needs-leave-real-madrid-world-class/

Thought we might apply to move up a few divisions but looks like a slow build on this front. Great news on the reserves though. With such a young squad maybe there will be some incomings with some of the younger players being the core of the reserves.

Probably already posted but the wording was interesting.

Scott Sellars.

https://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2022/07/07/very-talented-player-agbonlahor-says-newcastle-could-pull-off-great-signing-from-london/ Guess its a good idea unless Brentford offer 10k less.

I'd be pretty happy with Harrison/Gordon and Hudson-Odoi tbh. Think we are about a year away from the likes of Asensio and Diaby happening. Could have said the same about Botman and Bruno though.

Think its either/or on Asensio and Diaby but likely neither! Seems like Ekitike or Broja. However with the amount of links the past couple of days for wingers, left ones at that, maybe we want two new wingers or we were considering Ekitike as more of a winger than striker. Just nice to be linked with so many players and likely a whole host more to come we dont know about.

Predominantly a RW but can play LW or AM. Tbh I confused him with Carrasco who we have also been linked with. He is a LW that can also play RW

Hasn't he "apparently" turned down Liverpool because he wants to go to AC Milan? More likely we are getting linked to him from the Italian press so Milan can get one back over us. Asensio would smash our wage structure and be a bit of a marquee player but doubt we are interested at this point. Guess you never know.. but we pretty much know.

Bruno shunning Pope at the minute mark?

Didn't someone else completely rubbish the Noni links the other day? Oh hang on it was Graves. So who knows.

A right footed CB linked??? Inconceivable.

ALL THE WINGERS.. Maybe we are cashing in on ASM Wouldn't be THAT shocked.

Could likely get Gordon and CHO for a similar price to what Leverkusen are wanting for Diaby. I have been holding off watching Diaby videos but can't lie, I am all in on hoping we get him just from the hype here. CHO and Gordon both seem like great investments provided we don't pay too much. Could see CHO on a loan to buy too.

Chelsea turning to Cornet with Raphinha holding out for Barca. Maybe an outside possibility he stays at Leeds.. or we could try later in the window. Barca can't structure a deal at the moment. It will probably get pushed through on deadline day.

Bayer Leverkusen will be in no rush and will likely sit on whatever pricetag they think they can get for Diaby. There will be lots of clubs interested. Just depends who is willing to spend more than we will. I'm imagining not many if any. That's what we will hope for at least. Seems a bit like Botman, he must be interested but it's likely not his first choice move if someone like PSG make a move, as rumored.

https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/graeme-murty-major-post-rangers-27403851 Looks like a new coaching addition to the academy.