Rich

So… Botman (Lille) appears to be nearing the end game and should conclude positively. Diego Carlos (Sevilla) is a bit further behind that one but is still progressing nicely and we’re hoping to sign both. Umtiti (Barcelona) and Diop (West Ham) appeared to be the alternatives, but Badiashile (Monaco) has emerged as another in the last day or so. Digne (Everton) is asking for silly money (£200k) and isn’t that keen on coming. Tagliafico (Ajax) looks like the alternative, but club “don’t want to sell”. Wijnaldum (PSG) and Ramsey (Juventus) appear to be options on loan for CM, while we’ve sounded out Kamara (Marseille) who seems to be waiting for a better offer. Whisper it quietly, but De Jong (Barcelona) apparently not as fanciful as first thought. Bruno Guimaraes (Lyon) also been mentioned, as has Gueye (PSG). Cantwell (Norwich) “admired” but not at the price club are asking (£15m). Not much else on wide players/attacking midfielders. We’ve bid for Dieng (Marseille) up front, but he doesn’t appear receptive. Martial (Man Utd) is an option due to Wilson’s injury, while we have a speculative interest in Isak (Sociedad). I’ve probably missed some bits, but does this largely seem to be where we’re at? If people flag more up I’ll add it in!

Think it’s a toss up between 3-4-3 and 4-3-3 at the moment, and it’ll depend on business done what we settle into. Would delighted with either.

Oh my sweet summer child. Agree with you though, it’s happening unless someone else matches our bid.

Bruce tried it, remember? It didn’t go well. Just don’t think he has the speed/agility, anticipation, and close quarters possession to be truly effective there. He’s a decent footballer for a centre half, but I don’t see much of a future here for him in any position let alone a brand new one.

Woke up after a four hour sleep to find nothing new. Unacceptable.

Like this. Like it a lot.

Anyone for survival and an FA Cup win this season?

Doff of the cap to this lot. Everything about this first deal seems absolutely top class. Player quality/reputation, area of need, fee, contract, timing, etc. Couldn’t have expected more. If it’s the norm and not the exception we’re in for one hell of a time.

Aye.

Get the fuck in. Far beyond what I would have expected for a first signing. Here’s to half a dozen more!

Howay Sven, get yourself here pal.

What a boomer eh?

On the night of the takeover at about 5am in the 24 hour Greggs at the Bigg Market. It was fucking awful, even when half cut.

We just chucking £25M+ bids around willy nilly now are we? Magic.

Imminent. There's something afoot on the website.

I'm ashamed that my mam lives in Willington after this post.

Sorted and wearing #15 according to that Jordan lad from Newcastle World.

Suppose it depends on how patient we're willing to be and how much we want him ahead of the alternatives. If the player wants to come and we're not willing to blink first, then it could be one that goes late into the window. They'll fold, they always do.

GTFFFFS

Absolutely gasping for this to be done and to watch the interviews with him and Howe , maybe even Staveley as well. Didn't think I'd ever be this bothered again.

Frenkie and Joe would be immense, but surely not?

Get to fucking fuck.

Seems to be getting hawked about a bit and his situation looks to be abundantly clear. He’s very much for sale.

Look at Luke getting all positive.