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Might not be the worst thing if our interest in Traore is genuine, as it makes him more expendable at Boro. Liverpool will want Ojo to go somewhere he'll be almost guaranteed to play every week, there's no chance of that here despite our apparent best efforts in the market so far.

Wimbledon. I was drawing up plans to murder Ashley and his kin.

My arse dropped.

Tickled by the use of "pen" there

I'm also a bit concerned now (and hoping for significant news on at least one deal today), but just a quick input to say that we are starting a week later than we did last season date-wise. I know it only removes Gamez and Hayden being imminent from the equation and means that we're still two players behind instead of three, but still. Areet, Colin. Clutchy clutchy

I'm also a bit concerned now (and hoping for significant news on at least one deal today), but just a quick input to say that we are starting a week later than we did last season date-wise. I know it only removes Gamez and Hayden being imminent from the equation and means that we're still two players behind instead of three, but still.

Dosnt bode too well with that list Ha! You're not wrong, though I think last season was a bit of a case of needs must. He seemed determined to have two senior players for every position. Sels was a poor buy intended for the first team, though. No hiding from that. Hopefully Lejeune and whoever else comes in prove to be a significant step up on those three.

Do people not think a lot of the ones recently are a bit too obvious in nature? I find it hard to believe Rafa is whacking in enquiries for anyone and everyone. He'll have a very clear plan. Bound to be a few from the likes of Belgium, Italy and Spain most of us have never really heard of or paid attention to. Lejeune, Lazaar, Gamez, Sels, etc.

Big Moke (Williamson) signs for Oxford United.

Could we add where the first news of interest breaks on here? Established that The Northern Echo broke the Lejeune story thanks to Paul Fraser on Twitter. http://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/15321438.Newcastle__Arsenal_and_Spurs__39____8_7m_target_interests_Rafa_Benitez/?ref=twtrec

Would love to know who recommended this fella for signing.

Not enough to be totally honest, typically just when AZ were playing one of the big teams (and getting smashed). Couldn't really judge him on that and generally the Eredivisie isn't much of a goalkeeper friendly league!

Was thinking that this summer it might be an idea to see which sources are actually reliable on our transfer business. Was this the first break of the Lejeune deal? I couldn't find any articles before it.

Although if Gouffran signs on then both him and Aarons will take squad places. Really don't understand offering him that new deal, unless Aarons is off on loan. Not sure I'd be happy with Rolando being one of the 25.

Think I'd agree with this. Elliot's distribution and communication is better, but he's definitely not as agile. Krul is still probably our best bet overall but his distribution is questionable and he's always getting crocked. If we can get a decent bit of cash for Darlow, someone who is arguably our third best option in goal and lost his place at the end of last season, then we should probably take it. We'll not get that money for Elliot and probably not for Krul given his contract situation, which makes it the logical choice. Even if we don't sign another we've got Woodman, who could be loaned with a recall option.

Do people rate Darlow higher than Elliot and Krul?

Everyone seems to be assuming Giroud is their number one target.

Think we're knee deep in "need another signing" territory again now, let's hope Monday brings good news again. Ideally someone in a position we need to address, like attacking/central midfield or left wing.

Cover for RB too as he's played there a fair bit for city recently 4 matches in an injury crisis wasn't it? Got roasted at Stamford Bridge, although he was up against some fairly good opponents.

Another right winger? Would be surprised at that.

Douglas and Ryder said we weren't interested for the fee Benfica want. Just caught up on this, cheers. It does seem to be persisting, mind. Just as a matter of interest how did you watch the games or the bits where he was involved in games? Presume you didn't watch full matches I used Wyscout.

Douglas and Ryder said we weren't interested for the fee Benfica want. Just caught up on this, cheers. It does seem to be persisting, mind.