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There's a reason why we almost signed him before Isak became available. He's a cracking player, I was disappointed to lose out even though we got Isak instead. But I just can't see him coming here with Isak in front of him in the pecking order. Neither can I see us agreeing a fee which would make Brighton happy to sell him. We aren't paying £70m that's for sure.

Of course they do. They got him because we signed Isak instead, now they want to make us pay.

Yep. There's only so many players who can make a difference at that level, that's why the ones at the top will pay stupid wages to get their signatures.

That's life. I guess it reflects on our position in the hierarchy of football more than anything else. I doubt there's much we can do differently other than shop in a different market.

Both. If the kid's wearing Chelsea colours then it's on Big Joe.

Sell.

We did, but I think Chelsea were doing it as well. Feels like we have been invested in Trafford for a lot longer than Chelsea, although I might be wrong. Anyway, what will be will be. If he chooses Chelsea then that's where he should be.

Not really arsed, pretty sure we have done plenty of work already on this deal, if he's moving he's probably coming here.

I don't think Eddie will lower his standards so it will be a case of trying to recruit from a small pool of talent again. Getting smaller every time a cartel club goes for the same players, but a lot will depend on how badly he wants to shop in alternative markets. I think we'll stick to buying only when our first choice targets become available.

Yep. If there were no PSR it would be different, we could match cartel wages and buy our way to the top like they did. But under the current rules we have to be very inventive in the transfer market and be patient.

I'm sure everyone would prefer proven players, but generally they will choose cartel clubs if they are competing for the same players.

He's still here so why not.

Don't think it's the forum wanting to sign them. These are the names that Howe seems to be linked with.

Probably the only recognised striker who might be prepared to play second fiddle to Isak let's not forget.

Can't really argue with this tbh. I quite like Elanga as it happens, he's got pace and an eye for goal. I could definitely see him being a Howe player. My only gripe would be we should be buying him at £15m last season, not for £50m once he's had some marginal success in the Premier.

Not surprised. The small pool of players quickly turns into a dried up puddle within 10 days once cartel clubs step in and then we are left looking around to see if there's owt else.

My main worry is now the price if it's true they are quoting £70m.

Bright side: 1. We can buy a proper right sided forward who can double as a striker 2. we can buy one with hair.

Actually Guehi is the back up plan for Guehi again this time round.

I wonder if we'll have any back plans this time....like we didn't for Guehi last summer.

Short but sweet.

I asked a question whether he'd actually be able to play the striker role in the RW/Striker part he was supposed to cover, and no one really seemed to know. So I'm guessing he was really just a right winger, albeit a very good one....but bald.

Was always concerned about his premature baldness, not going to lie.

Fucking hell, I thought this might be based on actual press rumours, turns out is just a Paully hunch.