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Massive wake up call for Postecoglou. "You want Madders Ange? Let me get to work!"

Levy showing once again how keen he is to mix it with the big boys.

They'll probably win it anyway, at least it improves our chances of closing the gap with the chasing pack.

Yep, this is one of those where the early leak is actually pissing me off now as it seems there is genuine interest from our side, but we are still a long way from a deal, which only means more competition for the signature now, as I don't even think Barella was on the radar for a premier move previously.

Only thing which gives me a glimmer of hope is that we are an exciting project, and he might just fancy playing at St James in front of the most fanatical supporters bar none. It is something which resonates with real footballers.

Right, will check back in tomorrow by which time no doubt this will have died a death. Exciting while it lasted though.

Fine by me, I just don't personally see the need to offer any eulogies given he was basically taking pay for nothing in his last year here.

Didn't he refuse to go out on loan and chose to stay here picking up his wages for twiddling his thumbs?

Well all those caveats about the downward trajectory are the reason people are against it. You've said it yourself there, most will feel we don't need an ageing back up for an ageing Schar.

Why does it have to be him replacing Lascelles though? We could sign any number of CBs who are on the rise rather than someone who's a busted flush. It just seems a daft proposition.

I don't watch it but I'm sure you're right. I think he would be a good asset for a championship club as well, can only assume his fitness record might be putting a few off.

Wasn't sure tbh, I know they can't compete for the best players these days, but pretty sad if they are aiming for players that even championship clubs won't pay a fee for.

Yeah that's really a bit sickening.

Who, Fraser?

Not sure tbh, I still think he doesn't strike the ball particularly well. Same issue with Almiron, both of them can find their way to the goal, just neither of them seem able just to drill one into the far corner.

Last I heard about Fraser was that he might be a loan target for a championship club, which is a bit disappointing. It didn't work out for him here, but he's still got some quality, you would think he'd be worth a permanent transfer to one of the clubs in that division.

You need help? If I'm checking this thread at 10am on a glorious summer morning, the last thing I want to read about is Arda Guler's prospects of signing for Arsenal. Get a grip NO rumour mongers, this isn't what we signed up for.

Yep. Feels like it's anguished Spurs supporting journalists who are tweeting his love for Tottenham.

Does the stupid cunt ever take a night off?

The only downside to signing Maddison is it means we probably won't be signing Szoboszlai. Then I'm going to be raging when he signs for Villa or Spurs. FFP is really fucking us over.

I think that's why they are trying to milk the Spurs interest, in an effort to create an auction. But it does seem like he wants to come here, and maybe he's let it be known to his current employers.

Why not? A 30 yr old Ward Prowse is supposedly worth £70m.

Agree. I think they'd happily blow everyone out of the water with transfer fees and wages given half a chance if it meant we'd be winning titles within a year or two. The ROI would take care of itself.

Same. I quite like them as a team, they play good football, and their fans aren't obnoxious, but still feel slightly sad that they won the treble because they spent more than anyone else, although to be fair it's not that simple, you just have to look at Chelsea to see that. On the plus side, at least Liverpool and Man U fans will be distraught. Carragher could hardly hide his dread of them winning in the commentary box.

Went for £120-140m. Think we'll get around 5 players in for that, with a couple of them being real top rank signings.