Elma

Don't think he will be signed in time, and even if he is, I'm still not sure Eddie will start him (he'd be on the bench though). From where I was at full-time on Monday I'll just be ecstatic if Tonali is in the starting line-up.

That's more important to me. Especially Tonali. Seems it's not long-term and am especially surprised Joelinton doesn't seem more long-term at this point.

Mourinho gone at Fener?

I don't either but I think it may happen. My preference would be to sign Wissa and make Isak sit out the year, selling him before June 30. However, if we try that and no one else bites to create a bidding war, Liverpool will low-ball us even more on June 30.

Every time we've been connected with someone there have been Chelsea fans on Twitter saying, "why are they going for him when they could have Jackson?" It even happened last night when the Woldemade news broke. They've been shamelessly trying to peddle him all summer despite us not really showing any interest. It's obvious Eddie doesn't fancy him, probably due to his attitude.

Only missed two games in the last two seasons. That's a good sign.

I should hope so.

If his medical is tomorrow then midday will be tight to get him registered. A bit unfair on the lad but assumed they might do some preliminary stuff tonight if they really want him involved on Saturday. Unless he's in at 6am with Eddie of course…

As the financial period is end of June to end of June, is there anything stopping us buying Wissa and keeping Isak, at least until January if Liverpool don't stump up enough? Might be a bit high risk and Eddie might just want him out of the group, but technically feasible I guess?

Get north of £140m for Isak and use that to cover Woltemade and Wissa plus a little spare change, and that's excellent business, assuming Eddie can develop Woltemade as he has with Isak (and others).

I think he might be driving over the border to Strasbourg and could be on that 21:15 direct arrival tonight. It's under two hours by car from Stuttgart.

9:15pm due in from Strasbourg?

Think someone must have bet him to see if he could say "shit" three times during the draw, and he chose the word "architect" to try and smuggle it in.

Benfica through in the UCL. Fenerbahce out.

Am watching Benfica v Fenerbahce on TRT 1 and the Turkish commentator is virtually crying when Benfica score. They've had three in the net but only the last one has stood (at least one of the first two should have). When the ball hits the net there's just silence until he can get his voice back and realises he's actually supposed to be commentating. It's quite funny.

Celtic out

So far, yep…

Fair point. 😂

It was absolutely a red. Surprised the ref didn't give it on field. Mind you, it was no worse than the one on him at Chelsea in the League Cup QF a few years back - just shows a general inconsistency in reffing.

Get in Fulham!

Had a look at their forums after Gayle had his rant and they were piling into him, defending Bruce. Now the forums all want him gone after only one win this season. Apparently he's picking the same favourites despite performances, and playing a central midfielder at right-back. 😂

For those who are interested in these things, that was 0.01xG.

BBC headline says "Palmer ruled out" but the latest update says: "Cole Palmer left the warm-up early and went down the tunnel at the London Stadium. It remains to be seen if there are any concerns about his fitness before this one. It's a bit of a wait and see for now." Strange…

Alex Crook on TalkSport (I know) this morning said he thinks that Isak to Liverpool won't happen now.

I was being a bit pessimistic, also considering that he would miss at least six extra league games this year over last. Agree completely though.