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CB is priority and thats bizarre to say given that we've only got one RW. I suppose my logic is that Eddie Howe is a positive manager and relies on the quality of his CBs to deal with counter attacks. We are always going to score goals under Howe, but we could concede ALOT of goals next year if we don't get someone to help Schar. But yes, RW should be close 2nd and if we can find someone who can cover ST (Mbuemo) happy days.

Howes previous...

I know this is a more wild comparison but I always think about Henrik Larsson going to Man United. It was a means to an end. DCL at his peak was a good player, Howe will back himself to get him back to that player. He won't cost a fortune (signing on fee and wages) but signing him could put back the task of us spending 30m on another young potential forward for one more season. Also, if we got any kind of productivity out of DCL, there would be sell on value. It would uninspiring but incredibly practical.

But again, it's not "posters" that choose our transfers.

The problem is that Eddie Howe, and a bunch of more knowledgeable people than you or I, might think its worth it. Whatever their decisions, i back them.

I mean next season

I can't wait for the first "Eddie hasnt been the same man since his pneumonia" comment. Bookmark it. First set of poor results.

On the other hand, there's zero for a Saudi club to gain from giving money to a PL club, as far as i can tell.... unless it was an affiliate. The only thing I can think is that by overpaying, they are getting deals done quicker and is effectively knocking any would be suitors out of the water. For example, if we were interested in Kudus, we'd quickly move on if we thought a Saudi club was bidding that amount.

I was canny happy with how much we spent in our last summer before a CL campaign. We signed Tonali and Barnes who were meant to be first teamers, as well as Tino and Hall for the future. Something like that but CB, RW, GK, CM would be cool.

I think Villa are very good but I just dont see them bouncing through their last 4 games without dropping points. Fulham H Win Bournemouth A Draw Spurs H Win Man U A Draw Something like that. The only guarantee is that they will stuff Spurs. Man U on the last day will be surprisingly tough IMO, especially if they are needing others to drop points. Their nerves will be jangling. I see Chelsea losing at least two before the season is out. Forest away is a nightmare fixture since Forest will likely need something too. I think 2 wins for us makes it very tough for the others and 3 makes it well...

Beat Ipswich and we are in a lush spot.

Like a charm. It's true aswell.

I'm guessing the timing of this was bad?

Guardiola is a great manager but he destroys good wingers. Doku never used to be this bad. He's got worse under Guardiola. Watch him, runs at his full back, stops, passes it backwards.

A touch of copium knocking around in here. Cunha is a good player and would be a good signing for them.