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Exactly. The only thing making me doubt myself, is our history in this market. How can man united be confident when they are saying "if" he chooses them, surely they already know he wants them? If a player has a preference, the only club he lies to is the club that isnt his preference. It reads more to me like if get the deal ironed out with Leipzig, then Sesko is prepared to join. In the meantime its up to man united to put up or shut up.

What gives me hope is that there doesn't seem to be anything from the MU end to suggest they will make a serious bid, its all "still at the table" nonsense.

How about this. We get Sesko and Wissa. Well agree to Isak going for 130+ Elliot and them not signing Guehi, in writing, or they pay us another 20m.

Id like Worflags to do a flag with Romanos head and just the word "mouthpiece".

Im with @SUPERTOON better to assume that the pattern continues, than something nice happens to us in this window. If you keep getting punched in the face, eventually you decide to move your head.

He didnt fail at Southampton, he was roundly praised for being one of their better players. He didnt even fail at Arsenal, he was dropped for David Raya by Arteta after being in the PL TOTS. I think we will be seeing a much more hardened version of Ramsdale here. Hes also an absolute character, which will warm him to the fans.

Sesko and Wissa is better than Isak and Wilson but that's because Wilson was missing. I think we'd do amazing to come out the window with Sesko and Wissa.

I cant imagine Man Utd spent a month haggling on the Mbeumo fee, for 70m, only to shell out another 70 on Sesko. I mean they could but they'd undoubtedly be hamstrung financially.

Just give me that transfer hit baby. Sesko says yes. 🙏

Did he say he would be previously? Can't wait to see the back tracking.

Can you imagine him as director of football. YAR "Hi Madrid, we bid 1 pound for Bellingham." Madrid "Take him for free Yasir."

If it was any other transfer window, id be convinced this was happening.

I thought it was weird the other day when id all but given up hope in this that Romano was still insisting that we are at the table. My immediate thought is why is this cunt stringing us along but perhaps he was giving us the truth through gritted teeth.

Guivarch?

So here's what I think is happening. Newcastle know that Man United can't match our price, unless they have to change their entire transfer plans (no goalkeeper, no CB, no CM). Sesko undoubtedly would prefer Man Utd but hes also interested in us. Hes given us all the indication that hes prepared to join. In order to force the issue, weve made a formal bid, which is basically putting pressure on Seskos camp to make the move. Its entirely down to this, what do MU do? Go all in and prioritise a striker? Or pull out and stick their plan? I suspect Hoijlund wanting to stay has fucked them.

Not really. Hes leaving, we know hes leaving. Its when not if. You give him a new contract so that he performs for 12 months and then we can cash in when its more appropriate. MGW has just signed a new deal with Forest. If hes still there in 2 years I'll be shocked.

If we sign Sesko, our position strengthens but only if its that level of player. So long as Newcastle still to their guns 150m + a replacement, we are fine.

We can all have an emotional reaction to Isak but by disowning him, he and Liverpool win. What Eddie is doing and is incredibly clever, is making it absolutely clear that Isaks bridges aren't burnt. Its also clear that's the message from the squad, Bruno, Tripper, Gordon and Burn have all come out with sympathetic voices. If we as a club start giving it the "noone is bigger than the club" stuff or suggesting that Isak has let anyone down, we lose all of the power in this game. Of course Isak has acted the cunt but if we dont have a striker or get the correct fee for him, weve lost, its really that simple. The only question that needs answered is how far does he want to push this. He will either refuse to play for the club again (which will crank the pressure on us) or he will return to training (which will crank the pressure on Liverpool). IMO, we need to make it clear to him that any refusal to train/play will automatically scupper his move and that we'd rather have an asset sitting in the stands than be bullied.

If weve beaten them, its because they couldn't afford to pay what we are paying after their other 2 big deals. Ive no doubt that hed have preferred Man U but i also thought Botman wanted AC Milan. It wont make a difference if we get him.

Looks like Gary Glitter

Hes like Despicable Me, except Despicable cunt.

Wow if true.

Paqueta would tick a few boxes. Would fit in well. Decent price. Could play as a 10, 8, wide and even a false 9 (if I remember correctly). Has that technical quality we lack in that area.

Disasi is transfer deadline loan deal material. Hes not a 30 days left type of signing. Stick him in the DCL pile.

I think we will sign Wissa. We are the only game in town. And when we do, loads of scousers will claim its the Isak replacement.