Keith

Lua Lua after loan and leg break  1.5m

Ben Arfa after loan and leg break  5m

Happy for him, that's the move he's always wanted. 

Still a little surprised they went for him.

WTF 2m?

Hopefully that's not true.

Can't imagine their link up play going forward would be too good though.

We'll end up empty handed just like the striker merry-go-round in January.

 

Can't compare the two windows. The sum we got for Carrol proves how stupid the january prices are. Unlike before we're not willing to pay more than what the players is actually worth. The fact that we ended up empty handed, doesn't mean that we didn't try. If Enrique is sold, I think M'Benge will arrive quickly.

Agree with this, sounded like Pardew was talking about M'Bengue as the player that would come in as a direct replacement if Enrique was sold.

I wonder if we've already talked to him, otherwise how would Pardew know we would be able to reach a contract agreement? Perhaps we've had a bid accepted and are just waiting to see what pans out with Jose.

Guess so. O'Shea is apparently having a medical for them today.  Didn't see Man U selling him really.  

Was thinking it'd be more like 4m plus Best.  Which I'd accept because I rate Long, and believe he'd give us something we don't have in attack. I like Best but think he performed above his ability last season thus it's the right time to move him on.  Also think Reading would be interested in Best so hopefully good deal all round.

French midfielder at Sochaux we were briefly linked with toward the end of last season. Gets lots of assists. 

Remember reading somewhere that Erdinc is very close friends with Marvin Martin.

Mobido Diakite of Lazio is a player I'd like to see us sign.  He's a French centre back, 24 years old he's strong, tall and very quick.

Sissoko is 21

Matuidi is 24

Shola Stockholm syndrome

There's a match comp of him on the web in which he shows great tackling ability. 

Think it's safe to say that if we do make a serious bid for Sturridge, it wont be at this stage of the transfer window.

Hope we test Chelea's resolve in August.

Delighted.

At least we have Ben Arfa

I don't give a fuck about Andy's emotions today.

Disappointed with Carroll

Sessegnon

Loan?

Warped

Anyone know if he can cover as a full back?

Would welcome him if he could, I thought he looked good against us.

Think we'll lose 2-0

NOLAN!

What a goal Guthrie!