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One of those players I was sure would end up on our books at some point as an Ashleyesque cheap punt once injuries took hold.

I think they've gotten it mixed up. Surely it's €5m up front with a further €30m of potential add-ons?

I know nothing about the guy, but whether it works out long term or not, I'm utterly buzzing that we're looking to splash out £30m-odd on a young prospect and still wanting to get another (presumably) more experienced striker after blowing £25m on a desperate last ditch striker in January. We're trying again.

Yeah I really like Targett but I'm taking peak Enrique over him all day.

Careful, mate. If he sees this you'll be reported for abuse of the poor lad.

Really is the Steve Bruce of Twitter journalists. Fucking loves the 'not at work today' line before signing off and hiding behind his tipple to avoid explaining himself, too. I hope he reads this forum and the knowledge he's an utter joke haunts him.

Bring him home.

£10m plus add ons that will triple or quadruple the deal? That lad really needs to lay off el vino. Will probably claim it as a victory if it comes out that we now pay in instalments like most clubs and twist himself in knots trying to justify that being the same as clauses.

Imagining 'that's all I'm saying' being said with a wink and a nudge like anyone would be interested at that price. Fair play to his agent, never stop hustling lad. Am I misremembering or didn't he try talking a deal to fruition a few times in the Bruce years too?

Fuck sake quoting it, LV. Finally bothered to block them yesterday and still end up having to read their shite.

Even as someone who hopes to get a season ticket but feels I have a slim chance I doing so, I can't say I'm particularly shocked/against everyday employees getting a perk of the job. It is what it is. If anything, I'm excited that it indicates they're starting to move down the list from renewals to employee first dibs. Hopefully means we're one step closer to finding out what will or won't be available to the general public.

That's a lovely double header as far as friendlies go.

Fantastic news. Now let's buy all the Brighton targets.

I'm so out of touch. Can't believe Mane is 30 already.

Really don't get what Froggy has said that has gotten backs up this much. Aside from it coming from Froggy of course. I've no doubt I'd be having a blast if we won it but once the excitement wore off I think I'd be questioning if it really meant we had a 'major' trophy. Maybe my feelings will change in time when it's got some history behind it but right now it feels more Intertoto than Cup Winners Cup to me. Besides, unless I missed something while half asleep it doesn't look like he's disparaging teams that are taking it seriously, but it's fair enough to question where you draw the line of 'major'. Whatever the trophy, get far enough down the pyramid and you'll find a team that'll take it seriously.

Yeah but Rafa is a weirdo forrin with intellect so it's just not on. When you're a Proper Football Man through and through it's just a bit of tough love.

Considering how soon it's been announced I assume even the non-public portion of the vote ended before the end of the season? May have played a factor if they still had a chance of winning the title. Still don't even know why they bother with a public vote if what I've read on here is true and it barely makes up 5-10% of the final decision. Still would've given it to Frank if it wasn't going to go to Howe.

Surely there's a way to ban him from the city.

If they happened to make it box office only next week, I've got the week off.. At least I would've felt like I truly earnt it if I came up from Ipswich for it.

I may have said it in somewhat jest previously but I genuinely wouldn't have been shocked.

Honestly was waiting for him to start being ignored once he joined us so that's a pleasant surprise. Especially considering how long he's been out. We've got an England international.

Whether we lose out on certain targets because of the competition or not, it's bloody arousing to have believable rumours surrounding players that European-bound PL teams are supposedly after too.

Can't say I'm particularly offended for poor Migs as much of a cheap shot as it is. More amused at Mr Hundred Million Pound Man having the brass to make such a comment after the season he's just had.

'kin on-air apology for that?

Season done for us, job done for him. We could debate forever and a day over how much of an effect having him as the focal point of our attack helped compared to just plugging the gap with Gayle for example, but you can't fault the effort and he seems a top guy. Fingers crossed we'll simply be wishing him well this summer as he lands at a Champo club or PL relegation battler.