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Presumably not for anywhere near the fee quoted a few weeks ago now that he's signed a new deal. Can only assume there's a high/higher release clause in place now.

Is there anyone on here who saw him play regularly in spain? I've got a question about him.

I went to the Nou Camp years ago as I was desperate for my kids to see Messi play live in his pomp and the match happened to be against Sociedad. Illarramendi was fucking insane. Absolutely incredible. As was Messi, obviously but the man from Sociedad blew me away.

Rafa’s fault tbh. Bloody Messiah that he is.

Yep. Or, in a weird way, a huge backhanded compliment that they're doing their job's unbelievably well.

Really interesting test of their model this. I was told they always have a plan in place for replacing their key positions. See David Weir coming in 'ready made' to replace Ashworth. Be very interesting to see who they bring in for the Potter replacement. Wouldn't be surprised if its someone who's 'up and coming' or a bit from left field as they probably monitor coaches globally as part of their model.

Great window - absolutely delighted with the direction of the club.

If we get Isak AND Pedro, what does that do to our squad numbers? We must have to shift loads to get it under the 25 limit surely?

Hope at the back post...

Yep - makes sense.

Wonder if Isak kills this deal?

Thought he was older than 22. Seems to have been around ages!

Without wishing to create Romano-gate again, is this fella reliable?

Presume Everton are looking at him due to the potential departure of Gordon? In which case, they'll have more money to throw at him, you'd think?

Dwight Gayle 2/1 anytime against the Mackems. I've lumped on.

Botman looks long at 6/1 up against Haaland. Thats 365. He’s only 3/1 on Skybet. Edit - for context, Jamaal Lewis is 5/1

Then maybe he needs to have his expectations managed or choose another employer tbh. Fuck it, let's drop a few hundred million just to keep Bruno happy lads.

Got to consider the following: - Howe's methods are now embedded, not new. - They've had a full Howe led pre-season. - They were still in Bruce mode for the beginning of the second half of last season and did incredibly well. - We've added Botman, Pope and Targett is now fully integrated. - Wilson might stay fit for longer than last year - Bruno is acclimatised. - They will very likely add players. Even if all we succeed in doing this season is a solid mid-table finish and a decent run in the cups, who gives a fuck? Ashley has gone and it's a marathon, not a sprint.

Didn't Wood start alongside Fraser quite a bit at the end of last season?

Speaking of which, don't we still need to lose quite a few bodies from the squad in order to get the last couple of signings into the 25 man squad?

Scamacca goal. Cornet assist.

There's also the big issue of sending a message. It might even be part of their strategy to have numerous bids rejected and/or considered 'derisory'. They're clearly not going to throw the cash about in the way Forest just have on that kid from Wolves and, tbh, I'm absolutely fine with that. It's easy to forget, we ended up with top four form at the end of last season with Chris Wood playing every week. We can cope just fine if the deals don't come off. We might have to lose some battles to win the war.

No issue with you having those giggles to yourself tbh. In this case, sharing is not caring. Shite patter is generous tbh