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Does seem as if this one is nowhere near as close as was first reported.

As insightful as ever there Luke.

Not as little as he has over the last few years, most number 2 keepers at least play regular cup games. Quick look and I think Karius has played 7 games in 3 years, would be a concern relying on him for any length of time if Pope got injured.

Strongly disagree, can’t be relying on someone who has played so little football imo.

No issue as long as he isn’t number 2.

I’d be shocked if we get involved in any sort of bidding war for a player we aren’t in desperate need for.

Only 2 years left on his contract and he doesn’t want to sign a new one supposedly.

If the 25 million bid is true, you would imagine there are a few achievable add ons included to take it up to around 35 million.

If we managed to do a deal at 25 million as an initial payment, it would be a steal.

Daily mail saying we will bid 25 million for him.

Because they already have the players you mentioned above ?

Don’t think we could get much better than a proven goal scoring wide player for 35 million tbh. Really happy with the signing (assuming it happens).

Not sure ASM would be happy solely being a bench player mind. If we are also relying on Joelinton being our main wide left player then we are another body short in CM.

Neither is ASM

Scoring goals wasn’t the reason Leicester went down, incredibly harsh to even mention his goal scoring in relation to them being relegated.

Nope, although I think the Tierney link will resurface now that Arsenal are looking to sell players.

He’s not on a free though, he has one year left.

We shouldn’t be wasting Isak on the left. He will be the main striker, Wilson will still get plenty of game time.

Still a glaring weakness on the right hand side mind.