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Definitely needs replacing, despite how poor he played he scored a large chunk of our goals. Would like to see us go for Will Hughes from Derby.

Armstrong missing loads of good chances.

He's absolutely rubbish and has barely scored a goal. Rather just play Armstrong.

Why do people think it will be lascelles will be dropped? I think it's obvious Rafa really rates him, and at the minute he is favourite to be captain next season. Think we have been so used to the club doing the bare minimum in terms of squad size that it seems strange that we have a manager now who wants to build a squad. As for Hanley, he wouldn't have been my first choice, but he can come straight in and do a good job at this level which is exactly what we need. Seems to be a leader as well which is something we are really lacking.

Flanagan is a very good player, was brilliant under when they nearly won the league a couple of years back. Was injured for a while after. As for Lucas, wasn't Rafa the one who bought him to Liverpool? Obviously rates him very highly.

Deal close to being done according to Miles Starforth on Twitter.

Rafa's quotes about needing a CB could potentially be the first test of the club since he took over, by that I mean actually being prepared to go out and get the player the manager wants. In the past charnley just messed about for months and ended up with no one. Rafa won't take that so it will be interesting to see how this develops.

What's actually considered his best position? If it's behind the striker he won't get a look in considering they already have Coutinho and Firmino. CM they have Henderson and that new lad they have just signed. Can't see him getting a game.

I would take Flanagan

No idea what side Klopp is trying to build, possibly over £50 million for Wijnaldum and Mane.

I know these are rubbish and pre season result mean nothing, but it's nice to see us actually beat poor teams and score some goals, after the last few joke years.

Guessing an agent plant to hurry Sunderland along. Not sure if they will be in for anyone at the minute with the Allardyce to England talks. Supposedly Sakho has refused to go on West Ham's pre season tour as well.

Misses the first 4 games anyway, so if it's nothing to serious it isn't an issue.

Linked with Sakho from West Ham in the Daily Mail.

Are we fielding a different 11 in the second half?

What 8 league titles did Hodgson win?

6-7kg? f***ing hell He did the exact same over the summer last season for Swansea, came back and started well, then obviously ended up joining us and generally being rubbish and losing his place. I think Rafa would prefer to sell if we got a decent offer, and I would be inclined to agree, has been really poor for us.

They have been linked with De Boer, and some of their fans seem to think Pellegrini is in the frame. Supposedly they have approached Moyes twice before, and they are also wanting to go back for Sean Dyche.

He is quite similar to Gayle no? I have not watched them enough to judge that, but is the type of player we should chase? I feel the money is better invested on other positions. I rate him higher than Gayle, he certainly has all the attributes to be a top premier league striker. Rafa seemingly wants to replace Cisse as well, he would certainly fit the bill.

Berahino has turned down a new deal at WBA, out of contract next summer, anyone reckon he would drop down a division to sign for us? Think he would be great in the championship especially under Rafa.

Looks like he will be here next season then, because no club will come close to bidding that much for him.

It's in The Sun.. https://mobile.twitter.com/BlackWhiteBarmy/status/752069379349708800

Spurs the front runners to sign Gotze according to the German media.

Assuming these deals for Hanley and Hayden go through, were else to people think we will be looking. I would consider us finished, just replacements for Sissoko and Gini, and anyone else who may leave.

Mark Douglas says they want at least £6 million. Rather we went elsewhere tbh.