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So you don't think he has been involved in any of the discussions regarding what to bid and when? And he has just come back from holiday, and told off his nephew and Nickson because they have been moving too slow? Come on man.

Yeah, he would have definitely been in communication with his nephew and Nickson for sure.

Yeah, can just imagine him coming back back from his holiday, looking himself in the mirror and shouting at himself

Okay, that's fair enough. And even then, if there are others that won't be convinced until he puts in performances for the club, that's perfectly fine too! Nothing wrong with that either.

How am I arguing? Just said we won't know until the games are played! What on Earth?! There's been so many posts with people giving reasons why they think it will work, but they're just ignored, so until the guy steps on the pitch, I just don't believe anything else is going to convince anyone that isn't sold yet

Will be interesting to see what the breakdown of that fee is, as far as guarantees and add-ons.

If you're not convinced nothing is going to change that, so there's no point going back and forth. Everything that can be said has been said already. If he comes in, once the games start being played, then we'll all see how it plays out.

That will get the deal done I reckon.

Yeah, you guys love giving good players away.

This was three years ago before he joined Milan. And he's just said what Mignolet told him about Newcastle. Do you really think if we did show interest, his response would be that he isn't interested because Mignolet said it got dark at 4pm?

Speaking back in 2003, Ferguson said: "After we played Sporting last week the lads in the dressing room talked about him constantly. "And on the plane back from the game they urged me to sign him - that's how highly they rated him. He is one of the most exciting young players I've ever seen."

Seems like speculation based off our interest last year. Moretto is quoted as saying: “Last year Newcastle were looking for Thiaw and today Newcastle are still looking for a central defender. So keep an eye on this path, at the moment there is nothing concrete, but I can confirm that Newcastle are also evaluating Thiaw, who, in addition to returning to Germany, would be interested in an experience in the Premier League.”

Think that would be an adjustment he'd need to make for the PL for sure. He's improved in that regard since he first went over to Italy, but could still do with some more toughening up.

Yeah, I'm sure they do happen. That's essentially what I was alluding to. If he gave positive feedback and was enthusiastic about the idea of teaming up with him. Not necessarily just signing him just because of Isak, or to make him happy per se.

They are both attacking players that play together for Sweden, and may enjoy doing so, as they share some sort of rapport on the pitch. If you're not interested in contributing to the discussion just go and find something else to do. It's clear once summer hits your only joy is complaining non stop about how poor a job the club is doing.

Question. If Isak is very keen on the idea of Elanga joining and would like to play with him at club level, and thinks they'd link up very well at Newcastle, how much do you think that should be taken into account? And should it factor in when it comes to whatever decision is made on this? So for example, perhaps pushing the boat out a little bit more to the tune of another £5 to £10 million?

Yeah, the jump from Belgium to AC Milan was too big for him. Has really come on well at Atalanta the last couple of seasons though.

I'm bored ... Been wondering about other versatile youngish forwards that could offer similar things to what we all hoped Joao Pedro would. One that can play upfront and also in behind the striker, and thread passes through that open up defences. I wonder if we'd look at De Ketelaere at Atalanta. Ticks a lot of those boxes.

Funny thing is both Arsenal and Man City have struggled against low blocks recently. Running out of time as they continue to pass side to side to side to side the whole game, and then getting slapped on the counter

It would be absolutely astonishing, agreed

No idea. There was talk that some clubs were waiting till July before selling, to bank the money in the next PSR cycle. Not sure if that could apply here.

This is the original post they're referring to. About a month ago.

Can be a bit hit and miss as a source, but thought I'd share, as they've gone as far as to say we've actually bid for him, and we were strongly linked last summer, and so we'll soon see I guess. https://africafoot.com/newcastle-formule-une-offre-de-50-millions-deuros-pour-edmond-tapsoba/

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/13390567/bryan-mbeumo-to-man-utd-transfer-brentford-director-admits-forward-wants-old-trafford-move-but-could-stay-at-club

Yeah, that happened. Was all a bit weird. Think Chelsea may have had second thoughts and just found a reason to pull out.