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There it is! Happy clappers!

Nah man Just taken aback by it.

This place is unbelievable. It's giving such small time vibes man. So embarrassing.

Are all fans like this over these deals that take ages? Because there's been a fair few at other clubs this summer.

Osimhen is letting Obi Mikel psyche him into joining Chelsea man. He'd better not fall for it.

We have been doing the leg work on other deals concurrently. This has been reported over and over again. Why are people expecting nothing to happen and getting so down about it? There's a week left to go people. Take it easy.

He's never going to push for a move, no matter how much he might want one. Just not that type at all. He'll just leave it up to the clubs to agree a deal, and if not too bad. Could see him sign a new contract with an agreed release clause like Olise did after Palace sent Chelsea packing last year.

Ah, okay. Think I saw it somewhere else too, but maybe it was just him.

I had read somewhere that we wouldn't go past today. Can't find the article now though, or remember which publication it was. The difference seems to be just £5 million. Maybe they were anticipating us folding at that end, but looks like we may have left that as a take it or leave it by today.

We're talking about playing a winger on the opposite side for goodness sake not in goal.

NO!

Out of position nonce brigade? What a disgusting uncalled for comment. Yes, good thing Howe always stuck rigidly to everyone's main position and kept with Joelinton upfront. Dumbass.

Honestly, starting Murphy or Almiron while Barnes sits on the bench is criminal at this point. Worst case scenario I'm putting Barnes on the right, even if he's never featured there before. I appreciate the character, professionalism and commitment of Murphy and Almiron, but either of them starting is just getting too much now.

Gordon is a gamer. I don't see a drop off if he gets a run of games there, or upfront, or as an 8, or as a right or left back even. He will be productive IMO. But I understand the sentiment. However, if no right winger comes in, and the alternative is Murphy or Almiron ... I'm having Barnes left and Gordon right all day every day. Or I'm just throwing Barnes out on the right and telling him to figure it out if he wants to start.

In just the last few days we've seen mention of Simakan, Tapsoba, Disasi, Kossounou, Costa, Christensen and Chalobah. But don't let that get in the way of you choosing to worry about no alternatives!

What on Earth was Ornstein playing at then?!

Relax Just having a bit of fun before we sign Guehi/Simakan, Madueke and Hezze later on.

I know ... please forgive me for daring to have even a modicum of optimism or hope. I should have known better

Yeah, they are all far fetched really ... All the eggs have actually fallen out the basket and are all broken. There is no budget. There is no club. There is no hope.

No they don't actually. They are all made up. All links mean nothing and we'll never sign a player we've been linked with again. It's all over and the club is done for.

That boy is Poison ...

Yeah, but could see why he would have been hoping to start against a newly promoted team, while Gordon was still getting up to speed. Especially as he knows once Gordon is at full pelt, he won't be getting many starts.

I know

Since the Simakan link, which didn't get written off like the Tapsoba one, I'm quite relaxed about this no matter how things pan out with Guehi. Simakan might be an even better addition than Tapsoba, due to the fact he can also play right back and there won't be the AFCON issue, which we aren't yet in a position to accommodate, unfortunately. Mitchell also has a prior relationship with the Red Bull group, which could be a huge factor. And their model is to sell at the right price.