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TBH, I would prefer ASM on the right, Gordon on the left and Almiron in the centre, like he was for Benitez. He played as a 10 for Atlanta and so he is probably most suited if anyone was.

And he doesn't get anywhere near the amount of love as Bruce by the media

Pope Trippier (bring Ashby on for a debut at 70 mins if winning) Schar, Botman, Burn (but bring Lewis/Targett/Dummett at 60 mins) Longstaff Joelinton Almiron (bring ASM on at 60 mins) Isak (bring Murphy on at 80), Gordon Wilson (Bring Anderson on at 85, ASM to go up front)

Given his dynamic acceleration and good technique do you think he could eventually develop into a Gareth Bale type?

True but he may have been replaced circa 2000-2001 as he started slowing down - Alex Ferguson was ruthless in that regard

Keegan definitely needs to get honoured in some way. Long long long overdue. People are immortalised for a lot less than he’s achieved here. Gave his heart and soul to the club and it was built in his image more than any one.

I thought Paqueta played well. Still think Bruno, Joelinton and Pacqueta would have been the dream midfield for us. Bit of everything.

He looks to be similar player to Mudryk who went for over twice the price. quick, direct, and ambidextrous fast feet

Oh - well in that case, he can be the DM that frees up Bruno to play more forward. We've been linked with Alvarez who is a pure DM so surely Joe can do it too

Is actually an amazing 'number 6'. Don't want to see him LW again. DM / CM is his best position by FAR.

Definitely think a new system is required to make us less predictable 4-2-3-1 Pope Tripper Schar Botman Burn (although want Targett back soon) Longstaff Joelinton Almiron Isak Gordon Wilson ASM Willock Murphy first few attacking subs if a goal is needed

Howe really knows his football.

A shame for him he won’t get to meet his bestie Pacqueta in the next game

Isco deal at Union Berlin has fallen through. Take for 18 months?

What could have been interesting is going back in for Hugo Ekitike, just on loan with no buy option, to cover for Wood's departure until the end of the season. That guy owes us, third time lucky and he'll still probably get more time here than he would at PSG

It's interesting - the spine for the next 2-3 seasons (until 2025) Pope Botman Bruno Gordon? Isak Along with very solid incumbents in: Trippier Schar Joelinton ASM Almiron Wilson It appears big-time replacements are due in the following positions in the short term: LB CM AM I can see them getting a top-class (Isak/Bruno level) LB and CM this summer above all else. Possibly AM too. Then a solid CB younger than Schar but older than Botman and a third striker, younger backup for Isak who will become main man.

What free transfers are available after deadline? Anyone decent?

They've been in the Championship for over 20 years though...

Tielemans honestly makes sense over Berge - 15-20m, it will do the job. Maddison would have been amazing as a 70m double deal but too big to arrange in one day with the speed we do transfers these days.

Bruno says 8 is his preferred role but everywhere he's gone he's played 6 right? I believe Paqueta played 8 at Lyon. What about in Brazil?

Maddison doesn't seem likely, sadly. Would be a blockbuster but too late for Leicester to get a replacement I'm sure.

I think he’ll be more like 12m, just to get him off the books Gordon for Fraser is actually a smart upgrade in that context, as both are industrious hard working fast wingers. One on the way down and one on the way up

the 40m makes sense if this deal is part of it, albeit separately. So they may pay a higher amount for Fraser and it’s effectively a swap deal plus cash

Southampton linked with Kamaldeen Sulemana for 17.5m in bbc. Rapid young left winger full of tricks. Would much much rather him than Gordon, less than half the price, too.

Vitor Roque and Angelo Gabriel are the two Brazillian wonderkids I want. Not fussed about Franca. Perrone (Argentinan) Danilo and Andrey Santos would have been good for the centre mid but I don't mind missing out on a few, as long as we get Roque and Gabriel.