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If we could have two loan signings, would love Arda Guler from Real and Vitor Roque from Barca

I thought it would be someone out of left field like Kvaratshelia as we know he's been linked before

Seriously Todibo would be great at RCB - we should be all over that, esp as loan first. Save the money.

Diomande Moukoko Chiesa

Oh I thought Rafa was interested in the England job not USA. He’s way better than the USA

Rafa would be perfect for tournament football, the man is a winner and tactically everything Southgate is not. It would allow him to come back to the UK and also give him the sort of high profile job he deserves.

Surprisingly could do well in tournament football if he has one of those flukey 6 matches won in a row streaks at the right time imagine him doing the Crystal Palace fa cup final dance in the WC final, the Americans would love it just don’t expect to qualify for the next tournament as those 6 match streaky runs were followed by 10 matches without a win see ya later

Agreed, would rather get him at 12m than Thiaw at 30m He's RCB too Hijack - our Forest besties won't mind - maybe we can even give them Lascelles back for free

Yes asm and Henderson and others have shown that a one year exit is more than doable

He is our MGW equivalent in that he can play RW and CAM

I read that Olmo is leaving Leipzig and has a 60m release clause. Can play anywhere along the front line. We had 60m earmarked for Olise, could it be going here instead? He's quite shy and would suit our policy. Also read he wants to play in a league which is more promoted than Germany so his talents are not overlooked. Sounds perfect tbh???

Chiesa WITH someone like Elanga or Summerville I'd be ok with. Would prefer more imaginative names but need one elite and a younger. Madueke was bought for 29.5m so bare minimum would be 40m you would imagine. Nico Williams is 49m (although probably out of reach). Raphinia is second choice now with Yamal first choice. He would make more sense even though same age as Bowen. Cheaper, the Brazilian connection, ex-PL experience etc.

Totally agree Gordon and Bowen should have had way more minutes, genuine game changers Take Foden off, he's been ineffectual all tournament Understand Mainoo going off because he's young but bring Bellingham back next to Rice when you do. Put Foden centre if need be.

Would love to sign him on loan for this season, can't see Madrid starting him

I’d be happy with Chiesa and Sara think that’s a more than decent upgrade for the RW

Isn't Chiesa like a Wilson (who's been successful for us too) - Wilson at Bournemouth was also very injury prone Granted, we bought Wilson in the Bruce era so that's kind of who we bought at that time But he's still been a success even in the new era As the main RW signing, perhaps not, but in conjunction with one more - definitely worth the risk imo

21m is a no brainer, we could literally get the same amount for Almiron. Chiesa and Murphy is better than Almiron and Murphy. Better for Tonali too. This one should be done - and even got spare cash left for a young hybrid RW/CF prospect of the Joao Pedro ilk.

It’s interesting Nickson has been tracking Williams and Wirtz for 2-3 years, both are unattainable now but he really does have a good eye. The names that are under the radar eg Ederson etc have also been good. Graham Carr was great for the budgets we had back then but Nickson’s track record so far has been pretty good. Wouldn’t mind a left field option either.

Should be all over that for Chiesa we tend to buy distressed lower priced assets and rebuild them up again at that price we could probably buy another RW too, so we’ll have an Almiron and a Minteh replacement

Even though Froggy would never admit it, as it'll be a sign of how far Man U have fallen, but over the next season or two, Newcastle and Man U ARE actual rivals. More now than they've ever been - and not just a 'one-sided' rivalry as they like to claim. Neck and neck in the table for the past two seasons, the bad blood over Ashworth, competing for a similar type of player and even backroom staff. Man U are nowhere near Liverpool or Man City so Newcastle is your derby for the next season or two Froggy - enjoy

Wouldn't mind a purple RW PLUS Soule - almost the Minteh and backup replacement in one go. Murphy is more the dogsbody journeyman who fills in now and then, the new Ritchie perhaps but higher calibre. Even MGW plus Soule, gives us different options. MGW is very good and has those Bruno level high standards too

For what it's worth, if he hadn't been placed on gardening leave in Feb and was in role, I doubt we would have gotten as manic a situation as this weekend. He is a bit more far removed from the squad, and so can be a bit colder and more ruthless. He wasn't budging with Joelinton's contract, he could have gotten rid of him. Same with others. With Wilson, or Trippier etc he may have accepted less to get rid, and save on the wages too. The point is, it would have been in his remit, and his neck on the line to ensure we meet PSR. Part of this crisis is having your main guy in charge of this metric leave and not be replaced adequately or in time.

Would definitely be happy to get rid of Longstaff, even if it's only 15m of pure profit

One good thing is that we have a good relationship with Forest, perhaps the Charnley connection. Wood, Shelvey etc. They've got decent players who have youth on their side. Better than having a friendly connection with an Everton. I'd be tempted to discuss Murillo and get the RCB issue sorted (even tho he plays LCB) instead. Get Murillo and Elanga for Minteh and Anderson plus cash. The other alternative is Awoniyi as the Isak back up - he's a good DCL alternative Or of course MGW but he's their crown jewel so wouldn't even mind swapping Willock

If we get Elanga then we have no need for Murphy, both nippy players that stay on the byline and cross it Elanga has a bit more about him and has youth too Ideally get rid of Almiron too so it's a purple RW (e.g Chiesa) and Elanga instead of Minteh, Murphy and Almiron That's a net upgrade