McCormick

As a nod to this forum I’ll say Paqueta too, I suppose.

I’d rather not bail Arsenal out. Until Tielemans rules us out I’d be very hesitant to give them any extra funds.

He’s good (and would be decent partner to Botman) but there’s no way we’re spending money on more defenders.

Might be right tbh. My memory of him pre-injury was he was absolutely imperious but that was probably due to his amazing Everton performance (which is all I can really remember).

We may have to tbh. Our entire backline looks solid but not particularly quick (Trippier seems a yard slower after his injury too).

People sleeping on Palace this season, they’ll finish above us I reckon. They have a very decent young squad and have been making very solid moves for years now (Doucoure in particular is an amazing signing). That Dougie Freedman is an absolute transfer wizard.

Imagine how annoying this window would have been under Ashley; sitting back pleading poverty while bloody Forest are bodying you in the transfer window.

Seen quite a bit of him too. Think he’s got everything; really clever footballer- understands his tactical role very well, both-footed, deceptively difficult to muscle him off the ball and has all the physical attributes for this league. Sticking my neck out here going against our resident Eredivisie expert (and I understand it’s quite a step-up for him) but I’ve been so impressed by what I’ve seen.

They’d be able to almost double their money on him in a year imo, certainly in 2 years. I really really rate him.

There are bargains out there to be had -Palinha (17m), Sinisterra (25m), Awoniyi (17m), Kamara (free) were all very attainable and would massively improve us- we just seem to be resolutely targeting players that clubs don’t want to sell.

That being said, Mara seems really promising (based off of an article someone posted on here).

Southampton building a team of regen wonderkids it seems.

Ring the “should’ve been all over that” klaxxon. Insane buy.

Super late I know but I’ve just clocked that Palhinha has signed for Fulham?? That’s an absolutely ridiculous signing, possibly one of the biggest coups I’ve ever seen in recent years. This guy should be playing in the Champions League and would absolutely stroll into most teams’ in the top 6’s starting 11. How on Earth have they managed that, at 17m no less?

Or Leeds.

Fair. Surely though we could convince him he’d get enough minutes while adapting to a tougher league? Expecting to be a starter for an ambitious PL team at 19 years old, after he’s just been relegated seems a bit much. Sounds like nonsense in my humble opinion.

Got to be a wind-up. We can’t convince a teenager in the 2nd (3rd?) division of France to join? Come on, that’s obviously nonsense.

Based on Rich’s post. I don’t think anyone reliable has even reported that we’re in for him?

Oh . My bad, then.

Really good signing for Leeds, that (if true). They’re going to be annoying this season.

Don’t know why we bother making first bids, always get rejected. How about just starting off with a second bid? Amateur stuff.

Secso seems to make a lot of sense; young prospect and in the same mould of Ekitike who we know we were in for. Hope it’s true!

Exactly. I like Diaby (and football maths is tricky) but you’d imagine if you’re getting 8-10 goals in the PL that would translate to more than 13 goals in the Bundesliga.

Of course he would. Harrison would get more goals and assists in 1 season than the combined efforts of Almiron and Fraser in 2 seasons.

Reports that we’ve bid 24m for Harrison. Set to be rejected as they’re holding out for 35m (which is a ridiculous asking price, but I suppose they don’t need to sell).