The Prophet

Another possibility is this is an agent play for a new contract.

They have an agreement with the player and seem to be the only side who've made a decisive move of any sorts.

Going to end up at Brighton isn't he?

If the club target high profile in-demand players, as per last summer, they'll be berated for being inflexible. They potentially target data-driven, younger targets, before they become household names and they're criticised for not bringing in sufficient quality. Some folk just love whinging.

The club really are dammed if they do and damned if they don't.

He wasn't on the plane due to being dropped for two games?

Hooked for a half and gets dropped for a game or two, so pushes to leave? As I said, I don't think he'll leave so I'm just spitballing really.

I don't think Hall will leave, but if he did it doesn't exactly reflect well on him.

Another masterclass in covering all bases from Jacobs. Nice to see he's capable of Tweeting without holding cocks with Alex Crook though.

We're definitely looking at a Randy Marsh situation.

"A major battle is underway for Nigerian wonderkid Zadok Yohanna, with Premier League giants Newcastle United making a huge move to secure the signature of the AIK sensation. Sources close to the negotiations reveal that Newcastle have submitted a package worth up to €30 million, consisting of €25 million guaranteed plus a further €5 million in performance-related bonuses. We can exclusively reveal that it’s more than what Brighton who were reported to be closing on his signing offered for his signature. Although they have already agreed personal terms. The offer is understood to be one of the biggest ever made for a player from the Swedish Allsvenskan and places Newcastle firmly at the front of the race for the 18-year-old winger. The development comes amid growing interest from several European heavyweights, including Real Madrid, Bundesliga clubs and top Ligue 1 sides, all of whom have been monitoring the rapid rise of the Nigerian star. Sources indicate that discussions between Newcastle and AIK have accelerated significantly in recent hours, with all parties working towards a potential agreement. There is growing belief that the deal could be concluded within the next 48 hours if negotiations continue to progress positively. With Newcastle now making a statement offer and other major clubs still closely following the situation, a transfer battle is reaching its decisive stage."

Feels like we could be getting used again like

"Newcastle United has submitted a bid of €24 million euros, in a fixed transfer fee, with additional bonuses on top of that. Negotiations are in full swing between the parties. Brighton is very much in the picture and the race is described as wide open." No idea who the player or the journo are. Enjoy.

"Newcastle's offer to Osasuna is 35+5 (the release clause is 40). The offer to the player is very enticing and with a starring role following Gordon's departure. Real Madrid has no intention of buying him back. The next few days, key to sealing the deal." To be taken with the usual pinch of Spanish salt.

Romano mentioning us in bad faith, no way.

Would be looking at a short term fix? Sounds like a few clubs are taking on sponsorships for less cash this summer.

Good for Forest.

Makes sense though, we're not going to go into the season with four strikers on the books.

Assumed his contract expired this summer. Obviously not.

Looking at our opening gambit in previous transfer markets (excluding any loans being made permanent)... Pope - 23 June Tonali - 3 July Kelly - 13 June Elanga - 11 July