The Prophet

This is it, it's the uncertainty that kills. It could simply be that they feel there are no attainable CBs other than Guehi of the required quality, so they've decided to roll the dice. On the hand there could be a professional conflict between Howe and Mitchell. The week or two after the window will be quite telling.

Potentially, but usually we breif the likes of Edwards, Hope, Downie the same sort of stuff.

What astounding gymnastics? I'm just pointing out how the article doesn't tie up with previous reporting. I don't really have an opinion either way at this stage.

Regarding the hope story: 1) it would totally fly in the face of the "collaborative approach" that's been spoke of. 2) it's been reported previously we list targets and move down the list of targets if plsyers become unavailable. 3) it doesn't say much about Mitchell, as Howe's boss, if he vsbt get him to budge. It doesn't really add up.

The story from Hope doesn't really make much sense, based on previous press reports. It just whiffs of him stirring the shit again.

Hope doing a Hope.

Another take to add to the mix.

I don't think Palace were stringing us along, I just don't think we've met their valuation of their player yet.

It seems that our risk aversion means we'd rather gamble on the current squad than spend money on a player that isn't near the top of our list.

Neatly covering all bases.

Can only hope Edwards' bad news update is as accurate as his good news update.

Absolutely revelling.

Indirectly aye. It's his call to bring Mitchell in, but he's not directly accountable for planning and execution of the transfer window. If Mitchell ends up being a bad hire or the wrong fit, then fair enough.

Still confused why Eales gets roped in.

Are we looking forward to the talk of this being revived tomorrow, regardless of how true it is?

Downie's Tweet reads like we're trying one last throw of the dice to put a bit of pressure on Palace. Not that I think it'll work like.

I'd imagine Texor will want to sell, given what's going down with Lyon and Everton.

I guess if this isn't done in the next 24 hours, we'll wait it out, similar to Botman?

Mitchell has probably had very little input into the window mind, in terms of targets, etc. We’re all just guessing though.

Nah, I genuinely think if there was nothing to spend they'd just tell us. Maybe I'm naive though.

...it's not a Mike Ashley window though.

Some very tough, serious questions.