The Prophet

Hope reported we'd agreed a £30 million fee and a buy back option, but they later proposed a £6 million loan with an option to buy, so we pulled out.

I assume we'll wait for Wilson's appointment before we negotiate any new deals. Tying Botman and Sandro down nice and early would be a quick win for him.

LFEE man, we've got enough angst in the Tonali thread.

We'll have still sold Anderson for £35 million.

It feels like we're embarking on a trademark Eddie Howe run: 1-2

Must. Find. Something. To. Be. Angsty. About.

The new contract will hit like crack.

Early days, but he looks a bit of a flat track bully.

Doesn't really matter whether we "spent" the Isak money. His sale will have a beneficial impact on our rolling PSR calc.

He was great in 22/23 before he picked up that achilles injury. Good ball carrier, relatively press proof and a handy burst of pace. It's a shame he's never rediscovered that whether it's due to injury or attitude. Seems a move would be best for all parties involved.

Why are we just ignoring his good performances though? He's been more erratic than poor.

Back in full training, happy days.

I get he's had a couple of disappointing performances, but I think that's a touch harsh. He's also had a couple of good games too including against Barca and a MotM showing v USG. He's definitely struggling for consistency though.

Also worth bearing in his mind he was playing his former club today. Wouldn't be the first player to fall apart doing so.

He'd be competing with Ramsey here mind.

I think he's come on a ton and wish him all the best, but I'm always a bit perplexed by how much he gets piped off on here. That's not to say he won't continue on his upward trajectory like.

Ross, fetch him and Sandro new contracts immediately.

Incredible how well we've landed on our feet with him. Isak looked irreplaceable, but after a summer of rejections, we have ended up with a player with the potential to surpass him.

It was awful first half, like a dog chasing a balloon.

Yuuuuurs. It's the same every transfer window. Gluttons for punishment.

Standard fare.

If Ramsey is indeed back next fixture, we have three injuries.

Think first half he just had a stinker tbh, he knew it too.

That'll come as he builds relationships with his team mates.