The Prophet

I might have a look for some light reading

RAWK?

We're the only set of fans who could describe going all out for our number one target as "desperate", "pathetic" and "embarrassing".

Intriguing.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-13750961/Newcastles-fourth-bid-Marc-Guehi-65m-set-FAIL-despite-Magpies-moving-closer-Crystal-Palaces-valuation-Eddie-Howes-consider-new-options.html Crystal Palace are set to reject an initial £60million offer from Newcastle for Marc Guehi. Mail Sport first revealed the news that the Magpies had submitted their fourth offer for the England international on Friday morning. But sources close to the deal are indicating that the package is still not suitable for Palace. It is understood the latest offer comprises of a guaranteed £60million plus a further £5million in add-ons. Palace want a minimum £65million for Guehi and it appears chairman Steve Parish is demanding that amount in guaranteed money, excluding additional bonuses, meaning Newcastle face paying closer to £70million to complete the transfer. Newcastle are now contemplating walking away from the deal although it remains to be seen whether they are prepared to bring their pursuit of Eddie Howe’s No 1 target to a end.

Also interesting wording in the Telegraph and Mail. "Set to be rejected" and "not enough to contemplate selling". Almost reads like a threat.

Think if this happens, we won't hear about another bid. It'll just be deal agreed.

Why is it embarrassing?

Read in the Athletic we'd agreed term with Thiaw before pivoting to Guehi. I wonder if we revisit that deal.

Good value, but doubt we go near him on character grounds.

Could be quite an exciting two weeks with £65 million burning a hole in our pockets.

Absolutely no issue with Palace digging in. I'd want us to do so with our best players. I just don't think we should continue to raise our bid. £65 million is a ludicrous fee, especially in the world of PSR.

Unless we've been working on things in the background of course.

If you thought four bids was a lot...

Our right wing needs upgrading. It's midtable, but it's also grossly exaggerated how bad it is. If we get Guehi, it'll feel like the final piece of the first team jigsaw.

Feels odd going in with no City players.

Raphinha would be dreamland like. I wonder if Barca would be open to an economic lever.

I'd imagine that's him. Quite heavily linked with Juve too.

I wonder who are ideal right wing target is.

We might not if they're still haggling. It might only be a fortnight, but feels like this has gone on for an eternity.

Promising...