The Prophet

We're not going to replace Isak though. Its going to be someone coached into the role. When Isak signed, he wasn't as good as he is now.

There's an element of that, but they always perform better when Jackson plays as opposed to Nkunku.

What are Villa asking for Watkins out of interest?

Perhaps, but he did lead the line for Chelsea in two top six finishes.

He's not, but we'll agree to disagree on that.

They allegedly want £80 million. In today's market if we could get him for somewhere between £50 million and £60 million, it'd be quite a good deal.

I was getting worried that Chelsea are short on wide forwards.

Were we ever in for him beyond an enquiry/formal talks.

Cheers for helping us swerve a points deduction, it's been a slice.

Bring him hyem.

While I agree, the striker market is limited. It's why everyone is after the same targets.

I think we'll get the bodies in. No idea what the quality of those will be looking like though.

I have really mixed feelings about this. It's sad he's created this situation. The bloke could have been a club legend, but for him to just down tools is pretty unforgiveable. It makes you wonder how long ago he did so too. He was pretty much a passenger from the cup final onward. The club are in a tight spot. Do you force him stay and risk him half arsing it for the season, or do you sell and make yourself look vulnerable to player power? Regardless of the decision, we only look weak if it isn't done on our terms. We can't be lowering our valuation and in an ideal world, we shouldn't be selling to a Premier League side. I think the day he would outgrow us was always coming. We're a club consolidating itself as a regulator qualifier for Europe, while he should be looking to win titles, but he's completely tainted his legacy with how he's gone about communicating his wishes. As for us as fans, I hope that we realise any replacement isn't going to be as good or the finished article. Isak himself is only what he is today thanks to the superb coaching of Eddie and the club staff. If only he'd remembered that and treat them with a bit more respect.

Fair, missed that.

They did?

One of cartel trying to unsettle a player so they can low ball the club, no way.

It'd be funny if Leipzig accepted our offer.

Man United haven't agreed a fee yet.

I completely agree with Gol et al that £80 million is a mad asking price.

Fair point, I'm just disputing that he's a bad player.

51 goal contributions in 100 league games. Not bad for a no mark.

Out of interest, why would he be s better fit than Jackson?

They do, bit it's the least of our issues.