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Yeah I like the lad and think he's generally been underrated previously but it's crazy money. It probably doesn't help us in our bargaining for Guehi tbh.

I think we'll walk away at the price they're asking for. Can see an alternative CB target emerge and then a right winger signed as well.

Wouldn't be surprised it Raphinha is going somewhere. They'll need money to offset the Olmo signing.

Certainly not imminent based on that.

Nawty

I wuz there. Beverley played with 10 for 80 mins, Whitley 0-3 up and nearly fucked it up.

My main worry with this is that it means we've put right wing on the back burner for another summer, given how much it would cost. PSR is shit.

I do think he'll basically be overpriced compared to how good he actually is.

Don't think he'll be as much as made out. The market has deflated a lot since Maguire deal and he only has 2 years left. Still seems a pricey option I'd say when we also need a right winger.

Yep this is basically the obvious profile and price point if you're stuck with Wilson for another year, which appears to be the case. We can't afford to be left with just Isak again and really could have done with a player of this type last year - our academy just hasn't provided it. Seems a big lad that can move at pace. That's a lot to work with even if he's raw. Can can come into games and be useful from the bench with those attributes.

Urawa averaging 36k in J League this season. Impression I got from watching Japanese football was I'd imagine they probably rather spend their money watching actual league football than daft kickabouts. Particularly in the middle of the season.

Tbh I think that's probably a good sign that he's even acknowledged the player's existence.

It's so close to being a hit that's quite annoying. However now I've seen it I reckon it's the only one of the three I'd actively cut about in.

He's more of a number 10/midfielder TBH, and they've let go Bonaventura and Castrovilli on frees.

I am at peace with whatever happens with Trippier. Think he'd be useful to keep for experience and quality and reckon he still has another season in him. Also worry slightly with relying on Krafth as a back up. But equally if we can get a solid fee, big wages off, then it actually makes perfect sense to let him go now. He's shown physical decline which is only going to accelerate.

Even if he doesn't go I struggle to buy the new contract. He only got one 12 months ago, and still has two years left.

I think Fiorentina accepted the offer last year. It was Gonzalez who didn't want to go to Brentford.

He was a complete non event last season, after a fair bit of hype. Didn't even make their Euros squad.

I think it's reasonable tbh given the prices touted for other strikers.

Third kit is a great idea badly executed I'd say. If they tweaked the size of the badge and it was embroidered (maybe changed the colour...) and fixed the alignment of the Noon logo it would be fine. But because of these issues its a swing and a miss for me. That being said it's probably the best of the three of looking like an item of everyday clothing.

It's fake man That's the contract he'd already signed.

I have no issue with the club if they have some reservations long term. Clubs should always back their managers but they also shouldn't do it to the extent where it places all power in one individual and makes continuity difficult when said manager goes (which they are always at risk of). The structures in place at a football club should be able to continue when an individual leaves. It seems to me that's what is trying to be put in place this summer. Love Eddie but he must surely realise this is how all big football clubs operate.

While I don't think he's the right long term option if the finances go low enough it would be worth a punt.

If true it's madness. No way we could reasonably carry all of new RW, Miggy and Murphy.

I'm absolutely gasping like. It feels particularly barren this year.