Froggy

Because he didn't want to go to Liverpool.

The midfield certainly was. Put Alisson in instead of Steele, Salah in instead of Welbeck etc. etc. Just think it's foolish to write off that midfield at this point. Especially when they're all so young and are going to play under one of the most annoying but ultimately one of the best coaches in the world.

Every one of these is up for debate to be fair. It's completely unknown how good that Liverpool midfield could be. It has the potential to be incredible.

We were offered him for £4m. We would have ruined him though. Moving to Brighton was the better move for him.

I would agree with @Jimburst He was like a fish out of water when played as a lone DM. Definitely more of an 8 than a 6. His transitional play is excellent mind and he seemed to do better on the ball the less time he had on it. When he had a proper DM beside him he had some brilliant games. There is genuinely a really good player in there with Fred and by all accounts he's an amazing lad. I'm sad to see him go.

It's not really a mystery why is it? You're owned by a state who are willing to pour billions into your club. You can only go up.

Newcastle's: 22/23: Tranmere (a) & Sheff Wed (a) 21/22: Burnley (h) & Cambridge (h) 20/21: Blackburn (h) & Arsenal (a) 19/20: Leicester (h) & Rochdale (a) 18/19: Forest (a) & Blackburn (h) 17/18: Forest (h) & Luton (h) 16/17: Cheltenham (h) & Birmingham (a) 15/16: Watford (a) & Norhampton (h) 14/15: Leicester (a) & Gillingham (a) 13/14: Cardiff (a) & Morecambe (a) I know you had a few more away games, but the standard of opposition is pretty similar to what Chelsea have had. Man United's: 22/23: Villa (h) & Everton (h) 21/22: West Ham (h) & Villa (h) 20/21: Luton (a) & Watford (h) 19/20: Rochdale (h) & Wolves (a) 18/19: Derby (h) & Reading (h) 17/18: Burton (h) & Derby (h) 16/17: Northampton (a) & Reading (h) 15/16: Ipswich (h) & Sheff United (h) 14/15: MK Dons (a) & Yeovil (a) 13/14: Liverpool (h) & Swansea (a) Last two years aside, a very favourable draw.

It's gorgeous. It should be our second kit rather than third.

They got Man City away last year.

I haven't either but I'm sure he's an upgrade on Maguire.

Yes. We were talking about set pieces. There's few as good as as Maguire in the league from defensive set pieces. He has many weaknesses but that certainly isn't one of them. Offensively though, from set pieces, he is poor.

A lot more rounded and more consistent than both I would think. Plus he can play centre back. Doesn't look like a big fee for him. £20m or so. Last year of his contract. Todibo would be a lot more.

We've agreed personal terms with Todibo but apparently fee could be too high and we'll move to Pavard. Could actually see Pavard coming in and winning the right back position from Dalot/AWB.

Arsenal with a little FFP manoeuvre with the Raya deal. £3m loan + £27m buy option.

Sorry to burst your bubble but it's not true. Surprised so many people quoting Matt Hughes. You'd think he has a broken spine the way he's getting on. Likely to make his debut against Forest.

Yes, given that's what the discussion was about, it was indeed what I was referring to.

Maguire is absolutely shite on the end of free kicks. Defensively great, offensively terrible.

The big hitters are super slow with their transfer news this summer.

They're probably expecting Bernardo to leave next summer at the latest and are just bolstering the squad early.

Kane would be gone if it wasn't for Levy.

The deal is already done. He's gone. No praying required. There was a time not so long ago when he was an important player for us though, and he's very effective for England. Will suit Moyes down to the ground.

As with most high level professional footballers, they'll all flourish in the right system. Maguire is no different. He's like a fish out of water with Ten Hag's tactics though. It's in his best interests to move.

If City get stripped of everything that'll mean Pardew qualified for the Champions League.

McTominay is anyway. He'll be a very good player for West Ham.