ExiledGeordie

I think we’ll have a plan B lined up just in case. As Howe was saying there will be a cut off point in terms of what they’re prepared to offer.

if we don’t get champions league next season at least one of them will be away anyway I reckon.

I think some people need to let the club run things and worry if they happen when they happen. Granted there’s an argument that they shouldn’t have got themselves into the situation re PSR at the end of June. But they don’t appear to be behaving recklessly as per Chelsea so for me I’m just happy to let things play out, I don’t get that worried about PSR ramifications with signings.

Impossible to say as nobody knows exactly what’s going on

Good post

Fair enough 👍

Given what happened recently I highly doubt they’re going to take any major chances. It might just mean being more clever with a RW transfer.

Yeah thankfully Howe and co are choosing players and not members of the forum 😂

haha not to be over dramatic and over egg things or anything 😂😂

I think also worth noting is they’ve been pretty bang on with transfers so far. It’s a lot of money but Fofana went to Chelsea for 60m ff. Palace wanted 70, we’ve 65, it’s hardly like we’ve bent over for them. There’s always a risk but I think it would be an awesome signing

Yeah I don’t see the point in spending 40m on another midfield when we have Tonali coming back and seemingly plenty of options. Much more crucial areas.

Sorry I meant more likely to sell Madueke if they sign Felix too (still in negotiations). Theyre a mental club like 😂

Surely if they sign Felix too they’re not likely to allow Madueke to move?

I agree could be huge for us this season. If they get the balance right Joelinton, Bruno and him could be some midfield.

Would be huge if we can pull this off, makes our back line so much stronger. He can go up against physically strong strikers and is quick. Looks good on the ball and fits in with the no dick head policy 🤞 Id almost be content with this and then making do at RW with what we have.

I think it could still happen but we’re probably looking at viable “back up” options to Schar too now.

Pope and Willock staying fit and Tonali’s return could be huge. I think Kelly will prove to be an excellent acquisition too.

Agreed. “If” the window closes and we dont bring in a single first 11 starting option that’s a major disappointment.

With absolutely no injuries maybe especially with a fit Willock and Tonali coming back. We do have a lot of quality I agree and the window has been a “success” so far in terms of keeping the big hitters but as it stands not to add any starting first 11 options ie CB and RW would be a real disappointment for me (caveat there’s still time. Just my opinion obviously.

2 new starters at RW and CB I think we’re looking at 4th or 5th. The squad as it is with inevitable injuries (hopefully nowt like last season) I think we’re looking at 5th to 7th.

This board is on the verge of implosion if we don’t get one 😂

We’ve got all the right people in the right places now. Mitchel is known for unearthing gems and I’m sure we’ll see those in the medium and long term. Occasionally when a big player becomes available though there’s no harm in going for them whether it’s a Howe biased, Mitchel biased or dual decision. Like any working relationships one needs to respect the others viewpoint otherwise it won’t work. For what we need right now Howe and Mitchel are ideal.

I think his point is you’re insinuating that Howe has no control over transfers moving forwards? I don’t see that working either. Plus we don’t know whether Guehi was exclusively a Howe choice, there’s usually a collective decision on targets.

Ah well would’ve been a nice signing this one. I feel quite relaxed about this now but just a bit concerned about the lack of depth behind Schar. Who knows maybe this can be rekindled and it’s still all posturing from both sides or we can hopefully get another option in then move for that RW spot.

Was listening to an interview with Henry Winter on tf previewing the season and on players he said Madueke if we could get him would be ideal for that RW.