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What sorcery is this? Does not fit with our past 20+ windows!

Do the reverse Joelinton and covert him to a striker!

That precious ref. He had his eyes on the ball and it was an incident. Kicked out in retaliation too.

If we are looking to bring in both Carlos and Botman, I think this is the setup or plan we may have: - Botman (tall, imposing prospect who is left-footed, comfortable on the ball, goes about doing his job and leading by example) - Diego Carlos (vocal, imposing, experienced player with a rough competitive edge. In contrast to the lack of leadership we currently have who meekly accept decisions. Complements Botman.) - Lascelles (current captain who needs to up his game. Okay with him fighting for his place or being a backup) - Schar (30. try to extend his contract for a yet or two, or keep him until end of season if he doesn't. Replace with new CB if he goes then as three new CBs in now is not a good idea.) - Clark (32, past it. Sell now to make space for Carlos' registration) - Fernandez (33 this Feb, keep then sell at end of season) - Dummett (30, been injured for some time. Consider selling at end of season)

The club has acknowledged that there's one price for other clubs, and another price for NUFC. Clubs know we are rich and need to survive, so will quote a premium. Adding that it is more challenging to get players during the winter transfer window as clubs do not want to lose players mid-season. Wolves bid 25m for Botman in the summer and walked away when Lille wanted 35m. We are likely to match Lille's asking price for a undoubtedly promising but yet to be capped player and that's a lot of money. Of course, if we were already a stable mid-table club with no urgent need or reinforcements, it would be a different story. We might spend more but I see that there's strategy and a plan to get the right type of players. Beyond immediate survival, I think Howe is also looking towards longer term and rejuvenating this old squad with a mix of prospects and more experienced players with the right mentality. Happy with the direction that the club is taking.

Apparently Wolves bid 25m in the summer and Lille wanted 35m so deal fell through. Botman also didn't demand to leave despite being open to a move amid interest from Liverpool, Wolves and Sevilla then. Being professional, which also means we need to cough up the cash.

We are overpaying but it's also as a result of us being in a poor and desperate position. Don't like being held to ransom but needs must, and on the plus side he is young and a prospect. If signing Trippier and Botman sets the motion for more good players coming in, it may be worth the hit

Don't think we will sign him and he is definitely a better player from his time here, but imagine having pressing midfielders in Joelinton and him in our midfield.

We will need to get into Europe first before we sign those elite players like de Jong.

So it went from 30m to 33m to 25m now?

Lascelles will look like a mouse in front of those two.

Where is the quote from?

Love those transfer rags linking us with CBs all over the place, even if there may not be any substance to them. Gives Lille who are in financial difficulty something to think about.

2.5 years with the option of another year.

Do it FM style. 30m fee +5m if he scores 50 goals +5m if he reaches 100 international caps

You missed Darlow in goal?

His agent needs to be more vocal. Could miss out on a fat paycheck if we sign another CB.

Counter with 31m and tell them to take it or leave it. We have other targets and they know they can't play hardball now.

WOOHOOGTFIYEA Bored already. Get the next player in.

Darlow in goal.

Diego Godin ending his contract. Is he still any good? Could be our Thiago Silva?

Close to 29 years old without a senior cap doesn't inspire either

He is right-footed whereas both Botman and Schlotterbeck are left-footed so could work in the same line-up. Think it's more of getting one CB in, and Diego Carlos definitely looks more likely than the other two. Then we need to focus on a new striker stat.

Sign Morelos and all the cunts!

Sets a precedent. Just means they don't have a case if we do the same.