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Doubt we will based on his recent performances in midfield but our options are dire. And ASM is injured. Hopefully one more match before we get another striker in.

He was never going to be a prolific goalscorer. What works in this role is his tenacity, ability to read the game, strength and willingness to push forward, technical ability especially close control. Has the right attitude also. Still only 25. That's surprisingly one half of our midfield woes solved. Just need a proper midfielder alongside him and the team will improve massively. Good lad.

As many permanent ones as we want I believe. Just that you can only register a squad of 25 with home-grown quota. Means we can sign a striker, then leave Gayle out if we wish. For loans, there will be a domestic limit, but none if they are from overseas.

We have to thank Clark then.

Apparently we had 30% possession to their 70%. Doesn't feel like it though.

@KaKa was right. Pretty much everyone else was wrong.

Be surprised if the Qataris help by loaning us Wijnaldum.

Eventually it also means that we can progress faster, get to build a mid-table team, then one that can challenge for titles earlier. Miss the opportunity and it will take longer to get where we want to be. Should we get relegated, we will lose the TV money and be less attractive to players etc. If we have to pay more to avoid setting us years back, so be it. We have money to spend and can dream for once.

He does seem to have injury issues.

Easy, offer him a release-for-free clause if we get relegated, if we are looking at a January transfer.

Surely with Mendy being unavailable, they will not sell Zinchenko.

Not seen him but always hope that we have a class goalkeeper who play for us for the next decade.

How likely is this season going to be extended? With the WC coming, I feel it is unlikely that there is much room to push back much, if any. Any fixture congestion for the other teams would then be helpful for our survival.

This is ridiculous.

Lille have quite a number of interesting players. We should raid France once more.

We can buy your new generation and help to relieve your financial issues. ?

Dubs is decent, definitely far from great. As with our ageing and subpar squad, if an opportunity to significantly upgrade is available, we should grab it.

He doesn't have many options. Just show how bad our squad is. Even Klopp will struggle with this mess.

Who's setting up the match thread?

Just keep the goal difference er, respectable.

Might just erase 9-1 off the record.

just get this over and done with.

Lingard's contract ends this summer. It won't be a loan.

Which is why signing Tripplier as a statement of intent can only help us.

Assuming there are clubs in higher positions in for him. He wants to make an impression to be selected for the WC.