LRD

Which European club would do that for one of our players though? Unless someone like Valencia or Sevilla randomly threw £20m at Ayoze which is unlikely. We have a few purples that any club would be happy with Like who? Not many of our players have a reputation outside of England nor are there many European clubs willing to pay the inflated prices and PL wages post-window.

Seriously, release the transfer funds and let Rafa actually sign someone he wants and not those 4th or 5th choice. The players will still be assets even if he leaves. We will still benefit from the training ground and academy improvements.

Probably wanted to loan Rafa at a fee and distract him from his summer transfer work. Rafa, knowing he has work at hand especially in a shorter window, likely refused.

Also confirmed that Plea was a player he wanted.

Why are people still surprised?

Would Ashley sanction paying 16m+ someone whose contract expires end of this season?

Definitely not the best Juve top I have seen, and they are usually mint.

All these rumours disproved right after we see the asking prices.

Been a great WC and to have 6 goals in the final. Credit to Croatia for never giving up. The lesser football nations can draw inspiration from their run.

Goodbye, WC. Hello, darkness.

Lolris

Wow.

Fuck off.

World Cup security.

Seriously, what are the Croats on? Wouldn't be surprised if their legs drop off after the tournament.

Pavard > Nacho definitely.

FWIW, Lalas just said that VAR "worked perfectly" and the defender should have jumped with his hands behind his back if he didn't want to risk being called for a penalty. That's just dumb.

Feel that Croatia still have a goal or two in them.

The ref even had to take a second look. Think the sudden movement of his hand shifted the decision like.

Pen for me.

Get in!

Worse thing to have France score first. Meh.

Own goal.

First real attempt, goal.