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When was the last time we had a functional central midfield duo/trio?

Have no issues with this being a valid reason behind any delays.

Don't think that answers the part on tying any new transfers and thereby announcements to the new FY. We still have a week til July. Let's see if we have any money to pay for players and sign them before the new FY then. Darn Bournemouth breaking the rules by spending big money on Begovic.

Because we don't have the money to pay for him. Our financial year starts on July 1st. So we can only sign players on a new FY? Where did the money for Atsu come from? Discounting the 6m on him, we still have a 24m net profit from last season?

English clubs can officially sign and add players to their squad from 9/10 June. Can't see why players have to move only from 1 July if the deal is done and dusted, unless they are signing on a free transfer. Say, we sign Lejeune from Eibar. They are skint and will most likely need the 8.7m to booster their transfer funds. If we meet the release clause and they know Lejeune will leave, why would they say hold the money, let's keep him until 1 July or until our FY ends and waste a few week's worth of wages for a player we won't be using the services of? Meet the release clause, pay up in full and we get him off our books so that we move on and look for his replacement would be the clear option.

I believe that's incorrect.

The window is open in that any transfers from Europe into England take effect from 10 June, so that doesn't quite hold.

Oh, his agent is Mino Raiola. Let him burn.

Offer a fleet of tractors and sign him.

On the verge.

Attitude problems. Stay clear.

Where online? (Other than potentially the link above) Same link probably. Matches the last photo on there.

We spent some 12m on Ritchie in the Championship? If the right player is available I don't think we will restrict ourselves to that. We need one striker, winger, CM, CH and a GK on priority and that should be covered by our budget. Personally can't wait for some1 to displace Owen as our record signing.

From what I remember, he has explosive pace and power and is able to play on the wing or up front. Should be interesting if he signs.

Fixed.

Chances of away kit being blue in homage to East End since it is 125th anniversary?

Surely WOAT. (Not Ayew)

Apparently Short wants £90m and Germans only offering £40m. Did they compromise on 51m?

FC Twente you mean.

Seems his wife is of dubious character.

Isn't he Granada's manager?

If he is at risk at losing a year, probs next summer. Edit: http://www.espnfcasia.com/story/3145562/ac-milan-are-to-blame-for-gianluigi-donnarumma-situation-mino-raiola

COLBACK 14 is more iconic though.

Reckon the thin stripes could still work even though red/white is not the best combo for this template. The pure red back though is hideous.