Bada Bing

Lyon have history of doing this right before a major sale.

Fuck sake, the one day I went into the office..

This is probably one for deadline day.

The multi-club model is the future. They are going big, exciting times ahead

Fucking come on lads we do this !!

Wow

Sissoko

We are shopping in the wrong market for the position we're in to be honest, making this window unnecessarily difficult and protracted. Can't fault the ambition but we need upgrades on the likes of Lascelles, Clark, Shelvey and Ritchie which doesn't require £40m champions league level players. Still think we'll get 3 - 4 players in though.

Yeah, Lingard is a genuine upgrade in quality on what we have. Carlos, Lingard and a mobile CM and we have a chance.

We are down unfortunately

Its a logical signing that improves us and weakens Burnley, no doubt. Don't really care about the fee, it pays for itself if we stay up.

Think he would be ideal to cover for Wilson. Not a flashy signing but it doesn’t need to be we are in a scrap. He occupies defenders and should create space for ASM and Fraser etc.

Think he has to take pressure off them for the time being. If it all falls apart behind the scenes now we are knackered for the Watford game. It’s clearly not a happy camp.

Unacceptable

Botman seems a no brainer even for a big fee. He's 21 and exactly what we need for the future. Really hoping this happens rather than half measures like Diop. Buy cheap buy twice.

Get the fuck in. Great second half

Just get Howe in. Levels above anyone we've had recently and with financial backing and support from a sporting director he should be able to progress us while PIF re-build the clubs infrastructure. Its a risk but one worth taking imo. Or to put another way: if a few months ago we were offered a PIF takeover and Eddie Howe has manager, everyone would have taken it. Bigger picture.

Just can't envisage PIF signing off on Eddie Howe. Relegation on CV, no experience managing under big pressure at a very demanding club. Seems totally illogical to me, even if he is a talented coach, which I think he is. The whole thing is weird.

Still think we'll get him, but maybe not for Saturday. PIF will pay what is necessary. The leaks are annoying but we don't know for certain if they came directly from the consortium so I think a bit unfair to judge them for that. The fact the process led to Emery being No.1 target shows they are on the right lines, or taking good advice. Not panicking yet.

Appears like Villarreal are just holding out for a bit more compensation.

Would be absolutely delighted with Emery. Pretty much the best we could hope for in our situation.

The deal is probably dead, but I have a feeling there are some twists to come. PL will not be satisfied despite all the intense lobbying: - Likely no further recourse on piracy - BeIN banned in KSA (a major market for MENA rights) - Questions from UK govt as they have effectively filibustered circa £600m investment in poorer region - Relations damaged with one of largest sovereign wealth funds. Ultimately the consortium have pulled out so you cannot 100% blame the PL. It does seem likely PIF were getting cold feet about it the longer it played out, understandably. Here's hoping this is the Hail Mary.

Jim White can fuck off. Just trying to keep people on the train.

Won't be wasting weekends watching football anymore, or contributing to the 'product' in any way. Better things to do in life than this unnecessary emotional rollercoaster.

Can't really blame the PL if the report is true, it sounds like a complete shambles now. It will probably rumble on into September and then it will be announced a few days before the season starts.