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Worst timing possible, although i'm more concerned that someone from the club has leaked it and will use it as an excuse for a lack of investment.

Not sure if he's added anything to this.

George Caulkin saying Charnley has delayed the Abraham and Lejeune deals after both were basically a signature away from being completed.

Burnley at home first please.

Rafa's very pragmatic though and probably sees over a season needing a squad with a few older heads. Not concerned at all and trust rafa All well and good if the older head we're talking about didn't look out of his depth in the Championship. He's not good enough and should've been released.

Genuinely concerned about this and whether it's related to our recruitment in any way. He was diabolical last season after an alright start, so what on earth he's expected to offer this season is beyond me.

Good egg but a poor player. Wish him all the best.

Monk would be a very decent appointment.

Negredo available for £3m. Wouldn't be the worst replacement for Mitro or Murphy if either were to leave, although I doubt he'd want to be backup.

www.sunderlandecho.com/sport/football/sunderland-afc/recap-sunderland-afc-news-how-the-manager-hunt-is-shaping-up-as-players-future-remain-uncertain-1-8582131

Approached Billy Davies apparently ?????

London Evening Standard now saying he doesn't want to move North.

Balotelli to Dortmund.

Will never, ever forget his goal in that game, as well as all other contributions. 30 is no age at all. RIP Cheick.

I agree, much rather him than Caballero.

We're unwilling to meet their demands apparently but Southampton are so chances are he'll be off there. Bring on the meltdown.

Haven't even agreed a fee for him so lets not get ahead of ourselves.

I'd be happy with this.

Once again, never heard of or seen him play. Mirror article states that Rafa is 'willing to take the plunge on him' after hearing good reviews on him. Doesn't seem as pleasing as the Semedo deal.

Shame - thought Mbabu had potential. Ditto absolutely 'owned' Sterling (who was subbed) in our last thrashing at the Etihad (before it became a thrashing). That wasn't even his best game. He dominated Hazard on his debut in the 2-2 draw up here.

I agree on all this but all of this could also be said and worked on with Mbemba.

Love to know Gibbs appearances record over the last few years since he always seems to be injured.

I must admit that I have no feeling about this deal apart from trusting Rafa's judgement. Never heard of him, never mind seen him play.

Vieira has also had a dig about him quite recently as well.

100m bid for Hazard from Real apparently.