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I think we'll go big on the creative mid as well. Then probably look for the value in CB and LB. Not sure we need a backup forward this window?

'Official statement expected soon'

Must be looking at the Tonali business and thinking wow, he could play at 10 in front of Tonali and Bruno or inverted right winger with the two afore-mentioned plus Joelinton. Or he could go Spurs to play with Skipp and Hjoberg

Fairly upbeat for Hope

Tonali Bruno Joelinton in a 433

Nice position to be in now that i'm really unphased either way on this. If he wants to come, welcome on board and enjoy the ride with us. If he'd prefer Spurs then f##k him and enjoy your pasting at SJP next season. We'll move onto the next one and our recruitment team will nail it, followed by Howe improving whoever we end up with as well. Compare this to Ashley years and any ounce of talent we were linked with i'd be desperate to get in (couldn't care less if they 'wanted it' or not).

Craving a Caulkin exclusive at this point

How bad is Edwards man. Budget revealed - wrong 'Closing in on Barella' - wrong Set to bid for Nmecha - wrong Plus a nice combination of revealing a £75m budget and in the very next article stating we are after £50m Barella and Maddison at Leicester's £60m valuation I'd probably get a warning at work for such professional negligence.

Home games we can genuinely beat anyone, best atmosphere in the country alongside Anfield for making it hostile for the away team/officials. Bring it on!

Buzzing for this. Starving for nufc back in our lives.

Tonali is a top, top midfielder. Got a bit of everything. Be astounded if we land him.

Farewell, sweet prince. Thank you for J7

Pot 1 champs league for a loan, brilliant move all round.

Broke the Isak news but that's the only reliable one i can remember.

Wilson's reply is better 'teaching Madders a lesson' Knows exactly what he's doing there haha

Would Maddison being with England hold anything up? Appreciate a lot can be done behind the scenes but the player himself might put future on hold until that 2nd England game out the way (19th June). Crazy there are internationals during this shortened break.

https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1663138609275326465 Only 29th May

Spot on about the journos not having a clue any more. Love the way the club acts now behind the scenes - making signings like Isak out the blue is more exciting to me than long drawn out saga's in the UK media. Think it was a Spanish paper that broke the Isak deal last year, we signed him the next day.

That list of 5 Edwards has put up all improve our squad. It will part of the strategy, looking for a Pope type signing from relegated Burnley last season. 1-2 of these type alongside 2-3 higher profile (see Botman/Isak last summer). Personally be delighted with one of Barnes/Maddison + Lavia. KWP also be sound for cover at both right and left back. Remember that list of players have been coached by Rodgers, Dean Smith, Marsch, Gracia, Big Sam, Hassenhutl, Jones and Ruben Seles. Howe is on a different planet to them.

Trust Howe more than i trust ASM. In the sense that the club/team performance must always come first. If we'd be better off without him in Howe's view, so be it.

As a few have said i think 5-6 first team quality would be a great summer. RCB, LB, CM x2, RW and then a versatile attacking player. In this case, Schar, Burn, Willock, Longstaff, Miggy and 1 other becoming your 'squad' players isn't half bad considering they all just played a huge part in finishing top 4.

I'd imagine Tierney will be the first through the door and would be a decent start for ~£30m

Champions league draw 31st August 2023 Transfer window closes 1st September 2023 Buckle up lads

Another one from last night for any xG nerds out there: Newcastle 4.11 (4) - (1) 0.59 Brighton We've done that to so many teams this season. Deserve top 4