JP

You could argue Tonali in Jan and Gordon in summer would've made a lot more sense re: timing. (Never would happen in terms of Tonali leaving Milan mid season but logical for us in terms of how short we all thought CM was). Doesn't make a lot of sense signing Barnes this summer either but it appears we do place on emphasis on deals too good to miss for us/character.

I'd be fine if he goes and we use the funds for a first 11 quality LB, plus RCB to compete with Schar. (Alongside Barnes coming).

Nmecha Barella Livramento Say no more about Edwards validity

We got the 'budget done' chat last summer until we found £68m down the back of the sofa for Isak. Same again this year, personally i'm just going to let it play out and enjoy.

Skipping on a balcony on his jollies instead of training, worrying.

Instagram story just now is him scoring a worldie in training with 'people can keep talking when they know nothing, i just keep working'

No news is good news

Agree but this would make sense in terms of the club looking at players currently on low wages that wouldn't take much tempting to come here. Fits the profile more.

Really does dilute their job role hugely during the transfer window. They're literally reporting our smokescreens

Find this tweet remarkable considering he's the one that peddled Nmecha, Livramento and Barnes.

Be really happy with this. Massive upgrade in the squad as it’s Harvey Barnes in for Ryan Fraser. Following on from Tonali in for Shelvey. We will see some seriously strong benches/cup rotation next season once we sign some defenders too (RCB and LB)

Not had a closing in sensationalised headline from Edwards for a while, worrying.

Agree. Wilson literally did both knees at Bournemouth

Athletic quoted the 6th July. Under 21's were back yesterday maybe first team squad filter back from today/Monday. We play Villa 5 weeks tomorrow

Wouldn't worry about injury concerns if we sign him. Rest assured our recruitment team will have done all the relevant checks we're actually a professional outfit nowadays.

Agree. Announce 'Dan Ashworth's smokescreen' for thread title

Does everyone believe we actually are in for Barnes?

Given the fact he's getting a full pre season with us i'd imagine he'll be in the 11 against Villa first game

Be a top signing and one we could potentially go for given Chilwell likely to be first choice. Poch decent record of using youth players could be a stumbling block though

Wouldn't have a picture in Above bar last season after 1-1 draw with West Ham - sell

Very much an update without an update

Players back in tomorrow i believe?

Yeah if we're going two players for every position the weak links are left back and right wing. Signing a new starting left back with Targett as backup allows Burn to be flexible back up for Botman and at left back also. Miggy/Murphy is a weakness for RW despite how well both did last season

Don't mind this at 4.5m for someone can be benched in harder games. Just start him in the 'easier' games.