Sibierski

Still not seen any chatter about any GK leaving, so not sure. I assume during summer we’ve held talks for palace for a while, with Olise the main target and outlay. With him going elsewhere, and missing on Tosin, we’ve continued conversations and moved onto Guehi. Basically been in discussions with Palace since like end of May Freedman - Olise - Guehi

Updated list below for me: Tier 1: Pep Tier 2: Emery / Arteta Tier 3: Howe / Ange / Iraola / Slot / McKenna / Glasner Tier 4: ETH / Frank / Silva / O’Neil / Dyche / Maresca Tier 5: Nuno / Cooper / Martin / Lopetegui Tier 6: Unknown - Hurzeler (not seen any of his sides) Not many changes in my view, as season goes on, should see some movement as the newer guys are another season in, and the lower tiers have been around so could bottom out or actually show something innovative.

Not done by 5pm. This thread needs locking.

2 years left makes it even more sensible to get rid now. Legs will be totally gone by start of 25/26 season and can’t afford to have an expensive chair leader / coach giving how our PSR went this summer.

Because we don’t need a squad of 25 senior pros Not even in Europe. Squad of like 19 senior outfield players will suffice with youngsters topping things up.

So in next 7-9 days we need to: Sign a CB Sign a RW Then sell / loan out at a minimum, Fraser, Lewis, Hayden, one of the GKs, Almiron. And then potentially Trippier, Targett, Wilson ideally too

It’s good business IMO and shows why Freedman is worth the hype. It’s getting maximum funds for players at the right point, and can be reinvested whilst club is in an ‘upwards’ position.

Have we got rid of any of the fringe players yet? Or are Fraser, Lewis etc. still here? Can’t get over how lacklustre and shit this window has been for both ins and outs.

Being together doesn’t mean he’s staying. If he’s done cheating in Newcastle area, it’s probably a constant reminder to his wife, and moving away helps with things and a fresh start.

Not surprised he wants out, and hopefully we don’t try and keep him. Great servant for what he’s giving, but it’s the right time to part our ways. He’s only going to get worse on pitch and let’s remember the good times rather than continued poor form which will happen.

Rowe for 14m is a bargain. Easy flip at worse and not sure why we’ve or any prem club in fact made a play.

I was thinking we must be a day away from being linked to Maguire.

Probably the easier position to cash in, replace and not disturb the actual system.

I’d say it’s less of a problem for a manager because the remit is often different. For a DoF to go to previous club / specific agents, it’s red flags for me.

There’s very little good examples of a DoF signing players from a previous club / connections that turn out good long term.

More for DoF. When they go to targeting players from ex clubs, dealing with connections from previous clubs, it’s a red flag for me. Chelsea for example have signed a silly amount of players from clubs people in their boardroom have connections with.

Think that’s unfair, and a very high opinion that Chelsea squad is packed with talent. Tosin has shown more promise than Fofana, who’s now into his 5th season and probably will break down again. Think it’s more Maresca isn’t keen because he’s not suitable for his style, which is more on the manager rather than actual ability.

Said in other thread, red flag for me if we’re even genuinely considering Diasi, as that’s just Mitchell going with someone he knows. Never go for previous players you’ve worked with. Going to be a right shit show these next 10 days. RW links have gone altogether, so that’s Almiron and Murphy for the season.

Diasi is a red flag for me. Stay away from previous players at clubs Mitchell, thank you.

Jokes aside, I can imagine him going out on loan in January, probably to someone like Ipswich

I think it's fair to question what is happening this summer, and come September, I'm sure in the international break there will be some comms either directly or in-directly from the club that outlines what the situation has been and plans moving forward. Think this week will determine if club persists with signing Guehi, or ditches the CB option and puts the money and effort into a RW and gamble that we can get through to January when Botman is back and then make it to summer (if an opportunist chance doesn't come in January).

Any links with anyone or anything? Proper shite this. Just waiting for an injury to someone later this week and it be panic stations in the boardroom to get a deal done.

Well that’s a top class keeper missed out because we had to do some proper shit PSR crap and now have a goalkeeper who cost half of Marma and is behind Dubravka.

At this point, just sign Chalobah for £25m. We’re going to need two new CBs over next 12 months, and one at £25m who can also cover RB long term is a reasonable fall back. Giving Chelsea have literally cast him to one side to get him off the books, there must be a chance of a loan with obligation to buy next season.

Barca need to make room, and he’s pissed off with Barca. Better to move then activate a 2 year extension and be stuck somewhere that’s not enjoyable.