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Nkunku seems nailed on to leave over the coming days. Not sure how much we need before being able to spend freely.

This came showed one thing we're lacking massively - central goalscoring options. If Palmer isn't on his game, we have a hard time creating things. Rogers, Yildiz, or Simons need to be signed as soon as.

I feel like this game is calling out for Delap. We need more presence up front.

Pleased to see Maresca has faith in Acheampong. Him starting should put an end to all rumours about a potential departure as well.

Nkunku has some serious pedigree behind him especially in the Bundesliga. What does Jackson have, a red card record not to be proud of?

Are people just forgetting Anselmino is here and fit? There was a lot of promise surrounding him prior to signing, so why not use him?

Omari played 20 more games and was only involved in six more goals.

A really good football player with a lot of potential. Not to mention homegrown.

Chevalier with a competitive debut to forget. Hard to see PSG coming back now.

Serie A seems to be the new home for Scots. McTominay's MVP season will probably do wonders for that.

Fair enough. No change we'd even entertain it, so just something else for the clicks.

The numbers don't line up. There was talk of Fofana going to a team in France for £5m (a joke valuation either way). That fee is three times that. Reason I dislike almost every transfer account on X.

They've made a number of questionable decisions since taking over, but they've done far more good than bad in recent windows. It just feels like they haven't got their priorities right with this one.

I have no idea why the board has such an obsession with him. We are just funding United's business. If this meant the former was a makeweight for Jackson, I'd be more understanding. Just feel there are so many alarm bells surrounding Garnacho; a ticking time bomb waiting to explode.

That was prior to his CWC "heroics". There's no doubt his stock has risen within the club.

Wissa, yeah. If you've watched Samu, you'll know he's far too raw for a top side (might never turn into much). One match doesn't define a player. If you watched Donnarumma during Italy's Euros triumph or PSG's CL 24/25 campaign, you'll know these two names shouldn't even be in the same sentence. Sanchez deserves his dues for his CWC final performance but that's it. I'm not sure where from. Every time I've seen him play for either Japan or Parma, he's been a mess. Reminds me of Onana. If you wait, you'll find out. If losing out on him meant Rogers/Yildiz were to join instead, I wouldn't be fussed about this news.

I thought he had four. Either way, they were willing to offer Isak his own private plan. Maybe Sterling can work something out 😄

No club in Europe*. He isn't what he was once, but I'm very surprised a Saudi team haven't made a statement by signing a big name English player.

I agree. I still feel the odd player should have buy-back clauses should they really blow up. George probably being one of them, so the rumours materialise to something more.

I really thought he'd have a chance here with the lack of holding mids in our squad. Still remember his goal in preseason against Inter.

All you need to do is look back at what happened to Sala. As you said, it isn't worth taking the risk at all.

Did they do background checks on his brother as well? 🙄

Over the course of two years, he made 27 appearances for Liverpool but only managed one goal. After a poor start to his Premiership career, he has undoubtedly succeeded in establishing himself. But let's not forget that before making the move, he appeared to have the world at his feet after winning the Golden Ball at the U-20 World Cup in 2017. In the eight years since, he has only made three appearances for the national team. He only turns 28 in September, so time is just about still on his side, but at this point, I think most people who saw him breakthrough at the academy or after his exploits at said WC would say they were hoping for more from him. However, I do agree that he's still a Cobham success story, though. Every player who makes a name for themselves in Europe's major leagues should be seen as one.

I guess we'll see at the end of the season should both players remain that their respective clubs.

George is 19, Ngumoha turns 17 in a month's time. The latter has time on his side and with Chiesa & Diaz going, he'll have far more chance of breaking into their PL squad and possibly more. I believe George will find it much harder to get gametime this season without the Conference League unless Gittens proves to be a bust (I really hope not).