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When Brighton is involved, I feel it has more to do with the actual club & their fasciation rather than any manager at the helm.

No more second chances. We need to go out with our best XI in their correct positions, aka. James at RB. Pleased there won't be any debate on who is leading the line.

Can someone please tell me why we continue to entertain Brighton? Joao Pedro the latest one. Seems like a stupid signing (already had a £50m bid rejected). I feel like he's the replacement for Nkunku (someone who hardly got a game). The signing doesn't make sense in the slightest. So what are Madueke and Jackson? League 1 or championship standard?

Exactly. Talk of maybe using that money to buy a more ready made player. Like, why? I won't trust them to spend £1 wisely, let alone £40m+

I still see a very one dimensional player at times (something he's actually admitted to). 17 goal contributions in 40 games is still a way off. No dismissing his talent, though. It will be interesting to see what City look like come September.

I wouldn't say Doku & Savinho are world beaters either, tbh. Barca, Liverpool, & PSG have special options.

Another £60m~ supposedly up for grabs. Talk of European clubs not taking the tournament seriously is nonsense.

Their top goal threat and one of the highest earners. Very unlikely. Are we certain Jackson is staying?

To play second fiddle to Kane all season? You have to wonder who advises players nowadays. There's more than just cash.

I see the "pure profit" doing the rounds ago. If more stupid deals are entertained, we might as well forget about our academy & just stand outside City's instead.

Isn't he supposed to be "ill" anyway?

Ah, you're correct. I'd imagine there was some agreement before all this went down. Botafogo will be raking it in this summer (will soften the blow of the owner). Seems like someone who thinks they're better than they actually are. 4 goals in ten games for Argentina is a decent return. I'm sure a bigger European side will have a look at him for a cut price fee, as he does have the talent. His attitude might be a different story, though.

He'll be back if we make it to the quarters.

I wouldn't be surprised if it's already in the works. Doing their upmost to prevent that clear profit from getting injured.

Trying to increase their value or something. This guy shouldn't have a future doing shit like this.

Does he think this is preseason? Shocked by some of those picks

No idea what Bono is earning in Saudi, but he should be looked at. He would tick most boxes and isn't coming off a poor season. Almada is a tidy player. Taken well to life in Europe & has been one of Argentina's star performers in WC qualifying.

And lost.... As I said in another thread, anything can happen in football. A team full of part timers drew with Boca. That's crazy after two defeats with a GD of -16.

Woah, calm down there. Nothing is a foregone conclusion, especially in football. We need to not get embarrassed tonight for starters.

All Brazilian sides have been a problem at this tournament. Enrique couldn't even draw against Botafogo....

Kompany trying to be smart cost Bayern. Maresca better play players in their NATURAL positions tonight, as Esperance aren't amateurs. Their star player & match winner Belaili is suspended, which is a huge blow. However, they will be giving their all tonight and will have fans pack the stadium.

I don't believe he was ever a long term option. He's someone who can turn up one week and be invisible the next. You just can't get away with that in a midfield pairing, especially one in the PL. Look at the stark contrast between him & Caicedo since joining in terms of overall effort.

If Santos or Lavia started today, we come away with at least a point. I can't stand Maresca's insistence on playing James as a MF.

We've played three Brazilian sides in recent years & failed to beat any of them in regulation time. Considering the financial disparity, it's rather shameful.

Looks like they can decide the length. Says 1 game, but there's no way he's playing in the tournament again. Only blessing from the incident.