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I was going to state otherwise, but @Vesper has done so. There are PLENTY of options, just a lack of top-quality options (Lukaku was supposedly in the bracket).

He also wanted the reassurance of being a guaranteed starter, which is something we couldn't give him.

The parachute payments should definitely be capped for teams like Norwich, who hardly spend a penny and look all but relegated after the first two matchdays.

I'm hoping this is nothing more than noise, as the rumoured deal is getting worse by the day. I was against signing him on a free or even a loan.

Arsenal have been playing some good stuff. They don't play a decent team till Oct, so they could be on a roll if things continue.

He reminds me a lot of Berbatov. Although not as lazy, he lacks coolness and precision in front of the goal. I guess time will tell whether that is something he can address as he gets closer to his prime.

Unfortunately, I don't think Havertz will ever be consistent here. I can see him following a similar route to Sane.

I don't know what's more surprising - Ajax actually rejecting such an offer or Utd making a bid of that amount.

I think it's a given that someone that can play at RWB will join.

Precisely. The same goes for Fofana after Utd paid a ludicrous amount for Maguire. As long as teams are willing to overpay, things will only get worse in this country.

And people wonder what's wrong with the EPL.

Too little, too late - https://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/mike-dean-dumped-from-var-after-Chelsea-draw-with-tottenham-controversy-4425903 I was honestly lost for words when I heard he was still part of the officiating team despite "retiring".

I'm in agreement. I was as surprised as anyone by the sudden news (to me at least) about Trev potentially leaving should we sign Fofana. If those events were to transpire, it would be down to Tuchel's belief that makeshifts will work along with the odd RLC cameo in that position, something I'm not a fan of at all.

I remember reading that we'd let two out of the three leave whilst bringing someone in, so we'd only be lighter by one (or even considering Sterling joined). Talk of Trev leaving has only arisen recently & is dependant on Fofana joining. It seems like Tuchel/the board have plans in place depending on what happens over the next two weeks.

I don't think we're in a position to be picky. We have far too many players that are surplus to requirements, so if Newcastle want Pulisic on loan, we should facilitate it whilst getting someone that will improve us.

I'm not exactly sold on the idea myself; it's more of a last resort. We just can't go into a full season with only Broja & Havertz to lead the line.

We wouldn't need to worry about productivity with the former. Just look at what he did with a dire side last season. For reasons that can't be explained.

I'm with you on the Alonso front, but there surely has to be another way. Take FDJ off their hands, if they're so desperate to sign the former. Danjuma would tick a number of those boxes tbh. A quick fix - Muriel or Ronaldo (if it's for no longer than a year). Long term options - Danjuma or the last remaining quality CF that's obtainable, Osimhen.

That's just his fee. Add the cost of his wage (£200k~) on probably a three-year contract and you tell me if that makes sense financially. We need to stop throwing money down the drain.

Are United just shopping around in the red half of Madrid? From Morata to Cunha and now to Felix.

Sign a 33-year old for £25m who cost nothing a matter of months ago? This shouldn't even be a discussion.

We have to tie him down to a new contract before we get too comfortable. I'd be surprised if we didn't move for Livramento, if he manages to return from his lengthy layoff and performs at a similar level.

His European experience is solely EL. I think he's a level or two below ours. However, I'm surprised no one has moved for him despite his age.

Their recruit always seems to be on point.

As are the majority of the attackers we have here already. I'd happily take ASM for a fair price or even a swap of Pulisic, if their interest in him is genuine, as he'd offer something few players can whilst being young enough to still have room for improvement.