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"Free transfers" that are meant to make us money in the long run are doing the exact opposite. Boehly has a big job on his hands to sort this mess.

I know this might be a year out, but I find it hard to believe he got an £86k wage increase after his loan spell at Porto (?). What is Malang Sarr's Salary Per Week? | Salary Sport

There's supposedly friction between him and some other players for a few reasons, including wage differences. Danjuma certainly would. The lack of consist goalscorers in this team in frightening.

He just joined PSG

Our little spell didn't last long. It's crazy to see the number of players that are out of their depth during this preseason.

Both goals have come from the area - right CB/RB. Our midfield should have done better, but they have players behind them to try and bail them out.

Is this the magical back four people wanted? Sterling is Tuchel's first attacking signing (we know who signed Lukaku). Is it his fault he has to deal with so much deadwood that was put on him?

Yes, unless there's another weather delay.

That's just one of the most recent. If there's doubt, why go after him?

That might be the case, but we have supposedly had a deal in place for a number of days, only for us to "stall", allowing Barcelona to sell another percentage of their training ground or car park to finance a move.

The manner in which we're seemingly losing players is the issue. However, the man doing all of the legwork is someone who knows nothing or very little about football. Once this window shuts, someone qualified and with a respectable past needs to be appointed.

Were the rumours about us not being willing to give the go-ahead until he had a medical true?

Danjuma is the only interesting option left this summer that ticks a number of boxes. If Milan were willing to part with him for a reasonable fee, Leao would be in that bracket. Talk of Neymar/Ronaldo had better not reappear in the next few weeks either. The one wildcard is Saint-Maximin; he offers something we don't have with his unpredictability, but do we really need another player with little end product, or could he magically come good in that depart?

That's good news for us. If we aren't signing a WC CF, give Broja a proper chance.

I think he's anything but "weak-minded." The guy was on a massive stretch without a goal, yet he still didn't shy away and put himself in positions on the field to help the team. His inconsistency, which was for all to see at RB Leipzig, is the reason people shouldn't be worried if he moves on. It's never a smart idea to go after someone that has only had one semi-decent season under their belt. He gives off these Belotti vibes, for better or worse.

So far, have we been seriously linked with a midfielder (FDJ rumours aside)?

I'll be shocked if we don't make another attacking signing of note before the windows close.

If Kounde does end up at Barcelona (not much of a loss IMO), it will be down to us. We've blown hot & cold for the last three windows, so blame should be pointed in the right direction. The only similarity to the Raphinha saga is Barcelona being involved.

We have effectively the same attackers. What else do you expect?

Can't even say he attempted a panenka. Horrendous!

I hope we see something close to our strongest squad against Arsenal.

I feel like they would entertain an offer of around 70m~ with addons. Whether that's deemed as value is another story.

Gvardiol, going by reports.

So would @Tomo I'd personally prefer Cornet, if given the choice.

We are currently World Champions and won the CL, just over 12 months ago. It's a weird time when such titles aren't enough to entice the best players. I guess this summer is an odd one for us, all things considered, and might put some off. We have to hope we're successful on the pitch over the next 12 months and at least are able to put our hat in the ring, so to speak, for elite talent rather than a repeat of this year's window.