LAM09

You forgot to mention Everton as well. I feel like he needs to be "that guy", and that wasn't the case, especially during his second spell at Chelsea. Had we signed him during Conte's spell, he might have proven to be a decent signing, nothing more. I agree with your evaluation, though. Some players can't handle the speed or high tempo matches while they are afforded breathers in La Liga or Serie A. The physical aspect isn't as important as it was 20 years ago, but it will be interesting to see if Estevao bulks up from Aug to the start of next year. Rogers would do. I just feel like will continue to buy Conference/EL standard players that might suit the likes of Tottenham rather than us. We need someone that will show a real sign of intent. I do wonder what will happen with Diallo should this signing be confirmed. He's one player I actually rank from their squad. Last time I checked, Ligue 1 was considered one of the top five leagues especially during that period when you had the likes of Ronaldinho plying their trade there. The press will print anything for clicks.

I personally believe he'd be a better signing than any winger we purchase during this window.

£60m layout, £300kpw~, and 27 in two days. Not to mention his only productive seasons have come in Portugal. It shouldn't surprise anyone why people aren't jumping through hoops for him. Tell me the last 27 yr old to not have played in any of Europe's top leagues and delivered.

He's another Haller without the impressive goalscoring record in Germany.

His age and wages will immediately kill any noise about that being a possibility. He would have been the first elite signing signalling a real intention to be back amongst Europe's elite.

He has no clue what's going. That's what I'm worried about as well. I feel he'll just be another winger who can't be relied on, which is already a big enough problem with the wingers on our books. Admire someone else. Every time I've watched him play for Japan or Parma, he's bee awful. He's like Onana without the passing ability.

It seems like Rodrygo is staying after talks with Alonso. Rogers is certainly my first choice. His rise from playing at Middlesborough to staring in the CL is something noteworthy.

He definitely isn't an upgrade at whatever price Palace are asking for now. No European experience either, so he doesn't even have that going for him. As always, there's better value overseas (Pacho cost €40m last summer). His commitment, or lack thereof, was also a major issue, which played a significant role in his poor spell at Barca. He would rather stay up all night playing Fortnite than go to training in the morning. As Enrique touched on after last night's game, he was running back and filling in for Hakimi multiple times. I guess he maybe needed to just "grow up" and have a manager he connects with.

LA Galaxy beat Club America to secure the final place at the CWC and will be in our group in place of Club Leon. A reunion with Giroud.

A few summers ago, Leao would have been the name (for me anyway). He & Milan have regressed massively. The latter & Dembele still have a chance at Nations League glory as well. I feel a European Ballon d'Or winner is nailed on, though.

I feel an Mbappe/RM triumph at the CWC is the only thing that could stop him seeing as the AFCON was pushed to December.

They bought Kvaratskhelia in Jan. If we actually want to kick on, they've have to make a statement signing sooner rather than later.

Liverpool took them to PK's, Villa were moments away from taking them to ET. PSG deserve all the credit and are deserving winners based on their KO form, but this Inter side looked broken the moment the whistle blew. A number of their starters playing who clearly weren't fit. Bisseck's cameo summed up their night.

Munich is certainly a good omen for French sides. The only French side to win a CL prior to tonight, Marseille, were victorious in Munich as well. A penny for Mbappe's thoughts.

If he signs, we might as well ship Santos off already. Diallo is the only one worth looking at, IMO. I personally want us to stay clear off them and let them struggle to get in the green rather than aiding them.

And did nothing there despite no one wanting to play CF. That isn't exactly a ringing endorsement. It's frustrating seeing us go all in for someone who has done very little to warrant such interest. If the board watched Frankfurt, did they not see Marmoush carry the team offensively for months?

I feel like that's been the case for a while similar to Newcastle. CL saved the latter somewhat. The sale of Rogers or Watkins would probably put them in an okay position. Too old for our board.

Doesn't that include the like for Rashford, Disasi, Asensio, etc? All will be going back to their clubs (unfortunately), so it will look better than that.

He's going to be at the CWC, so he'll get a closer look of him against better opposition.

That's what we can hope for. Reason I was/am so against the Ekiteke signing for more than double the price. However, trying to save some pennies where it matters most on the pitch isn't a smart decision.

Just what I was thinking. His profile being too close to the names circulating is the only issue. My concern with his signing is that it wouldn't really offer much to have him next to someone like Osimhen. I could support a signing like Samu's a year ago (theoretically, Delap having already completed a Premier League season). We can't be going into a CL campaign with Jackson, Guiu, and Delap as our alternatives if we have any real ambition of being competitive.

Exactly. In KO football, anything can happen. The heat will certainly have a notable impact on most of the European sides as well.

Real Madrid did win the CL with Joselu, someone Thibo pointed out after their convincing defeat to Arsenal.

Wishing you all the best and full recovery. The lads have brought some much needed joy over the last few days.

We've won it all! I really hope this is the catalyst for many more to follow after a prolonged dry spell . CWC, who knows?