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Looks like he's staying put and Baka could be off. At least he counts towards our HG quota

They'll go again for Neymar

Wonder who you'll be popping out to support now he's gone?

I'd expect Barkley to keep his place and Luiz to partner Rudiger.

Anything to keep DD and Baka out of the XI is a plus. Just don't see him starting that often as of now

One transfer the board couldn't muck up. Good piece of business all in all

If Utd want anyone from this club, we have to ask for Martial in return.

Big mouth is finally off. I've never been more pleased to see the back of a player

Have to take Thibo's fee into consideration, so 40m~ for young GK that could be here for many years to come, should be seen as good business.

Looks like scoring goals could be an issue for other reasons this season. Michy has to come good for things to change.

We could do away with that midfield. Offer literally nothing

Either Morata or Tammy will be starting against Huddersfield. Another discussion after that

Emerson and Abraham could be playing for starting berths on Saturday. They need to perform

If they can't count either, we might be in trouble. [emoji1]

We offer the money, he's ours. Couldn't be simpler for the board

Crazy to think this could actually happen

Higher wage would be the only true motive right now

We could facilitate his wish

I wouldn't see Butland as a stop gap, but rather a stupid risk, after going all out and failing to sign Allison.

He doesn't want to through £30m~ down the drain. Just a shame there aren't more suitors, so we could sell him elsewhere instead of him seemingly getting his way

The board aren't going to trigger his clause with 3 days left to go. Butland seems like a signing the board would push for

Petulance more often than not

A number of the players you mentioned couldn't make the step up. Willian wasn't exactly dazzling at Shakhtar before joining; Oscar came from the Brazilian league and played something like 65+ games in his first season, going without a break for 3 seasons IIRC. Salah & De Bruyne were given the chance to mature and grow in the right set up, which was something Mourinho wouldn't allow to happen under his watch. There are several reasons why players fail to produce or improve their game/make the step up, but most of the time, it comes down to the individuals mentality. That sentiment rings especially true with Morata. Everything about his demeanour screams out someone that expects things to magically click/entitled rather than that of a player who wants to better himself to suit the demands of a new league or improve parts of his overall game. I personally think he's nothing more than an impact sub and his previous clubs were aware of that.

Continuing where he left off in the Prem

Easier to write him off when he makes the odd mistake rather than saving us from an embarrassment today.