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I'm still wondering how no other side challenged City for his signature. He was on around £32k at Frankfurt. If we were serious, that wouldn't have been a stumbling block. City offering him a crazy wage increase of almost 9 times that is its own thing.

Marmoush has effectively been that for Frankfurt and is going to be announced as a City player any minute now. Money talks!

I know. However, the club has to realise this "project" won't be fruitful in the long run if they actually want us to start winning things again. That Alan Hansen quote, "Can't win anything with kids," is still relevant for the most part today. You need some experienced heads to help others when times are tough during games or if we ever reach cup finals. Add to that, James' is anything but captain material. I wouldn't say the players you mentioned were in a similar position to Ugo, as they were multiple year loan deals, which made more sense to keep them where they were. Also, AC's loan deal seemingly didn't include a recall clause anyway -Andreas Christensen to reject Chelsea recall? - Sports Mole Before Juric took over, I would have said recall Ugo ASAP because he wasn't getting game time regularly. That has since changed with new management and would probably do him good to remain despite their impending relegation (arguably their best player V Forest).

I'm still left scratching my head as to why we didn't even consider De Gea. He was a free agent for months & has shown he still has it at Fiorentina.

It seems that way. More money being thrown away for little reason (I'd imagine there's some truth in the Mudryk termination rumours). There's no shot we go for another CM with Lesley & Santos out on loan.

Neto was subbed off, though. Guiu & Nkunku exist, so there is absolutely no reason that Jackson didn't suffer a similar fate. How long can we keep saying his decision making was poor where it matters most. We need someone would has shown signs they could be the next big thing in this league (Duran) or someone already productive in front of goal (Isak, etc). Top 4, two potential cup triumphs are possible & lets not forget, a CWC will follow shortly after our league season finishes. If we are going to seriously relying on Jackson as our sole CF for 6 more months, we'll fall short on multiple fronts. I'd say a reliable GK & CF could have a massive impact.

Our first league win of the year, and we have our defenders to thank for that. A meh performance which leaves me worried ahead of City at the weekend. Jackson coasting for most of the game because there isn't anyone else the manager trusts. Jorgensen should be getting a look in too.

Has Madueke done anything of note this season since Wolves ahead? I genuinely can't think of anything. Edit: Trev robbed of a goal on his return.

KDH & Madueke to blame prior to the corner. Sanchez is a joke. Is Enzo going to come out and still say he's the undisputed No 1? We are doing the same thing, week after week since early Dec.

Tosin on a hot streak right now. It's been a while since we had CB's contributing with goals on a regular basis.

Thanks for the correction. Just adds more weight to the point I was making. Penders could be another Thibo, but we can't wait that long to find out without a reliable No 1 in the meantime.

Thibo went off to Atletico for two seasons playing at the top level. Slonina was meant to be the next big thing and had to be recalled from a League 1 side. Kepa or Jorgensen would be seen as "young." That's my point exactly. If Zion is seriously viewed as a target, it's to be number 1. There are some positions you can't mess around with or you'll find out. We should know...

Enough with these young keepers. Have they not look at our recent history? Not to mention, every time I've watched him play for club or country, he's been suspect. Gives off those Onana vibes but isn't as good with the ball.

To appease Atletico. That should be clear as day by now. Samu would have joined him had the club not tried to be smart at the last moment.

It's more than a coincidence that we are after yet another former City youth player. Next up, Rogers.

They normally come alive in the second half of the season, so there won't be new there. Buying two young CB's and expecting them to deliver right away is a big ask. Marmoush could ignite a misfiring City side, though. The club clearly saw something in him, which seems like a good call, especially after his performances at the U20 WC (Golden Ball and Boot winner). I felt like the loan to Leicester made no sense at all, and the fact it was cut short halfway through reinforced my initial concerns.

It's a shame common sense wasn't around when we decided to throw money away for Badi & Disasi.

I wouldn't be opposed to the idea late in a game, but I'm not sure it would be wise in a Premier League game. While we're on this topic, I'll keep repeating myself: NJ will only flourish here if he is permanently moved to a wide role. Has the ability to be an excellent provider due to his movement and pace.

Jackson can put in a 0/10 and still remain on the pitch. I don't care what plans the board have, they need to prioritise some real competition. I have no idea how we are giving City a clean run at Marmoush, tbh. Another MOTM performance tonight, scoring and assisting.

Hello, Willian, is that you?

What might have been had he started. We need that winner now with Brentford doing us a favour elsewhere.

This game is almost like a carbon copy of each league match in the last month. Palmer scores, Jackson chokes time and time again, etc. I actually felt sick seeing Acheampong get taken off. Is he going to be the scapegoat?

Palmer has scored first in our last three games. I certainly hope we build on it tonight.

Square pegs in round holes again. Pointless having two RB's on the bench.

I'd say we shouldn't be selling him with a replacement secured. It doesn't necessarily have to be Tel, but we can't be leaving ourselves with even fewer options than we already have.