LAM09

How times have changed, squad players are ranging between £40 and £50 million.

Your guess is as good as mine. I'm all for promising talents being signed mainly by someone with a good eye for youngsters, but at some point, you need players that have a 90%+ chance of delivering the goods from the get-go.

I believe Pep said he'd either be part of their squad or be sold shortly after the Community Shield. It would be refreshing to see a youngster push for playing time rather than being content with collecting medals.

If other clubs seriously wanted him, he'd have been tied up.

I didn't say you couldn't complain about our form. It was in reference to other teams seemingly not deserving to win because of their performances. Exactly! They're showing character for the first time in years, but they are still a way off City. It will be a while before we see those days again, unfortunately.

We used to do that on a regular basis, so you can't complain much. It's the difference between a team with some grit and a toothless one.

I feel like things won't change without a consistent threat upfront. Jackson has the movement, but he lacks the ability to create chances for himself and isn't much of a physical presence. We're playing Luton, so only a convincing win will suffice considering the staggering difference between both sides.

I'm sure we'll find out after the game. If Poch actually has him as first choice, the blame lies with him.

All I can think about is the PK. If you fail to take such chances, you can't complain about the outcome. We HAVE to buy a proven goalscorer before the window shuts.

When has Gallagher ever taken one at the top level? I knew the moment James got injured, we'd be in a dodgy position regarding a set taker. Players shouldn't be chosen based on statue.

It's always when someone shows a bit of life that his happens. Carney could be out for a while.

I really hope he goes from strength to strength. It feels like an age since we last had a regular scorer from midfield.

It's going to take some sort of assault from a Utd player before a PK is given against them.

To think he's their captain too. Crazy!

That Fernandes miss was something.

Osimhen doing what he does best. I really hope a move will materialise over the next 12 months.

Neither player is worth the rumoured fees. I honestly thought the latter was younger, tbh. Most players making the move are going for inflated prices, so I don't think any action will actually be taken.

Mitrovic is supposedly going for €50m, so there's nothing surprising about this aside from another younger player making the move.

As I've been saying for a number of months, I'm actually shocked no one has made a move for him. Brighton's ability to get blood from a stone is probably a big reason why. He's by far the best player they have, IMO.

I'm sure I remember him being vocal not too long ago about the potential clubs he'd like to join, and we weren't one of them.

We were at our best when our squad was full of players from Africa, so it would be an decision to dismiss potential stars due to that.

Did he score? I never said we should be signing him, but only pointing out the chances he missed rather than his finish doesn't paint a clear picture. We need a goalscorer. It's as simple as that.

A number of players from the Moroccan NT deserve more praise. Yep. He joined Wolfsburg less than a week ago.

The Saudi Pro League finally gets the marquee signing they were after. If they continue to sign players at the same pace, the league will be better than most in Europe.

I agree. Jackson had a great chance later on in the first half that should have given us the lead, but our setup was too reliant on him leading the line on his own. Mudryk's introduction gave him the support he needed for large parts, and it almost resulted in the former scoring his first league goal. I'd like to think another central attacker will be joining as a result of Nkunku's layoff.