MoroccanBlue

Reactions are justified when for weeks all we've had to read for was Linked with, interested in, inquiring, progressing, etc,etc and the one deal that managed to appear over the line has now fallen through.

Not the type of profile we are after and I think we are taking a break from signing players in the Dutch League. From feeling absolutely delighted on Tuesday for what seemingly looked like a done deal in Raphinha, to utter humiliation 3 days later in how we've handled ourselves so far. Pathetic. We may have gotten rid of Marina but the incompetence remains.

And we have now officially won the "Last club to sign a player race". https://theathletic.com/news/tyrell-malacia-manchester-united-transfer/axr0AXG0Tl6T/

Think I better log off for the next 2 weeks. If I read one more "Keeping close tabs", or "Making progress", or "Inquiring about", I might just fucking break something. What the fuck is the Sterling hold up? I thought it was agreed days ago? Utterly embarrassing this whole ordeal. Can't get anything over the line.

Have to say these last ditch inquiries about players who are heavily linked with rival clubs is becoming embarrassing. Like we have no idea what we are doing. Gnabry will want wages exceeding 300kpw and Dembele the same.

Actively Keeping Tabs FC. Been a while but fuck it. Teasing news day after day with nothing ever coming to fruition.

Nah since there’s no news they’re just posting random bollocks. Same with their twitter and YouTube page.

Seems like traditional, old school DMs are a rare breed these days. Every defensive midfielder is now becoming more advanced as well.

This likely confirms Tuchel will always opt for a double pivot.

I think we need to walk away. We don't have time for this foolery when we need to build an entire squad before preseason. Set a deadline for Tomorrow and if not, void the contract and move on. Fuck him. Deal's off. Either Raphinha gets his improbable Barca move or he's stuck at Leeds for another season.

That made me chuckle. 17m lol.

Yup. Leeds need a replacement in so they won't toy with Deco and Raphinha for long.

I'd say if Barca managed to do this a full scale investigation should be launched.

Submit new bid? They have no money!?? What are they submitting? An IOU???

Just as we suspected. Barca still in the shitter and media don’t have a fucking clue.

Still think we will get Raphinha. Barcelona's priorities right now are keeping Dembele, registering their free signings + Lewa. They can have Kounde too.

Sterling - Done deal but we want Ake included. De Ligt - Wants to leave but Juve have set a high valuation Skriniar - Same as above Raphinha - Done deal but player really wants a Barcelona Kounde - Seems we have backed off or we have submitted a bid. A circus indeed but at least we will know more in the coming hours.

Our midfield still very frail for a back 4 if we want to compete for the league. A top quality DM was needed this window, although we could make do with Ampadu.

Signing Raphinha all but confirms we are playing a back 4 (assuming Sterling is purchased also). No way does Tuchel not play Mount.

Did you read the article? It said we'd be going for de Ligt, Kounde, and Ake. Kounde and Ake can provide us options at CB at full/wing backs. De Ligt would be the Rudiger replacement.

Kovacic Kante pivot has hardly ever worked.

We’d get 10+ years of quality with de Ligt. How much for Koulibaly? 3 if we are lucky?

Just need a hard working midfield to complement the attacking/creative prowess of James, Chilwell, Sterling, Raphinha, and Havertz.

We'll see. At this point simply securing a signing will be a surprise. Chelsea and Leeds have reached full agreement for Raphinha! Official bid accepted around £60/65m [add ons included]. Main part of amount to be paid immediately. It’s done between clubs. 🚨🔵 #CFC Talks now ongoing on player side on personal terms and contract. Boehly, on it. pic.twitter.com/gNbc4HbrTa — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) June 28, 2022

Not personal terms