Jase

He's in Milan now, right? Thought Italy aren't in UK's quarantine list? Not sure I believe this Silva becoming captain thing because making Silva the captain immediately and just like that would be pretty disrespectful on Lampard's part towards Azpi. Lampard should also know better than most that players don't necessarily need the armband to lead. Won't be surprised if Silva is made the vice-captain though.

Conte is at it again... (cc @Tomo )

I did say "at least Friday the earliest", especially if we assume Silva gets announced tomorrow. Saw someone mention a good point on Twitter earlier; the club would want to milk the social media reaction to every signing. Don't think they would announce Silva and Havertz on the same day, even if that is better for our sanity.

Don't think we'll see the signing of Havertz until at least Friday the earliest...

United having a bit of a nightmare. First the Maguire situation and now this...

Where did they mention it on The Athletic?

Our English lads are happy with the signing on Twitter.

Nope, after the 4th league game in October. There's one coming up next week though...

Probably. The main thing here though is Lampard sure sounds like a very good 1-on-1 communicator. All 3 signings so far said they spoke with him and bought into what he's trying to do. Also, it's nice to see a manager getting involved with the signings - helped by the fact it's their first choice target - rather than being stand-off-ish and expect the club to do the convincing bit.

The potential drama from it could be funny next season. One to watch.

If Messi is not free, then Man City and whoever else may not be too keen on the deal, although that would depend on the eventual fee...

Chilwell on his injury...

I swear the word 'system' has appeared in Ziyech's, Werner's and now Chilwell's official club interivew..?

Leicester mentioned "undisclosed fee" (lol) but it should be 50 million that has been reported.