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Humphreys loan looks a good level for him. He can challenge Badiashile/Colwill or grow in value and be sold for Guehi/Tomori money in future.

Bad situation having Maatsen on a contract that's less than a year. Could lose him for free

Its only Chalobah Humphreys and Sarr who are extras. None seem to be the kind of characters to kick up a fuss. Chalobah to Bayern is still on so hopefully he goes. And Sarr is talking to Fulham, Forest.

They were also offering a 2m loan fee when Chelsea was looking for 5-8m. And I think board is contemplating selling Maatsen in any case if he doesn't sign a new deal

Cucurella may not be moving after all. Played yesterday and there is a chance of Maatsen being sold if he doesn't sign a new deal before the deadline

Deadline is 11 pm on Sep 1 will be Sep 2 morning for you (and me)

It is still a gamble when Palmer is 2 years younger without many senior minutes. When there was already Noni, Angelo Gabriel and Mudryk, I think more experienced cover was needed

Also one where Maddison went for 40m, Kudus went for 37m. We have clearly overpaid.

Dont think any country can watch this game

City and Pep don't usually stop players who want to leave. Only exception has been Bernardo Silva in recent years

With the exception of Bernardo Silva, Pep has not stopped players from moving, even when it has been quality players. And like it was mentioned before, his education in a setup like City would be valuable.

I doubt they'll agree to such a figure but for what its worth, Brighton had a 30m bid rejected this summer. Dortmund and West Ham were also interested with figures quoted at a similar range https://www.eurosport.com/football/transfers/2023-2024/cole-palmer-considers-manchester-city-exit-as-west-ham-prepare-for-lucas-paqueta-switch-paper-round_sto9746892/story.shtml

This is experienced for the board.

No chance they agree but among all the attackers mentioned, this guy is the only one I'd consider bidding over 50m

How about a 30m bid for Kai Havertz

Is the most sensible option at this point but with these owners, you never know. I'd wait till 24 and see who becomes available

His contract runs out in 24 too.

If this is true he misses just one more league game (NFO H). Looking a lot better than initial reports then

I am okay to roll with this without adding anyone late in the window. Every attacking target mentioned seems to have red flags - Raphinha, Smith Rowe, Barcola, Edwards, Cherki, Torres

Some reports that three French clubs approached and his agents were keen for him to continue his career but the man himself is done.

Marcus Edwards from Sporting is the attacking name mentioned

The kid is seriously good. I think he can challenge Caicedo/Lavia if either slip up Before this Forest move, Porto was looking at him. A good loan could skyrocket his value too

Had a bad feeling about Andre Santos loan to Forest. They're now going for Ndidi