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https://as.com/ciclismo/roig-negueroles-no-puedes-echar-a-un-profesional-a-los-diez-dias-de-apostar-por-el-n/ Villarreal CEO Danjuma and Jackson, possible offers: “Right now we do not have a formal offer, it is true that there are rumours and there is interest, but I think that the market is beginning to move now and we will see how it evolves. I don't know what will happen in the next few weeks." Players who want to leave: “No player has asked me to leave the club, I think that everyone is comfortable here. The truth is that if it has ever happened, it has always been because it can improve to earn more money for a club or go to a more important club.

https://www.lequipe.fr/Football/Actualites/Transferts-nice-a-fait-une-offre-de-18-millions-d-euros-pour-terem-moffi-lorient/1374416 French side Nice have bid €18m for Moffi.

I reckon it might just be Jackson that comes in and possibly a full back, both on loan. The way Jones made a point about us not necessarily bringing in a new number 9 suggests we are not bringing in a new number 9. We shall see.

That's perhaps hopeful thinking. Saints either want him or they don't. As they do, and Jones has just said as such, Moi will then want a wage rise. His agent will point out that we will need to spend, say, £15m on a new guy, so as we get him on a free, they'd like a rise. His agent perhaps will also argue, that when he signed, he was down the pecking order, but now he is a `regular', thus deserves a rise. The delay possibly will be because, last summer both he and the club will have been uncertain or how much he will feature in 2023, that seemed to have been resolved under Ralph and negotiations seemed to have started, but then the change of manager halted proceedings.

Is that not a bit of an oxymoron?

That doesn't half feel like a lazy bullshit link to me. Newcastle have more than stabilised. I'd of thought they were looking at `top table' players now, as per Isak.

Fair point, but by retaining a `squad player', it could prevent us bringing someone in that `might' turn out to be of Mane's quality. The flip side to that coin is a) you have to pay another transfer fee b) the incoming guy may be worse, not better. For me, if a player reaches the end of his contract, that creates the opportunity to offload and reboot should the player not be a success, improving and an important part of the first team. Moi is a tricky player to evaluate. I think I have sat on the fence with him throughout his Saints career. I was unwilling to slate him, but also not willing to back him wholeheartedly. He has the touch and the ability to play at this level, all levels in fact, however, does he do enough or make an impact in enough games? There has been a few games when his work rate has been applauded, a few when he has scored and created things, but there hasn't been many when he really run a game. Very few when he has stood out. He can pick a pass, but most of the time he just keeps the ball moving, which is OK, but if you are going to play in an attacking role behind the strikers, then I expect dribbles, shooting and or passes that unlock defences. He's the sort that could easily play in a top side and look very comfortable, but he's not the kind of player that elevates our game if others around him are struggling, which they often are. I'm still on the fence. Jones' word "excellent" is not one I would use, I should point out. Looks like he's here to stay though. I doubt any other Prem side will come in for him, and that is very telling. A Prem player available on a free transfer...why wouldn't Spurs or others take him? Because they don't rate him, even as a squad player.

Limited? I won't hear such blasphemy. Bloody brilliant goal. Funny that since he retired crop circles no longer seem to be a thing. Just to return to KWP. I thought he has another bloody great game at left back. Forget the mazy dibbles, the pace and ability to know when to tackle and when to jockey, which he has, it's that quality touch and technical ability that earns him and others a little time. When in a tight spot, he is always willing and able to get out of it himself. Rather than offload quickly, or just smash it down the channel to relieve pressure, he has that confidence and ability to drop his shoulder, to create space and time, which allows more forward players to find space to receive the ball. Without it, our players are always under pressure and possession is quickly handed over. It's these small situations, perhaps two or three times in a game that all add up in the end. This is the difference between a fullback like Perraud and a genuine premiership quality player like KWP. He has been tremendous to watch since he got here. I won't begrudge him leaving, should that happen in the summer, but I will miss watching him. Finding a replacement that can lace his boots won't be easy. Just look at our struggle to find a left back...

does that mean the second leg is also a Tuesday, or does it switch to the Wednesday for the return (Tue 31st Jan or Wed 1st Feb)?

A £90m debt and a £114m+wage bill would need to be supported by a £48m parachute payment for two years. Relegation clauses in player contracts and player sales would be required to balance the books. It won't be pretty if we do down.

Very good point, but it's rare to see fans wanting a manger out after three games and openly describing his football as shit, so I guess it's not surprising the journalists are pressing that issue relentlessly.

Ha. Absolutely, but I felt in control of the situation.

Nicolas Jackson might fit the 'non number 9, but offering pace and power' description.

Ely is getting a new contract if Jones comments yesterday are anything to go by.

Jones just said, when asked about Ely's contract, that "he's been excellent for me and I hope he's at the football club for much longer". New contract coming...

The least of our problems is Chelsea swooping in and utilising the buy back clause.

Loved that wing back role at Forest. I suggested Wan-Bissaka before the window opened, but if he was available you'd imagine Palace would try to get hi back like they did Zaha.

We're not selling KWP in this window. No chance. We're looking at a right back, because we are currently playing Lyanco there - admittedly he's done a pretty damn good job in the last two games. Full back needs to be a strength. Jones' successful teams have had fullbacks bombing up and down. Makes sense to strengthen if he doesn't rate AMN, Larios and Perraud.

Jones' Paul Telfer?

blast, but as I think was mentioned, its not an injury that you just waltz back from. I know people were hopeful or seeing him in this new year, but I never expected him to play at all this season. Can we reignite our interest in Issa Kabore or has he already skipped beyond us by going on loan to Marseilles?

You are right, but it isn't helping to build a relationship with supporters. However, I don't think bridges can be built between him and some of the fans. Many have gone all in and won't want to lose face, even if he wins games going forward. I've not slagged him off, so when he niggles back I don't feel it is aimed at me. But it still comes across as petty. Like someone else said, he got the result, (and performance). That answered his critics. Nothing more needed to be said.

that would be a good deal. Get a percentage out of every transfer until a player's career is over. Especially ff that player is someone like Christian Vierri that is constantly moving for £40m

Its a fair criticism. We didn't look better after the wold cup than we did before. Ralph did the same with the entire preseason.

OK. Forgive my scepticism, but I think I will check that when I get the opportunity. I don't believe the manager said nothing at all. JWP might have done a speech or some sort, and maybe that was the last thing said, which may be when the manager usually does his thing, but Jone's sitting their on his hands for the entire 15 minute break?

I have to be honest, I am struggling to believe the manager went all Brian Clough and said nothing at half time.