Ivan Katalinic's 'tache

The whispers as to potential signings are almost non-existent. Either we're playing our cards even more closely to our chest than usual or there just isn't anything pending, which would be worrying. Or maybe the single signing RK mentioned is being rapidly reassessed internally given our woeful run of form and targets are still being identified never mind sounded out with their club.

If I were him, I'd be trying to get it tied up as soon as I could. Hell of a payout with just under 5 years on a deal left, if sacked, because results didn't improve.

Nearly as big a loss as Eva Carneiro at Chelsea IMO. Look at what happened to them when she left!!

Bournemouth strengthening despite being on a reasonable run. We are on an atrocious run & it looks like we can't be a*sed. One striker? It's not enough.

Juventus have apparently turned down bids from us and West Ham for Stefano Sturaro. http://gazzettaworld.gazzetta.it/news/transfer-market/juventus-west-ham-southampton-sturaro/

Another ex Saint in Arron Davies on now...

Looks like ex-Saints Paul Tisdale & Lee Holmes could be guiding Exeter to a surprise win over the Scousers if the half time score is anything to go by!

Maybe we get a discount as compensation for having Caulker?

Maybe, maybe not. Who truly knows the extent of the footballer ego?

Maybe this should sound a(nother) warning to some of our 'wantaway' stars? Maybe it's better to be an important player at a so-called smaller club than a bit part player at a larger club? Unless the move is just a money gathering exercise.

So was Juanmi simply left out vs Norwich or was he injured? Could it hint at a loan move back to Spain, as some of the Spanish press were recently suggesting? A pretty bad fall from grace if he was left out: a highly rated new Spanish international to Ryan Seager's understudy...

Oh, I see. Will this impact any potential signings? I mean, if Koeman could be removed I guess we won't let him spend heavily on players a new coach won't want despite the obvious need for a forward.

Really? Has it all gone boobies up behind the scenes or are you hinting he'll never walk and will need to be fired before he leaves?

Alan Nixon: Leicester City. Demarai Gray should be signed tomorrow afternoon. Unless Southampton sort themselves out with a rival bid.

I hope Romeu senses the opportunity to step in and take over for a while...

3 goals in 7 games around the 4-0 Arsenal win is extremely poor and illustrates we need reinforcements now. If it's money we need, sell Wanyama now to fund some of it. Koeman's point is valid in is being the only side to make a profit from transfers as it hints at under investment.

If the club genuinely think we may only need a striker if Jay Rod & Pellè aren't fit & that's it, then that's crazy. 6 defeats in 8 is relegation form & tells it's own tale. Rather than saying no-one should be sold, maybe we should move a couple on now & get them settled in for a better season next year. I'd say Big Vic may be one, right now.

If the club genuinely think we may only need a striker if Jay Rod & Pellè aren't fit & that's it, then that's crazy. 6 defeats in 8 is relegation form & tells it's own tale. Rather than saying no-one should be sold, maybe we should move a couple on now & get them settled in for a better season next year. I'd say Big Vic may be one, right now.

Norwich, not far below us in for Naismith & Ranocchia. Would be good signings for them & makes them stronger.

Wouldn't mind us taking a punt on Andre Gray at Burnley. Carried on where he left off after last season's excellence at Brentford.

Once we had the Latvian Michael Owen, now we could have the Irish Jamie Vardy! I think Long can be very much our own Vardy like striker - a complete pest who's not afraid to wind up the centre halves to give him an edge. Unlike Vardy, he's not been given a real run of games to get himself going. Vardy himself was hardly prolific in the top flight until Ranieri started him regularly. Maybe that's what Long needs too. Anyone know how long Pelle is out for? A run of games alongside Mane could allow us to see the real Shane Long.

I'd take a bit of solidly unspectacular right now. Gave the right side good balance.

Interesting stat from the Beeb website:

Fantastic performance but again only got through 65 mins until he got cramp. Need him to build up the stamina and strength but there is a tremendous player in there, epitomised by the excellent tackle in the box he made early in the second half.

"Arsene, my client just bossed your midfield - interested?". Not my words but those of Big Vic's agent in about 10 mins time...