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I think he'll probably be a late loan out. Not sure anyone will want to pay what we're asking for.

On a more positive note, Ross Stewart looks a decent player (when fit). Big lad who would definitely give us an added dimension to our attacking options - feels like we haven't had that since Pelle. If we do end up signing him and having to wait a bit till he's fit then I'd consider swapping Alcaraz and A Armstrong around and see how that works out.

Sunderland are desperate for a striker too. We could offer 10m + tall Paul for Stewart and that would probably get him. Or just offer a straight 5m.

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Why are you throwing a diamond into a pigsty? This doesn't make any sense. Odd!

Agree with that - probably our best passer of the ball.

Yeah, I looked him up when we were first linked. Apparently played a lot of the time out on the wing last season. I'm not sure 11 goals in 30 in the Swiss league is that great but Brighton seemed to think he had something about him. Not that excited but guess we'll see.

TBF Leeds played Drameh at left back instead of right back but I agree - he had a reasonable spell at Luton last season but nothing spectacular. I'd be very surprised if we considered him a first choice right back.

Doesn’t he tend to play more centrally though? Also seems very lightweight, not sure I would want him and Sam AA as the options on the right. Personally like the idea of Patrick Roberts more.

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I think we need to get a right winger in - Sam AA isn't ready to be a starter but will be good cover and impact sub. S Armstrong would be good to be fair but neither he nor Martin really want to play him there. Martin has said we'll replace Tella anyway. Other than that, agree.

I can see us getting a RB in if KWP goes, replacement for Tella, another striker if Che goes and probably Wood or another CB. I don't think we'll get anyone else in if Sulemana goes though. Fraser and Edozie will fight it out for that spot.

Yeah just seen that. Wouldn't surprise me if we were in for him though.

Patrick Roberts to replace Tella? Not sure if injured but didn't make the Sunderland squad. Last year of contract and ex Man City.

Cheers but that doesn't really answer my question. Mods, can we have a poll please? BTW it's thread not tread.

Is everyone wearing a coat for this one? Looks like it could be thundery showers. Ordinarily I wouldn't bother in August but I'm in two minds at the moment.

Yeah, I was just pointing it out that it's an option. There's always the doubts over whether he comes back as good and whether he can avoid other smaller injuries. Kind of thing that might make more sense in January depending on circumstances.

Duk is another one that's been mentioned. I wonder whether the club are still considering Ross Stewart as well - looks like he could be back fit around end of September. We could probably manage with what we've got till then if we think he's worth it. Bit of a risk but he got 10 in 13 games last season before the injury so if he can get back to that kind of form then he's more than enough. I'm not advocating we do it necessarily - just pointing out an option.

Having heard the press conference and the latest transfer news, I'm going with: Baz KWP Bednarek Stephens Manning Charles S Armstrong Alcaraz Aribo A Armstrong Edozie The big call will be who replaces Tella. Sam AA probably deserves it but I reckon we'll go with Aribo because RM seems to like him and talks a fair bit about him. I'm hoping this and the Plymouth games are squad wise the weakest we put out. Tight game and still don't think we're anywhere near a clean sheet but I'm going for 3-2.

I haven't really seen much of Fraser recently but doesn't he usually play on the left and cut inside? Just thinking that would make him more like competition for Edozie (or replacement for Sulemana) than a replacement for Tella. Obviously they can all play on either wing to an extent but would have thought we would be looking for someone more used to playing on the right if it's to fill a Tella shaped hole.

Yep, if we end up with a midfield that has Charles, Downes, Smallbone, S Armstrong and Alcaraz to choose from then I'd be really happy with that.

TBF Holgate did drop down to play with West Brom and did OK(ish) from what I can gather. Not sure about Ryan Fraser - seems to have stagnated the last couple of seasons and attitude wise is the only person to have pissed off "nicest man in football" Eddie Howe. Clearly either or both Sulemana and Tella are off in order for us to get Fraser in which is a shame.

Thanks for posting some transfer news. Definitely need more of this.

Yeah, I agree. Everyone will know that a decent striker is the most important part of the jigsaw when it comes to getting promoted and I imagine they'll have worked on the assumption that Che would more than likely be off. I expect we've got a number of targets in mind and if we can't get them then we don't sell Che. I'll be bloody glad when the window is closed.

We should be hiring the bloke in pajamas. Sneak him into the oppo dressing room and job done.