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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.

Decent analysis but minus points for using the phrase "onboarding"

Thought McAtee was at Sheffield United? Anyway, they want him back along with a number of premier league clubs and Man City have apparently already rejected a 30M bid from someone. I can't see it happening if I'm honest. Most likely is he ends up going on loan to a premier league club.

Just because you think you can do better. You strikers are all the same. Massive egos.

I think we should play Alex Law up front.

It's speculation. What the fuck are you on this thread for if you don't want to read it?

Would have thought Adams going was always in the mind of Wilcox so you'd imagine that he would have replacements in mind but the only strikers I can remember us being linked with this window are Sydney Van Hooijdonk, Andi Zeqiri and Piroe. Piroe would have been fine but the other two are a bit questionable for me. Neither have great stats and that's in leagues inferior to the championship never mind the premier league.

Yep, very strange. Doesn't appear to favour Piroe at all. Fucking annoying if Swansea can convince Piroe to sign a new contract but we can't do the same for Tella and Smallbone. I'll give Che a pass because he's at least proved (limited) worth in the premier league.

Alcatraz was just off the coast of San Francisco, same as it always is. Not sure about the others.

Yeah, could be that. To be honest I didn't know that the link was from last December - I guess that could make a difference now. Had a quick look at the highlights - difficult to really tell how good (or not) he is. Reminded me of Hojberg a bit.

I'd rather not but fill your boots, I'm not stopping you.

Doesn't sound like he's too keen to move anywhere this summer. He said this after being linked with Rangers: Kerber said: "The international interest is a great honor for me and is also the result of my performances so far this season. "However, I can completely rule out a transfer this season. "FC Saarbrucken is the club of my heart and my dream is to see them in Bundesliga II before thinking about any transfer. "And I still have a lot planned for the future with my club."

You OK hun?

Hopefully we can sell him to Burnley or Leverkusen before he actually plays for us.

Fuck no, that's a race I hope Leeds win.