Dibden Purlieu Saint

Where did you hear this? He was rubbish here on loan.

Fulham.

He's not signed for Sydney yet...

What about Lucarelli?

I'm just not sure about Di Natale, didn't he start off as a winger?

Boriello?

Totti?

Moutinho will be bigger.

I was talking about players that have scored more than Gilardino, but then Ibra has gone to PSG I suppose, so no longer active...

Ooh, that's a good one. Ibrahimovic I'd go for.

You've spelt 'offence' the American way.

Well, yes, but that is extremely unlikely.

Francisco Javier De Pedro. He was a disappointment due to the fact his legs had gone. Was a class player throughout his career though. This player is a completely different kettle of fish.

Is anyone worried that the hold up is due to a work permit, and perhaps he won't be given one as we're not a top 4 side? I know it tends to hinge on if he is an extraordinary talent, which he is, but I also wonder if the Home Office tends to feel less pressure with smaller clubs.

Benayoun would be great.

Excellent point!

I'll get it tattoo'd on my face. (don't hold me to this)

And don't forget think about the feeling it would bring into the club, his experience, working with youngsters. It would be amazing.

This. Biglia should be off to a top 6 side.

Barcelona for me.

I have a spare brand new baby bjorn in lime green if someone wants to buy it of me. Mothercare sent me 2 by accident.

The difference is that one is a contract between Saints and Penarol, and the other is a contract between Bologna and Penarol. If the second one then in theory the agreement has been reached and the player can be transferred to us, as long as the contract is agreed.

See, now this is where it makes no sense. Earlier in the week an agreement had been made between Saints and Penarol. Even then, is this for 30% of the ownership, or is it a 30% sell on clause?

Yeah, but that was already agreed. Plus there was a tweet earlier alluding to the fact that Saints are still negotiating with Betancourt.

Does anyone think the further delay is confusion over the contract. We offer £40k p/w gross. It is interpreted by Ramirez and his agent as £40k p/w net. I would not be surprised...