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http://www.lancashiretelegraph.co.uk/sport/10461969._/ Niall Mason - joins up with the Academy from July. Good to see the scouting network is still casting the net wide in the UK.

I think he means those fullbacks, Gamez and this Italian guy, might be comfortable playing as a third CB as well as a wing back/full back.

Linked with Ahmed El Mohamady now.

Ramirez is a clear 6/10. When he picked up that dead leg and was out for a month it was a big loss because his early form was excellent. Overall 5 goals in 20 starts for a midfielder is decent. A full preseason and knowing the demands of the Prem should see him kick on next season.

Agree. Plus full back cover too.

Not so sure. We were ruthless with Lloyd James after a solid season out of position.

Maik Taylor would be ideal backup.

Interesting to relook at this thread, we did have a lot of options. A few will have been proven wrong re Schneiderlin. De Ridder was never anywhere near Chamberlain though and never will be. Such a disappointment. Imagine how good we would have been if AOC had stayed though?

Was a good moment that.

This. If Boruc picked up a semi serious injury then we would be in trouble. Plus he has no genuine competition.

Would say its not a major priority but equally would not surprise me as both our back ups to Boruc are liabilities.

No, he has a history of this kind of wummery.

Over the hill but maybe a good shout as a coach IMO.

I didn't vote. But if I had it would have been a "no". Pal. Follow me around though, would be fun.

Source please Brett?

Alas, Suarez is thought to want to showcase his bite at the top level. Chaplow is less picky.

No. His game isnt about bite. Chaplow's bite is lauded across the lower divisions. Anyone looking for bite this summer will have been onto his agent.

Much better than Chaplow. Poor injury record though.

The Everton argument is silly because they are not going to be top 6 next season and striker is their weakest position.

No, Buckley is miles better than Holmes ever was and has some great attributes. I live in Brighton and they raved about him early in the season, was their most influential player. He does pick up a lot of strains though - maybe that can sorted, but on the other hand it could get worse. For me would be the only reason why not to sign him.

Would imagine so. I don't think he would really add to our squad.

4m would be a good price, but not really any higher. Would be suprised if this is true, he has struggled with injuries, especially hamstring injuries and for a player in his early 20's that would be a concern...

LOL, I wouldn't say superb. Solid pro and character who would add a bit of bite - like a better Chaplow.

Wonder if Saints are one of the clubs to have "sniffed" at Mr Hunt...should be in for this type IMO. Bargain. http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11699/8742728/Transfer-news-Stephen-Hunt-claims-he-could-be-back-in-Premier-League-next-season EDIT: On second thoughts, he wouldnt be much better than Chaplow.

Probably in London.