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Not entirely it's more of a case that Arsenal's deal for Garcia seems to have fallen through. I'd be ok with no announcement if that little snippet hadn't just cropped up.

How would they know unless they are inside Arsenal's facilities hearing everything being discussed?

Think his biggest problem at West Ham was a really bad calf injury that kept him out for months. We need to be sure that is not still bothering him.

Oh dear, seems the Arsenal move for Garcia has hit an impasse. Must put an element of doubt in our deal for Ramsdale and would be why it's not been announced yet. Arsenal reported to be in for Neto but if that doesn't fly it's potential bad news for us as presumably they'll be forced to keep Ramsdale.

Watched Larios in the recent U21 match against West Ham and he looked way below what you'd expect from someone near to the first team squad.

Not sure how in-the-know Sky Sports are but they just talked about the Ramsdale deal and ended by saying 'it's done and just a matter of time'.

I read some comments RM made about their player Colwill who scored the wonder goal and played really well last night. He knows him from when he managed Swansea and said he's a very talented player who does lots of good things but needs to get himself regularly starting at Cardiff for now and will then be possibly ready to step up to a higher level. Wouldn't have minded us putting a cheeky bid for him and then loaning him out - he's 22 I think and looks quite similar in style to Dibbling from his skills videos.

Think it's an NHS medical and he's number 9999 in the queue.

Waiting for VAR to confirm if it's over the line.

I reckon we're going for a spectacular double reveal - Aaron Ramsdale and JWP.

A little harsh on Lumley. Yes, he made the one glaring error but he also made a very good save to keep us level after Wood screwed up - had that gone in we might well have lost the game.

He's got Jacky Grealish vibes by Kim Carnes.

Tell them to double it and we might think about it.

I thought he used them very well to get out of tight spots and change the direction of play. A very accomplished cameo last night and he was clearly the best footballer on the pitch in terms of technique, awareness and ability and I get that it wasn't a particularly high bar.

Yes but don't worry we've signed Dubravka on a 5 year deal.

Not me. Would use the loan elsewhere. Don't think he's what we need.

I tend to agree on Fraser. He did well for us last season in the Championship but not sure he has what it takes for The Premier League. Maybe a useful squad player but think we can and should be doing better.

Looking at his goal celebration he thinks he strikes like a cobra.

The most I'd offer Ings is a pay per play deal - take it or leave it. Obviously he'd take the latter option.

Some silky play there laced with power - the guy is a tank and will be better than Wanyama was for us. Like Fernandez he spots a pass quickly and plays it. With these two our midfield will have a bit about it and move the ball much quicker.

He could be the big midfield unit we've been missing for so long. Covers the ground rapidly with his long stride so can snuff out danger. He's a tidy passer and is capable of breaking forward and carrying the ball. Just what we need and I feel he should start on Saturday alongside Downes and Fernandes. However, I doubt RM will be so keen to change two in midfield so we may only see Fernandez which would be a pity.

I think SAA has a far more developed game than Edozie. He's better at beating his man, finishes better and has far more of an end product. Edozie struggled tonight against a Cardiff reserve full back who he should have had on toast.

Not sure he'll have convinced RM to start him.

Decent as a squad player but think we have better options now with Downes, Fernandez and Big Les.

This is what makes him so valuable to us. His quickness of thought and action is a breath of fresh air after seeing our other midfielders labouring and taking so long to spot passes and movement. He must be one of the first names on the team sheet.