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And every season we start slowly - just saying.

Wow, which genius came up with this piece of 'breaking news?'

He'll be going nowhere yet then.

You're forgetting Stephens at CB.

Don't SR own the club?

Don't like the look of your proposed line up at all. Continuing last season's lack of height and strength with Archer, Fraser, Smallbone and Armstrong. Rather see Downs or Stewart up front. We will of course be bringing in new players so need to make some moves quickly to try to give them some training with the group so they can be in the side for the first game.

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Of course but you're admitting Dibling has a big flaw in his make-up in that he doesn't battle when the going is tough. Not a good trait.

I agree. Dibling was very comfortable with Russell Martin as his boss. Moyes is an entirely different proposition and is a fiery Jock who wont hold back on any player not performing. Not sure Tyler is ready to play under that kind of manager.

Didn't affect Fernandes who knuckled down and gave his all every minute he played.

An agent with the player's best interests at heart (I get that they are generally in it for themselves). A decent agent would realise that Dibling isn't ready for a move right now and would be better off signing (or re-negotiating) the contract on the table and having a season with us where he'll play regularly rather than warming the bench of a mid table Premier League side. He's 19 and has already tasted life at Chelsea which he very soon discovered didn't suit him - ok, he was younger then but he doesn't come across as someone who thrives outside his own particular comfort zone.

Agree. It's very hard to quantify what Dibling is worth because you're mainly splashing out on potential rather than something more tangible. Clubs will be wary of spending too big on what would be a bit of a gamble. I think we'll do well to get £35m for him at his current stage of development. Another season with us would be more sensible for the lad in my view but that's for him to decide.

Surely we're not stupid enough to have only one target.

Nobody is paying £50m+ for Fernandes.

Yeah, it's been reported previously.

Does everyone on here expect that? You, presumably, are the only exception.

Despite these links I think Charles needs regular games to develop which he likely wouldn't get in the Premier league. He could be tempted by more money I guess.

Where would Charles go? He's not good enough for the Premier League and presumably wouldn't want to go to another Championship club which just leaves a move abroad. Same with Downes really.

THB is in the latest training pictures. Couldn't spot Tyler who seems to be keeping a very low profile.

Yeah, to be fair he looks good in the air, quick, decent on the ball, tackles well and can ping long passes with pin-point accuracy all day long - everything Stephens can't do.

Are we collecting centre backs? It's creativity and goal scorers we need plus a goalkeeper. Hope this is clickbait.

I think if we get north of 35 million for Fernandes we'll have done ok. He's had one season in the Premier league so we're not getting silly money for him

An upgrade on Baz then 🙂

What you are really saying is that you hope he faces fewer shots so will let less goals in - a competent defence and not being forced to play out from the back does not make him a better 'keeper. He might have improved and we'll likely find out soon.