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I thought Sam G would take his place. Might there be another striker exit?

Assuming VVD stays.

Take slow, deep breaths & relax.

Agree (as above). Ake/Gibson would be perfect players to partner VvD.

I quite like Gibson, good player & left footed too, but I'm not sure he would truly be a "VvD replacement". Virgil has numerous qualities, but the key thing that any replacement would need to replace is his aerial dominance. We got battered by physical strikers without him.

SWANS IN TALKS FOR ROQUE MESA Sky sources understand Swansea are in advanced talks to sign Las Palmas midfielder Roque Mesa for a deal worth £11m. The Premier League club have beaten off competition from European rivals Roma and Sevilla to land the 28-year-old, who would be Swansea’s first signing of the summer. We’re told that while the deal is progressing as planned, it has not been finalised as yet. The Spaniard has made 126 appearances for Las Palmas since making his debut in 2011.

West Ham spinning so many striker plates, that they likely just forgot about him. Everton seemingly stocking up their attack with Sandro Ramirez set to join as well. Good couple of strikers there for around £13m.

EVERTON AGREE ONYEKURU DEAL Sky sources understand Everton have agreed deal to sign Henry Onyekuru from KAS Eurpen. The Nigerian striker was the joint top scorer in Belgium last season. He had £6.8m release clause in his contract and his advisers had also been in talks with other clubs, including Arsenal and West Ham. The 20-year-old, who doesn't qualify for a work permit yet, will be loaned to Anderlecht for next season (doesn’t qualify for work permit yet).

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/06/26/liverpool-avoid-sanction-pursuit-virgil-van-dijk/

Yeah, looks great. Can't see Real wanting him to move over here on loan though. They will likely want him to get more game time in Spain.

Oh Lordy... you're right.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/06/26/manchester-city-eager-tie-deals-dani-alves-kyle-walker-benjamin/

Wrong Llorente. Marcos is the one we'd like!

I would just flying armbar him. Rear naked choke would be too risky.

West Ham prepared to break club transfer record for Olivier Giroud ~ @JWTelegraph http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/06/26/west-ham-prepared-break-club-transfer-record-olivier-giroud/ #WestHamStrikerWatch

Lyon doing a decent job of signing players I fancied for us: Bertrand Traore now signed. They are also closing in on Mariano Diaz from Real Madrid.

Was he linked to Osvaldo deal, mate? I just remember him seemingly being a pre-Morgan-sale panic signing.

@laudepoitre: Proud to join the Premier League with the Terriers next season. Looking forward to playing with my new shirt! @htafcdotcom #NewChallenge

https://southamptonfc.com/news/2017-06-26/guillem-balague-interview-mauricio-pellegrino-southampton Apologies if posted already.

That's a big blow. Isn't Mawson suspended as well? Might be a chance for Stephens to get a game.

That doesn't tend to happen often!

I've no idea why Liverpool haven't signed Bertrand already, TBH.

Agree with all that. I'd quite like a partner for Romeu, but we are probably assuming Hojbjerg will step up this season.

Agree. 1 good season & they are worth pretty much double. Don't see us having that much cash without selling anybody.