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I might be alone here, but I've always really liked Pedro and thought £21m was a relative bargain.

Any idea what Wolves paid for him?

CANARIES BID FOR AFOBE Norwich have made a substantial offer for Wolves striker Benik Afobe, according to Sky sources. The 22-year-old has a contract with the Championship club until the summer of 2018.

NORWICH ENTER KOULIBALY RACE Norwich City have entered the race to sign Napoli centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly, according to Sky Italia. Southampton have already showed their interest for the player, although we understand a formal offer is yet to be submitted. Norwich have not lodged their interested, with our colleagues in Italy reporting the Canaries are offering €11millions plus bonuses to bring the former France U20 international to Carrow Road

Guardian sport ‏@guardian_sport Bournemouth weighing up move for Sunderland’s Jermain Defoe. http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/aug/18/bournemouth-jermain-defoe-sunderland?CMP=share_btn_tw

SAINTS’ KOULIBALY INTEREST Southampton are interested in Napoli defender Kalidou Koulibaly, according to Sky sources. However, a former offer is yet to be made. We understand Southampton's primary target remains Celtic defender Virgil van Dijk, but that move is dependent on whether the Scottish champions qualify for the Champions League group stages.

This possible deal got a mention on the transfer round-up on SSN just after 6pm.

Happy to be wrong, but they nearly get everything wrong. He's been playing for United anyway, hasn't he?

I agree. I'd be tempted to hold onto him until Clasie is back and up to speed.

Hull might well play him a lot more after their exodus.

Derby rumoured to be interested in season long loan. http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2015/08/18/report-derby-county-interested-in-loan-deal-for-harrison-reed/

Proof that players can be involved in deals but still play : Mangala (played today) rumoured to be going to Valencia on loan as part of Otamendi deal to City.

Good video. Would be a great video had we not had been so abject yesterday.

Agree with wanting Reed to play a part at some point in the game. Good chance for Romeu to get some minutes too. Pretty stretched at the back - I imagine Martina will come in - and *maybe* Caulker is fit to feature? (I can't remember what Ron said his prognosis is)

Cheers trousers.

Excellent win. Any match reports?

Within 2 mins of me posting! Typical

Looks decent for Villa tonight IMO.

VILLA SIGN TRAORE Aston Villa have signed Adama Traore from Barcelona on a five-year deal.

MK Dons would be a good bet again.

Would agree with this (but only if we bring in this mystery loan midfielder Guan was talking about yesterday).

http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/football/nonleague/13595799._/?

Correct. I was listening live, so just brain-farted it out on here - I should've made it clear Ronald was answering a question on midfield transfer target.

Was just thinking about Guan 2.0's mystery player... - A loan target (offer turned down) - Midfielder - Left sided / central - More attack than defensive - Steven Davis type, but more physical - Not mentioned before Moussa Dembele (?)

King Ronald said in the conference that Romeu was his 1st choice for central-midfield.