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Wasn't he the guy who was supposedly going to choose Bolton over us?

Great stuff

Where's he playing? Wing?

Interesting to see what happens when you break down stats like that, Giordano. Crazy to think that we stayed up last season with a defence that probably cost less than Lovren himself.

Duly noted, Garrett. I mean't Daily Mail was the 1st UK source

Daily Mail was the 1st place to mention it over here I believe. Trousers posted this link on June 7th. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2337720/Southampton-want-Lyons-Dejan-Lovren.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490 Worth noting in the future that *even* articles with typo's can be trusted:-

Yeah, very much. What a coup he was for us in league 1.

Agreed. Cork & Morgan been immense, but won't get far by just having 2. Wanyama / Nainggolan / Biglia were all linked for good reason. Possibly. Depends on where MP see's Rodriguez fitting in, IMO.

Agreed, Batman. DC / DMC / AMRL were what I had down as our priority positions to strengthen.

You mean for this season, Chez? I think both Phillips & Ince were out of contract, but Blackpool had options on both to extend for the extra year which the club took up.

This morning's paper talk re: Players mentioned on this thread. - Southampton boss Mauricio Pochettino wants playmaker Joan Verdu from old club Espanyol. - Crystal Palace boss Ian Holloway is reeling after being quoted a stunning £14million fee by old club Blackpool for Thomas Ince and Matt Phillips. - Burnley to put £7million price tag on Charlie Austin to ward off potential interest

I think it probably depends on how highly MP rates Forren.

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/12691/8777300/Transfer-news-Dale-Jennings-to-swap-Bayern-Munich-for-Huddersfield-Town

Ben Smith as well, Charlie. Wasn't it him who broke the 'Cortese considering his future' news?

Had a quick look - Like this one

You stuck your neck out mate - Credit where it's due. Deal was probably agreed in principle last week for all we know.

Yeah. He must've been sweating - Was left quite late. I like surprise friday night signings. Reminds me of the Steven Davis deal last year.

Great to get a player in so early. It will be quite interesting to see if we still get linked with DC's after this.

I don't think anyone on twitter even reported it did they? K Billy has a water-tight source.

Props to K Billy. Monk deserves a shout too.

Fair play indeed. Anton Zingarevich realised he needed to spend money at last then. Great signing for them - especially in the championship.

Cheers for that - Is he a ball player? Or more of an aerial beast? (Basically, is he Killer or Claus?)

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8776714/Transfer-News-Hull-City-have-sealed-a-deal-for-Wigan-defender-Maynor-Figueroa

http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11906/8776649/PSV-striker-Jeremain-Lens-says-he-is-open-to-a-switch-to-Dynamo-Kiev

Tom28 mentioned Cardozo a little while back Saw this on the SKY Sports transfer clock watch:- Benfica forward Oscar Cardozo is another player attracting a lot of attention, and Record in Portugal reports that Tottenham have joined the race for his signature. The 30-year-old has been a key player for Benfica since joining the club in 2007 but it looks as though they face a fight to hold on to him this summer.