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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.

What kind've player is he, Olallana? Holding midfielder?