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Simon Peach ‏@SimonPeach There seems to be a war between #SaintsFC target Alexander Büttner & Vitesse judging but what I can make out using Google Translate. Don't know if it means the deal is back on. Last I read a week or so back, Buttner is taking action against Vitesse because they have completely frozen him out since his transfer here broke down.

How rich are Sullivan/Gold? A week ago they were moaning that every penny for transfers has come out of their pockets.

If we've set sights on Phillips, I'd have guessed it was because talks with his agent didn't go well. Still... Phillips----------------Lallana----------------Ramirez ------------------Lambert/Rodriguez--------------- Would be handy going forwards.

I take it Cortese is back from his holiday then.

6m wouldn't be a shock for Phillips. Blackpool did pretty well financially off of their PL season and don't need to sell so anyone wanting one of their best players is going to have to cough up.

Surprised we haven't tried harder to pick up a couple from the relegated sides. We're allegedly keen on Dann again, but what about Lee Chung Yong at Bolton? Had an awful injury last season but the seasons before that he was very good. We could do a lot worse IMO.

That game was a frustrating preview of what we can expect to see this season without squad improvements -Decent possession that goes nowhere -Conceding possession cheaply in bad areas -Fonte getting outmuscled -Poor closing down on the edge of the area

On the other hand Dany N'Guessan didn't work out quite so well.

To be honest I see a tough season ahead unless we sign three (good) players. What we've sign so far has been good, Clyne in particular I think will do very well for us, however as it stands right now there are 16 days left in the transfer window and we still need two CBs and a quick attacking wide player or we're in for a torrid time this season. Showing some ambition and trying to pull of a coup is fine, if it comes off fantastic, but why do this now when surely the focus should be on targeting good players that we have a realistic chance of signing? The last thing anyone will want is for us to have messed all summer about chasing a marquee signing, running out of time and panic buying donkeys in the last couple of days.

If I were a Spurs fan I would be more concerned that Jermain Defoe is the only experienced CF in the squad, they need better than that if they are serious about challenging top 4.

Jordan Cross is masterfully dodging certain questions, such as whether or not the 2.65m he keeps on about is a general budget or a playing budget.

Michail Antonio

According to the player's agent Spurs had a bid of 16m euros (£12.6m) accepted, but didn't offer high enough wages to the player so he turned them down. I think we are probably being used to encourage Spurs to offer Ramirez better personal terms. However it seems Spurs are waiting until Modric is sold.

He's on now talking about a player who's chained himself to Italian FA building and gone on hunger strike over being suspended for match fixing.

This seems to be gathering pace, would be a hell of a coup if it happened and may even work for us in other deals as perhaps we would look a more attractive destination to other targets if we can attract a player of Ramirez quality. Still can't see it happening though.

3.5m is a good price for a headless chicken

Agree with that, not enough time left for Cortese to start playing fantasy football.

Another little bit that is relevant to this particular rumour Tancredi Palmeri works for CNN and Gazzetto Dello Sport and has a good reputation. Still think there is zero chance of this happening, at best his agent is using our interest to hurry Spurs/Liverpool into offering more money IMO. Matt Phillips would be a good signing.

No chance he'd be interested and allegedly even Liverpool are baulking at his wage demands.

http://www.english.rfi.fr/sports/20120615-french-international-striker-gomis-court-over-alleged-rape Been accused of rape, too.

Benalouane was very much second choice CB in a Cesena side that finished bottom by 10 points last season.

I don't think Punchons form has changed anything. After all we've been busy allegedly tapping up Matt Phillips.

Adkins' interview on the OS after the match last night.

Where did you hear that, only place I've seen this rumour posted is on one of those fake ITK twitters.

Well pointless to deny or dance around it now Blackpool have used the accused the club of tapping him up.