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Yes, but my limited understanding is that Banega is more the playmaker and can score goals, while still being able to tackle excellently - exactly what we need in other words.

I think I'd rather we got Banega if there was a choice.

Liking that quite a bit...but the mia san mia inside collar ("we are who we are") is from FC Bayern Munich, so this kit is somewhat unlikely.

Seems the Banega talk is hotting up, however I cannot believe for one minute that with Lambert and JRod we will be interested in putting money into a striker like Hooper. I would have thought the interest died when Adkins left the building.

Expansion will happen and probably to circa 40k initially. The big question is when. If we finish anywhere in the top 10 this coming season then I suspect summer 2015 will be the earliest.

A good signing by all accounts. Would like to see Astori in too, but perhaps the focus is further up the field now for new signings?

Banega would be an incredible signing - just the type of player needed to compliment Schneiderlin (or indeed Cork or Davis). We're stepping up, but this one does seem too good to be true.

If this true I for one will not be buying a new kit. We are going to lose our essential identity over time. And I say this as a person who cares little about these debates to be honest. But no - this would be a step too far in the wrong direction for me.

I am currently in Barbados and have been keeping track occasionally of transfer news (ha!) on here mainly. Sometimes I'll look at Newsnow streams. As a little aside, I got to see a Legends 6-a-side tournement in Bridgetown at the weekend. The Carribean All-Stars won thanks to some fantastic strikes by none other than Stern John. Other notable performances came from Kevin Davies (PFA All-Stars) and Robbie Fowler (Liverpool). Plenty of other 'name' players including Denis Wise who had to go home early due to a managerial issue.

Sounds like he's being a bit of a knoob.

Pretty much exactly this.

How about kind of Arsenal reverse - white with red sleeves, but with black or navy shorts? Mock up anyone?

Boyhood football hero - RIP Ron.

Not sure if this has been mentioned before...Ruiz would be a good signing for us... http://blog.squawka.com/2013/05/29/southampton-eye-centre-back-with-84-pass-accuracy-transfer-scouting-report/201305299978

Jos and Kelvin conspired to give them the game - stupid pass out from the back was the start of pressure and then their goal. Lallana is increasingly looking out of his depth now, but a good pre-season rest may help him (although from what I've heard the players will not be rested that much). Davis is a great midfielder, but he cannot shoot for toffee and must be replaced. Goodness knows what will happen to Ramirez - £12m to recoup? We need a top CB and an AM and a good pacey striker - a Michu.

It was a travesty that Stoke got anything out of that game given the style of football they play, but then they do have some good finishers and some real pace in the side. Trouble is they're told to play in a certain way by Pulis and that seems to be that. No wonder their own fans don't like him.

I feel the captaincy and in particular injury have haunted him a little, plus I think he's being found a little short of pace in the Prem...he can't get away from defenders like he could in the Championship or L1. Still a good player, but actually don't think the armband will be taken from him - the boss needs someone like him (i.e. a long serving player) for new players to identify with. I do think he will gradually find himself more on the bench though as we strengthen the squad - even now Puncheon offers more attacking threat to be fair.

Utter trash-worthy opinion from a journo that has issues with the club - always has and always will. The day he writes some news is the day I might take notice of him.

Great season of ups and downs really. Although very saddened to see Adkins go, I was equally delighted with the Pochettino effect and what it has done to improve JRod. Very excited about the summer and next season now.

We will spend £42.5m this summer. You heard it hear first.

Got draw written all over this one. 2-2.

Yeah - £10m - that seems likely...NOT! Even if Luke is sold he will go for upwards of £25m now.

Just perhaps, Terry has had insight to the significant plans of NC's that have just been ratified by the Trust? We're looking to steal a march on transfers before July - this could mean some exciting signings. Top 4 might seem daft, but belief is the starting point in any ambitious journey.

Great news, but of course there was never as much drama involved as some on here would like us to believe.

I would truly hope that you've hit the nail smack on the head. If not, then we'll know Cortese's words are all a pipe dream with no substance to them.