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Was still hoping for a secret no 9 but alas it's too late now - still decent window!

I presume (and hope) as long as it's registered by 12 they could announce tomorrow if they wanted and still play new arrivals.

I think we'll still get a striker and I think there is a chance we did try for JWP but couldn't make it work and whilst WHU were on the blower they said you can have Cornet if you want.

JWP confirmed to Forest

I think we'll see a surprise face who hasn't been mentioned.

I actually agree that we might as well give TP a go if Trabzonspor are effing about with low fees it's worth a shot. I can't remember what game it was but at the tail end of the relegation season he came on and caused all sorts of problems and hit the crossbar with the header. (Or am I looking back with hopeful memories?)

My friend, who has a contact at the club, mentioned that his source says it's never been busier with transfer activity, both in and out. Said it's gonna be a wild few days!

I think the club have probably long moved on from MOR so I'm now more interested in who else they've set their sights on. Only thing that could work in our favour is if the Shea Charles to Celtic thing is a reality but even then, they'd most likely be separate deals anyway so irrelevant.

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Mad how far behind we have fallen but I know Brighton have sold well in recent times but it still baffles me that they can go out and spend £40m + on several players. Even if the heady days of us shifting big stars for big wedge we were never in that world of big money transfers. The financial aspect of football baffles me.

My point is, if the contact at the club said to ignore the noise and we'll be in a better position - one would assume that is a positive thing but only time will tell!

Arise Sir Doomsayer.

I've mentioned this before, but I have a good friend with a strong contact at the club. My mate recently asked this contact whether the situation is as bleak as it’s being portrayed—like us missing out on everyone. The response was to ignore the noise. While we’re not going to be signing any superstars, we will be in a much better position in a few weeks. It’s just a matter of patience. I know this isn't breaking news, but I thought it was worth sharing.

Perhaps they're taking off the ABK money?

Think the MOR dominos are about to start falling for Atalanta.

It's highly likely. we've got the worst goalkeeper in the league and probably the worst attack, if you cant score and concede a lot then it only ends one way. We all liked the Championship anyway..

I don't disagree.

Oh and this...

Positive.

The more I hear the more I think it's increasingly unlikely we get O'Riley - he's going to go for around £21.5m (circa €25m) and I just don't think we have that to spend on one player. Even if we sell everyone we want, I think that's most likely the total budget remaining. We know we need to strengthen in multiple areas so alas I think it'll be the return of the black box and bringing in players such as Wellington. Of course, this is just my opinion but I just can't see it.

Here is what I think will happen, we will make a handful of signings and there will be a series of players going out the door. However, will we end up with who we're being linked with now? No. It'll be options B, C and D. Will it be the club's fault? No, not really. If it was as simple as paying the money then yes it would be their fault but people fail to take into account the player / agent's desires. Why sign for Southampton now if perhaps an Aston Villa, Sevilla or AC Milan comes knocking later in the window if their first choices fall through? We just have to accept this is where we are in the pecking order. Also, if you want some reassurance that the market is fucked, West Ham spending £27m + add ons for a 31 year old is insane especially when you factor in they've given him a four year contract.

No thanks.

Liverpool want £27.5m apparently.

If we sign Guido Rodriguez I'll eat my hat.