No idea, but it'll be another one to be racked and stacked:

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I'd prefer it if we concentrated on realistic signings, who can go straight into the first team and are an upgrade on what we already have.

Doesn't our academy have promising young players rather than having to raid the French second division?

Bexley Dave

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I am sure we are focusing on all aspects of transfer activity. Just because we are reported to be looking at a young 19 year old defender does not mean we are not also in discussions for several first team players. We are more than a one trick pony these days.

As for our academy well surely the answer is 'apparently not.' The lads of an age whereby the first team becomes a possibility have been with us since our days in the Championship. There may be the odd one or two who make it but we will not have the volume of young talent that naturally gravitates towards PL clubs. I expect that the youngsters who have joined in the last year or two are more likely to make the grade than many of those currently 18 or over.

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