Both they and Norwich had a significant cash pile from outgoing transfers and so yes we were always likely to get outbid if anyone else was seriously interested

According to one of the genuine ITKs on Twitter he never was our number one target anyway

Correct, if we match the price he will come to us, if we don't he wont, simples

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

I had heard about a couple of weeks ago that it was unlikely we would sign him, hence my comment on HOL that I would be surprised if we did so.

Edited by Willo (09 Aug 2021 11.07am)

Norwich still have money from Godfrey and the full back that went to Newcastle.
Maybe still got finance problems which is why they only spent £450k last time in the Prem.

Shame about Armstrong (unless we pull the rug on Saints at 11 hour)

Oh well..we can’t win em all but I think we’ll regret this one slipping through net. We still desperately need a goal scorer to cover for Benteke.

The beatings will stop when morale improves.