I have heard through the grapevine & i am deffo ITK, albeit in my own lunchbox, that we may or maybe not signing/letting some players leave, as long as 'The Athletic' are up to speed. 'Part from that i know diddly squat

Gonna be a great last few days of the 'transfer' window. Still think we can upset Chelski, its being here in Spain that does it, sorry bout that. Luv u all(ish)

This operation, will make the 'Charge Of The Light Brigade' seem like a simple military exercise.

Everyone seems to take any pronouncements by anyone at The Athletic as gospel. I wonder if Steve gives them a ring each morning to give them updates as to who we are after

Very good guesses. My equally nonITK hope is that Sarr will end up in SE25 without Zaha leaving. Fantasy football? You betcha!

Not sure getting rid of both Wickham & Benteke is ideal unless there is a new forward identified to come as an injury to either Ayew or Batshuayi would leave squad depth up front in the central positions no better than last year.
Also not sure buying a player & loaning him back is much of an idea as surely the intention should be to strengthen our side.
Roy has already stated his intention not to allow Scott Banks to be loaned out so if we are looking for younger players to strengthen, they should be good enough to go straight into the side or be in the regular squads.

Mmmm...I mean no disrespect, butfor 40 million? I feel this is a very serious buy and comments such as "I'd take Sarr" don't do it justice. I mean , sure, I'd take him too. But for a potentially bankruptcy inducing cost? (Cause it's possible with a relegation, hopefully not)

This would need to be analysed very seriously. It's not like paying 10 million on Kouyate and knowing you get your money's worth.

I think the club was pretty shaken having paid those 30 million for Benteke some years ago. A lot of money at that time. Couldn't afford many other buys. Left us in mediocrity for a long time, unable to bring many more talents for much money. We never went high like Leicester, Wolverhampton, even Southampton, cause we couldn't afford their players anymore.

We ought to be very careful with those money.

Edited by mattteo (29 Sep 2020 11.32pm)

What you say is true however I do believe SP is probably well aware of any financial implications of high transfer fee. Indeed he has previously stated such. With Benteke possibly going for £10m and £9m for Sorloth both an added bonus this season we should be able to set our sights higher but we will not pay £40m. If Dann goes his fee will be spent on Bella Kotchap imo

Edited by Spiderman (30 Sep 2020 8.04am)