Meyer leaving makes sense - hopefully it will be the start of a bit of a clear out with Wickham, Sakho, Dann and CB to follow and one or two new additions coming in.

Don't see us getting rid of Benteke. Reason? If Wickham goes and the offer re Batshuayi isn't taken up (which given his lack of game time so far seems increasingly likely) then we will be woefully short up front if Benteke also goes. We can't afford or won't shell out for a good striker so imo we will be stuck with Tekkers, whether we like it or not (hopefully on a reduced wage and only a one year extension).

Our coffers might just stretch to bringing in a young striker with promise but that's likely to set us back at least £20m - look what Sheff U have paid for Brewster and Villa for Watkins!

I suspect, though that any money we do decide to spend, whether in this window or in the summer, will be directed at a young Centre Back and a so-called 'box-to-box' midfielder.

I expect a good number of the expiring contracts will be renewed.

The fact that Meyer has now departed saves a hefty chunk of the wages bill. If Sakho could leave in this window, that would be another saving.

This where we need Dazza or other ITK person, to indicate whether any cash is available for purchase in this window?

While I generally agree with you Roy has already stated he doesn't expect much to happen this window. With Meyer leaving and Schlupp ruled out since he said that things might change slightly, but I'm not getting my hopes up. Personally more than anything I think we need a new pacey wide player to compete with Eze and Andros.

Yes, he would be perfect for us. I seem to remember many of us were keen when he was still at Boro, but that well-greased ship has now sailed.

I wonder if we can send Batshuayi back to Chelsea, what is the point of having him if not playing, last nights match was perfect for Bats but got ten mins, surely there must be someone in the whole of Europe that Roy likes that we can loan, Dougie over to you

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