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The fee is really low so I figured it was a matter of time until there were some PL links but I imagine his wage package would be high and I don’t see how he fits into the current squad

If Colwill stays that shouldn’t be an issue. Would prefer he gets a real chance than bring in another defender and push Colwill out

It’s an interesting point but I wouldn’t be surprised if Arsenal made a move.

Hard pass. Atletico want something like €20M for a half year loan

A loan inquiry is pretty strange… I mean good to try but not sure why Sheffield United would allow him to leave especially on loan at the deadline 😂

I feel like we got the odd one every here or there but not as many as you would’ve expected with some of the size between them. Goals from corners really seemed to drop off once Drogba and Terry left and it feels like defending against corners, especially towards the end of close games is always nerve wracking.

I thought that Pulisic would come good after his nice stretch in form under Lampard but those days are well in the past. I think he's a good player but is missing confidence and fitness and I'm not sure he'll ever be fit to truly carve out and actually be able to hold a starting spot at Chelsea. I know the club seems disinterested in moving him on but I don't see where exactly he fits in and think the club needs to turn the page and move on from Pulisic and Ziyech and look to the future and get some attacking players in that can actually make an impact for Potter. The problem is, I don't reasonably see where Pulisic could go. He's on relatively high wages so it's hard to see a club outside England want to bring him in. Maybe Everton could make a move and he could link up with Lampard but I can't really see any of the other clubs have the money to sign him and pay him. Possibly Newcastle but again, I don't see how he actually makes that team much better

Feels like Liverpool people thought they’d be signing Bellingham last summer or this summer but I’d guess he ultimately ends up at City.

Welcome! I've been over the portal for the Wolves match like it's a full time job since botching the VWR but have had no luck. Good to hear you got in 😃

It’s not even the failure to close which is embarrassing but the constant leak of information that’s more of concern. It seems like every time Todd’s failed to close something, it has already been made public that he’s attempted to complete a deal. I’m sure other clubs try and fail all the time but everything is behind the scenes and leaks are limited. I’d be looking around at how this all constantly gets out there as it seems bad for business and has only made negotiations harder

It seems like RB are just going to squeeze more out of Boehly with the Freund hire getting public before negotiations really take place or are completed. Leicester, Brighton, and Barcelona to an extent were all able to tack on extra fees after seemingly having deals wrapped up and this seems to be another instance of that.

Too addictive considering I'm still actively playing the game non-stop from two years ago that I was so immersed I didn't need to get the new version 😂 I've seen screenshots of the game on console but not sure if it is as in depth as the PC version

Or Haaland instead of Lukaku. I know neither would’ve had a chance of happening but it’s hard to think of the potential long term impact those signings could’ve made versus the ones that happened

Anyone here play FM? I have gone every other year for Football Manager and my last copy of the game is the 2021 version. I have a few saves I’m still playing so curious if anyone had any insights to want to expect on FM23 beyond squad updates

This doesn’t really mean anything though? He could be saving face or not aware of what is going on behind the scenes

They’ve spent a fair chunk of money over the past couple years so if the stretch continues he may be at risk of losing his job. According to Transfermkt, they’ve spent almost £225m net over the last two years

This is your best bet and probably worth it to be fair given the length of travel and taking your grandson

I am excited about it. The club needs some structure and getting Potter and Freund in around the same time should put them in a good spot to build a vision together. If we could bring in child clubs in Portugal, Belgium, and Brazil to source and develop played and Freund can implement that then it sounds like a great set up

This is the best news I think we could receive before the next transfer window. Freund seems to have a good history in identifying players and hopefully implements some organization outside the scattered approach this summer. It'll be interesting to see how he does without the Red Bull groups resources but that shouldn't be a problem here.

Hi everyone! Long time lurker here that just created a new account. I had previously signed up around 2011 under a Nathaniel Chalobah handle when I thought we was going to be the next big thing 😂 I’ve been closely following the transfer threads during our crazy summer and wanted to rejoin the forum. I’ll also be making my first trip to the Bridge this October for the Wolves match!