3 hours ago, DarkMata said:

Are we in such a desperate situation that I’d contemplate the Snakes return?

I’ve had to watch Sanchez for 3 years now, I’d take the rat back in a heartbeat

It would be an improvement but he's such a c**t.

On 20/05/2026 at 14:55, GarnachoCheese said:

😂..Madrid players are funny; he is 34 yrs, contract runs out next summer, he is trying to extend on his present salary. Won’t be surprised if Mourinho takes over and signs either Trubin or Costa.

Not a rumour I’ve seen but I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if we sign Dean Huijsen from Madrid. He’s not had many minutes and is PL ready.

10 hours ago, 19seventyone said:

Not a rumour I’ve seen but I wouldn’t be surprised in the slightest if we sign Dean Huijsen from Madrid. He’s not had many minutes and is PL ready.

RM paid £50m for him. Had an ordinary season, left out of the Spain WC squad.

Simon Phillips saying we have enquired about Lewis Hall, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guiamares. With Newcastle asking about Delap and Josh.

I may not be very keen on Lewis Hall (or say Livramento). I think they are both great but there is nothing to be gained in going backwards.

Morgan Rogers looking at Arsenal. We could have - should have - but we got Gittens/Garnacho instead :0(

Young and expensive winger available - Said El Mala, 19. German.

El Mala is a versatile winger known for his pace, dribbling, and direct attacking style. He often cuts inside from wide positions to create or finish scoring opportunities. Analysts have noted his strong acceleration, confident one-on-one play, and composed finishing. He is primarily known for his long range, as well as solo goals

8 minutes ago, TheCeleryKing said:

Young and expensive winger available - Said El Mala, 19. German.

El Mala is a versatile winger known for his pace, dribbling, and direct attacking style. He often cuts inside from wide positions to create or finish scoring opportunities. Analysts have noted his strong acceleration, confident one-on-one play, and composed finishing. He is primarily known for his long range, as well as solo goals

I'd take him at this rate considering the prices Rogers and Diomande are going for. I believe Brentford were the latest club offering 45m Euros for him.

Bundesliga tax and all of that, but worth a risk at that price. Looks very physical.

Sick to death of 19 year olds.

Not a rumour of Chelsea being interested or anything, but if this was true, should we go after him?

3 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

I'd take him at this rate considering the prices Rogers and Diomande are going for. I believe Brentford were the latest club offering 45m Euros for him.

Bundesliga tax and all of that, but worth a risk at that price. Looks very physical.

Only 2000 mins of 1st team football, a LW that played the bulk of last season as a CF. Brentford is the level he needs to be at presently, would struggle for game time at a big club. Rayan is one I am intrigued about at Brentford; if he continues his half season debut form into next season, would sign in Jan and loan back till the end of the season.

17 hours ago, markpitts said:

Only 2000 mins of 1st team football, a LW that played the bulk of last season as a CF. Brentford is the level he needs to be at presently, would struggle for game time at a big club. Rayan is one I am intrigued about at Brentford; if he continues his half season debut form into next season, would sign in Jan and loan back till the end of the season.

Can we still call ourselves a big club with how often we finish out of european places under these owners?

18 hours ago, RMH said:

Not a rumour of Chelsea being interested or anything, but if this was true, should we go after him?

Should’ve signed him instead of Jorgensen the other summer, another absolute clanger from the SD’s.

1 hour ago, The Boehly Babes said:

Should’ve signed him instead of Jorgensen the other summer, another absolute clanger from the SD’s.

Ive still not forgiven the club for rejecting Allison due to his expense then spend more on bloody Kepa.

Konate leaving Liverpool on a free.

I'd of been all over this a season ago, but watching Liverpool this season Konate has looked Disasi levels of bad.

13 hours ago, DarkMata said:

Ive still not forgiven the club for rejecting Allison due to his expense then spend more on bloody Kepa.

We also would have got him considerably cheaper than what Liverpool paid too as we were the only club in for him the season before, but the issue was the club inexplicably trusted Courtois to stay an extra season. Missing out on Alisson and van Djik to Liverpool, and signing Bakayoko must go down as Granovskaia's worst failures.

1 hour ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Konate leaving Liverpool on a free.

I'd of been all over this a season ago, but watching Liverpool this season Konate has looked Disasi levels of bad.

Konate had his heart set on Madrid. He thought he'd walk there with TAA. They've probably taken one look at his lowlights from this season and said "new number, who dis?".

Still, given we signed Tosin at the same age and stage, if the wages are manageable I'd take him in a heartbeat. He is levels and levels above Tosin.

Edited May 29May 29 by SydneyChelsea

2 hours ago, SydneyChelsea said:

We also would have got him considerably cheaper than what Liverpool paid too as we were the only club in for him the season before, but the issue was the club inexplicably trusted Courtois to stay an extra season. Missing out on Alisson and van Djik to Liverpool, and signing Bakayoko must go down as Granovskaia's worst failures.

Konate had his heart set on Madrid. He thought he'd walk there with TAA. They've probably taken one look at his lowlights from this season and said "new number, who dis?".

Still, given we signed Tosin at the same age and stage, if the wages are manageable I'd take him in a heartbeat. He is levels and levels above Tosin.

£250k/w + a sizeable sign on fee. A big NO from me. Still think he might end up at Madrid. They love a freebie

41 minutes ago, markpitts said:

£250k/w + a sizeable sign on fee. A big NO from me. Still think he might end up at Madrid. They love a freebie

Me too, but they tend to conclude their free transfers very early in the window. They definitely do need a centre-back but apart from Konate's poor season, his injury history is pretty sketchy and that's the main concern I actually have as we need our incoming CB to be someone capable of taking the load off Colwill.

Madrid's actual problem at CB is that their options are Raul Asencio plus a rotating cast of sicknotes in Alaba, Rudiger, Militao and potentially even Huijsen it seems. Adding Konate just makes that worse, unless they're hoping that by having seven quality CBs, they should statistically have two available at any given time.

PSG seems more likely. Beraldo is clearly a level below the rest of the team, and Konate could rest 32 games a season and just rock up for the Champions League.

3 hours ago, SydneyChelsea said:

Me too, but they tend to conclude their free transfers very early in the window. They definitely do need a centre-back but apart from Konate's poor season, his injury history is pretty sketchy and that's the main concern I actually have as we need our incoming CB to be someone capable of taking the load off Colwill.

Madrid's actual problem at CB is that their options are Raul Asencio plus a rotating cast of sicknotes in Alaba, Rudiger, Militao and potentially even Huijsen it seems. Adding Konate just makes that worse, unless they're hoping that by having seven quality CBs, they should statistically have two available at any given time.

PSG seems more likely. Beraldo is clearly a level below the rest of the team, and Konate could rest 32 games a season and just rock up for the Champions League.

Everything is on hold at Madrid till after the elections. Mourinho’s appointment is yet to be announced also. I reckon they will sign a CB with Alaba leaving, and Militao a long term injury concern. Thing is though; Perez might decide to spend big on Gvardiol who is refusing to sign a contract at CB, as a reaction to Barca’s spending spree. If they sign either Konate or Gvardiol, you would hope our lot are front of the queue for Huljsen with Rudiger renewing.

Wouldn’t be worried about PSG. Enrique prefers a smaller squad, and Marquinhos has a contract till 2028. Beraldo is the long term partner for Pacho, and they have Zabarnyi as an option.

There are loads of CBs potentially available this summer. City potentially have 4 CBs that might be on the move in Stones (don’t want), Ake (intriguing), Dias and Gvardiol. More worried about us getting ahead of the market and binning our dross before everyone starts trading.

58 minutes ago, markpitts said:

Everything is on hold at Madrid till after the elections. Mourinho’s appointment is yet to be announced also. I reckon they will sign a CB with Alaba leaving, and Militao a long term injury concern. Thing is though; Perez might decide to spend big on Gvardiol who is refusing to sign a contract at CB, as a reaction to Barca’s spending spree. If they sign either Konate or Gvardiol, you would hope our lot are front of the queue for Huljsen with Rudiger renewing.

Wouldn’t be worried about PSG. Enrique prefers a smaller squad, and Marquinhos has a contract till 2028. Beraldo is the long term partner for Pacho, and they have Zabarnyi as an option.

There are loads of CBs potentially available this summer. City potentially have 4 CBs that might be on the move in Stones (don’t want), Ake (intriguing), Dias and Gvardiol. More worried about us getting ahead of the market and binning our dross before everyone starts trading.

Here is the conundrum, especially as they will want the sales to be booked into next year's figures from 1st July onwards. So we could already be two weeks behind the rest, unless we can get some prearranged deals booked now in advance of the the financial reporting year. Forethought, strategy, Clearlake, WinStupid Hmm!

1 hour ago, markpitts said:

Everything is on hold at Madrid till after the elections. Mourinho’s appointment is yet to be announced also. I reckon they will sign a CB with Alaba leaving, and Militao a long term injury concern. Thing is though; Perez might decide to spend big on Gvardiol who is refusing to sign a contract at CB, as a reaction to Barca’s spending spree. If they sign either Konate or Gvardiol, you would hope our lot are front of the queue for Huljsen with Rudiger renewing.

Wouldn’t be worried about PSG. Enrique prefers a smaller squad, and Marquinhos has a contract till 2028. Beraldo is the long term partner for Pacho, and they have Zabarnyi as an option.

There are loads of CBs potentially available this summer. City potentially have 4 CBs that might be on the move in Stones (don’t want), Ake (intriguing), Dias and Gvardiol. More worried about us getting ahead of the market and binning our dross before everyone starts trading.

I'd take Ake in a heartbeat

Liam Delap is subject to a concrete offer from Blue Circle.

Edited May 29May 29 by OTL

11 hours ago, Sconnie Blue said:

Konate leaving Liverpool on a free.

I'd of been all over this a season ago, but watching Liverpool this season Konate has looked Disasi levels of bad.

A curious case. I saw a lot of him especially with France. Looked a terrific prospect. And alongside VVD before VVD turned into a shadow of himself and the 'Pool defence fell apart. In the right hands, with the right partner, I think he will come good again.

1 hour ago, OTL said:

Liam Delap is subject to a concrete offer from Blue Circle.

Cemented your position as our worst joke writer.