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jedimonkey

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That was some seriously good ITK last night.

Hopefully we are in for some more today to back up what was said yesterday.

Not going to get too excited just yet though as things can obviously change, so for now I will sit in this big fuck off pile of salt I have at my disposal.
 

HoltbiusMac

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Just an optimistic thought but if we don't have a pre-determined "warchest" per se but a budget split up into various types of expenditure.
For instance we'd have x amount to spend on players who are ready now AND could be resold at profit (Vertonghen, Lloris, Paulinho).

Y amount for players who are ready now but have minimal resale value (Dempsey, Parker)

and Z amount for players who may not be ready right now but have a very high potential resale (Halilovic and Jedvaj)

Could amount Z earmarked for Halilovic now be available for Bernard, should he want to join?
 

$hoguN

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Great news on Benteke, I really hope we can get the deal over the line. Villatalk will explode if we were to sign him for less than 25 million.

With the news that Chadli is option B, I have everything crossed that we still hold some hope about Bernard as the kid is going to be a f**king star.
 

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comment by look like modric (U7431)
posted 15 hours, 10 minutes ago

Lloris...no idea why he has trained.

Walker..recovering from an injury.

benny...given extra time off to complete chairty work.

adebayor....was granted an extra week for a charity and to then negotiate with a club.

Paulinho and holtby have extra rest due to summer activity. Along with dembele who is nursing his hip injury which is nearly all healed.
 

GetSpurredOn

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I think we will bring in 1 Striker & 1 wing fwd. looks like Benteke is the Striker and I think Bernard is Plan A and Chadli Plan B for the wing fwd.

Once that's done, I don't think we will sign any squad players unless it is to replace someone e.g a new LB if Benny leaves (I think he will stay) or young back up RBI if naughtiness leaves. Then I think Baldini we go out and sign some youngsters.

I would be very happy with a transfer window of Paulinho, Benteke & Bernard if no first teamers (except maybe a Sc) or good youngsters left.

Absolutely spot on mate.
Paulinho, Benteke? and Bernard/Chadli? This covers the three areas we needed to address.
Next up would be just squad tidying, less urgent, and probably less costly.
Maybe a LB if Ekotto or Rose are sold. Potentially a younger CF to replace one of Defoe or Ade, one who is more likely to accept being third choice. Potentially a young DM/CM to fill the squad space vacated by Parker, Hudd and Livermore. Regarding Naughton, if he does go, I'd rather promote Smith to the backup position, save cash/wages/squad space.
Then let Franco have the remainder to go shopping for players with potential.
 

Teddy Klinsmann

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Grey fox did mention about a couple of departures too this week. Perhaps club waiting to see how that pans out and if they get money try want will push harder for Bernard with Chadli B option should we not shift deadwood.
 

Lilbaz

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Benny tweeted earlier, going to work in the sun lol. So i guess he's back.

Although i have to admit i don't get all this twitter shit.
 

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comment by look like modric (U7431)

posted 15 hours, 10 minutes ago

Lloris...no idea why he has trained.

Walker..recovering from an injury.

benny...given extra time off to complete chairty work.

adebayor....was granted an extra week for a charity and to then negotiate with a club.

Paulinho and holtby have extra rest due to summer activity. Along with dembele who is nursing his hip injury which is nearly all healed.


That's the most interesting bit. I wonder if it was Besiktas, or another club. Because it doesn't seem he wants to go to Turkey.
 

TEESSIDE1

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I don't get the put 'Chadli on ice' ... we've heard this line before only for us to end not signing anyone. Great if Bernard is plan A but like that's going to happen. Just sign Chadli and use the extra money to maybe get a left back, a young striker or Pjanic.
 

wee_spur

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Are we assuming that the 2 outs (Grey Fox) are not linked to the Benteke in? I do love a good swap deal proposal!
 

wee_spur

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I don't get the put 'Chadli on ice' ... we've heard this line before only for us to end not signing anyone. Great if Bernard is plan A but like that's going to happen. Just sign Chadli and use the extra money to maybe get a left back, a young striker or Pjanic.

How much do you reckon Pjanic is then?
 

ryantegan

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I don't get the put 'Chadli on ice' ... we've heard this line before only for us to end not signing anyone. Great if Bernard is plan A but like that's going to happen. Just sign Chadli and use the extra money to maybe get a left back, a young striker or Pjanic.



;)
 

Hoopspur

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Can I remind you pop pickers that nothings done yet. Hopefully today will bring more news though. :)
 

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comment by look like modric (U7431)
posted 15 hours, 10 minutes ago

Lloris...no idea why he has trained.

Walker..recovering from an injury.

benny...given extra time off to complete chairty work.

adebayor....was granted an extra week for a charity and to then negotiate with a club.

Paulinho and holtby have extra rest due to summer activity. Along with dembele who is nursing his hip injury which is nearly all healed.

I don't understand the part about Lloris training!

Why wouldn't he train?
 
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