04 Apr 2026 21:25:02
Do you think if we give Dibling back to Southampton, they will let us have Scienza?
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04 Apr 2026 22:31:19
They'd probably want about 50 million.
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03 Apr 2026 10:22:15
Still rumours around John Stones signing on a free. He would be a big wage earner though, for someone who is proven to be unreliable in terms of fitness. Recently pulled out of England squad due to injury (again) .
Don't think we need another central defender either.
Our priority in my view is still a top quality RB, followed by a CF, and back up LB (given that he will not try Aznou, why I am not sure) .
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03 Apr 2026 15:06:03
Stones still a quality player - not d take him.
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03 Apr 2026 15:49:44
Might be a quality player but very injury prone. Need to move away from thirty year old players with a history of injuries. End up paying big wages for what?
Plus we already have Branthwaite, O'Brien, Keane and Tarkowski.
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03 Apr 2026 21:02:33
Stones isn't good enough for Everton, who would he replace? Another player ruined by Guardiola.
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03 Apr 2026 22:50:59
Injury prone, would expect high wages, we already have CB's. Don't think this rumour has legs.
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04 Apr 2026 10:56:40
With rumours of Branthwaite's agents telling Man Ure that their client is still interested in a move there, we may well be one light next season.
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04 Apr 2026 13:08:42
Sign Stones and we will still be one light.
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03 Apr 2026 08:18:07
Grealish for £20 million anyone? Suppose a deal will depend on wether Pep leaves in the summer and the new manager wants him to stay. But it's a yes from me 👍👍👍👍👍👍.
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{Ed025's Note - me too Ron..
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03 Apr 2026 09:39:32
20 mill, where did that number come from? In fact, do we have a first offer? Then there is the wages issue (how much he loves us) .
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03 Apr 2026 12:50:37
Was reading, we are looking to loan him for the season if we can't buy him.
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04 Apr 2026 09:42:05
I read that we were trying to get £30 million off the agreed price. And, yeah, he would definitely have to take a pay cut.
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04 Apr 2026 19:56:02
I also heard that it was another loan year, then he's on a free.
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01 Apr 2026 21:24:12
This isn’t a rumor I have seen, but if West Ham goes down we should be looking at Diouf for LB. Also, do you think we could get Bowen or would he want to go to a bigger club? And with this, should we want Bowen or should that money go to a striker?
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{Ed025's Note - im a big fan of Bowen Bob but as you say i think bigger fish will be in for him mate, i have not seen enough of Diouf to comment..
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01 Apr 2026 21:48:05
I actually think we'd be a good match for Bowen, can't see one of the teams above going in for him necessarily, so could be one to watch.
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01 Apr 2026 22:51:03
RB is needed before LB.
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01 Apr 2026 22:52:55
I feel like Bowen is the type of signing we should be making if we secure Europe next season or are fighting for Europe next season.
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01 Apr 2026 23:15:29
He and Moyes have a solid working relationship and have heard Bowen speak highly of him in previous interviews.
Think JB is right. Can't see which of the top top clubs will go for him.
Diouf is a great shout though, Bob, and one I would love us to go after. Fantastic delivery, and still a pup, only just having turned 21. Got the connection with Idrissa and Ndiaye as well.
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01 Apr 2026 23:51:14
Aznou?
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02 Apr 2026 11:23:49
Who would Bowen be competing with? Is it a case of getting Bowen - RW, then Ndiyae LW. Grealish back to City (controversial perhaps) holds the ball, but slows the game down too much.
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02 Apr 2026 11:35:44
Grealish is one of those players fans love. But, you are right, dms, the lad likes to play at his pace, which isn't quick. I would like to see him in the middle with Ndiaye and Bowen out wide.
Striker
Ndiaye - Grealish - Bowen
KDH - Garner
L/B - Branthwaite - O'Brien - R/B
Pickford.
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02 Apr 2026 15:51:39
We need a squad, not a first 11. Bowen can compete with Ndayie and Grealish.
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02 Apr 2026 17:04:24
Love that, Brass. If the signings at full backs and striker were good, that could be some team.
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02 Apr 2026 17:30:31
JB having a phenomenal week of posting.
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02 Apr 2026 17:31:22
Second, Davey, there. Some team that, Brass. Stick Bainsey LB for now.
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03 Apr 2026 07:00:17
Just missing a striker and two FBs. 🤣🤣🤣
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03 Apr 2026 09:06:15
Ah, dms, your wit is never ending.
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03 Apr 2026 09:07:43
JB, it's just an example, mate. We do have other wingers and midfielders in our squad. Assume you thought I had forgot that.
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03 Apr 2026 09:43:04
Just a giggle, BrassingtonBlues!!! 😇
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03 Apr 2026 10:38:19
No offence intended, Brass. Just hopeful that we'll look beyond our first 11 and have quality off the bench. No player should be nailed on to start unless they earn it through performances.
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03 Apr 2026 15:52:00
Agree, JB.
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03 Apr 2026 17:48:57
I thought JB was replying to the notion that Bowen would be a replacement for one of the lads we already have, insisting that it is better to have competition for the places.
That is how we truly improve.
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03 Apr 2026 18:28:31
While we're plundering W/Ham, could we also steal Summerville, just a thought.
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04 Apr 2026 08:16:08
He's looked very effective this season, AB. Bags of pace, and has added a final product this season.
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01 Apr 2026 16:25:51
Wow Chelsea made a pre tax loss of £262 million for the 2024-25 season. How on earth is that compliant with PSR?
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01 Apr 2026 17:26:05
Give them a fifty quid suspended fine and move on.
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01 Apr 2026 17:40:27
Nice one mate.
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01 Apr 2026 18:14:59
Have they got 3 years to make that back? I don't really understand the FFP rules. Only that if your certain clubs you can spend whatever you want.
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01 Apr 2026 23:53:52
£10.5 mill of that was the fine. They also had more than £400 mill revenue.
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01 Apr 2026 07:39:01
{Ed's Note - Shappy has posted a new article entitled, United's Manager Choice: Upgrade or Trust Carrick?
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01 Apr 2026 06:12:27
With the fixture list coming up, if Everton get at Liverpool. Put a shift in be aggressive cover grass and be pragmatic in the press by getting at Liverpool. They will be there for the taking. This Liverpool side is lightweight, short on numbers. A certainly not the Liverpool side of last year. First derby at the hill Dicko be blue.
Brentford a big game.
They like to play an keep the ball. I'm expecting us to revert to the Moyes away special. Soak up a lot of pressure, defend well, play for set pieces or a counter attack. Can see a 0-0 or a score draw myself which id take. Brentford have proved it’s a tough place to go.
Everton pick up 4 points in the next 2 games. We have a propa chance at top 6.
Everton the gear.
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01 Apr 2026 12:18:18
Pick up 4 points from the next two and we have a chance of 5th place, Jim. In our hands as they say.
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01 Apr 2026 13:56:11
Well chuffed, if we get 4 points, 6 would be better though, mate.
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01 Apr 2026 00:57:37
Seems to be the opinion (at least by one person) that we will have a lot of money to spend in the summer. To me it is irrelevant how much we have if we waste it on either over-the-hill players or on young unproven players who spend time sitting on the bench.
We have had mixed results over the past few seasons, players like Grealish and KDH being establish players who have added value and on the other hand we spend a lot of money on young players like Dibling and Aznou who have added little value. One can argue that these players were bought for the future, on the other hand maybe the money could have been spent on today's needs. Then we have the money spent on players who have repeatedly shown that they have little footballing ability and in one case very little desire.
So we all know what is needed, a center-forward who can score goals and a good right-back who can defend well but also have attacking ability.
Yes we need to bolster the squad with additional players especially if we get into Europe.
What still worries me is the strength of our recruiting team, nothing over the past few seasons has convinced me that we have more than a mediocre crew. The impression is that Moyes will have more input which one hopes is a good thing. Find a few more KDH's and all will be well. Stick clear of the older players on the decline like Watkins and it will be even better. Find the younger future supper stars who can play right away and we will be in seventh heaven.
I know that it will take several windows to put together a squad capable of winning anything but this summer is going to be critical as a first step. We need to get it right to progress, no excuses.
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01 Apr 2026 12:20:17
We've got every reason to be sceptical about our recruitment team. Too many misses in the last few seasons.
I'd rather we went all out for 3 top quality players (striker and a right back, probably a left back too) than take a chance on 5/6 average players.
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01 Apr 2026 12:42:28
Spot on again there, JB - quality over quantity for sure.
I think there are signings to be made out there that can fill the squad and not cost us too much e.g. Wilson, Soucek, Senesi, Mitchell.
Like you say, if we go big on reinforcing the areas that we are lacking in and get some smart cost-effective deals in like above, I think it would represent a smart window.
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01 Apr 2026 12:50:18
DM will be given a decent budget this summer, I'm sure. We will then be able to push on after this excellent season, from zero to hero compared to last year.
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31 Mar 2026 19:42:02
Im watching thee first half of England under 21s. Dibling is playing on the right hand side, hes been terrible, I hooe its just the lack of playing time, either a backward pass, comes inside and gives it away, just nothing about him says im a premiership player im afraid. And to make it worse ther3 playing Moldova.
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{Ed025's Note - i have feared that since he came Pasty, looks way out of his depth every time i have seen him mate and whoever sanctioned his signing and especially the fee we paid should be named and shamed imo..
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31 Mar 2026 21:11:28
As has happened for years with our dealings, Southampton have had their way with us without even buying a drink first. A whole new backroom staff and seen off. Moyes reckons he can drag a player out of Dibling during pre-season as well. Miracles, I suppose.
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31 Mar 2026 21:44:52
Confidence is so important in football, when that goes it's hard going. The lad's confidence must be the lowest it's ever been, and maybe, with a bit of luck going his way, he might just come out of his shell and surprise us.
I remember watching Branthwaite when he first came on the scene and he wasn't great, slow and awkward, but look at him now. He went on loan and is playing full of confidence now.
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{Ed025's Note - he may well come good Dino...but i dont think its with us mate, he could be homesick of course and maybe just out of his depth in the top flight, i do wish the lad well though as none of this is his fault..
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31 Mar 2026 22:01:15
Dibling should have been playing in our U21 team, hardly surprising that he is not match fit sitting on the bench all year. He needs to play competitive football, if not with us out on loan.
Agree with Ed025 we should not have bought him at that price but now we have him the club has a responsibility to do the right thing for both the club and the player.
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{Ed025's Note - fair comments there Mike..
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01 Apr 2026 00:43:21
Definitely been poor, but do think he has been dealt a very difficult hand. Still only 19. Look what happened to Lookman when he got a bit of trust and started playing games. Still only 28, and at one of the best clubs in the world, and has just scored a hattrick in a European Cup Final. He left us when he was 20/21.
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01 Apr 2026 07:31:44
Lookman is a very good example, BN. Sometimes we forget, as supporters, that some young players just need time to adjust and settle into a new club and a new environment.
Personally, I hope the lad comes good, and not just because of how much we paid for him. But because he is an Everton player.
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01 Apr 2026 09:43:45
Strange that, as reports online say, he had a good game?
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01 Apr 2026 12:45:49
Can't argue with any of that, Bmd.
Kean is another one, although La Viola are struggling this season, tbf, but he has still scored goals. He has a 1 in 2 strike rate for them. Granted, the Italian league isn't what it used to be, but the defences are still well-drilled. He also has a 1 in 2 for the national team.
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01 Apr 2026 16:17:55
6 in his last 6 for Italy, BN. If they're not good enough for our first team, loan them out for a season and let them play regularly and develop, it's what top teams do, no shame in it.
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01 Apr 2026 22:47:31
I think that's where we have missed a trick, JB. Loan them out to improve them or their price. It's a business and we forget that sometimes. Leaving players to pack the bench and never play does not do anyone any good.
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31 Mar 2026 19:14:58
Reading that our latest financial accounts are in far better place than previous years, 6 months of Moshiri reign and six of TFG, hopefully DM will have a really good budget this summer.
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31 Mar 2026 21:12:28
Going to take a while yet.
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01 Apr 2026 07:34:48
Things have improved a great deal. But that doesn't mean we can suddenly start spending massive amounts. Certainly not 100's of millions as some people think.
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