12.30 Reports in the Italian press claim Juventus midfielder Christian Poulsen, who was linked with Liverpool earlier this week, could be on the verge of a move to Bundesliga club Schalke.
Have you changed your mind about him being a CB yet Steve? Even if he hadn't played so badly at CB this pre-season i think he'd be wasted there anyway.
Cattermole would be an excellent signing, but I don't see us being able to afford him and, as others have said, if other clubs are interested that rules us out.