peoman7

I have watched this kid for a while now and he would be my number one target for January or the summer. He is going to be a top quality player, he has pace, vision, skill, superb delivery and helps out with goals. If anyone watched PSV v Feyenoord game last night would have witnessed him at his best. I think he would be the ideal replacement for Pienaar down that left moving Mirallas back to the right but he will command a high fee i think in the region of £15m upwards. I would love us to go big and spend that on him he would be a gem of a player and only getting better, if we are talking potential with Lukaku then this kid is another "diamond" we could do with. Think we are lacking in the wide areas and screaming out for someone with a bit of guile and pace, Mcgeady isnt going to be the answer, Pienaar is on the decline and for me as much as I like Oviedo he isnt going to be the top class player we need to push on. Mephis Depay would send out a serious message that we mean business and he would give our attacking play another dimension. In January I would like to see us bring in 3 players (unlikely) but these are the areas IMO i think we need to get in Jan or summer: 1 - Memphis Depay (LW) 2 - Kasper Schmeichel (GK) 3 - Simon Kjaer (CB) There are a few contracts running out aswell, Schaar looks a quality young defender like Stones but think he will go to a "big" club, Delph would add some energy i think we lack, Reid is a quality centre half (replacement for Distin).

I pretty much agree with that, I feel our squad depth is pretty much the best it has been for a long time. I think he will bed in a few youngsters this season like Garbutt, Kennedy, Browning and McAleny which will again provide some more depth fro cup games and Europa. I was working out our teams for a league game and Europa and i feel it is pretty strong on both fronts. I agree we need a minimum of 2 new players and I believe like you it's a wide man and another striker (loan perhaps). I would like to see a more direct, tricky winger with pace like Gerry to come in to give us that option off the bench and a striker to cover Rom when he is off form or needs a rest (as he is still 21). I would like us to try and sign Kagawa, he is a class player and i feel would flourish under Martinez and feel he would thrive as a number 10, when Barkley is rested. For me, i dont see too many changes in the teams in the Europa and League games just one or two to freshen it up, here are my teams using the squad: First Team (League) Howard, Coleman, Jags, Distin, Baines, McCarthy, Barry, Kev, Barkley, Pienaar, Lukaku. 2nd Team (Europa) Howard, Coleman, Stones, Alcaraz, Oviedo/Garbutt, Besic, Osman, Mcgeady, Naismith, (insert new wide man), Kone. Then we have the kids to come in like Browning, Duffy, McAleny, Ledson, Kennedy, Stanek, Lunstrum The squad is looking bright but it needs 2-4 players whether its loans or not just to be able i feel to be challenging on all fronts.

Don't worry I don't ha! Just do not like a tag of being a bull-shitter on here! Saying that if i said yes to your question i would be.

I also said to take 'my predictions' with a pinch of salt as they could be bullshit and I was only passing on what I heard. This is not a prediction, its a FACT he is due back with Chelsea tomorrow so that's why I reckon it will be more clear tomorrow. I AM NOT SAYING HE WILL SIGN WHATSOEVER. I can only hold my hands up with the 'predictions' as they haven't worked out (majority). However I would never make anything up, i only pass on what I have been told and I always say it could be wrong. Don't listen to me, i don't really care but I wont stop posting stuff if i been told it is a possibility, hence the reasons it is in the rumour section without a source or link.

he is not due back until tomorrow so I fully expect it all to kick off from then, pretty sure he will leave Chelsea but whether it is to join us I am not so sure. I hold some confidence he is going to join us as it seems the most logical place for him to come but you never know. If the fee is £20m as banded around it is an absolute steal in perspective of some fees being paid for lesser (IMO) players. Look at the like of Deeney being quoted as £10m, McCormack £11m, Chambers £16m, Origi £10m, i could argue the majority of Liverpools buys are over-priced and that Lukaku would offer alot more value for money but that is for a different topic. I really hope we do sign him and hopefully it would be before the end of this weekend so we can focus on other targets if he decides against joining us. I believe that now he is back at Cheslea tomorrow it will be decision time and Martinez will not hang around for him much longer as he knows we are desperate for a no 9.

Rumours on Twitter this morning we have agreed a fee with Swansea for Bony and now to undergo contract talks

It's done, was done before he even went to Austria. He is MK Dons brightest prospect, no trial was happening, straight up deal. Went to Austria with the kids and it will be announced tomorrow.

Haha sorry! Just like to pass on what I hear. By the way Cleverly is next

*when not if

I honestly think he will thrive under Martinez, technically he is sound but he just coasts through games he needs to up it if he joins us

Cleverly is the next to sign. Galloway is already done. Greg Okeefe said it be wrapped up in 24hrs, it was done before he went to Austria. I don't want JB but it is a very strong possibility, low wages, free, Bobby likes him and he provides numbers. Can also play in the middle. I hope it doesn't happen but it could be on. Cleverly is on

Even though Galloway is being reported to be in the next 24hrs, it's already complete. Cleverly is the next player to sign after Greg Okeefe announces Galloway joins tomorrow. Barry was completed last week, delay for announcement was due to the fee with City, we paid a small compensation but not the full 2m as we threatened legal action. Cleverly next

It's already done

Beausejour is a strong possibility, he could be joining on a free due to the Europa league

Galloway is already in Austria with the kids. Byrne is meant to be a promising striker but not seen much of him. Galloway will become a good player (one for the future). Barry was always a goer and I am happy with that, Caulker for me would be a great signing, him and stones for the future is solid

Apparently Barry is joining the team in Thursday in Austria. We have signed Brendan Galloway and Sam Byrne (released from Utd). Rumour that caulker could sign by Wednesday

I was told it was a 'new player' not Barry. I have since asked why it didn't happen on Thursday and he has said its likely to drag over the weekend now, few minor hitches. Take it all with a pinch of salt though as it didn't happen Thursday so I don't expect it to come off even if he has told me correct info in the past on transfers. It seems pretty detailed for someone to be telling lies but it is silly season so never know. He was the person who I mentioned stated us linked with Jovetic but he has now said wage demands are too high and we are focussing on other striker targets. Time will tell if he is 'ITK' or just got lucky in the past.

I was told we where meant to have a signing announced on Thursday but obviously that was wrong. So i can only apologise. The same person has told me the following (take it with a pinch of salt); Fee agreed with Caulker - Upto him to decide us or QPR. Rodwell - negotiating, we want loan, city want permanent. Cleverly - almost complete. Barry - done deal. Robertson (Motherwell) - Offered 2m, although in staggered payments, West Ham had outright bid rejected so that is still on-going. In talks to sign an un-named Motherwell 18yr old midfield player - 750k. Ener Valencia - Loan offered with view to perm, club unlikely to go for it. Lukaku - we want to offer 18m, Chelsea want 22m - On-going. Adriano (Barca) - almost a done deal. Tello - Tello is unsure on a move to the Prem, Barca are pushing for him to join us (loan view to perm) 2 more south american/foreign players being monitored. Advanced talks with Barca about sending a group of youngsters to La Maisa for technical development for a period of 3-6 months. Stadium - Walton Hall Park is preferred destination, negotiating again with Tesco for sponsorship and to have a store on site (god help us) apparently very close for plans to be released (fat chance). As i said i was told a player was due to be announced Thursday so all of the above could be garbage, just passing on what I have been told. We will sign 6-9 players apparently.

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/486681/Mario-Mandzukic-s-14m-Atletico-move-leaves-Romelu-Lukaku-future-up-in-the-air

I hope you are wrong. We will see

Thursday still isn't over yet.

I did like him in Italy but hasn't really had a good run in that City side. He is very technical and strong with a good eye for goal. As I said it was only a if, maybe type of whisper so i wouldn't hold too much hope. We will end up with Bret Angel

Just been told we have an interest in Stefan Jovetic (on loan obviously) from City. Do not know whether it is true or just rumour but it was from a person who told me Pienaar (2nd coming) and Gerry was signing before it was around. Apparently the Rom deal is dead and he is all but signed for Atletico and Jovetic is looking as a serious option. As i said I don't know how truthful or close this is, just passing on a whisper. Not sure of what i make of him to be honest, looked good in Italy but not shown that here and he is completely different to what we had in Lukaku, cant see him fitting.

http://soccerlens.com/romelu-lukaku-all-set-to-join-atletico-madrid-on-loan/144224/? Contradicting stories in today's on-line articles, one he is almost all but done to Atletico and on most English tabloids that we are the front runners to sign him. Nothing will be sorted IMO until they get knocked out of the WC.

http://hereisthecity.com/en-gb/2014/07/02/everton-have-tello-alternative-in-barcelonas-5m-forgotten-man/? Apparently Tello has 'rejected our advances'