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Would rather have Chich tbh, but I would take Danny on loan all day. I don't rate him as the best striker in the league obviously, but I always liked him enough. That article comparing him to Sturidge is pretty good in matching them up, but on the trade off that might just be his level of play and goal production - I'd be hesitant to spend too much to buy him.

What's the final day for this one to be said and done. Friday... Saturday? Last we heard they were saying it won't happen if not by the end of the week.

Haha actually thought that myself having those two would be great even more so if Distin was a similar age

Distin is going to play forever though.........

If the whole bit about agreeing to play time is true then wouldn't that conflict with a loan to buy option?

Good player but just cant see it. We like to give big wages out when somebody has proven themselves for us. Loan for me if the geordies pay half his wages

Ideally, but I figure they'd have buyers come in and do the deal sooner which would be preferable to them. Linked with Lyon as well and his agent said he's interested. Could just be trying to stir interest, but it is an outlet for him to go back home.

Would love to see us get him, but I doubt we will.

Having a medical at FF now according to SKY...

"It's definitely off, but he's currently having a medical at FF." - Sky

Tried giving the Followtonians a go around two years ago and it never hit the right notes for me. It's absolutely listenable though.

Milner is a solid player, but I would still like to see someone with a bit more creativity. Someone who can manuever up the pitch and work in tight spaces.

Everything I've read points to this one breaking down since we couldn't agree to Chelsea's terms. Not too bothered by that tbh. Just hope we do get a new left winger in before the season starts.

Surely we're well stocked in this area now? Need to be looking at wingers and another striker with whatever money we have left and shouldn't even be thinking of wasting £8m on him.

Agreed 100%. If we have £8m even left to spend would like to see it put on another player and maybe a loan deal on those two positions.

Officially gone to Spurs.

http://www.sporting.pt/English/News/newsfut_eng_futdiersale_310714_130178.asp

Edit: I'm a doofus. Missed the post about this yesterday.

The African Cup of Nations lasts from January 17th to February 8th. Not as big of a deal as some make it.

I always feel like the month following the second half is a critical part of the season. Claiming half a season out is an exaggeration, but you still lose a player across a number of matches. Hurts your depth and in the case does so at a position we're explicitly trying to strengthen.

You're right though. Not the end of the world or anything.

We don't need defenders and much less fullbacks. Too expensive to be Coleman's backup.

I've already said if he doesn't have an end product he's just going to piss me off. And if the WC's anything to go by then that's exactly how it's going to be - loads of pace but no brains to be found anywhere.

Don't worry. He'll be gone half the season with the African Cup.

I honestly cannot see how anyone can say anything new on this at the moment.

 

I'm reading the same stuff over and over.

 

Come on guys...its time to get back in touch with your families xx

Just 48 hours left.

I don't get the negativity here.

It's the lack of situational awareness. I don't think anyone is unhappy that we've signed Barkley to an extension, but with everyone on pins and needles about Lukaku it comes across as a bit of a let down. I'm ecstatic tho.

Hilarious. Happy about the extension, but this whole thing is embarassing.

That seems rather narrow-minded. Say we secure Atsu on loan and he has an unbelieavble season, and scores the goal that clinches us champs league football next season. Will you still be against loan moves?

No, but Wenger sure will be.

Love that we know it's basically a done deal, but still no "official" announcement. Just that he's traveling with the squad.. which we've suspected for a while.

stories like this have you realize that no news is good news.

Gueye actually looks a lot bigger than I remember.

What a Gueye!

Heart went in my throat for a sec when Naismith grabbed his hamstring.

Gueye. Did not expect to see him on.

Just saw a still of the Oviedo injury. Poor kid. Feeling awful for him.