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We scored more goals than any other team last season (if you include the playoffs) I don’t think we’re as impotent as you might think. The keeper situation was far more pressing and I’m glad it’s been resolved as that was statistically the worst in the league. With a good keeper we would have walked the league last year.

Shame he doesn't seem to think so. I agree, he needs to prove himself, he's not a PL quality player YET. Would be great for his development.

Paperwork submitted in time. Confident he can play against Brentford. -Sky Sports News

JPW en route for medical at Forrest now. Season long loan.

The Ramsdale signing feels like a real statement of intent from Russ. I know he was very quick to defend Gav last season but I truly believe it's because he was the best we had. Not because he was his first choice. Remembering Bazunu was brought in prior to Russ's appointment I thnk this speaks volumes about his true opinion on the matter. If he felt Gav was a nailed on number 1 we wouldn't have aimed quite so high on bringing in a replacement. Nor permanently. I think this is going to go down as one of the best bits of business we've done for the longterm future of the club in over 10 years.

Agree, feels like this is more the player pushing for the move than us wanting to move him on. As such £10M is a good fee for a player in the last 12 months of his deal.

Decent fee that.

Happy to be moving on from JWP. Great servant, club legend but we’re building something for the future here. I was always tought by a mentor of mine to always move forward in my career even if the opportunity to go back to something familiar presented itself. I think it’s good for the club to do the same thing. Small exception for Lallana given where he is in his career and the coaching aspects.

I had read that there is still 20-30 mil available to us on estimate before any further exits. I don't think we're in as dire straights as many believe. Just being smart about how we spend.

Re: Ramsdale.

Don't let Russ hear you mock Stevo at LB 😂

I like Cornet. One bonus is he's actually quite sound defensively. Could be an option at LWB when we play a 5.

I think Tyler is much more effective in the 10 when he can pick up the ball and drive centrally.

If I was heading up the marketing team at the club I'd have definitely ordered a Hargid costume in advance for the reveal.

I do agree but I think Matty Fernandes / Lallana and or a decent winger might have a bit more about their game to actually find him. Moreover I think Archer is a better bet to start centrally. Was pretty happy with his sharpness VS Cardiff.

We usually announce players in the evening when people are home from work. More eyes. They also need to do all the media bits.

I definitely think we're going to see a few late deals had both in and out. I can't see ABK or Onuachu staying.

Definitely not happening then 😂

Yeah but it's a loose link to a player, probably doesn't warrent a full on derailment of tranfer discussion to focus on world views.

On the subject of Aboukhlal and his beliefs, a transfer thread for saints probably not the best forum for it.

Would be a shrewd loan signing. Wouldn't take him permanently based on his valuation and wage demands.

I’d suggest Cam Archer staked a claim

Now was just need Newcastle knocked out and all will be right with the world

Ok so ignore the OG

His best days are definitely behind him but Lallana still has that deft close control