ErwinK1961

Interesting.... who will cave first? The clubs stance is understandable I guess, as we don't want to be paying c. £70k a week to a 35 year old whose best days will no doubt be behind him at that age.

Still think he'll sign it CL?

FFS.

Adam Blackmore ‏@bigadamsport 1h1 hour ago Speculation about Jose Fonte is unsettling #saintsfc fans but I believe the club have no intention of letting him go anywhere #fontestaying Nothing new really.

So as it stands, Palace have a NET spend as well?

You must have got the wrong thread. This is the meltdown volume 65 thread.

So going on your above comment and also the echo article, is the sticking point that he wants an extra year but we are only offering him a pay rise but not an extra year?

Thought he signed a new 3 year deal?

Wouldn't surprise me, the system we're playing doesn't suit him at all. Whether or not it's the right system in general is another matter.

Shock.

Really hope we're not spending a record fee on Mertens. Doesn't seem to fit our age profile and not been that impressed when I've seen him play.

Gabbiadini

Boufal.

Maybe he's going to Leicester??

I agree with this, to the extent that I think it's more of a confidence issue with J-Rod, as opposed to a fitness/speed issue. Whether or not he gets that confidence back is another matter, as you say he needs a run of games but not sure he'll get them.

(Not that there's many ref's I wouldn't have given that reaction to)

Yep - just confirmed

Must've been one hell of a knock

Agreed, though conversely it can also mean that the RB/LB can get penned back by the oppo full back and midfield - Espanyol looked like they played 3-5-2 with wingbacks on Wednesday and had a bit of joy down the wide areas. I guess its why its important that we have quality full backs and a shame that Bertrand doesnt look like he will be fit.

Nailed on home defeat then

Definitely off - not even cracking a smile.

Sakho's move to West Brom off allegedly. Wonder what that means for Berahino...

Could be anywhere between 8th - 14th in the league. Would like a decent run in a cup.

Went to Celta Vigo.