Summer Transfer Thread and Gustavo Cisneros Type Rumours.

[Brazilian Villain]

The only Bailey's I know off the top of my head are David, Rumpole Of and the chap who did that duet with Phil Collins, which was quite good.

Not familiar with Irish liqueurs?

Yes, very familiar.

You're better off not knowing about Ian Bailey (the twat changed his pen-name to Eoin when writing as a crime correspondent in Ireland).

Ian "the Guards are setting me up because they hate me for being so English and intelligent" Bailey?

Speaking of policemen does Ben Bailey Smith* count?

*He's also good on Wittertainment.

[charlatan]

If he is as fast as Donovan (pre-hamstring woes) and as much of an all rounder as Trevor, sign him up.

[ozzjim]

It would strike me as odd if our Champions League-challenging attack was half of the relegated Norwich attack from two years ago, we've already bought the best one and the one who scored all of their goals isn't the other one.

Both are 18 months older and more experienced though. I wild happily have Cantwell and Bailey, keep Jack and make our front 4 have as much variety and depth as possible. It hurt us when Jack was out last season, we've offset Trez and Barkley, Jack's not going to be fit every week with his shins, so depth is vital.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

It would strike me as odd if our Champions League-challenging attack was half of the relegated Norwich attack from two years ago, we've already bought the best one and the one who scored all of their goals isn't the other one.

Both are 18 months older and more experienced though. I wild happily have Cantwell and Bailey, keep Jack and make our front 4 have as much variety and depth as possible. It hurt us when Jack was out last season, we've offset Trez and Barkley, Jack's not going to be fit every week with his shins, so depth is vital.

Yup, the one thing we really need to add this summer is creativity.

[paul_e]

I like Cantwell, good player but I don't see where he fits if we're after Bailey. I can see 1 more player to go in the 3 behind the striker then a defender (maybe one who can cover as a deep midfielder) and a striker, I don't think we'll see much more than that. I'd like us to sign a proper defensive midfielder but I get the impression Smith doesn't want one.

[Russ aka Big Nose]

Never been convinced that Cantwell is as good as many believe he is - maybe that is just my prejudice about the name 'Todd' and his foppish hair.

Leon Bailey strikes me a player that would offer something a bit different - looks lightning quick and very direct.

If we are in the market for a DCM, then Ruben Neves appears to be on the move from Wolves - some wag even changing his wiki profile to say he is a Man U player.

Aside from winding up Wolves fans, is he good value at c.£35m? Always seemed decent against us.

[OCD]

I would prefer a younger Moutinho.

[Dante Lavelli]

The Bailey link is promising.  I am not convinced upgrading his position is vital now we have Buendia but if we waited a year, the “big 6” across Europe will have refilled their piggy banks we would not stand a chance of buying him.

Speculate now whilst we are in a position of strength (thanks to NSWE)

[ozzjim]

Fast and direct is the way forward as an option, if Jack is staying, gives us some great options. In fairness I would much sooner have a striker option that can work as hard as Ollie if he got injured, and a holding mid of quality. I'd really like Romeu, Bailey and a striker from what we have been linked with.

[OCD]

I like Cantwell, good player but I don't see where he fits if we're after Bailey. I can see 1 more player to go in the 3 behind the striker then a defender (maybe one who can cover as a deep midfielder) and a striker, I don't think we'll see much more than that. I'd like us to sign a proper defensive midfielder but I get the impression Smith doesn't want one.

Maybe El Ghazi's off to Italy?

[Drummond]

Hourihane likely to Sheff Utd... Perhaps there's a swap with Berge in the offing...

[Dante Lavelli]

Hourihane likely to Sheff Utd... Perhaps there's a swap with Berge in the offing...

Would make a lot of sense, in theory.  Haven’t seen enough to know whether he is good enough.
Throw in Davis on loan too, to reduce the fee a boot more.

Have any of the relegated clubs been raided of their best players yet? 

[ozzjim]

A loan with an agreed fee for Berge wouldn't be a bad deal with Hourihane going the other way.

[Damo70]

A loan with an agreed fee for Berge wouldn't be a bad deal with Hourihane going the other way.

If we sign Berge we should also sign his partner Rac.

Another one for the teenagers there. 

[eamonn]

Hourihane likely to Sheff Utd... Perhaps there's a swap with Berge in the offing...

Where'd you hear that...you been out drinking in Sheff?