Tim Iroegbunam

[Brazilian Villain]

If he's going out on loan again it's got to be somebody half decent this time.

Yes. No point sending him back there, just to repeat last season.

Better if he could go and do a job for one of the relegated teams. We can monitor his progress, plus they're more likely to be promoted and in a position to offer us a decent fee, if we feel selling him is then the best option.

[Dante Lavelli]

What is his situation?  Injured?

Can players still leave on loan after the window has slammed shut or is he being held back and integrated into the first team.

[AV84]

What is his situation?  Injured?

Can players still leave on loan after the window has slammed shut or is he being held back and integrated into the first team.

Emery mentioned yesterday that he's training by himself, but it was after talking about Martinez's injury, so I assume he's injured too, and not off by himself because he's sulking or being punished.

[Dazvillain]

I have it on good authority that he has had rescans on his back and having missed most pre season is now started light training with a view to get up to speed . We shall next few days when squads for prem and conf league are announced

[paul_e]

I have it on good authority that he has had rescans on his back and having missed most pre season is now started light training with a view to get up to speed . We shall next few days when squads for prem and conf league are announced

It won't make any difference, he's young enough that we don't need to include him.

[Dante Lavelli]

Would he have gone on loan (or sold?) if he hadn’t had the injuries or is he seen as the one to step up from that cohort of youth players?

[Villafirst]

I thought he had a hernia op last May? We don't want more players going on loan! We are likely to play 50 plus games this season. The squad is still light especially up front.

[OCD]

I would still expect to see him go on loan to further his own development (rather than fill one of the spots on the bench).

[paul_e]

I would still expect to see him go on loan to further his own development (rather than fill one of the spots on the bench).

He can't until January so we might as well use him around the first team and then see where things are .

[Villafirst]

I would still expect to see him go on loan to further his own development (rather than fill one of the spots on the bench).

He can't until January so we might as well use him around the first team and then see where things are .

Agree, some people haven't grasped that we need a lot of players to play in four competitions. Some rotation will be necessary to avoid burnout and keep players fresh. Also, Injuries will inevitably be part of the equation.

[Steve67]

I hope he gets a chance to join the squad and be part of the set up. Looks a real talent.

[Oklahoma]

UE mentioned Tim a couple of times in his press conference. He's been unlucky with injuries.

He looks very impressive and will hopefully be a great rotation option for Dougie and Kamara.

Getting Tim, JJ and Moreno back at this time is a big boost.

[OCD]

Often forgotten about while we're all talking about Ramsey and Moreno being back.

[DrGonzo]

So the pathway begins to open for some of our youth.  With Dendoncker gone, he now steps up to first rotation for DM.  Feels as though this has been a long time coming and I'm quite excited to see how he fares against strong competition.  He has plenty of experience of pressure through his young England performances.  I expect we will all be more accepting of any mistakes along the road from a young player finding his way than we were from Dendo.  Good luck lad!

[chrisw1]

I'm looking forward to seeing more of Tim.