Summer 26 Transfer Window - hopes, speculation, rumours etc.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

He likes control but I get the impression that it's as much by getting people to take responsibility for things he's trusted to them so that, as a collective, everything is in control. Look at the set pieces for example, he goes and sits down so McPhee can be the guy in the technical area, that's not a control freak who wants to own everything but rather someone who likes to have clear boundaries between responsibilities and will do everything he can to give people as much autonomy as they need.

Far be it from me to criticise the Messiah, but it is always notable when Emery discusses set plays how reluctant he is to give McPhee full credit. He always inserts himself in the process, along the lines of "McPhee executes the set piece plan that we have decided together".

I mention it as it always strikes me as being somewhat out of character for someone who is generally very studiously humble.

Head Coach.

[eye digress]

Yes, on reflection, it's not a lack of humility but more the slightly nerdy need to explain the process.

[Dante Lavelli]

First time I’ve watched Marmoush and can see why we’ve been linked.  Identical style to watkins and also the Egyptian connection.  Shame about his wages, as otherwise he could slot in nicely.

[Bent Neilsens Screamer]

First time I’ve watched Marmoush and can see why we’ve been linked.  Identical style to watkins and also the Egyptian connection.  Shame about his wages, as otherwise he could slot in nicely.

When he was in Germany he was described by a podcast contributor as having the same attributes as Ollie. If he wants to play regularly he might have to consider a reduction in wages.