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Possibly Valencia to cover RB and RW? Can't see him getting much playing time at Utd this season

Not keen on the signing myself but the major positive to come out the the Lescott approach is that Tim has identified CB as an area that needs strengthening. I was worried our defensive signings might be done but this gives me hope.

I've read he is a box to box CM player but have to admit i'd never heard of him until about 15 minutes ago. Seems to have a fair few assists over the last few seasons

L'Equipe ran a story yesterday about Veretout saying he had an offer from an unamed English club whilst Liverpool and Spurs were also sniffing - but his reps didn't want the spurs move due to too much competition there. I wonder if he likes the idea of walking straight into our starting 11 - If so there might be something in this

Randy has obviously restricted travel expenses for scouts to the Eurostar.

Bolasie would be an incredible signing but can't see it happening. They'd be bonkers to sell and as embarrassing as it may be we would probably be seen as a backward step for him.

Jude Odion Ighalo His celebration looks familiar....

Maybe there was something in the Darder rumours if this Delph stuff turns out to be accurate.

I don't get that impression, I just think he wants to be battling at the top end of the table instead of the bottom and who can blame him.

Marca are running a report this morning that Athletico Madrid are focussing on bringing back Felipe Luis to fill the LB. Lets hope that's true!

Do you seriously think this is one for the future!? You don't spend £10m on someone who won't go straight into the team. Amavi will be expected to solve the left back problem instantly.

Benteke's photo is back on the Kit pics in the Delph statement

This is a blow however..... The one thing we have lacked for far too long is goals from centre midfield. I'm not talking 20 goals a season but say 8 or so goals from the centre of the park. Whilst Delph is a fantastic player he wasn't giving us that. Finding those players is tough but like a few others I'm not too disheartened by him leaving providing he is adequately replaced (Gueye is eplacing Cleverly) by someone who can chip in to our god awful scoring stats!

We are well covered in numbers for right back but not quality. Would folk really be happily going into the new season with Hutton or Bacuna at RB!? I like Bacuna but not as an out an out RB. This is a position we need filling.

Yakin has been heavily linked with Spurs in the past - wouldn't surprise me if he was off there as an alternative to Pochettino