So would we get compensation if (say) Bakary Sako signed for another club? A £500k liability seems to me a strange definition of “free agent”. That’s more than a lot of people will earn in a lifetime; merely to put such a ‘small’ amount into perspective.

I'll be amazed if he comes and doubly amazed if he makes an impact without unsettling other players in the squad as his weekly wage is gonna be huge. Only thing that worries me is that it sounds to good to be true.

A bit like that really fit bird you graft and she's up for it ... and you find out she's a f*cken psycho who everyone's had a go on aka damaged goods!

How is the missus, these days?

Has he signed yet?

He’s not particularly well known for being a deeper playmaker who is concentrated on pressing or tackling. His strengths are in a freerer position where he is able to create. He doesn’t lack speed either.

I assume if de Souza is also on the way. He’ll fill the spot next to Luka with Meyer on the left. It’s a very versatile system where everyone has their own role.

There are definitely similarities with Cabaye. But I think that’s more because Cabaye was an all rounder of a midfielder. And he only really adopted that deeper role with us. Was always more of a box to box type, was known for his intensity too. Different to Meyer in that sense, who’s more of the Ozil/David Silva mould.

Can’t help but feel with Drinkwaters name in the mix. Meyer and Drinkwater would turn this lacklustre window into something brilliant. A new striker too and it would be perfection.

Midfield 4 of
Townsend - Luka - Drinkwater - Meyer

And a strike force of Wilf and the new guy.

Now that would certainly wet the appetite.

Edited by Mstrobez (31 Jul 2018 4.00pm)

I'm actually getting a bit anxious about this.

Normally I ignore transfer speculation.