If the case is two 8s and one 6, i think Eze and Doucoure should be the 8s, and i dont think we have anyone yet with the right attributes to play as a lone 6, in the Premiership.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Jeez…you are guilty of reading comment from a player in his Lens team saying he was “a complete midfielder” and completely ignoring his main strengths and why we have bought him. He’s first and foremost a no.6, no doubt about it. He will play in the pivot for us this year.

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I dont think he is physically strong to play as a lone No 6, only my opinion

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

I can see its the football insider - will it happen, who knows?
If you look hard enough tomorrow morning you could see the same story rewritten / rehashed a bit to replace the name Gordon with Zaha - or some other equally likely / unlikely permutation of guesswork - its sure a frustrating time of year to be a fan.

You always read rumours about players being swapped, but how often does that actually happen? Brighton got Colwill on loan, but that's about the only one I can think of this season, and that's not really a swap. It's almost like this mythical deal that for some reason parades around the media and fans' forums every window, but never actually carries any weight.

I'm happy to be corrected if I've missed all these swap deals.

Times online reporting we have made a £27m bid for Gallagher. I don't have a link unfortunately.