“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

Yes, true, i think we need to see if O`Brien is good enough to be the 4th CD, and Phillips is good enough to battle with Hughes, Schlupp and Ahamada for the one place.

“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

Hmmm, so in response:

A. 20 million is really not a lot of money these days for such a position. We paid 20mill for Ahahmada, a central midfielder who hasn't played much and attacking positions generally have higher prices than further back.

B. Prem experience comes at a premium, inflated valuations for the likes of Sarr etc, tbh you'd be looking at around 35mill for such players. There is value outside the Prem ad UK.

C. Brazilian players do see the European leagues as a way to develop their careers, most coming to Europe to play. Well established way of them transitioning.

D. The BBC amongst other media outlets have linked us with him

E. As for work permits. The old rules of having to have played in 30% of internationals are no longer in force. UK works o a points based system for footballers. Yes international appearances is part of that but, given his age he has played for Brazil at U16 and U20 level, still only 19 so that is taken into consideration. His predicted likely amount of playing time if purchased is considered. If Wilf leaves then there is a strong case the club can make that he is being purchased as a replacement for a first team regular and adds value to the team.

AND...Even if he does not get it on the points based system, the FA themselves say:

`If the player does not automatically meet these criteria, the club can request an FA Exceptions Panel consider the player’s experience and value in order to determine whether a Governing Body Endorsement should nevertheless be granted.`

Finally if that is not enough there is the process to appeal it all.

Does anyone disagree that if we only bring three players in, Buy or Loan, it has to be, Wilfs replacement, if he goes, a right back and most importantly for me a CF.

“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 think that has pretty much been well established that those are the areas we need to improve. I think CM is in there too.

I would be pleased if we made 4 singings for those positions. We don't tend to make lots of signings in one widow these days

He's a terrible defender. Worse than Alexander-Arnold, with nothing like his attacking ability