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I don’t think we go like for like. It’s impossible. The new system means that we shouldn’t be so overreliant on one player, which is start. Richarlison will play through the middle (if fit) We’ve signed Veliz and I think we will sign Gift Orban as well. Two young strikers with lots of potential. I imagine we will go out and use the money to buy another CB and another winger, rather than out and out striker Edit: if there is one player that I think we might for its Toney

That’s always been my hope, that he got over the line with England and that would forever be his legacy trophy wise (if not with us)

For sure, CL much more achievable than a league title

They’re not though, and that’s just very silly. Nobody remembers Shearer for his one title with Blackburn. He’s remembered for his goals. Nobody’s perception of Kane as a world class striker is altered by a couple of German leagues.

Yes you are. You are so far off Manchester City. There’s three clubs that fit the ‘guaranteed leagues’ / CL potential. City, Madrid and Bayern. Anywhere else would be pointless if that’s how he is viewing things. Of course it would be brilliant business.

But it’s a fairly irrelevant trophy in the grand scheme of his individual achievements in the game and long term standing.

They're not winning the league or CL any time soon either

Why is it ambitious to move to a team that will win the league with or without him? That have won it 11 years in a row. A few Bundesliga's doesn't change his career in the slightest.

Who knows. I think he agrees to go. A lot of our fans (maybe delusional) think he will stay at this point. I just want a decision I can’t take any more of this

Worst day of my life

Excellent signing for you lot, think you’ll love him. Didnt work out here but he’s a good footballer, proper defender. Blocks everything, body on the line type. Probably not good enough on the ball at the highest level which was his downfall here but definitely can defend.

Correct. It’s what I said all along. They will have known that too. Levy won’t be bullied on this one. If they want him that badly then they will need to just pay the fee. 5 days to go and then I think it’s all over one way or another

@Dan should we have one season long bet too? Make things interesting

No surprise you’re using Virgin bet

Yup always said it would be about £100 million that would get Levy tempted. Just wish it would progress one way or the other. Hopefully the Mane sale accelerates and they can just offer what Levy wants, or we can issue an ultimatum and at a certain point we have to cut off negotiations because prolonging them helps no one

Going to go bold on opening day, Double: Coventry to win at Leicester Ipswich to win at Sunderland £10 returns £168 on skybet

Yup, still depends on them actually coughing up the money, but things have definitely changed. Other than him staying this is the second best outcome though

Yeah sounds like tomorrow is a big day. I’m pretty resigned to him going now. Bayern have realised they are going to need to pay what Levy wants, but think there is now a level of interest from all sides to get it done

Yeah mate I’m in

The Joe Lewis stuff is absolute nonsense. He has no interest in the team and certainly doesn’t direct Levy on football matters. I do think the move could happen though, if Bayern cough up enough cash. All seems a bit up in the air but I’ve definitely started seeing some mood music you can read between the lines of that suggests it’s a decent possibility.

Ipswich town

Yeah, if it’s not the right bid, we won’t be selling. Surely you of all clubs know how Levy works by now. Yes we can. That isn’t gamechanging money for us at all. Our revenues are massive these days. Even without European football we will still be fine. But getting into the CL is worth about that amount. With 5 places could easily just gamble on Kanes goals getting us back there and try and convince him to sign a new deal.

Yeah my thoughts too. Can’t rule anything out but they’re going to have to put a lot more money on the table

Wouldn’t count on it. There’s absolutely nothing in the British press that suggests we want to sell or that Bayern would come close to a hypothetical asking price. Lots of smoke on this one but it’s all coming from the Bayern. Let’s see

We have the most expensive tickets in Europe already. It’s a disgrace. No reason for it whatsoever other than greed. A PR disaster once again