The Line. Alan Pardew's arch enemy, "we're working hard, we just can't get transfers over the line" etc. Alan Pardew - outwitted by a line.
So Targett good as done. Skybet currently have us as favourites to sign DCL, Toney, Sarr, Harrison, Paqueta and Ward-Prowse. All good additions tbh.
Well when Edwards starts saying its happening we're as good as getting ready to release him on a free transfer.
I'm really doubtful of the first two. I just think the price on either will likely be astronomical, and unnecessary given what's available on the continent. Sarr and Harrison seem do-able to me for the right kind of price and would slot in nicely as first choice RW. We're not getting Diaby/Raphinha. Paqueta would be the stuff of dreams. I mean, it'd be utterly sensational to have Joe, Bruno and Paqueta left to right in a midfield trio - can you even imagine it?! Ward-Prowse comes up every year. We have Trippier, Targett, Schar, Wilson, Bruno from set pieces. Not sure what else he brings.