Match Day Thread NUFC v VILLA

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Just seen a story from Germany saying we’re in negotiations for Wirtz. Taking it with a pinch of salt but he’s been mentioned over a few windows since PIF came onboard
Man City and Liverpool both linked with him as well, so looking unlikely.
 
Would be nice but can't see it - we have 5 first team players in central midfield already plus Miley and Anderson coming through - unless Willock or Joelinton are on the block don't think CM would be a goer - probably agent talk trying to drum up more money for the player/club as City are apparently interested.
 
Not sure anyone could complain if Anderson got a start - even out on the LW but I think Eddie will go with a very strong team - thought Tonali was struggling a little in the first two friendlies but against Fiorentina he looked class (maybe a familiar Italian opponent suited him) but I'd have had Anderson ahead of him until Saturday.

Mental that we have some ridiculous depth in the squad though now and so many options across the pitch (bar defence) and a lot (7) of local lads/lifetime fans who could be playing first team football this year:
Gillespie
RB-RCB-Burn-Dummy
Longstaff-Miley-Anderson
Murphy-CF-LW

Ritchie??