brighton bid £30m for rutter in last 48 hours. rejected. don't need the money so hold out for a stupid fee or keep him

Interesting times ahead. We shouldn’t be selling anyone now. Summerville hugely difficult to replace imo. Won’t get his quality replaced at this level.

Needs some quality incomings now Ohare available on a free from Coventry, he was quality last season. 10 goals from attacking mid

Surprised we didn`t go for Charlie Taylor on a free.

we say that every summer....

Only just over 5 weeks until season starts.. could do with some movement on incomings over the next couple of weeks. Kamara linked to Rennes, they have enquired apparently, be surprised if we sold him.

if we can get £15M I'd sell

I dont think we need to worry about rushing the incomings yet. We're in a much better place compared to this time last year.

Im sure we have a list of targets and are in the process of making moves. Things can move quite quickly and we could have the incomings sorted in no time.

Obviously we need to add more and we may lose a couple but we could happily go into the first game with -

Meslier
Byram Rodon Stujyk Firpo
Ampadu Gruev
Summerville Rutter Gnonto
Piroe

Which is a million times better than the start of last season.

firpo is at the Olympic games

Yeah agree mate, not said we need to rush, but ideally I'd like a couple coming over next 2 weeks in so they can have as much pre season with the team as possible, not always doable I appreciate, but yes no need to panic.

Right Back is obviously a massive priority now (isn't it always over last couple of years).. I believe they are looking at a 10 and the midfield now short with Gray going. Interesting to see if Wober comes back.. gives us left back cover and centre back cover. Depends on his attitude.

Didn't realise that... byram can go to LB then until hes back fit, praying neither get injured. need to get LB and RB sorted prior to season start then..

No way Summerville stays IMO. I'm also pretty certain Gnonto will leave too. But I'd be promising him Summerville's position on the left to try and get him to stay.

RB and defensive reinforcements should be the priority. I'd also be looking at a new 9. Although, I want Joseph be given the first chance in that position in pre season

Unless anyone comes in with silly silly money Summerville is likely to stay from what G Smyth is saying, same for Gnonto.

I think if we get offered 35m+ for Summerville, we'll take it. I'll be shocked if he's here by the time the season starts.

I think it would have to be stupid money

The thing is, we don't need the money now. We then need to consider can we replace his 20 goals and numerous assists... it's no good with the money in the bank if we can't replace him like for like and weaken the team.. any new signing is always a gamble.. need to be very careful.