Transfers
31 August 2016 5925 comments
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Welcome to the first transfer deadline day of the 2016/17 season as we look to keep you up to date with the breaking news and brokered deals over the frantic next few hours.

We aim to keep this specific article “live”, adding the latest transfers and offering our thoughts on the new arrivals as and when they are confirmed.

These will then be fleshed out via a batch of Scout Reports and/or Moving Targets over the next few days.

Moussa Sissoko to Tottenham (Deal confirmed 11.40pm )
Deadline day drama at its best. Sissoko seemed all set for Goodison Park but a last minute intervention from Spurs apparently turned his head.

The Frenchman looked like a world-beater at times during Euro 16 but registered just a single goal in 37 starts for a relegated Newcastle last season.

With Nkoudou also arriving earlier in the day, suddenly the Spurs options in midfield are significantly boosted with pace and power added in abundance.

The question now is where this leaves the current Spurs’ trio of Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen and Erik Lamela.

Hal Robson Kanu to West Brom (Deal confirmed 11.15pm)
The scorer of that goal arrives at the Hawthorns to add to Tony Pulis’ attacking options. Like Nyom’s capture earlier this evening, this looks like an addition to the Baggies squad rather than a first XI option.

Dieumerci Mbokani to Hull City (Deal confirmed 10.55pm)
Hull City’s much needed recruitment programme continues with the loan signing of striker Dieumerci Mbokani from Dynamo Kiev..

The former Norwich City man failed to impress on his top flight debut last term but will clearly challenge for starts at the KCOM Stadium.

With Will Keane already added to the books, suddenly Adama Dionmande’s berth looks under real threat – he’s currently owned by 6.1% of FPL managers as their third striker.

Enner Valencia to Everton (Deal confirmed 10.45pm)
Everton sweeten the bitter pill of losing a deadline day deal for Newcastle’s Moussa Sissoko by signing the West Ham striker on a season-long loan.

A 5.5 striker option, Valencia seems unlikely to tempt Fantasy investment and will surely only offer back-up to Romelu Lukaku unless deployed wide by Ronald Koeman.

Jason Denayer to Sunderland (Deal confirmed 10pm)
The 4.9 FPL option makes the loan move from Manchester City to bolster David Moyes’ squad – a much needed acquisition given the Black Cats’ recent injuries in defence. Sadly, his price point is unlikely to tempt investment with Lamine Kone currently still at the club and priced at 4.5.

Jack Wilshere to Bournemouth (Deal confirmed 9.30pm)
Out of favour at Arsenal, can the injury-prone England man rescue his career at the Vitality Stadium?

Wilshere has managed 90 minutes once from 2014/15 onwards and faces a tough task to steer clear of the treatment room.

Should he manage to do so, he’s likely to battle Josh King for the central support role behind a lone striker. At 5.5 to Wilshere’s 6.4, King has already opened his account with a strike at Palace last weekend and now looks prone to rotation unless Wilshere drops into central midfield.

Islam Slimani to Leicester City (Deal confirmed 9.15pm)
The Algerian international arrives at the King Power on the back of the most prolific season of his career.

Slimani racked up 27 goals in 33 league appearances for Sporting Lisbon last season and his top-rate work ethic fits perfectly with Claudio Ranieri’s ethos.

More of a penalty box predator and less of a technically gifted player, he could force a slight change in tactics to 4-4-2 if he can oust Shinji Okazaki in the Foxes’ first XI.

Slimani’s arrival also affords Claudio Ranieri to manage Jamie Vardy’s minutes, particularly around congested Champions League periods.

Alvaro Arbeloa to West Ham (Deal confirmed 8.45pm)
Is this the signing to finally free-up Michail Antonio from his unwanted shifts at right-back?

West Ham have acquired 33-year-old former Liverpool full-back Alvaro Arbeloa to offer Slaven Bilic some experience on the right side of his defence.

Arbeloa has certainly seen it and done it. Does he have the legs for another run at the Premier League? For Antonio’s sake, we certainly hope so.

Allan Nyom to West Brom (Deal confirmed 7.50pm)
Low-key stuff this. However, the Baggies have managed to add to their defensive options by swooping for Watford’s out of favour full-back.

Nyom will now likely challenge Craig Dawson at right-back, giving Tony Pulis of moving him to a central defensive role or even deployed a three-man defence. Failing that, Nyom has probably moved from one Premier League bench to another.

David Luiz to Chelsea (Pending Medical 6.30pm)
Potentially the most eyebrow-raising deal of the day was at Stamford Bridge, with David Luiz rejoining Chelsea from French champions PSG pending a medical.

Luiz’ return places question marks over Antonio Conte’s preferred central defenders for the season ahead and with the arrival of Marcos Alonso also creating uncertainty over the full-back berths, investing in the Blues’ backline right now perhaps isn’t the wisest decision. Luiz may also be used in a midfield holding role, however.

With Liverpool, Arsenal, Leicester and Man United in the next six, keeping a watching brief on Conte’s teamsheet might be the safest approach for now as we look for signs of secure starters.

Georges-Kevin Nkoudou to Tottenham (Deal confirmed 6.00pm)
Spurs have swooped for 21-year-old Marseille winger Georges-Kevin Nkoudou in a bid to inject pace into their attack.

The jet-heeled attacker made 41 appearances for the French club last season, notching an impressive 10 goals and earning five assists. It remains to be seen how and when he will fit into Mauricio Pochettino’s line-up but, given their relentless pursuit of Crystal Palace’s Wilfried Zaha, it’s clear that the Spurs boss was hell-bent on adding more pace to his side.

Nkoudou’s arrival will surely cast further doubt on Christian Eriksen’s role – the Dane has so far struggled to make an impact this season, while Erik Lamela appears to have made strides.

Marcos Alonso to Chelsea (Deal Confirmed 5pm)
The former Sunderland left-back returns to the top-flight after a spell with Fiorentina.

Alonso’s arrival threatens to shake up the Chelsea full-back berths. He’ll rival Cesar Azpilicueta for the role on the left, though the versatile Spaniard could also switch to the right and offer an alternative to Branislav Ivanovic.

With three goals and four assists in Serie A last season, Alonso’s raids from the back are certainly worth monitoring if he can nail down a regular role under Antonio Conte.

Given that Azpilicueta and Ivanovic are priced at 6.0, a similar cost looks the likeliest scenario.

Bruno Martins Indi to Stoke (Deal Confirmed 4.30pm)
With his side sitting bottom of the table after conceding six times in the first three Gameweeks, Mark Hughes has snapped up the Porto centre-half on a season-long loan deal.

The Dutchman comes in as a direct replacement for Philipp Wollscheid, who has joined Wolfsburg on loan, and look set to partner Ryan Shawcross in the heart of defence.

Having scored just six goals in the last five seasons at club level, the Dutchman has offered little goal threat to suggest he may be one to monitor.

Likely to come in at 5.0 in FPL, Martins Indi has some decent fixtures from Gameweek 5 onwards, though Erik Pieters, at 4.5, offers the cheapest route into Hughes’ rearguard.

Jeff Hendrick to Burnley (Deal Confirmed 4pm)
The Clarets have swooped to land the Derby midfielder for a club-record fee earlier this afternoon.

Likely to come in at 5.5 in FPL, Hendrick’s arrival is set to place Dean Marney’s starting role in doubt as he looks to cement a place alongside fellow new boy Steven Defour in Sean Dyche’s four-man midfield.

With two goals and three assists to his name in last year’s Championship, Hendrick is likely to appear on our radars anytime soon. In spite of an impressive Euro 2016 campaign, he struggled to nail down a regular role and started just 22 times last time out.

Adama Traore to Middlesbrough (Deal Confirmed 4pm)
Aitor Karanka has freshened up his options on the flanks ahead of the 11pm deadline.

Having sold Albert Adomah to Villa, the ‘Boro boss raided the midlands side for former Barcelona starlet Traore.

It’s fair to say that the new boy faces a tough task to convince. Traore failed to start a single league match last year and managed just two shots and a single key pass in 10 sub appearances.

Karanka is renowned for rotating his attackers during congested fixture periods and Traore (who should come in around 5.5) could be afforded the odd cameo to stake a claim.

Considering that summer signing from Ajax Viktor Fischer has been handed one minute’s pitch time in the opening three Gameweeks, though, Traore may need to get used to bench-warming duties all over again.

Didier Ndong to Sunderland (Deal Confirmed 4pm)
The Black Cats are another side to break their club-record fee after snapping up the defensive midfielder from Lorient.

Ndong’s combative style of play should chalk up the tackles and interceptions as well as yellow cards – he was booked 11 times in Ligue 1 last term.

Likened to Michael Essien, he managed just two goals last term and David Moyes will be hoping his impact in front of the back-four will shore up a defence that’s been breached in all three Gameweeks so far.

A price of 5.0 looks likely, then, though at 5.5, Adnan Januzaj seems the best value option on Wearside.

Sunderland may have a little while to wait until Ndong’s debut, though. He was one match into a three-game ban in France and, in a similar situation to Paul Pogba in Gameweek 1, that’s likely to be carried over into England, which would rule him out of the next two league matches.

Wilfried Bony to Stoke (Deal Confirmed – 1pm)
The Etihad exodus under Pep Guardiola gathers pace, with the Ivorian heading to Stoke in a season-long loan deal.

Bony’s move to Man City never quite worked out but let’s not forget he racked up 35 goals in 70 outings for Swansea before that switch.

Mark Hughes has been arguably seeking a natural finisher up front since taking over at the Potters, with the likes of Mame Biram Diouf, Peter Crouch and Joselu failing to make an impact.

Perfectly suited to the lone striker formation preferred by Hughes, Bony – at just 7.3 in FPL – could flourish from the service provided by Marko Arnautovic, Bojan and Xherdan Shaqiri.

If he can replicate that Liberty form, we could have another very viable mid-price option to consider when the schedule turns kinder from Gameweek 5.

Lucas Perez and Shkodran Mustafi to Arsenal. (Deals Confirmed 30/8)
Priced at 8.5 in Fantasy Premier League, Perez arrives on the back of 17 goals and eight assists for Deportivo la Coruna in 2015/16.

The Spaniard is no like-for-like physical replacement for Olivier Giroud, though – he contested just 17 aerial duels in La Liga last season and won four of them.

Previously accustomed to playing out wide, the pacy Perez is versatile enough to play in any of the four attacking roles in Arsene Wenger’s 4-2-3-1. The Gunners have a very inviting schedule to follow but, until we get a better idea of his impact, Alexis Sanchez and Mesut Ozil seem safer bets for now.

Mustafi, meanwhile, looks set to go straight into the Arsenal XI alongside Laurent Koscielny, thus demoting the 4.5-priced Rob Holding to the bench.

Coming in at 6.0 in FPL, Mustafi has scored a reasonable six times in 63 league appearances over the last two seasons at Valencia, though on the downside, the German international is something of a card magnet and has been booked 22 times during that period.

Calum Chambers to Middlesbrough (Deal Confirmed 30/8)
Mustafi’s arrival at the Emirates has seen Chambers high-tail it up to Teeside as Aitor Karanka adds yet another option to his defence.

‘Boro arrive in the Premier League with the best defensive record in last year’s Championship – they shipped just 31 goals and racked up 22 shut-outs – and have so far conceded just twice in the first three Gameweeks.

Whilst investment in Karanka’s backline could well pay off, the pecking order is very much in question right now.

Chambers could play either centre-half or right-back, which has knock-on effect right across the defence, with the likes of Emilio Nsue, Antonio Barragan and Ben Gibson perhaps most at risk. Arguably, George Friend – once recovered from a minor calf complaint – looks the safest option at left-back, with Daniel Ayala’s 5.0 price tag too much of a deterrent.

Loic Remy to Crystal Palace (Deal Confirmed 30/8)
With Christian Benteke already on board, Remy’s arrival adds weight to the idea that Alan Pardew will opt for a two-man frontline this season.

The Eagles boss opted for a 4-4-2 at home to Bournemouth last weekend and Remy could prove the ideal foil for the big Belgian, relying on his knock-downs and aerial ability in and around the box.

Crucially, Remy has thrived under Pardew before, netting 14 goals in 26 outings at Newcastle. At 6.4, he could throw his hat into the ring as a viable mid-price contender, though Benteke is perhaps best-placed to benefit from Palace’s penchant for crossing under Pardew. The Belgian could also nick spot-kicks off Yohan Cabaye and, at 7.4, remains our preferred Selhurst Park frontman for now.

David Marshall to Hull (Deal Confirmed 30/8)
In all likelihood, the Scot’s arrival at the KCOM from Cardiff should spell the end of Eldin Jakupovic’s first-team prospects.

Starting the campaign priced at 4.0 in FPL, the Swiss international has climbed to over 20% ownership – only David de Gea is more popular between the posts.

It’s fair to say that he’s never managed to convince, though – in six seasons at the club, Jakupovic has been handed 12 league starts and has only benefitted from an injury to Allan McGregor.

Priced at 4.5, Marshall’s addition will force Jakupovic’s owners to reconsider and likely deprive us of one of the cheapest active stoppers around.

On the upside, Marshall made more saves that any keeper in his previous year in the top-flight. Bearing in mind that the Tigers have conceded more attempts on goal than any side so far, the Scot should be kept busy.

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  1. Elijah's Wood
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    To throw a bigger spanner into the works:

    A) Sanchez + Lukaku + Williams + Pieters + £0.5m (Sanchez > £7.4m to fund Aguero)

    B) Ozil + Lukaku + Baines + PVA + £0.9m (Sterling > £5-5.5m mid - keep Ozil)

    C) Ozil + Zaza/Bony/Benteke + Mane (instead of Redmond with other options) + £0m

    In Option C i can always downgrade Baines+PVA to Williams/Kone/Pieters for cash in the bank. 3rd striker is a £7.3m max option in all 3 scenarios

    1. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      B

      1. Elijah's Wood
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Thanks Jallegre

    2. Sonny “The Hitman&rdq…
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Here is my bias:
      Every team should have Ozil and Hazard for consistency. They are in form and can assist or score and everything on the attacking part of the team revolves around them. They play for two of the four best teams and on the other 2 (United and City) there will be a lot of rotation potential- so a headache.

      1. emyoueffsee
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Mourinho rarely rotates.

  2. sinik
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Arbeloa to West Ham, nice..Antoniooooooo is back on the menu!

    1. TheBusDriver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Nice

  3. StalkingDwarf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Nyom to West Brom done.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Liverpool just announced Andy Carroll too.

      1. Hairy Potter
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Andy Cole going to Man Utd with Keith Gillespie going the other way.

        1. Pasqualinho
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Good move for the lad - although he might want to prefer being called Andrew now he's in the big time.

  4. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Even as a Palace supporter of 30+ years couldn't believe we got £27Million for Bolaise, now Everton splashing £30Million on Sissoko (I will play well when I want) wow!

    1. Old Man
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Yes, but Pardew is not Koeman

  5. Rossamous
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    What does Everton plan to do with all of these midfield players who can play on the wing? Sissoko, Deul, Bolassie, Mirellas, who else?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Aaron Lennon

    2. red devil 7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      lennon

  6. Hughes Your Daddy
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Also not bothered we missed out on Wilshire, far to expensive for someone who has not played more than 50% of a season for 5 seasons. Dodged a bullet.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Palace keeper for the season?

      1. Hughes Your Daddy
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Mandanda nailed on. Excellent keeper, still cant believe we got him.

        1. Rainer
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          He is brilliant, just wasn't sure what would be going through Pardew's head. Cheers!

        2. StalkingDwarf
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          How does the clean sheets prospects look?

        3. Wilshere Knowledge
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Why do Palace keepers tend to get so few saves? Do you only concede big chances or something?

  7. Oooof
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Where do we think Everton could finish?

    1. La Roja
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      6th

    2. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I think they could finish upper-mid table. Around 7th.

    3. Le _ Professeur
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      5 / 6 imo

    4. Rossamous
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      1st is possible. Leicester did the improbable last year so why not

    5. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Top 10.
      We need another top striker and Goalie to challenge top 5.

      1. Clump
        • 11 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I think your keeper looks decent.

        1. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          I agree Stek is decent but is he top notch?

          1. Clump
            • 11 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            I think he's up to the job. I'd swap you for Mignolet 🙂

    6. TheBusDriver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      5th

    7. TheBusDriver
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Above Liverpool for sure.

      1. The 12th Man
        • 12 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        This

    8. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Above Liverpool

    9. BbBb
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      7th/8th

    10. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      8th

    11. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      7th

    12. Lateriser 12
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      7th.

  8. Individual
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bony past history as main man at Swansea, fixtures and 7.3 = great punt I reckon, especially if Aguero and/or Gray are banned.

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      GW4 TC confirmed.

    2. DeathoftheParty
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Spurs at home, Palace away... hmmmmmmm I'm indifferent about that. Especially as like Benteke he's not got game time under his belt.

  9. umerlfc
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    When do you expect Negredo's price to be 6.9?

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      WCs influencing it but I'd be surprised if he's not 6.9m this Saturday.

    2. Arteta
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Tonight.

  10. red devil 7
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    pogba to rotterdam

    1. papabouba
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      This

  11. Heskey Time
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    RMWCT

    Foster, Pickford
    Valencia, Williams, Evans, 4.5, Amat
    Haz, Sanchez, Ozil, lamela, capoue
    Ibra, Benteke, Defoe

  12. melvinmbabazi
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    WC? Yes or No?

    Foster-Heaton
    Valencia-Shaw-Stones-Amat--Friend
    Barkley-Townsend-Redmond-Hazard-Højbjerg
    Aguero-Ibra-Gray

    1. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Depends on how many hits you can live with.

      1. makaveli123
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        I would save. Aguero, Townsend, Gray -> Lukaku, Ozil/Sanchez, Defoe/Bony/Benteke.

  13. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    A) Barkley, Bony & Benteke

    Or

    B) Mane, Lukaku & Diomande

    1. TorresMagic™
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • Has Moderation Rights
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Would you play Diomande every week?

      1. Scotty B
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        No way but I also have Diomande

        1. TorresMagic™
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • Has Moderation Rights
          • 16 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          The point being it's 3 vs 2 then.

          1. Scotty B
            • 13 Years
            9 years, 6 months ago

            Lol I meant I also have Capoue to rotate with Diomande

  14. Pap Le Cissier
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Gents, a comical deadline day story from Dean Saunders about when Brian Clough tried to sign him.

    Follow the link, select 10:30-11:00 and fast forward to 16 mins, well worth a listen!

    http://talksport.com/radio/listen-again/1472634000#

    1. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      😆

    2. Clump
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      🙂

    3. George James
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Listen to this live today. Genius

  15. bojack
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    With the amount of money flying around for average players at the moment I think the Premier League is on the verge of becoming a laughing stock.

    1. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I'm still on the floor over Ighalo being valued at £32m by West Brom.

      1. Jimmers
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        As long as TV money keeps rising transfer fees will just get sillier and sillier

        1. bojack
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          They will, agreed

          Surely it has to reach a ceiling though.

          Bolaise £27m. Alan Shearer £15m. I know it's years ago and all that. But that is obscene. Shearer would have to be £80m now.

        2. bojack
          • 9 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          How much would Clive Mendonca command these days.

      2. DeathoftheParty
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yep, Jokes!

  16. Scratch
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Why the hell aren't any EPL teams going in for Brady. The lad is far too good for the Championship

    1. Stats Don\'t Lie
      • 11 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Liverpool could do with him at lb

      1. DeathoftheParty
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Are they not bidding for Edinson Cavani to play at LB?

  17. shearer9
    • 9 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Hi everyone. I'm really stumped regarding what to do with Aguero, as I've already made my GW transfer (Mahrez -> Ozil).

    Should I play my wildcard or just wait two games for Aguero to come back? Here's my team:

    Heaton (Foster)

    Friend Dawson Azpilicueta (Shaw Stones)

    Ozil Barkley Hazard Townsend (Capoue)

    Aguero Benteke Gray

    Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you!

  18. Oooof
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Which club has had the best window in your opinion?

    1. StalkingDwarf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      City or United

    2. The 12th Man
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Everton. Forget Bolasie and Sissoko.

      Williams and Gueye look bargains

      1. StalkingDwarf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Great answer. The new signings could bring great stability for a great price.

      2. A.T
        • 15 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Don't forget Stek

        1. The 12th Man
          • 12 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          Oh yes. He's started well too and bought for peanuts.

    3. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Table will tell the story at the end of the season

    4. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      United unfortunately. 4 top, top quality players in the positions they needed. No panicking, no bullpoo, got who they wanted and time to bed them in.

      1. KingNidge
        • 10 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        We did alright i guess 🙂

      2. DeathoftheParty
        • 9 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Similar to Chelsea under Mourinho 2 years back... Dare I say...

      3. Leaf
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Yep agreed

    5. bojack
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      I've always liked the sash windows at Craven Cottage.

    6. makaveli123
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Everton and United in terms of quality.

    7. Netley Lucas
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Palace have done some good business.

    8. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No club, but one man: Mino Raiola.

    9. Wilshere Knowledge
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Bournemouth.

    10. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      From clubs, Dortmund.

    11. Deulofail
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Stoke just coz Bony

    12. red devil 7
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      united

    13. Hughes Your Daddy
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      In my 30 years plus of supporting Palace this has to be one of the best windows for us I can remember.

      Benteke, Remy, Townsend, Mandanda, Tomkins has surpassed my expectations.

      If we can get Ademola Lookman over the line tonight will be even better.

    14. _Freddo
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Arsenal or Leicester, the teams that finished 1st and 2nd have strengthened their weak/key areas, all those below have spent fortunes to close the gap/mend horrific squads.

    15. Polaris - The Mortal Coil
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Wienzierl, Konoplyanka, Embolo, Naldo, Stambouli, Coke, Baba, Bentaleb

      That's a nice window from S04. Improvements are needed ON the pitch, though.

      BVB - Bartra, Götze, Dembélé, Schürrle, Rode, Guerreiro, Mor, Merino, Baxmann

    16. Hairy Potter
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Man Utd based on what they needed and who they got.

      Then Palace for bringing a few more match winners to add to an already decent squad.

      Special mention for Newcastle who have managed to get big money for a load of players who were poor last season.

  19. Lateriser 12
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Ola lads.

    1. Camp No No
      • 12 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Toivonen's fan club?

    2. Pasqualinho
      • 16 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Morning, LR. Couldn't sleep?

    3. KingNidge
      • 10 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Hi mate

  20. martyhan
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Please RMWCT

    Foster, pickford
    Valencia, mcauley, Collins, amat , Williams
    Redmond, sterling, hazard, capoue , Sanchez p
    Zlatan, lukaku, benteke

  21. camarozz
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Robbie Keanes last game ever for Ireland aftr 18 yrs is on tonight. Would have thought the national broadcaster would have televised the game. Not a sign of it anywhere. Disappointed

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      They don't have the TV rights for home friendlies

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      John Delaney...

  22. _Freddo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Bony to Stoke is a great signing for those who are incapable of fitting Ibra, Hazard and Aguero into the same team.

    1. Jimmers
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Bony has got to prove his worth first.

      1. Frank Black
        • 13 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        He already has.

        1. Jimmers
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 15 Years
          9 years, 6 months ago

          He has looked pretty poor any time he played at City

    2. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Those incapable of that will struggle this season.

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        This... They are shaping up to be the big 3, there are alternatives to sanchez that keep him from making a big 4 imo

      2. _Freddo
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Most of us know this, it's a numbers game at the end of the day and ownership matters with regards to captaincy picks and those three will share that for most.

        Others will delude themselves into thinking Bony is an alternative to Aguero/Ibra, not sure that's going to end well.

    3. Frank Black
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      There are going to be better options than Hazard.

  23. KOLASINA(C)
    • 10 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    So most probably John Terry will be dropped to the bench? 🙁

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      No

  24. creative
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    There are far, far too many options and prices are rising!

    I cant do it...

    1. Dr Dream
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Good isn't it.

  25. Scotty B
    • 13 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Any potential rises/falls tonight?

    1. Coaly
      • 13 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Have a look yourself

  26. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Will Ibra's price rise tonight??

    1. Rainer
      • 9 Years
      9 years, 6 months ago

      Fairly good chance it will.

      1. Maximus Bonimus Pointimus
        • 16 Years
        9 years, 6 months ago

        Imdon't want to pull trigger on Kun>Ibra without confirmation of Kun's suspension... But i need kun to be 12.8 by GW6 to get him back in... If Ibra rises that means Kun needs to drop to 12.7 to get back in which i don't think will happen!

  27. The 12th Man
    • 12 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    I remember signing To Madiera on transfer deadline day. Great player.

  28. Long Juan Silva
    • 11 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    At least today wasn't a complete over-hyped dud like most deadline days 🙂

  29. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Everyone signing everyone

  30. Leaf
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    9 years, 6 months ago

    Selling Serge Gnabry could turn out to be a big error