Gemmill

"the Saudi threat" meets the Liverpool weapon.

Absolutely insufferable, but I really hope we get an update on Klopp's integrity from David Howell if/when Salah goes next week.

He's played way more minutes than Cole Palmer who went for the same price! The market is just mental.

They recorded it on Tuesday so I'm sure he's got some plans for tonight! Palhinha from Fulham to Bayern!

Brennan Johnson to Spurs is a shame. He looks a good player.

Romano is on The Rest Is Football today talking to Lineker, Shearer etc. He seems a canny lad. Sounds like the busiest cunt in the world. Worse than Gary Neville.

Saudi transfer window doesn't close today so plenty time for this one to happen.

They're idiots for not accepting that. Maybe this is a negotiation.

Apparently Liverpool have just rejected £150m for Salah. This could still happen today if the Saudis go mental.

OTF's mates greeting him at the pub later.

I've not watched it either mind so this is all going off second hand. Howe very rarely gives a thumbs up for potentially injured players the day before the game though, so it could turn out fine. I imagine Botman is one that's considered integral enough that you send him out if there's any chance. It's not a muscle thing so it's not gonna get any worse.

"We have a longer term model here and winning right now isn't part of it"

Howe has said he has bruising and swelling on his ankle. Hope's assessment from the press conf this morning is "there is a chance but would appear very unlikely". Might be more Howe smokescreens.

Will Lewis Hall get a start if Botman is missing this weekend, do we think? Burn to LCB. Or does he go with Schar and Lascelles at CB?

They're working on 6 incomings today according to some ITK on RTG. I mean has any club in fucking history ever picked up 6 signings on deadline day? These are headed back to League One.

All we need now is for Southampton to put out an official statement about their links to Bilbao.

Owen Hargreaves says its an "incredibly even group" and if you're Eddie Howe you'll relish the chance to play those teams. Fucking right.

The mackems will be livid we're back in Milan.

And a chance to black the eye of some of the big fuckers as well.

That is a mint group man. 6 massive games against massive teams.

Pearson in Paris. I got my wish.

Group F is FOR IT!

Nearly time to dip into the bargain bin.