Jasper:
The whispers inside the corridors is MS keen on us, but dependent on certain assurances. He will 'not' sign the new contract (improvement on present one). We are talking to them. We did not offer on Rodriguez. Rabiot we want permanent and not a loan. Alli and Pritchard will not be loaned out. That is what I have heard. 3 deals confirmed, no shocks on who they are again I am told.
on ms AND rabiot:You know how it goes but what I have shared I am confident that is the case, just hope one or both happens.
Lloris WILL BE HERE NEXT SEASON. Not shouting! But that is how emphatic the talk from inside is.
And a short while later he added……...
Confirmed deals not dependent on outgoings. MS, his club doing a DL. Crazy money they want. He wants us, goons won't pay price Saints want. As I said 'IF' we pursue (price) subject too. Don't listen to any other stuff being spouted on him wanting CL and goons faves. Not so. A lot 'may' depend on Rabiot 'IF' that happens. Loan agreed, but as I said earlier we want a permanent or year loan with option in our favour to purchase at set price from now. The Sun not wrong on what they said about transfer to us last 7 days. Told not as clear as that. I sharing info that's all.
ali z: Wimmer is done, has been for weeks club won't announce tilll after season ends.
JJetset
on rabiot: No chance now on Rabiot.
on transfers in general: too early for me to say anything as a lot going on ;0) we are quite clear on our targets
on outgoings: yes moving plenty on is the main focus
on whether poch&mitchell are the ones identifying targets: quite a few involved
on whether schneiderlin is likely: not clear on that one yet
Trix on COYS:
Just had a phone call so a few more bits.
MS is our number one priority atm, I was given the names of two alternatives(which I have been asked not to share) and tbh I'd be very happy with any of the three, although I can clearly see why MS is top of the pile. Look to "Tom's nemisis" for where they are both from. (I don't like cryptics but that is as close a clue as I'm willing to give). General consensus on COYS, is that 'Toms nemesis' is Jerry- used for Germans in the war- German league.
Bale wants to stay in Madrid, so unless they tell him he is not wanted he will be staying.(good source)
J-Rod and his new contract. We were chasing both him and MS and in constant contact with both until January. The fact we have continued to court MS and have shown less affection for J-Rod since that time made him concerned. Our bid for MS (while no reassurances from us) is why he signed the new deal. (from the Saints end).
De Gea has told Yanited he wants to leave even though Yanited have offered him considerably more money than Real.
Lots of players still being considered.
Still told Wimmer is not done but only formalities remain.
Trix also said (in reference to Geis being suggested I think):
Nope, looks like this is a position we are looking to bring both quality and some experience into.