Roma will send him to us on loan in exchange for our none right back we've loaned to them. It's what happens when Accountants get involved as part of the Transfer Committee, how, who the hell knows or perhaps it's to persuade UEFA that we aren't doing a Palace.

Madness isn't it Alan?
Did we actually sign that right back in the end?

We got Alex Nyarko from Lens, what could go wrong?

AS Roma is owned by The Friedkin Group, an American investment group led by billionaire Dan Friedkin. The Friedkin Group acquired the club in 2020.

Just checking that the people who own Roma also own...Everton!

What about Everton report Roma for approaching one of their players.

Roma try to prise Moyes away from Everton. Now that's stupid, isn't it?

Why would they when both club's are owned by the same people.

So this is fkg ridiculous, it's stupid filler, mildly better than, shall we keep Patterson, or Man Utd buying Kean the Everton flop. What's next? Roma pulling out all the stops in January to buy Barry? Well, it fills a page,dosn't it?

Exactly Paul. A bidding war would essentially mean the Friedkin's gazumping themselves. Excellent!

I am curious about the continued links to Douglas Luiz, I suspect we are in because they are open to a hefty loan fee and an option to buy. An opportunity to get their money back on a player who has struggled in Italy.

He is absolute quality though and I would love to see it happen. Steal and quality on the ball, he would improve our first 11 immediately and can play as an 8.

We will certainly be considering a couple of loans out of all the players we need so this might be a way of spreading the cost to next season. I don't know much about the other lad linked here but I hope the Luiz rumour has legs.

Steve #6, I'm also curious about the Luiz links. Let's not forget Man City signed him originally, and loaned him out when I think he failed to get a work permit.

Villa signed him from City, and by all accounts he was a standout player, and strongly linked to Arsenal.

Two other things to bear in mind - Everton have not been successful with Brazilian players (albeit very limited experience).

Also, his transfer from Villa to Juventus required Juve's Ladies team to sign his partner - Swiss International Alisha Lehman from Villa Ladies. She of course had half a season here on loan from West Ham ladies. So she'll at least know the club - whether she's a good enough player for the Ladies is for them to decide.

Richy did alright, Matt, and would advocate the club to have a passion like back home.

Bernard flattered to decieve, Allan was past his best. Jo wasn't the best, but only on loan.

Matt, I don't think they're an item any more so that's probably not an issue but she is a marketing gem.

I suspect the terms of a loan deal may be too hot for us on Luis but he would add quality where we need it.
Potential transfer battle between us and Roma?
Absolutely crazy,competition can only push up the price.
Who wins in that scenario?
Get a grip Friedkin!

Makes no sense to pay the club more than Roma would but I suppose whether we can offer more to the player himself than Roma to entice them depends on where the player sits in our/ their overall plans.
There could be some player ‘sharing’ deals made where the player signs on for some time at his second-choice to get the primary deal he wants.
Some are only looking at the worst case scenario when it comes to being part of a multi-club group but there are potential advantages to be leveraged as well.

Would love Luiz but surely he’ll be wanting champions league. Hopefully the fan base don’t get all excited about this one and realise we were probably never in for him. then destroy the club for dithering or whatever when he doesn’t sign.