Sacha Boey emerges as an option to bolster the full-back position

I know nothing about him but the last person we brought in from Bayern Munich was a left-back who has hardly played for us. If he is having a huff with his manager, then No.

I also think Patterson has done quite well for us and, for me, he was one of the better players against Sunderland in the FA Cup (I can hear the comments of: "That wouldn't be hard!"). I was close to his side in the first half and thought he did well.

Like all full-backs they need support when defending, especially if they decide to overlap to support the attack and the attack breaks down. I would give him time and hope he beds in and stays injury-free.

I cannot see anyone coming in now, especially on big wages.

Jack Grealish has become an expensive commodity and, despite some decent early games, is not likely to be around for next season.

Loan deals are likely to be the norm for a while.

A non-starter unless he has a short back and sides.

Can't risk training with Michael Keane.

Neil, don't give up so easy on Aznou. He's 19. He showed some nice skills in the Cup tie. Give the kid some time.

Mike no one has given up on Anzou except maybe Moyes 🤔

Moyes hasn't given up on Anzou at all judging by the comments he's made about him. I expect he plans to be playing him next season, if he sticks around that is, as he might have given up on Moyes by then!

Mike

Didn’t mean to the impression I had given up on him but only was making the point we hadn’t used him. I was at the game and yes he was exciting going forward but he was bought as a defender and we don’t know his defensive strengths. Would be into see if he can fit into Jacks role. He would definitely move the ball faster but the key question is will he retain it and use it effectively while at the same time use his defensive strengths to support Myko. Easy for me to speculate on the ditch but Moyes has to deal with the consequences if it fails. More fodder for TW 🤭😀

Fair enough, Neil, and I too have mentioned several times that we haven't the slightest idea whether the kid can play defense at all, let alone to Moyes' standards.

And you're right, it's a perfect TW debate!

Mike, I think he can play offense AND on defense.

Kevin,

I am curious how you are of the opinion he can defend.

Have you seen him play at Bayern?

Sorry, Neil, no, I just wanted to write about being on offense and defense in the same sentence.

Silly I know, but these transfers over from American footy do amuse me.

George @5 well said

I don't think he has lost faith in him, Bobby. He bought him, after all. He's his player. I think he's just mindful that these youngsters have to be introduced carefully.

Some of our fans will not hesitate to put the boot in on young players if they don't immediately set the sky alight, even as they settle into a new country. Why expose them to that, when they can be introduced carefully, and their confidence built up appropriately?

What was the point of this article?

Pick a player whose natural position is one we need to cover. Say we are interested in him. Then point out that he is too expensive, on high wages, and settled in his location with no desire to leave.

Any chance of something other than crass, clickbait journalism on this site please?

I think the point, Martin, is in the banner heading near the top: The Rumour Mill.

We've always made it very clear that rumours and links of players supposedly being considered, as reported or claimed by others, are just that — Firm intention? Rampant speculation?? Or just complete invention??? Who knows...

We certainly don't claim any insider knowledge, nor do we vet the sources, so you are going to see all sorts of stories about possible transfers. Historically, very, very few of the names mooted ever come off. But some do.

Only thing is, in this transfer window, we've had two senior staff tell us we won't be doing much business, so it is tempting to stand behind that and say it is all utter garbage.

We have the choice to ignore any or all of this stuff. But something tells me you'd be jumping on us if we hadn't told about someone who then signs for the club.