11 Aug 2014 09:35:37
Morning everyone. Sam Byram has told Leeds he wants to move to saints and we are more than willing to match their asking price so I'd expect that to be done soon.

1.) 11 Aug 2014
Important to get Byram and Gardos in asap. I think we need a 2nd CB signed too but I think the Rojo ship has sailed. A winger/ attacking mid would be useful Redmond would be my choice but we desperately need a striker. We look so short in that area with JRod sidelined. A real priority we just don't look to have many goals in us. A bit worrying!

2.) 11 Aug 2014
Sounds promising but after watching on Saturday I think we still need more proven players.
Taider looked busy and promising, wasn't convinced by Tadic on the wing, and Pelle's first touch worried me.
Isgrove was continually knocked off the ball too easily so would prefer a loan to Championship to prove himself until Jan or next season (or move him on).
I would like another experienced centre back (no chance Rojo so Micah Richards or van Dijk), a winger with pace (Redmond, Gnabry or Biabiany) and most of all a top quality striker (no suggestions I'm afraid but not Bendtner or Samaras).
20 days to fill the gaps so we have time if Koeman can identify the targets and board get shifting

3.) 11 Aug 2014
I kind of agree with you Marcher. Taider looked exceptionally sharp, and think he'll be a great asset this year, and what is more, with him knowing Gaston from Bollogne we could see an improvement with Gaston too. Thought they linked up well, but Gaston still dwelling on the ball a bit too much.

Tadic for me looks good, and does have great quality. I thought that Bayer were very strong defensively. Both Tadic, as well as Pelle will do far better against slightly weaker opposition. In the Brighton game, both players were very good.

What did show up Saturday was the lack of service to Pelle. We have got to get better deliveries into the lad. His link up play looked a little shoddy against Bayer, but was far better against Brighton.

If the deal for Gardos is done as rumoured, and we can get the Bryam done, I think we'll be in a good place when the season starts. With Jay-Rod coming back, and hopefully a rejuvenated Gaston, I feel we're one attacking option short. That said, with the likes of McQueen, Gallagher, Reed coming through, do we strengthen further, or do we allow space to continue to develop the kids?

4.) 13 Aug 2014
13 Aug 2014 20:54:09
What Byram actually said was he didn't want to go to soton