10 Aug 2026 18:23:15
Latest betting on Jordan James doesn't look good for us. 70% Middlesbrough then West Ham. Wolves not mentioned by Nixon - find it on Google Jordan James!
10 Aug 2026 20:20:11
If we lose out to West Ham, then fair enough, they have more to offer and have recently banked a fortune. If we miss out to Boro, then questions need to be asked, because this season we should be in a stronger position.
10 Aug 2026 21:50:01
Penko, bookies odds reflect what people are putting money on, which, in terms of transfers, is often way off what is actually going on in the background. For example, how many bookies had us as favourites to sign Trippier until about 3 days before we did, when it became obvious we were signing him.
Until then it was all about European teams still in, or new to, the Premier League.
11 Aug 2026 06:36:46
Just reading Boro can't match us and WH for wages. On that front alone, I think WH likely to pip us, sadly.
11 Aug 2026 08:39:26
As I commented earlier on James, if we are as v keen as a lot suggest on really getting James, then this is a test of how good Nathan, Mgr and the other director are at persuasion and negotiation.
We have enough money, even before more sales they want and need, it's not massive. We can afford it.
Down to the skill to win someone they really want.
We will see if they are up to it.
They did it with Trippier and Raul, but there are quite a few in for this chap... mostly, it seems, our competitors in this league.
And change all those 'nearlys' when we missed out so often in recent times.