Pretty sure no one will care about Bauer once we make a couple of promising signings.

Personally couldn't really care less about Bauer. He's obviously had assurances that he's going to be a starter there, as long as we bring in someone of proven Championship quality then I don't think we can complain. I think Hanley will end up back here. Just a hunch.

I see what you're saying. I know people who run in the same circles as him, loves a beer.

2 ways of looking at that, we know Hanley can perform at this level, Bauer could be turd and then stuck on the wage bill.

Smallwood actually tackles people at least. Lowe does a lot of finger pointing.

Won't this just be in relation to the Hanley rumours? Not sure it's intended as if we're about to sign either.

I personally wouldnt be arsed if we got pipped to 2 league 1 players.

Never understand why Mowbray shows his cards and comes out with comments about players not being our number 1 target. Surely best saying nothing.

These are his exact words to a fan that I know on here. Choose not to believe it if you wish.

Because he's now a free his agent expected us to pay him 40 - 50k a week because there's no fee... Mowbray's words. 50k a week for some league 1 centre half, who's 26 and never played in the championship. Him and his agent are a set of p*ss takers. For me, he can jog on. I know the game, his agent will be trying to get him the best deal but that is just sheer greed.

I agree they've got a better manager but last time they went up against us for a player they failed (Armstrong).

Can't say I'd be too arsed, a league 1 centre half with no Championship experience and by all accounts is a greedy bastard. We could and should be looking to do better.

I don't doubt. Prixon seems to think it could be a goer though.

I've obviously read that half asleep. To be honest, I'd take Hart. When it was first mentioned a while back a wasn't keen but an former England International, who should be in the prime of his career, with strong leadership qualities... I think it would suit him here. I'm saying all this but hasn't TM said he's not interested previously? Pretty sure he'd be exactly the sort of player and person he would want.

https://www.burnleyexpress.net/sport/football/blackburn-eye-shock-deal-for-burnley-star-fresh-claims-emerge-over-newcastle-takeover-arsenal-set-to-sign-free-agent-plus-updates-on-liverpool-manchester-united-everton-1-9822018 Jack Butland? ?

I almost posted the same but didn't want to be Mr Negative. I just dont see either of those coming off. We'd show an interest as they're obviously the type of players TM would want, find out the fee, wages, baulk and then move on. Absolutely no chance.

I agree we need a centre half but I could use your exact argument for the reasoning of a new keeper, someone with leadership qualities. In my opinion it's possibly more important, Raya cost us easy 10 points last season, maybe more in regards to lack of organisation and communication with his back 4. if we have any ambitions of getting out of this league then we need to be strengthening our weakest areas. In my opinion we need 5 good quality players, GK, CB, LB, CM and CF. I think if we can quality and experience to those areas we'll be in good shape.

Perhaps, but we absolutely must be chucking our hat in the ring there.

I would be absolutely all over this. Best signing we could make IMO... https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.sportsmole.co.uk/people/fraser-forster/

Joe Rothwell looking sharp in training on Instagram. Big player for us next season.

Are we actually interested in Wheelan?

Downing doesn't send out the right message after all this talk of buying from the continent.

He was unplayable for a period of around 6 weeks. He ruined Brentford away.

https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk/sport/17676346.sunderland-midfielder-interests-blackburn-aberdeen-and-others/ I call bullsh*t.

Adomah been released. Balls to Downing.