I'm resigned to nothing happening today, which is a shame because I really liked the idea of Freeman - Dack - Palmer behind Graham. Massive dissapointment not to get any perm deals as clearly the money was there. We missed out on some really really good deals over the summer, Edwards and McGinn being the two I am most gutted about. Imagine if we had brought in Rothwell, McGinn, Palmer, Edwards and Armstrong, along with a decent back up striker on loan. Would of been excellent business. We would of brought in a balance of high quality players and good back up options, along with players who have big potential for high resale. Were gonna have to make do with what we have and although I am dissapointed with this window I have faith in TM and the players from last season to step up. Who knows we could do a millwall and challenge the top end. But we have defo missed out on some good players who were seemingly in our price range.

Im pretty sure it was Harrison

After speaking to a mate who is a QPR fan I'm really hoping we can somehow pull off a deal for freeman. He's hardworking relatively quick although not the quickest and has the skill to open up a defence. With him being left footed it would give us balance on the left hand side.

Why are people raving about Nmecha? He may do well but he has no first team experience and the championship is a tough tough league and it will take him time to settle and find his feet. Relying on him to score goals is a big big gamble. I'd much rather have someone with abit more experience and proven. Seems like Gallagher will come in during the loan window, Which isn't the most exciting but he's proven he can score goals at this level and does have the qualities to potentially be a effective lone striker.

I don't think we are in as bad shape as people think, reckon we're a wideman and a striker short. Hoping we get one today on a perm deal otherwise will be dissapointed.

While I think I would would prefer Maddison, Freeman does have being proven at championship level on his side, and qpr fans rate him very highly. Would be very happy if he came in.

West Brom met his release clause 3 weeks ago and he was about to have a medical there however they decided against signing him. Reading enquirer about Maddison earlier in the summer but there chairman said earlier in the summer that Maddison 200% wouldn't be going there. You can never rule out anything in football tho.

If Maddison goes elsewhere then it's nobody's fault but our owns. Had all summer to get him signed up with his known release clause.

Been rooting for us to get Marcus Maddison all summer. Very talented player, wideman and has got the delivery to match his pace. Would be a top signing for us and is arguably a better deal at 2.5 million than Freeman at 4+million.

Please tell me this isn't true. 1 million on a back up keeper! Would be such a waste.

Tbh I think we massively missed out on Mcgin, in our price range and a player would of taken our midfield to a new level.

Would like to see us have 2 perm signings with one Marque signing today, we seemingly do have the money to spend and would be great if we could pull off a bargain. QPR fans seem to think that Freeman is worth around 8 million so the 4 million quoted could be that. An ambitious move for a premier league forward has also been mooted, any idea on who that is?

Well that's come out of no where! Freeman would be a very good signing. He's QPRs key player from last season, 17 goal contributions from last season says it all. That's more than Grealish I think. 4 million would be good business. A trio of palmer, dack and Freeman behind Graham would be naughty. All players who can take players on and can make somthing happen. However I hope this money being spent is not being spent over money on a striker as it essential we bring one in imo.

Getting chapman back would be a very good move. It's easy to see his potential and he is worth the gamble imo. He's also been impressive for Boro in pre season. People forget that we didn't have Armstrong for the full season, and we hardly had chapman at all. Along with that I think palmer is an excellent addition and Davenport COULD be very good. We are definitely stronger than last season, although I would say the league is a bigger improvement compared to the improvement of the squad. That was always gonna be the case sadly, that just means the existing players will have to step there game up, and I have trust in TM to get the best out of them. Having said all that, get a centre forward on a perm deal tomorrow is essential in my eyes.

Funny game this, a win makes it a really good start, a loss makes it a poor one and a draw probably satisfies expectations. Along with it our opposition is abit of a unknown quality. On paper I would say we have a better team, however Millwall were 4 mins away from beating Boro 2 Nil on sat, who themselves beat Sheff United 3 nil last night. To add to that they finished as one of the form teams last season and are probably still running on a high from that, so I'd say it isn't the best time to play them, will be a difficult game. The team I would like us to see us play is: Raya Nyambe - Lenihan - Mulgrew - Bell Travis - Bennett Palmer - Dack - Armstrong Graham However I fully expect TM to play the same as he did at Ipswich.

Lennon has just confirmed that it's between villa and Celtic for Mccgin with villa being in the driving seat. So that's that one ruled out. Sharpe has seemed to indicate that something could happen today, anyone any idea?

I was under the impression Mccgin would only come in if Grealish was sold as they have quite a few midfieldiers.

Hoping for 2 quality perm signings before the deadline closes. Will be dissapointed if we don't pay some seven firgure fees. I think a wide man and striker are priorities. However if the chance to sign someone who improves our squad significantly at a decent price, someone like Mccgin, then would like to see us take that chance.

Sky say Mccgin is at Villa for talks but no fee has been agreed. It also says the player and hibs want him to move to the championship. So still seems we could sneak in there if we wanted but there doesn't seem to be any urgency from us to do so. If we really wanted him we would of made our move by now so think it's time to leave that one. Anyone have any idea who might actually be coming in?

It's ridiculous how clubs get away with it, it almost feels like the smaller clubs suffer a lot more than the larger ones when ffp was brought in to close that gap.

Yep seems like McGinn is joining Villa. Bit gutting but probally was out of reach anyways.

So there are a couple of players mentioned on here who we are supposedly looking at. The potential of Mccgin signing is the one name which gets me genuinely excited as it would be a massive statement of intent. Which is probably why It won't end up happening! I think a back up centre forward is the key signing needed, so I fully expect that to happen before the window closes. There doesn't seem to be many names going around who this could be tho. I reckon charlton will hold there ground on Bauer, could be one to watch in January. I also think we have enough cover in defensive at least until January for us to cope with that we have. A natural wideman would also be welcome but I think we do have cover there now, I'd love to see Maddison come in tho. Although there hasn't been any substantial link from us to him. Interestingly the players talked about on here are probaly unlikely to sign so it's gonna be an interesting couple of days.

Sharpe has said that the club is hopeful of at least one more perm signing before Thursday. Which doesn't sound too great as I think we need 3 as a minimium.

Whatever formation we play Dack simply must have that free role behind the striker. He is our key man and can make somthing happen on a consistent basis. He presses aswell and works really hard off the ball. He offers too much in that role to be dropped deeper or less centrally.

Hibs fans think the world of him. Seem to belive he can go on a similar path to Robertson now at Liverpool. Another reason they love him along with his playing ability is his attitude, has kicked up no fuss this summer despite repeated bids. Surely fits TM ethos. We need a standout midfieldier in my eyes, and Mccgin would be perfect. Just doubt it has much legs init.