Alonso

Just been sent these quotes from burnham… PM wants to 'study' report Prime Minister Andy Burnham has urged people to "study" the independent commission's report in "some considerable detail before reaching any conclusions" on the charges facing Manchester City. "I would have to look at the report of the independent commission, and people shouldn't jump to those kinds of conclusions," Burnham told ITV Granada. "I know this has been a long process between the club and the Premier League. I think it has been quite a contested process. "So I don't think it's as simple as jumping to conclusions. I think we would all need to study the independent commission's report in some considerable detail before reaching any conclusions." So we shouldn't jump to conclusions despite an independent body that has already determined their guilt? He’s wrapped up in this I reckon.

I think the only punishment that is right has to be a reset to where they were pre-takeover given they’ve got to a false position because of their owners cheating. How you get to that position I don’t know. Strip them of their titles and trophies won too as they were won as a result of the cheating. And of course the current owners forced to sell up

Guaranteed he’ll get a soft red soon given the media (Sky) narrative that he should have gotten sent off last night “these things even themselves out”

Might be a tad gung-ho but could always play him as a 10 behind Isak instead of Wirtz

If that’s the case I guess it’ll be Bhatia and his team setting up the new behind the scenes structure with Hughes and Edwards leaving

I can’t see how he doesn’t struggle at least initially given he’s coming into, new league (quicker and more physical), new country, disfunctional team, limited/minimal pre-season so won’t be up to speed for a while, expectations from fans and expectations from the media who will be on him straight away if he isn’t an instant success.

So our fit and available squad looks like this… Alisson Marma Frimpong jacquet virg kerkez Araujo Tsimikas Szobo Grav Nyoni macallister Wirtz Barcola Gakpo Munoz Rio Isak

But we’d need to sell macallister a) to fund it and b) to ensure nyoni still has a path to the first team

We also have no specialist right winger either, yes people can play there but it’s not natural for them

Probably cos we just spent 70m on an 18 year old forward and keeper who won’t join until next summer!

Meanwhile city (I know) seem to have no trouble on getting a replacement in for their right wing departure… Manchester City have signed winger Allan Elias from Palmeiras in a deal worth up to £34.2m. City have paid an initial £32m plus £2.2m in add-ons for the 22-year-old Brazilian, who has signed a five-year contract. Allan is a direct replacement for compatriot Savio, who completed a £75m move to Tottenham Hotspur last week. The right-sided winger scored nine goals and provided 12 assists in 96 appearances in all competitions for Brazilian top-flight side Palmeiras after progressing through the club's youth system.

Are we just computer generating names now… NEW: Liverpool are among the clubs in the mix for Stuttgart winger Jamie Leweling. His future is one to watch until Deadline Day. [@berger_pj] #Transfers #LFC

don’t worry it’s all in hand… NEW: Liverpool will finalise the signing of Bradley Barcola from PSG in the next 24-48 hours. [@alex_crook] #LFC

Surely not dragging our heels… @sebnonda & @laloumance: Chelsea is making concrete progress to accelerate for Lamine Camara. Discussions are advancing with the player, and an agreement could be reached quickly. Liverpool remains attentive but hasn't acted yet

A quick look on transfermarkt suggests he’s right footed and only ever played right wing three times. He also makes frimpong look like a giant so could have physicality against him too Edit: in relation to fofana as opposed to Pearce! Should have quoted the post