10 Jun 2026 22:23:58
Morgan Gibbs White, Arda Guler or Morgan Rogers? Who we going for?

1.) 11 Jun 2026
11 Jun 2026 02:27:23
1. Morgan Gibbs-White
2. Morgan Rogers
3. Arda Guler

That would be my order of preference. Guler marked down because of lack of Prem experience, but I'd be reasonably happy with any of them as a signing.

2.) 11 Jun 2026
11 Jun 2026 09:17:50
None, just they would all cost too much, indeed. I can see transfer fees really shooting up this summer.

3.) 11 Jun 2026
11 Jun 2026 10:01:00
I agree with Bill, none of them. Alonso likes to play with two number 10's, so let's play Palmer, Enzo Fernandez and Estevao in those positions. Joao Pedro can also play in there as well. If Palmer or Fernandez were to leave, then that becomes a different conversation.


Also, as Bill rightly says, transfer fees are becoming utterly ridiculous, I mean, £115 million being quoted for Elliot Anderson?

4.) 11 Jun 2026
11 Jun 2026 10:26:59
I would love Gibbs White in our squad.

I like Anderson as a player, but I'm not overwhelmed.

5.) 11 Jun 2026
11 Jun 2026 14:30:41
I agree. Gibbs-White and Morgan Rogers are overhyped and will be overpriced, mainly because they are English. Those two along with Anderson being touted around for £80 to £110 million is ridiculous. None of them have proved themselves at the highest level.

6.) 11 Jun 2026
11 Jun 2026 18:36:43
I think there is already a bid on the table for Anderson at around £110m. I think Forest will sell at £120m.

Surely the authorities have to announce the City judgement before the window opens?

7.) 11 Jun 2026
11 Jun 2026 19:30:26
Tom, £120 million for Anderson? A player who has had a season and a bit in the PL. That makes our asking price for Enzo look reasonable. As for the City verdict, it doesn't matter really. City will appeal if it goes against them, and if it doesn't, the Premier League will lose credibility and probably appeal as well.

8.) 11 Jun 2026
11 Jun 2026 19:55:39
Yep, £120m for Anderson. It's madness but it's what happens when a club has no need to sell and the other club is desperate to buy.

I think City will get a 60pts deduction, so it does matter to players, fans, and maybe other clubs. The clearer the picture, the better the decision making process for all concerned.



I am sure they will appeal, but I think there is more chance the penalty gets increased. I also think there could be a recruitment ban, plus a heavy fine. That's my real reason for thinking any punishment should happen before the window opens.

9.) 11 Jun 2026
11 Jun 2026 22:01:39
Tom, even if City are found guilty there will be a separate trial regarding sanctions. If found guilty, City will no doubt appeal either to CAS or domestic courts, and then later, if necessary, they will appeal against any sanctions. This will go on well beyond next season. ?

10.) 12 Jun 2026
12 Jun 2026 12:42:01
Of course, they will appeal, and it may well be that any sports appeal will be heard very quickly, given the impact these decisions have on a season.
City may well choose to go to domestic courts, but I can't remember any precedent for that following a regulatory ruling. I think they would be doomed to fail, and may well be thrown out very quickly.


From all we know, City have not cooperated with the process. My guess is this will influence the judgment, and any appeal.
I think they will get a points deduction (not enough), a transfer ban, and a heavy fine. Also, when the findings are made public, I would be surprised if HMRC didn't start an investigation.

11.) 12 Jun 2026
12 Jun 2026 15:52:30
Tom, these proceedings are extremely complex. I doubt whether a sports tribunal would be able to determine the matter quickly. As far as domestic appeals, it would have to be a Judicial Review of the process rather than the findings. The inordinate delay in publishing a decision is often used to quash decisions. Trust me, this will go on and on.

12.) 12 Jun 2026
12 Jun 2026 16:05:57
Jimbo, most recent sports appeals have been heard very quickly (if needed), and, as this will affect the whole league, I can see this being pushed through very promptly.

I just can't see how a domestic case would stand initial scrutiny by any UK court. I see it as a non starter, but I'm not a lawyer.

13.) 13 Jun 2026
13 Jun 2026 08:24:12
Tom, which sports appeals are you referring to? TBH, I don't care about the City case. I am only concerned about the conclusion of the FA investigation regarding our charges.

14.) 13 Jun 2026
13 Jun 2026 09:59:31
All of the appeals that have involved a points deduction as a penalty. Because they affect the outcome of a league, they are generally heard quickly.

I think most fans care about the City penalty on lots of fronts. If you're not, ho hum.

15.) 13 Jun 2026
13 Jun 2026 11:12:02
Tom, that's very vague. The City case is unprecedented and extremely complex.

16.) 13 Jun 2026
13 Jun 2026 12:32:20
No, it's not. It's very clear. Penalties that included points deductions and were appealed have been heard very quickly.

17.) 13 Jun 2026
13 Jun 2026 17:18:19
Tom, for instance? As I stated, even if City were found guilty there would be a separate hearing for sanctions. However, it would be unlikely to get to that stage, as City would challenge the findings. The idea that it will be over before the transfer window is over is laughable.

There are other scenarios. City might be cleared. Alternatively, some of the charges might be proved and others dismissed. In that case, a settlement might be negotiated.

18.) 14 Jun 2026
13 Jun 2026 21:38:38
Jimbo, I suggested that if they are to get a transfer ban then punishment should be "before" the window opens. Any appeal for that part of the sanction could well take more than the term of this transfer window, but if it did I would suggest City again run the risk of that particular sanction being extended.


My point about any points deduction remains. When clubs have appealed about the severity of a points deduction, those appeals have generally been heard quickly, for obvious reasons.