19 Apr 2026 19:30:26
Hi Ed1 and ITKs, just wondering if any of you can confirm interest in Lamine Camara from Monaco or Mamadou Sangaré at Lens? Have heard rumour that both are being looked at

{Ed001's Note - I only know we have watched both, I don't know if our interest has gone further.}

1.) 20 Apr 2026
19 Apr 2026 22:24:38
Fair enough, something to watch, I suppose, cheers for the response, as always.

2.) 20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 03:44:03
As far as you know Ed, which midfielder is our 1st choice to improve the midfield? Are we going to do the same mistake of not bringing in a proper DM or are we finally going to address lack of physicality in midfield this summer?

{Ed001's Note - I don't know mate, but Slot does not like proper physical midfielders, he wants ones like Zubimendi, who is just another Mac Allister.}

3.) 20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 07:54:03
Ed001, you'd think Slot would've learned after this season!

I really want Joao Gomes, but I'm afraid Wharton is looking a lot more likely. Which is essentially just replacing Macca with someone who might be slightly more mobile and positionally capable, but the trade off is he plays with even less tenacity. With the ball, they're not too dissimilar either so it doesn't make us weaker, but it doesn't make us much stronger, if at all. Wharton, Szoboszlai, Gravenberch and Wirtz feels very much like a midfield quartet that would do well at Barcelona, Real Madrid or PSG. I'm just not sure it is a midfield that will win the physical battles in the rigours or the Premier League.

{Ed001's Note - it is my big worry if Slot stays. He seems to think more of the same is what is needed.}

4.) 20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 08:41:23
Not sure why we would be interested in what Slot feels he wants. He's off aint he ...

With any luck they are already talking to the next guy and they all concur we need a midfielder who can actually tackle!

Or, as the suits do love stats, they can see the number of tackles / duels not only attempted but also lost, so they themselves can see it's what we need ...



Or they could just actually watch a couple of our games and see for themselves ...

5.) 20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 10:18:50
Spending all that money on Wharton would be the biggest waste ever and make zero difference and Ed's is right he likes the less physical tippy tappy types

Were bang in trouble with this guy seriously

6.) 20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 13:12:28
I have my doubts about Wharton as no6. However, there is a huge upside of his ability to progress the ball from almost anywhere on the pitch, much like Trent could.

So, if, and a big if, we also sign a Lamine Camara or Joao Gomes to provide legs around Wharton, and a more physically capable right side - right back (say Kayode) and right wing (say Diomande or Minteh) - then Wharton could be deadly for us with his unique first time progressing passing ability.



The reason that is a "big if" for me is that we have/are dished/dishing out big contracts to Gravenberch and Szobo.

7.) 20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 13:50:24
Exactly my worry Ed. Whilst a lot of people feel he's making excuses in pressers I think he's convinced of what he's saying, to me he seems like he genuinely believes we've just been unlucky this season and that's terrifying if he's here come August because it means nothing will change.

8.) 20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 14:10:10
Mighty Reds, literally the only places I've seen that Slot might not be here next season is clickbait websites with a shocking record of accuracy and ITK's on here who've been saying he's about to be sacked on and off since November 2025.

I'm not trying to give them grief by the way, because this is a rumours site and if Slot does leave in the summer they can all throw a massive pie in my face. It just has shades of Fabrizio Romano about it though and If these things were being posted anywhere else but here, we'd all be calling it out as "twitter nonsense". If you keep posting vague information eventually you'll probably hedge your bets well enough to get it right. Fabrizio has literally made a career out of doing that. Like I say, If Slot's sacked I'll take the most almighty "I told you so" on the chin and bow to their genius with an apology. I just don't believe them though and that's as much my right as is there's to post the rumours. It's strange how many ITK's appeared once Ed002 was no longer here to call it out on the spot, that's all I'll say.

In the meantime though, every proven-to-be reliable person (Ed001, Ornstein etc) is saying the club want Slot to stay. A lot of the transfer targets that have been confirmed by reliable sources seem to indicate he might stay as well. Wharton, Minteh etc.

I pray that Carra, Robbo and co. are indeed well connected though because another season like this will drive me mad. I want Alonso next season, desperately. I'm looking forward to apologising to them in June/July ?

9.) 20 Apr 2026
20 Apr 2026 19:37:27
What about Alex Scott at Bournemouth Ed he's been one of the best midfielders in the league this season. He ran the show at the Emirates and St James last couple of weeks

{Ed001's Note - did he? I must have watched different games.}