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08 Aug 2026 10:24:01
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07 Aug 2026 22:57:43
There's the first deal, expect the next one very soon as well. ⌛

07 Aug 2026 23:25:55
We are at non homegrown limit, so someone also has to go.

07 Aug 2026 23:38:51
You are either a wizard or Richard Hughes, there is no in between.

Ken

07 Aug 2026 23:54:21
We can sign who we like; doesn't matter who we sign, only matters who we register. There's plenty of time to flog off some fodder anyway.

08 Aug 2026 00:00:41
No, we're not at the non-HG limit for EPL, and teams tend to buy before they sell in case the ones they want to buy are not available.

07 Aug 2026 22:53:15
Ronald Araujo to sign on loan from Barcelona for the year. Done deal. Good player, but has a horrible injury record.

07 Aug 2026 23:26:42
20+ separate injuries over career.

08 Aug 2026 00:31:44
Just what we need, another injury prone player.

07 Aug 2026 22:50:39
Is Ronald Araujo any good?

Just saw Fabrizio posting that we are getting him on loan.

07 Aug 2026 23:47:06
Of course he's not good! How much have you heard of this turd over the last 5 seasons??? . Ask yourself that!.He can't even play football because he's never fit! and, when so, he's horrendous at it!! A total waste of time, money and effort at its finest.

Bet he doesn't play 5 games! Anyone care to wager??? .Stupidity at its very very best. Whomever devised this rubbish deserves immediate removal from the club.

{Ed078's Note - you been drinkin'? He does have an injury record, but has also shown himself to be a solid defender. You don't play for Barca 38 times in one season if "he's horrendous at it!!"

08 Aug 2026 08:13:38
Perhaps horrendous was exaggerating it a bit, I'll admit!... but there's much better out there than him and he carries way too much risk of failure than we need. And yes, I was having a few out here in Bilbao! Mighty spot!

08 Aug 2026 08:26:10
Plus I should have learned by now not to drink and post.

08 Aug 2026 08:52:14
Plus I should not have made reference to the word turd. That's not a good look. My apologies for any offence.

07 Aug 2026 22:47:47
Wow! Another surprise signing. Good one too.

07 Aug 2026 22:45:43.
Araujo, on loan.
Oh wow, what a mess.

07 Aug 2026 22:45:37
Araujo joining on loan from Barca? Why they moving on their captain? Need CB badly so will have him but not sure tbh but guess that’s why it’s a loan.

08 Aug 2026 01:26:14
Cubarsi outclasses him, simple. I see it as a no brainer if he can do a job with Virgil while YLFP and YLFF get fit and not rushed back. He's no Steve Caulker, that's for sure, so let's give him a chance.

07 Aug 2026 22:45:15
How are we all feeling about Araujo?
Brings some experience to the team even though he's a loan.

07 Aug 2026 23:04:00
Not sure I'd want him full time. Maybe a loan is good for us in terms of cover and experience, and him to get a chance in the Premier League.

07 Aug 2026 23:06:16
I guess it kind of makes sense. No long-term commitments to bringing him in. He is an experienced international who can cover a weakness whilst youngsters bed in and build up to taking the place on a permanent basis.

Very little money spent to allow the future to come through in a seriously problematic position for the club.

07 Aug 2026 23:08:05
If he can stay fit, it's a very good signing in my opinion. He is a decent player, can cover both CB/RB and hopefully gives enough time for Jacquet, Leoni, and Bradley to get back their fitness. And if he exceeds expectations there is also an option to buy.

07 Aug 2026 23:08:26
Cover for Jacquet/Leoni recovery/medical. Option to buy if he fits in. Meh for me.

07 Aug 2026 23:18:42
Not seen enough of him to pass judgement if I'm honest. Hopefully, he comes in and does the business. Also makes me wonder if Schlotterback was/is the target, and that injury scuppered things, as I can't see Liverpool's top target being a loan deal.

This seems like a season fix until the real target is available. Or we are just that incompetent and thought we had enough with Gomez, Virg, Leoni, and Jacquet.

07 Aug 2026 23:20:27
If he turns out to be a good player I'll be happy, if he turns out to be a bad player I'll be unhappy. To be honest, at this point I have no idea. As with all signings, I live in hope.

All a bit glib, I know, just being honest though.

07 Aug 2026 23:34:25
Kaiser entirely agreed it is a bit meh. But in a "transition" period it kind of makes sense.

Hopefully Jaquet and Leoni come back and hit the ground running. If not, he is there (if able to stay fit) to cover the gap.

Worst comes to worst, if he carries on his current form, Jo Gomez will have some company for the upcoming season.

08 Aug 2026 02:50:34
I dunno, we are all saying he'll provide cover while Leoni and Jacquey get up to speed, but Araujo himself will be way off pace and need time to adjust to the Premier League. We now need to get someone in to give Araujo time to get up to speed lol.