still won't get my hopes up on De Ligt.....other teams know we have ceiling with what we will spend and offer in terms of wages - and money wins out in the end with all agents and the vast majority of players so all it would take from someone like the scousers, Barca or even the rags etc is to offer that little more incentive to the agent and they will get him.
Rodri - glad Pep has got his man if this is true...Im not sure on him but I've seen very little except videos so if Pep rates him as the one then he must be decent.
These are the two positions that are most important. Id rather Leroy stay than sign Felix. We know Leroy has the quality to play for us in the prem - there is always a risk bringing in a young player from abroad and in this case I think its better the devil you know as Leroy is already world class but he could be the very top bracket with a little more application.....plus save the money for when we have the very unenviable task of replacing Sergio is 2 seasons.....that is going to be the biggest task of all and Felix isn't that player.
One question is if we don't get De Ligt - who is our back up option - Looks like the club are putting their foot down over Mcguire (and for one Im really happy about that decision as he is not worth the money being asked - nowhere near).....??????
Id also be happy for Danillo to stay - he has never let us down while he might not be quite the taking fullback Pep wants he is still a very good player who is more than a useful bak up.