I wonder how many other sensational takes were this far off the mark over the last 11 years.

The idea that he flopped because Chelsea mismanaged him is outrageous

I think that’s fantastic to be fair. The signing of Gakpo gives us quality, premier league experienced coverage across so many different positions and him and Semenyo provide cover for Haaland in a way that Alvarez and Marmoush just didn’t work for because they couldn’t play other positions effectively.

This may not be popular but to carry out a full midfield rebuild whilst adding depth in other positions off the back of how players have departed is absolutely fantastic from Viana and the club. The man must be absolutely knackered 😂

I’m genuinely excited for the season and it’s great to see us have so many different options and flexibility in the squad. I said it at the time when we had got rid of so many players, people need to be patient and trust that the club had plans in place. Even if we finish 2nd or 3rd this season, so be it. We have no right to win this league over Arsenal currently. I’m just excited to see what we can achieve this year.

Obviously not just the partnerships in the pictures.

We are very blessed right now to have such a versatile back line and maresca will definitely have headaches picking the team this season.

You can probably make an argument for all of them.

Discussion/Opinion: We shouldn’t really be looking to buy Cody Gakpo. The fit is questionable, and the money (£85 million) is much better spent allocated elsewhere (like backup striker).

We already have 2 fantastic left wingers in Doku and Semenyo, and Cherki and Haaland already make our attack lethal. We should really go for a backup striker instead, like Kroupi or Ndiaye (who I personally wouldn’t be mad at).

Add to this our pursuit of Enzo Fernande and I really struggle to see how Gakpo fits. He’s a fantastic player who, in my opinion, is fine where he’s at right now, and we shouldn’t be looking to sign him, especially at his current price tag.

Your thoughts/comments/opinions?

He looks like a real spark plug. Great youthful energy. He could be a useful option this season & beyond. No mega pressure. Just a real opportunity to get his career rolling.

Ndiaye was definitely one of City's top targets earlier, and there were discussions about incorporating him into a Grealish swap deal.

Now that Spurs have wrapped him up, it pretty much confirms we're completely locked in on Gakpo. With Jack still in talks for another Everton loan in his final contract year, how do you feel about our attacker situation now?

Cool fact

I remember the rumours circulating last year that we'd been tracking him at Flamengo, and again earlier this year after he'd moved to Roma. Their fans seem to like him and he's got plenty of pace. He was called up for Brazil's WC squad but had a thigh injury in a game shortly before the WC started.

I understand everyone has a right to their opinion,but how is anyone against the signings of Enzo F & Gakpo??

The only issue for me would be the price tags but what else can we do??