24 May 2016 12:53:52
I would not be surprised if we get a large portion of our transfer business done early this year:
1. Mourinho has been out of work but most likely working on a plan should he come in (as had possibly been discussed)
2. With Mendes his agent it is possible that they have discussed clients as well as Mourinho with other agents. Whilst this would have been casual chats the ground work could have been done.
3. Mourinho will want to hit the ground running and not fall into the trap with Chelsea this past off season of starting too late.

Next week or so could be interesting.


1.) 24 May 2016
24 May 2016 13:25:53
Bet your bottom dollar business will be done early. Mourinho does not muck about.

Having Mourinho/ Mendes will alleviate the pressure from Ed Woodward when it comes to the transfers side. Although Ed will have the chequebook, I hope Mourinho will be majorily involved as he has the ability to attract top players and names.

I think we will most definitely have our transfer business done earlier than the past few windows.


2.) 24 May 2016
24 May 2016 13:37:41
Before or after the annual season ticket announcement? ;)


3.) 24 May 2016
24 May 2016 13:40:35
I think we will see a lot of fast activity in players coming in -I don't hope JM has been sitting around in his boxers eating pot noodles in front of countdown for 6 months ( apologies to fellow posters who do that, each to their own) plus there are the Euro s and holidays . Ifthere is an ounce of truth in Ed being in touch with Mendes/ JM for months then no doubt Ed has been given a shopping list -

Clearing out the dead wood will take longer, but I can see players being told they are not wanted pretty quick too, Jones/ Young / Rojo / Fellani / schweini / mcnair then that's up to Ed to move them on.


4.) 24 May 2016
24 May 2016 14:01:29
I can see us getting 2 players in before. The euros. With other deals in the pipeline. Some players moved on who Mourinho knows do not fit the bill and more to come once he actually gets to work with them.
I can see Jones / rojo going as he favours proper defenders. We willike be solid at. the back next year. With good holding midfielder
Hopefully secure DDG but if not then mske the change early.