Gromite

I think this is the general consensus of Liverpool, their first team is as good as any of the others, but don't have the squad to match the other contenders. City have a great squad, and fantastic manager, but will they miss not getting Kane over the season, I think they will. Man U have the slightly weaker first team and manager, but big squad and ultimately Ronaldo, who is already showing the difference he makes. Chelsea look great, have a fantastic squad, and Lukaku is already scoring. Tuchel seems to have a plan B that often works in their favour. I'd be fancying them right now, they can have injuries in most positions and not be too effected.

They actually do have 3 games to play behind closed doors, but that's only for UEFA regulated games. Hopefully they'll have some FIFA ones too now.

I get the feeling City could have got Kane if they'd really gone for him earlier in the window, even with Levy's reluctance to sell, but it's so late now that Spurs have no chance of replacing him. I think it's clear Kane wanted out.

Started Succession this week, we're three episodes in. Friend recommended as they think it's fantastic, and have to say it's started strong. Seems to be another HBO success

I had no idea the clubs cut was that small, says on average 7%. No club is making their money back on any signing with shirt sales at that rate

Just seen that Lewandowski supposedly wants to move, but Bayern would want 100m for him. Honestly can't see him moving, surely the only possible location would be City, and would think they're far more interested in Kane as it stands

Good old city, endlessly causing fantasy football managers nightmares

That's a very good point, I forgot about that, surely they won't be able to afford both. Does seem like a forgone conclusion that Mbappe's going to Madrid.

If he stays till next year, which looks likely now, it would feel very similar to the Hazard situation in Lille, where it's all down to where the player wants to go to (and salary of course). I can see him going to Real, especially if City get Kane, but they will desperately need to sort their finances out.