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I fear that the usual scrap will happen across the summer - we get linked but don't complete deals quickly and clubs like, now Newcastle, West Ham, Swansea etc will all steal players by being more aggressive in their bidding and offers.

I hate paying over the odds for anyone and would much prefer we sign a few 'hidden gems' - but if we are going to be top 10 next season there has to be some significant signings e.g. players with proven reputations and not just a number of unknowns which we gamble on