Kounde looked a good fit for RCB and RB if we played a 4.

However, he didn't really want to come here probably due to us messing him about. It is what it is, nothing to lose sleep over.

I'm confident TT can make most defenders look pretty good in this system, less confident on the attackers though

Pavard has decided to stay at Bayern amid interest from Chelsea.

[@Tanziloic via @iMiaSanMia]

Not sure how reliable the source is but there's another one who doesn't want to move

Maybe we’re not seen as an elite club anymore if all these high profile players don’t want to represent us. At least K2 was happy to join.

Don't think any of these players are high profile, just looks to me that they're happy to take the easy option or what's easier for them and stay in the same country etc.

Yep, need more players like K2 and Sterling who were happy to move here. Don't want to be paying over the odds for players who sees us like their 2nd or 3rd choice

I'm hoping we can manage to shift Werner to Leipzig and somehow get Gvardiol in return.

Why have we signed that keeper and loaned him back?

Surely we'll need a backup if Kepa is going to Naples

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 7 minutes ago
Pavard has decided to stay at Bayern amid interest from Chelsea.

[@Tanziloic via @iMiaSanMia]

Not sure how reliable the source is but there's another one who doesn't want to move
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That's a shame

Fofana for 60 mil is a fair offer but Leicester gonna hold out for 80 mil.

Fofana and Gvardiol would be good, both very young too

comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 8 minutes ago
Maybe we’re not seen as an elite club anymore if all these high profile players don’t want to represent us. At least K2 was happy to join.
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We're not seen how Barca, Real or Bayern are seen by European clubs.

We probably need another 20-30 years of success to change that tbh.

* European players

The last guy who really wanted to join us was Lukaku

And what a poster boy he became for willing signings.

Three more signings, two central defenders and a wing-back, are being targeted by Chelsea before the transfer window closes next month.

[via @NizaarKinsella]

comment by NPE - Fan of Todd's Boehly's Baastar... (U22712)
posted 19 minutes ago
comment by CSTP (U1453)
posted 8 minutes ago
Maybe we’re not seen as an elite club anymore if all these high profile players don’t want to represent us. At least K2 was happy to join.
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We're not seen how Barca, Real or Bayern are seen by European clubs.

We probably need another 20-30 years of success to change that tbh.
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The only thing missing for us now is a 21st century stadium really....of course we are elite in success

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 2 minutes ago
Three more signings, two central defenders and a wing-back, are being targeted by Chelsea before the transfer window closes next month.

[via @NizaarKinsella]
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I think we could have all posted the same tweet without having any sources at Chelsea.

Can I assume then that we are not planning a direct replacement for Lukaku any time soon...?

comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 7 minutes ago
Can I assume then that we are not planning a direct replacement for Lukaku any time soon...?
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Well I am probably dreaming, but ihope Broja is the replacements

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 2 minutes ago
Three more signings, two central defenders and a wing-back, are being targeted by Chelsea before the transfer window closes next month.

[via @NizaarKinsella]
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I think we could have all posted the same tweet without having any sources at Chelsea.
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Thought it'd be 4 more signings, potentially another forward or a midfielder

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 5 minutes ago
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 7 minutes ago
Can I assume then that we are not planning a direct replacement for Lukaku any time soon...?
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Well I am probably dreaming, but ihope Broja is the replacements
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That would be something...it really would

comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 38 minutes ago
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 7 minutes ago
Can I assume then that we are not planning a direct replacement for Lukaku any time soon...?
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Well I am probably dreaming, but ihope Broja is the replacements
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You rate him Biggish ? Was watching Other Side of the Coin vid yesterday and he thinks he's still a bit green for us.

Whatever we think it does look like Havertz and Broja are going to be our number 9 options this season.

Presumably Tuchel might play Sterling in the false 9 role for some games as well. Especially if neither Havertz or Broja get the required numbers.

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 13 minutes ago
Whatever we think it does look like Havertz and Broja are going to be our number 9 options this season.

Presumably Tuchel might play Sterling in the false 9 role for some games as well. Especially if neither Havertz or Broja get the required numbers.
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Yep, sounds about right.

TT needs to find a way to get more out of our attacking players and obviously they need to learn how to finish etc too

comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 1 hour, 6 minutes ago
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 14 minutes ago
comment by T.J (U15973)
posted 2 minutes ago
Three more signings, two central defenders and a wing-back, are being targeted by Chelsea before the transfer window closes next month.

[via @NizaarKinsella]
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I think we could have all posted the same tweet without having any sources at Chelsea.
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Thought it'd be 4 more signings, potentially another forward or a midfielder
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Boehly will be haggling over Fofana all window.

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 45 minutes ago
comment by SWTN - Judas is number 1 (U7916)
posted 38 minutes ago
comment by Sheriff JW Pepper (U1007)
posted 7 minutes ago
Can I assume then that we are not planning a direct replacement for Lukaku any time soon...?
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Well I am probably dreaming, but ihope Broja is the replacements
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You rate him Biggish ? Was watching Other Side of the Coin vid yesterday and he thinks he's still a bit green for us.
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I am the stage now where I would rather give players like Broja and Gilmour a chance till Jan and see how they do. We are not serious title contenders this season so nothing to lose.

I would expect Broja is a bit Green but let's see how he does. Gilmourfor me can rotate with Jorghi

comment by Superb (U6486)
posted 47 minutes ago
Whatever we think it does look like Havertz and Broja are going to be our number 9 options this season.

Presumably Tuchel might play Sterling in the false 9 role for some games as well. Especially if neither Havertz or Broja get the required numbers.
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I don't really need either to get 'numbers' per se.

I'd be contend with Havertz scoring 10-12 PL goals IF he was contributing to the overall improved performance of the team and helping us win matches in other ways.

My guess is Sterling will likely be our TGS.