Bale is going nowhere, not unless somebody breaks his transfer record to get him.
I agree Bubsy. Forget about Bale for at least 2 more seasons.
I thought Bale was unhappy at Real.
The fans turned on him a little a few weeks ago, but it's all calmed down now, I thought.
Never understood some peoples obsession with signing loads of players.
I think two established players would significantly improve our squad.
A no.10 to relieve some creative pressure for Hazard (Oscars not cutting it for me, if we could get £20mil would sell in a heartbeat). Also think we’re going to need to prepare for Terry’s retirement.
Varane seems destined to be Terry’s replacement.
No.10 - realistically can’t think of many players we could get. From what I’ve read in recent weeks I feel like the most likely thing to happen is for us sign a centre mid and push Fabregas to 10.
Koke, Schneidelin, Pogba all touted.
It is a concern how few English players we have. I don’t think Cahill’s got a long term future, at least as first choice. Terrys realistically got maximum 2 years left in him but wouldn’t be surprised if next year is his final year.
I’d like to think Mourinho is being genuine when he talks about bringing through the likes of Loftus Cheek, Brown, Bamford but you’d forgive me for having my doubts.
As for that, I know it would be a big risk but I would love to see Barkley given a chance (understand if people were against that though.) Also if we could get at a reduced fee Sterling wouldn't be the worst shout.
Oh, has it? Still, I can't imagine Bale was too happy with the way the fans acted.
comment by Torres+Azpi-The Spanish Duo. (U10322)
posted 4 minutes ago
I thought Bale was unhappy at Real.
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Maybe he is, maybe he isn't. It doesn't matter, he has a contract and only signed 2 years ago for a word record fee.
A few I cannot see anybody reproducing to secure his services. Even then Perez will want to prove his acquisition to be a success.
World*
A fee**
Damn iPhones
comment by No.1 Football Don (U7581)
posted 4 minutes ago
Never understood some peoples obsession with signing loads of players.
I think two established players would significantly improve our squad.
A no.10 to relieve some creative pressure for Hazard (Oscars not cutting it for me, if we could get £20mil would sell in a heartbeat). Also think we’re going to need to prepare for Terry’s retirement.
Varane seems destined to be Terry’s replacement.
No.10 - realistically can’t think of many players we could get. From what I’ve read in recent weeks I feel like the most likely thing to happen is for us sign a centre mid and push Fabregas to 10.
Koke, Schneidelin, Pogba all touted.
It is a concern how few English players we have. I don’t think Cahill’s got a long term future, at least as first choice. Terrys realistically got maximum 2 years left in him but wouldn’t be surprised if next year is his final year.
I’d like to think Mourinho is being genuine when he talks about bringing through the likes of Loftus Cheek, Brown, Bamford but you’d forgive me for having my doubts.
As for that, I know it would be a big risk but I would love to see Barkley given a chance (understand if people were against that though.) Also if we could get at a reduced fee Sterling wouldn't be the worst shout.
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Don, I said 3 players. No scattergun approach, just buy the best available for their positions. Pogba for Mikel, Reus for Oscar and Lacazette for Remy/Drogs. Zouma is obviously going to push Cahill out of the team. JT will still be first choice and Kurt can learn it all from him.
Speaking of Oscar, what are Chelsea fans opinions on him?
When he first arrived I thought you'd singed the next Kaka, but he's really not kicked on the past 12 months from what I've seen.
I love him on his day but when he ain't at it he's anonymous. Maybe it's his baby face but he doesn't seem to have matured as a player at all.
Stopyra Hair wasn’t directed at you!
Reus is actually a very good shout I hadn’t thought about him. In fact he is almost exactly what we need, and is a plausible acquisition.
I think Drogba and Remy will both stay for one more season.
Don’t see any reason why Mikel should be shipped out. Can’t think of anyone who will be happy to sit on the bench and be as solid as him when called upon. A fantastic squad player.
I know will be expensive but Reus + Varane would be a sensation bit of business.
Reus just recently signed a new long term contract at BVB.
The two most important signings would be Koke and Pogba IMO. A CB can wait another season.
Courtois
Ivan Zouma Terry Azpi
Matic Pogba
Koke Fabregas Hazard
Costa
Would be an insanely good team. And the two brought in are also less than 23 so it's a very good young team going forward Terry aside.
Am I the only one that thinks CB, RB and CM should be higher on the priority list than RW?.
Willian is fine
Reckon Chelsea will get Douglas Costa.
Also forgot to mention it would be very well balanced. The only problem I can see is we'd rely heavily on Costa and Hazard for the goals. Pogba will add a few but does Koke score much?
I actually think we'll end up with Koke and Varane. Would still be a good summer
Don! I agree with almost everything you said. Imagine having Hazard and Reus/Sanchez flying forward!
I'd be inclined to go back to old Jose 4-3-3. Cesc has no legs so put Matic and Pogba alongside him.
Hazard-Costa-Reus up top.
Can't agree with you about Mikel, the guy gets worse every game he plays. I'd prefer Romeu as a back up. 2007-2015 and you can count Mikel's good performances on one hand. Prem is awash with money, someone like Sunderland will give us £10m+
comment by Maestro. (U8867)
posted 10 minutes ago
Reus just recently signed a new long term contract at BVB.
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So they can get a transfer fee and not get screwed by Bayern?
comment by Kings Road (U1762)
posted 6 minutes ago
Am I the only one that thinks CB, RB and CM should be higher on the priority list than RW?.
Willian is fine
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I love Willy Maybe play RWB if we go expansive?
Stopya Hair - that front three would be scary!
I used to be Mikel's biggest critic but i feel since Matic has come in he has really upped his game and can be relied on (I never would have said that 3 years ago). I am too a fan of Romeu though just realistically couldn't see him (nor Van Ginkel) being part of Jose's plans.
How has Romeu been doing at Stuttgart does anyone know?
how lucky were we you poached Mikel from us
we came out of it with about 13 million and no shít player
comment by Obers (U3904)
posted 9 minutes ago
The two most important signings would be Koke and Pogba IMO. A CB can wait another season.
Courtois
Ivan Zouma Terry Azpi
Matic Pogba
Koke Fabregas Hazard
Costa
Would be an insanely good team. And the two brought in are also less than 23 so it's a very good young team going forward Terry aside.
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I think that would lack pace.
Koke has done a good job on the left for Atletico but I've not seem him play on the right myself? I'd also imagine he sees his future as a cm. So I'd have thought it would be he or Pogba?
You've also left out Willian, who for me, has become an integral part of Hazards from the past couple of months.
I thought initially it was a ploy to get a bigger transfer fee but I get the feeling it's a geniune commitment to the club now.
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posted on 10/4/15
Bale is going nowhere, not unless somebody breaks his transfer record to get him.
posted on 10/4/15
I agree Bubsy. Forget about Bale for at least 2 more seasons.
posted on 10/4/15
I thought Bale was unhappy at Real.
posted on 10/4/15
The fans turned on him a little a few weeks ago, but it's all calmed down now, I thought.
posted on 10/4/15
Never understood some peoples obsession with signing loads of players.
I think two established players would significantly improve our squad.
A no.10 to relieve some creative pressure for Hazard (Oscars not cutting it for me, if we could get £20mil would sell in a heartbeat). Also think we’re going to need to prepare for Terry’s retirement.
Varane seems destined to be Terry’s replacement.
No.10 - realistically can’t think of many players we could get. From what I’ve read in recent weeks I feel like the most likely thing to happen is for us sign a centre mid and push Fabregas to 10.
Koke, Schneidelin, Pogba all touted.
It is a concern how few English players we have. I don’t think Cahill’s got a long term future, at least as first choice. Terrys realistically got maximum 2 years left in him but wouldn’t be surprised if next year is his final year.
I’d like to think Mourinho is being genuine when he talks about bringing through the likes of Loftus Cheek, Brown, Bamford but you’d forgive me for having my doubts.
As for that, I know it would be a big risk but I would love to see Barkley given a chance (understand if people were against that though.) Also if we could get at a reduced fee Sterling wouldn't be the worst shout.
posted on 10/4/15
Oh, has it? Still, I can't imagine Bale was too happy with the way the fans acted.
posted on 10/4/15
comment by Torres+Azpi-The Spanish Duo. (U10322)
posted 4 minutes ago
I thought Bale was unhappy at Real.
----------------------------------------------------------------------
Maybe he is, maybe he isn't. It doesn't matter, he has a contract and only signed 2 years ago for a word record fee.
A few I cannot see anybody reproducing to secure his services. Even then Perez will want to prove his acquisition to be a success.
posted on 10/4/15
World*
A fee**
Damn iPhones
posted on 10/4/15
comment by No.1 Football Don (U7581)
posted 4 minutes ago
Never understood some peoples obsession with signing loads of players.
I think two established players would significantly improve our squad.
A no.10 to relieve some creative pressure for Hazard (Oscars not cutting it for me, if we could get £20mil would sell in a heartbeat). Also think we’re going to need to prepare for Terry’s retirement.
Varane seems destined to be Terry’s replacement.
No.10 - realistically can’t think of many players we could get. From what I’ve read in recent weeks I feel like the most likely thing to happen is for us sign a centre mid and push Fabregas to 10.
Koke, Schneidelin, Pogba all touted.
It is a concern how few English players we have. I don’t think Cahill’s got a long term future, at least as first choice. Terrys realistically got maximum 2 years left in him but wouldn’t be surprised if next year is his final year.
I’d like to think Mourinho is being genuine when he talks about bringing through the likes of Loftus Cheek, Brown, Bamford but you’d forgive me for having my doubts.
As for that, I know it would be a big risk but I would love to see Barkley given a chance (understand if people were against that though.) Also if we could get at a reduced fee Sterling wouldn't be the worst shout.
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Don, I said 3 players. No scattergun approach, just buy the best available for their positions. Pogba for Mikel, Reus for Oscar and Lacazette for Remy/Drogs. Zouma is obviously going to push Cahill out of the team. JT will still be first choice and Kurt can learn it all from him.
posted on 10/4/15
Speaking of Oscar, what are Chelsea fans opinions on him?
When he first arrived I thought you'd singed the next Kaka, but he's really not kicked on the past 12 months from what I've seen.
posted on 10/4/15
I love him on his day but when he ain't at it he's anonymous. Maybe it's his baby face but he doesn't seem to have matured as a player at all.
posted on 10/4/15
Stopyra Hair wasn’t directed at you!
Reus is actually a very good shout I hadn’t thought about him. In fact he is almost exactly what we need, and is a plausible acquisition.
I think Drogba and Remy will both stay for one more season.
Don’t see any reason why Mikel should be shipped out. Can’t think of anyone who will be happy to sit on the bench and be as solid as him when called upon. A fantastic squad player.
I know will be expensive but Reus + Varane would be a sensation bit of business.
posted on 10/4/15
Reus just recently signed a new long term contract at BVB.
posted on 10/4/15
The two most important signings would be Koke and Pogba IMO. A CB can wait another season.
Courtois
Ivan Zouma Terry Azpi
Matic Pogba
Koke Fabregas Hazard
Costa
Would be an insanely good team. And the two brought in are also less than 23 so it's a very good young team going forward Terry aside.
posted on 10/4/15
Am I the only one that thinks CB, RB and CM should be higher on the priority list than RW?.
Willian is fine
posted on 10/4/15
Reckon Chelsea will get Douglas Costa.
posted on 10/4/15
Also forgot to mention it would be very well balanced. The only problem I can see is we'd rely heavily on Costa and Hazard for the goals. Pogba will add a few but does Koke score much?
posted on 10/4/15
I actually think we'll end up with Koke and Varane. Would still be a good summer
posted on 10/4/15
Don! I agree with almost everything you said. Imagine having Hazard and Reus/Sanchez flying forward!
I'd be inclined to go back to old Jose 4-3-3. Cesc has no legs so put Matic and Pogba alongside him.
Hazard-Costa-Reus up top.
Can't agree with you about Mikel, the guy gets worse every game he plays. I'd prefer Romeu as a back up. 2007-2015 and you can count Mikel's good performances on one hand. Prem is awash with money, someone like Sunderland will give us £10m+
posted on 10/4/15
comment by Maestro. (U8867)
posted 10 minutes ago
Reus just recently signed a new long term contract at BVB.
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So they can get a transfer fee and not get screwed by Bayern?
posted on 10/4/15
comment by Kings Road (U1762)
posted 6 minutes ago
Am I the only one that thinks CB, RB and CM should be higher on the priority list than RW?.
Willian is fine
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I love Willy Maybe play RWB if we go expansive?
posted on 10/4/15
Stopya Hair - that front three would be scary!
I used to be Mikel's biggest critic but i feel since Matic has come in he has really upped his game and can be relied on (I never would have said that 3 years ago). I am too a fan of Romeu though just realistically couldn't see him (nor Van Ginkel) being part of Jose's plans.
How has Romeu been doing at Stuttgart does anyone know?
posted on 10/4/15
how lucky were we you poached Mikel from us
we came out of it with about 13 million and no shít player
posted on 10/4/15
comment by Obers (U3904)
posted 9 minutes ago
The two most important signings would be Koke and Pogba IMO. A CB can wait another season.
Courtois
Ivan Zouma Terry Azpi
Matic Pogba
Koke Fabregas Hazard
Costa
Would be an insanely good team. And the two brought in are also less than 23 so it's a very good young team going forward Terry aside.
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I think that would lack pace.
Koke has done a good job on the left for Atletico but I've not seem him play on the right myself? I'd also imagine he sees his future as a cm. So I'd have thought it would be he or Pogba?
You've also left out Willian, who for me, has become an integral part of Hazards from the past couple of months.
posted on 10/4/15
I thought initially it was a ploy to get a bigger transfer fee but I get the feeling it's a geniune commitment to the club now.
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