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If we aren't going for Raya and he goes to Arsenal... would Ramsdale leave Arsenal as irritated at Arteta taking his top spot. No way you keep Ramsdale and Raya happy at Arsenal as both would want starting spot. Feel like if we don't go Raya and Sanchez isn't an option we explore Ramsdale.

So defensive from the off its a joke... lacks any sort of attacking ability I mean who goes up against Madrid needing a 3 goal swing... and plays 5 at the back which includes side show bobs rubbish younger brother (Cucurella) and then 3 naturally defensive midfielders, unless Enzo plays further forward. Havertz is realistically our only attacking threat on that pitch. I'd back James to score over any other player in that midfield. How can we have creative players like Felix, Sterling, Mount, Ziyech, Mudryk, Pulisic and even Chuks on the bench. I'd almost understand if we were 0-0 or 1-0 up and wanted to nick a goal to seal it but when 2-0 down? embarassing.

I'd imagine we will see Broja and Chuks both start. In terms of travelling and maybe playing, Hutchinson, Casadei, Beech, Hall, Webber, Burstow i'd imagine will travel for sure. Maybe even a few others.

would this be why Maatsen hasn't travelled? Surprised with Alonso likely to be out the door that he hasn't gone.

I'd really back him to play a role if Reece is out... I'd still prefer Livramento but Sterling is a big lad who could play a role and save us some cash. Get him in pre-seaon and see how he plays.

I have to say i do feel very optimistic. The way that Boehly' team run the LA Dodgers in combining big signings with young talent and the best facilities is hugely significant. Also massive ties to USA will hopefully help us grow.

As much as Jorginho has his faults and problems with himself defensively, the one real issue i have with him is his agent. He's been touting him to Juventus AGAIN and just had enough of him, sell him and promote Gallagher and use cash on Rice. He just doesn't add enough to the team in comparison to Kova or Kante or Mount and i'd much rather RLC, Gallagher or Rice in the squad. Those who are touted out constantly and aren't buying in can go.

Also love the physicality and sh*thousery that he gives off with Le Celso last night. Turning into a great option. If we did lose Christensen, Azpi and Rudiger... i am pleased to see Colwill and Sarr stepping up, maybe even Myuamba

Played really well yesterday. I agree i wouldn't want him to block Gallagher/Gilmour, especially Gallagher who i reckon can play Saul's role but he did play well. Fingers crossed he can deliver a good end to the season and put us through to trophies. Who knows what will happen. In a perfect world he plays well, goes back and either gets back into Athletico's starting team. I assume as his family hasn't moved, maybe he sees it as a short term option.

He actually reminds me of Rudiger -loves his defending, is passionate and physical. If Rudiger does stay, he could teach him so much along with the smoothness and intelligence of Silva.

Sounds like now he's injured and with Ralf having left Moscow, he will most likely end his loan early and come back.

Chelsea rumoured to want Konstantin Tyukavin (19 yr old, Striker) and Arsen Zakharyan (Midfield, 18 yr old) both from Dynamo Moscow.

I mean... who doesn't love a return stint... Drogba did it.. i'd back Eden 🙂

I suppose it's difficult to balance. We are blessed to have such a talented academy that unfortunately we can't play all of them. That's why if we can't loan then we sell with buy back or sell on. @Munkworth is right, of the 4 leaving, realistically Livramento & Bate are the only real loses. Simeu - realistically never making first team. If Guehi/Tomori couldn't get a look in then Simeu was never going to. Plus he's competing with Silva, Christensen, Zouma, Rudiger, Sarr and the other academy guys of Mbuyamba, Chalobah and Colwill. Peart-Harris - Havertz, Werner, CHO, Pulisic, Mount plus Anjorin, RLC and maybe even Musonda/Barkley competing. Sadly again not much chance. Bate - Bit of a bad loss but if we got £5-8m for him which we might as still some time on contract and we get sell on/buy back/matched offer then we can't be unhappy with someone whose never played a first team game. He's got stiff competition in Jorginho, Kova, Mount, Kante, Gallagher, RLC, Barkley, Chalobah, Gilmour so can't really blame him and would do well in Bielsa system. Livramento - This would suck but nothing we can do especially if Milan etc came calling. I'd rather see him go overseas than be UK based. James will be a real issue as bedded in and Azpi is there too. I think Tuchel quite likes Sterling as well as looked at him at Dortmund. Then you have to consider the success that Tomori, Lamptey, Sancho,Madueke etc have had away from UK football. European teams and smaller teams will put these lads straight in and you can't blame them. We benefitted for years from the loan system but sadly we are suffering from our own success. However, you have to remember there is Broja, Cumming, Maatsen, Colwill, Gilmour, Anjorin, Mbuyamba, Haigh, Fiabema, Soonsup-Bell, Rakine, Vale, Webster, Olise, Castledine etc who can come in as exciting prospects... i think we will be ok 🙂

Leeds Live have reported that Bate has started following lots of Leeds players this week. Just checked and he now follows a lot of players not just the likes of Bamford, Phillips etc but also people like Beradi, Kllichz, Llorente etc. Have a feeling he will be announced this week. Worrying times that Bate, Livramento, Peart-Harris and Simeu don't see their futures here. Simeu, Peart-Harris don't feel like the biggest lose. But Guehi, Tomori, Bate and Livramento feel like big losses and worrying that players don't see their futures here. I question why we are trying to sign people like Traore and Coman

I'll be interested to see what Tuchel does with RLC, Barkley and Baka. Tuchel has previously stated he like RLC and compares him to Ballack and i think wanted to sign Baka at PSG, so maybe he will check them out preseason and decide upon them. So realistically i think we will see the following leave Miazga Kenedy Musonda Jr (Maybe used a backup but likely to leave) Alonso Emerson Barkley Lewis Baker Baba Rahman Zappacosta Drinkwater Batshuayi Lots of quick cash there to flush the budget if needed.

Surely if we want an English striker, either we just keep Tammy or sign DCL. Ings had a good season but nothing special.

Pau Torres is an interesting one. Played really well for Villareal last year but watched the Croatia game and Kramaric/Pektovic bullied him upfront. Didn't look like he wanted to head the ball or compete in physical situations. Playing week in week out against Ashley Barnes would make him suffer.

Scotland really missed him last night in CM/CDM role. McGinn, Armstrong and McGregor are great midfielders but Billy keeps them ticking. Scotland are really crying out for a striker who can put their chances away. Wykes and Adams have missed so many big opportunities for Scotland this Euros, it's insane. You would have thought they had been watching Timo.

I really like him and think he would fit in well. Maybe the big choice is to decide if we use Azpi as squad player and use CHO further forward. I'd almost be tempted to say to Dortmund.. listen sell us Haaland and when Sancho leaves you, we will loan you CHO for a season/2 seasons. However, i wouldn't sell CHO. OR we sell them Abraham?

Problem will always be we are producing quality players from the youth academy who can be brought into the first team. Guehi/Colwill/Mbuyamba are coming through and therefore the likes of Tomori will struggle to hold down a spot in terms of longevity coming back as well as our current players and future signings. We have the same issue at CF/ST with Abraham/Giroud/Broja etc and CM/CAM with Barkley/RLC and Anjorin/Future signings. Ake was similar to Tomori but in the longer term view the board/manager decided to take the decision. I reckon Tomori will have a chat with Tuchel and then a decision will be made.

Don't see this happening. As far as Levy is concerned, selling Kane to Chelsea would be as bad as him burning down their stadium to Spurs Fans. Save the cash and go for Haaland.

So depends on what Tuchel does, Silva hasn't got 2 years left in him, maybe one. However, I think Tuchel wants Christensen for his replacement as he is a technically good footballer on the ball. So really it depends on who Tuchel sees as those two outside CB's, whether he sticks with Rudiger/Azpi or whether he rotates Zouma in or whether Guehi/Sarr/Tomori can come in and take a spot. OR does he sign a new CB. I'd think he keeps his defence as is... Striker may be our key position and he will target that. Personally i reckon we will see Guehi/Sarr loaned in Prem if possible, Tomori back and maybe Zouma leave dependent on what happens.

Some Liverpool Fans/City Fans were crying about Utd playing a weaker team... Why? City made 9 changes and lost to us. Just because they have a few more front line players than Utd they should also be allowed to make changes? Utd had to make changes as they have 2 games in 48 hours and the other club they have to play Liverpool (one of their biggest rivals). Don't get me wrong it annoys me that Leicester get a leg up, but lets be honest Utd have Europa League final and Liverpool to think about.