summer is coming

No probs there mate, I only made that assumption based on recent dealings between Bayern and its rivals (Neur, Gotze, Hummels etc) and I agree with you on your point as even footballers have boyhood clubs they want to play for and wouldnt be interested in playing for rivals ( Reus comes to mind here). It was just a thought though and thanks for pointing that out.

Think it's pretty easy given every German's dream is to play for almighty Bayern Munich. Also no team is crazy enough to reject 35 million euros for an 18 yr old who fully broke into the first team early this year.

Thanks for the correction mate. Haha also glad utd were left disappointed. In all honesty, I wouldn't be against Alonso coming here :), Benatia? not too sure.

Hummels done deal to Bayern. 35 mil euros

Tough negotiators, Italian clubs.

Lol. Same here mate.

And we officially become Liverpool.

Or let suitors know it's either they pay asking price or forget it.

I think he will be given 50 - 60 mil and probably get more from player sales and he will be told to integrate youth but of course the youth will have to earn their spot. "No free lunch" and all that...

Same here mate, must be missing something.

So does every other club fan say.

To be fair, we don't know if the report is true.

Ha Ha. Exactly

Over Wenger's wet cold dead body!

Signing a new contract counts for naught these days. Evra signed a new contract, days later, he moved, so also Ramires at the beginning of the season, Iva signing a new contract doesn't guarantee him a spot in the team or him staying.However, I think he should stay if Terry seems to be leaving, we would need him and other experienced hands to guide the youth and enlighten the new signings about the club's ethos and all.

To be fair, we shouldn't be asking only Hazard why he didn't perform like this all season long, if the team has played like this and shown this much spirit, we certainly would've been retaining the league but onwards and upwards!. Last night gives us another reason to be positive going into next season.

Lol. Golf tier, we're getting there.

He attended city's game last night, I hope it has something to it. Personally I think there are better defenders we should take a look at.

Still transfer rumors at this stage and besides if true we are replacing experience with experience, we aren't buying a squad, just quality additions to get the club competing again. A squad of 23+ players, so many slots for youth. No problems with the transfer strategy there for me.

Anyone But Arsenal.

Excellent implementation of poker.

Mate sorry but I disagree, like many have stated we fans don't really know much about personnel in the boardroom, how do you know changes are required up there or not? I'm sure like any other corporate organization, it's professional. If changes are required they would be made but not at the requests of fans.Yes the youth has always given us a glimmer of hope and most times we end up being disappointed by lack of opportunities given to them but always an optimist, I have drawn positives from this second half of the season and I believe youth players would be involved more than previous. PS: Hope im not insulting your competitive spirit I don't post on this subject any longer not one for debates really. Pls don't feel offended.

Then exercising a bit more patience will be useful, I'm sure we have capable of not excellent individuals at the helm of the club activities and they have realized their mistakes and hopefully avoid them in the future. Our youth this season have given us a glimmer of hope and personally I'm eagerly anticipating next season, Chelsea will bounce back and I believe stronger, only a few will doubt that.

A shame when you see some posts from supposed Chelsea fans on here. No wonder we aren't held in high regard by opposition fans. Football is part of life, you go through rough patch, learn from it and improve/become a better person. Same can be applied to a football club, model clubs like Barca and Bayern have gone through bad times also and here they are today. No need day in day out saying same things repeatedly, honestly it gets boring.

Honestly for the price being touted about, a marquinhos or laporte would be more ideal. Inter's murillo is also a very good player, way better than stones and he's 23.