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This signing would be made a lot better if we traded in Abraham to cut down on the price. Granted, Abraham isn't worth much and I wouldn't want him at my club if I were Leicester, but he should be able to get a few bob knocked off the price.

Tomori on loan but somehow a total tragedy of a defender Christensen is still the backup...Oh well it happens I guess!

I agree.
Cuadrado, Kenedy,Morata, Bakayoko, Drinkwater and Kepa were all Marina signings so lets not get carried away with this narrative that she is the Queen of the transfer market. 
It can be argued that Chelsea have been fortunate in this window because they have a war chest when other teams will be operating in a depressed, Covid-19 effected market. 
Lets see how these players settle in and make a judgement at the end of the season.

Come on Dicky, et tu in the way of what aboutisms?
But I'd be happy to explain (also to Evissy) how the Carlo thing works: football is still very much perceived to be "a man's thing". You don't want to know how many times men said to me: I didn't expect a woman to like football. I've given up on telling them why I like football, instead I tease them (although they don't realise that, which makes that more funny somehow) that I'm just in it for the bare legs. Inevitably the question is asked who I think is the best looking footballer, so I say Carlo. That has become very much a running gag in the several incarnations of this forum.
And about the Granovaskaia comments not being derogatory, "certainly not compared to many other things that have been said about women" is rather disingenious. It's in the category "Can't I pay a compliment anymore these days". Again: when is the last time you complimented a man on his looks, when looks were not the subject at all? And when "other people say worse things" makes a solid defence of sexist language? Do you use that when it concerns a racist remark? As in: very racist is bad, a bit racist is therefore okay?

The point is that a thread about a woman's business acumen mentions her looks after 4 posts. That never happens when it's about a man's business qualities. And it gets defended by innocently claiming nothing bad has been said.
To get a feeling for how that can be viewed, read this (commenting on female looks isnt'mentioned in this article, but it gives you an idea how it can be classified): https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20180406-the-tiny-ways-youre-offensive---and-you-dont-even-know-it 

The whole complaint about how it should be invalid to have an opinion today about someone if you haven't watch him months prior to us being linked with him. Easy enough.
 

That sounds like sh*te negotiation on our part...Marina rolled over and got her tummy tickled by spit in face?

Leicesters 5 fastest players are faster than anyone in la liga. What an interesting stat that definitely isn't flawed.

Please can we get Reguilon over Chilwell. I'm all for a real English player to join CFC, but don't think he is as good as Reguilon or Tagliafico. Far better and cheaper options out there.

Exactly my point. Reguilon is the clear choice for me and 2nd choice would be Tagliafico.

Leicester fan here in peace
So it appears Ben will confirmed as your player in the coming days so thought I would drop in give an insight into how its been recieved over our end
The lad splits opinion amongst our fan base, some think he could become the best LB in the league, others think hes severely over rated and the money we will get for him is excellent business for us, so heres my personal thought
Like Maguire, hes a good player but at the minute nothing more, we knew the 80 mill we got for old slabhead was rediculious, you pay that fee for a world class defender, which Harry clearly isnt, and I get the same vibes with the Chilwell deal
Hes good at getting forward and isnt afraid to bomb on, hes fairly quick and has a good engine in him, I cant recall a time really where hes looked shattered approaching 90 mins, ok in the tackle and positioning isnt too bad
But for all of that there has been more times then I can remember for us where hes got in a good position attacking for us and has either passed the ball backwards or put in an abysmal, no hope cross into the box (which is crazy as his deliveries for england would make you think otherwise) Hes very much a confidence player, the 1st half of last season he was very good, we were winning games, he had his head up and was performing well, but the games that changed the tide were Liverpool and Man City over christmas, both teams targetted our left side and absolutely ripped him to peices (particularly Mahrez who made him look like an amateur, he couldnt get near him all game) after that he wasnt the same player for us, and ask any Leicester fan they will tell you since Jan (aside from games he missed through injury) he was one of our poorer players, on the topic of his confidence, we played Millwall in the FA cup a few years back and he refused to take throw ins due to their fans giving him no end of abuse (although this was one of his first starts for us) 
Again you will get different opinions from all of our fans, for me hes a good professional, seems a cracking lad and does have plenty of years to become potentially a very good LB for you, but hes a player for us who I think we can easily replace (if rumours are true then it may be tagliafico which we will all be over the moon about)
He leaves with all my best wishes, I do genuinelly hope it works out well for him
 

Obviously you may struggle however the general public with a brain can watch Regulion and realise he would make it in the PL. This arrogant approach that only suitable PL-ready players can be signed from other premier league teams is embarrassing. 
 
Regulion also impressed against Man Utd and Wolves if people are so quick to dismiss performances against Inter and Roma. Regulion up against Traore was indication that he can handle one of the most dangerous players a left back is likely to face in this league. But again, let’s get back to saying he’s not ready because he plays in another league. 

I don't find the comments pathetic. Some people just don't rate him, which is understandable seeing as he hasn't been playing well for over half a year now. Even his highlights video doesn't make him look good, and those videos are 100% about showing the players best moments. 
Also, the bit in bold, I wish people would stop saying this. Even the best coaches get it wrong from time to time when it comes to signing players. What you are saying here is that we can't have an opinion that is the opposite of Lampard's opinion. If we think like that, then why even bother having a forum?

Still 20 mill over what he's worth. Reguilon and Tagliafico are much better options, this is a disappointing transfer for me

We need a defensive leader. Whether it is a CB or the keeper of better yet both. Lewis Dunk or Rice would bring that. If you bring in French 20yr old defender who is learning the trade you still lack what you need.

But the +20m English addon is a joke. I agree with that. It is what it is.

I feel Frank wants his team to communicate on the pitch as he stated it. This is one way to try and fix that. At least Englishmen are comfortable of doing that among themselves I guess.

He got longer financial security and gets to remain in London where his family are no doubt happy and his kids in school. It’s a no brained for him. Does seem such a weird signing for Arsenal to make in terms of ambition (no disrespect intended), I’d love to know his wages. 
 
Hope you win naff all but remain injury free and happy with your family, thank you for some great memories. 

He will definitely improve Arsenal as a team and make them a lot more compact out wide, I don't think his lack of goals will bother them too much especially if Aubameyang decides to stay.

He tried to touch me but got caught offside before he could do anything.

I would've said the last 5. When we won the title with Jose, Cesc, Matic, Oscar, Willian and Costa all went off the boil in January and onwards, Hazard was literally winning us games on his own, almost every goal from then on was coming through his play. 

Good list. 
Kante and Abraham would certainly generate a decent amount of funds for us to help reinforce the defensive line and bring in a new GK.
I would be absolutely gutted to see Kante leave however. On par with Essien.
Loftus-Cheek would be another good sell option but he would be good to feature for the occasional cup game.
 

Kepa 20 millions
Rudiger 20 millions
Christensen 10-15 millions
Zouma 25-30 millions
Emerson 5-10 millions
Kante 75-100 millions
CHO  30-35 millions
Tammy Abraham 35-40 millions
Solid 200 + millions to strengthen the D. 
 

that actually made me laugh hahaha
 
edit: least you didn't complain about his first touch...there is hope then!

He tried to touch me but got caught offside before he could do anything.

I'll be honest, I hated the fact that Lampard was at City, it just didn't sit well with me at all. Especially considering City were title challengers at the time and he was winning them some important points, including nicking 2 off us in an away game we should've won. 

So there is a bitter taste in my mouth here. I can't fault him though, they're offering him good money, and he's gave his best years at this club, I would say Willian has got a year left at top level max. A player who relies on pace is going to start losing it, he's 31, I can't see him getting any faster. 

At the end of the day, we've got Ziyech coming in, who in my opinion is a much better player. Willian would've been a good squad player but I'm hoping we get to see more of CHO, he needs to step up anyway. 

Is this really the breast we can do?