AndyBlue82

That's like £7 mil in old money. Probably on 150k a week though

I agree with Davey that Diego is just one rung down from being world class, he's a very effective striker but he just isn't the top top striker we all think the club needs. However, there is a real shortage of proper world class strikers out there, we're limited by not playing in Europe next season and the stupid money that players are going for now. The bit that really gets me is all the rumours of Diego going back to A.Madrid and the prices quoted are around £35mil. But I thought the market was dramatically inflated? Seems to me if he wants to go back and they want him then it's £50mil plus. Considering we're supposedly being quoted £60mil for Lukaku and £70mil for Morata (and most would agree that Diego is a level above both of these player, albeit through age and experience) it'll cost us £80mil to replace him in this market and that's before we've even got onto the subject of who might replace him...

Sunday People linking us to Stefan de Vrij for £15mil. Seems ridiculously low amount to be honest

He plays both I thought

Sounds good to me!!

We still need a CB even with those out on loan. Kalas can't get a decent loan anywhere and Andreas has stayed in Germany to help his progression and to honour his 2 yr loan deal. He'll be back next year to replace JT

Agreed, we at least had the Euros to see if Kante was the real deal. Haven't had the chance to see if Mahrez can handle himself on the big stage. Quality player last season though

I think José would be in for Mahrez like a shot.

Agreed, if Conte thinks he can get him playing then I'll have to trust him

Let's hope Cuadrado tells Conte he doesn't want to stay

We still had to make the largest bid. We were against at least 1 other epl team, 1 European team and 1 from China. £32mil is still a bargain for the best player on the epl last season

Ayew? We still signing players just because they played well against us? No disrespect to him but we need to be aiming higher.

Linked with German centre back Mustafi according to The Mirror this morning. Good euros and still only 24

Saw a article saying Koulibaly is going for £50mil. That's pounds not euros!! Last price I saw quoted was €50mil and I thought we'd be overpaying. Rather pay €40mil for Kostas anyway

Rumours appeared to start up again yesterday. By all accounts we're going up against Arsenal for his signature. Could be a back up in case Koulibaly goes to Everton?

My thoughts are with Peter and his family. I had a grandparent that was diagnosed with dementia and it was dreadful to see that person slip away. I pray that he still remembers the fans cheering him on. A true chelsea legend.

As has been stated on a few on the threads €30mil this year was last year's €20mil. We are definitely the team that Brazilians want to join, can't think of many epl teams that have had success with Brazilians. Countinho at Liverpool is good but there haven't been many recently.

Summed it up perfectly RIP.

Not to start a massive rant within this thread but don't you think that's why young British players aren't wanted or valued by foreign teams. Gareth Bale is probably the exception but he wasn't 'young' when he went to Real.

Totally, I was just making the point that we think the market is inflated but it is only for EPL clubs. Shows how we're perceived by other clubs/leagues.

I thought he'd said he wanted to stay at Santos? Could be Santos need the money

Not everyone. Lucas Digne went for £13.8mil. Samuel Umtiti went for £21mil. Crazy bargains given the prices we'd be quoted

So how many Chelsea players has Jose been linked to now? Anyone keeping count? Lol

No way worth €60mil, let Everton have him after they flog John Stones to City.

http://metro.co.uk/2016/07/11/mauro-icardis-wife-claims-inter-milan-want-to-sell-striker-this-summer-6000946/