20 hours ago, mwblue10 said:

A loan fee and wages completely off the books is good enough at this point. Though I do think we will sell at least a couple players.

Yep the bonus is a lot of clubs will be desperate to sign players on loans so it's just getting their massive wages down that's the issue.

Let's stop signing players now and start selling to build for next year's window.

Heard Mbappe wants out of PSG by the end of the season. He'd be massive for us

36 minutes ago, Deino said:

Let's stop signing players now and start selling to build for next year's window.

Heard Mbappe wants out of PSG by the end of the season. He'd be massive for us

No chance. He would cost waaayy too much money and unlikely to sign for us. He’s a Real Madrid/Barca type signing 

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/12071244/bertrand-traore-aston-villa-agree-17m-deal-for-lyon-forward

 

For less money than Mendy I wonder why we did not try for Martinez.

6 hours ago, axman2526 said:

https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/12071244/bertrand-traore-aston-villa-agree-17m-deal-for-lyon-forward

 

For less money than Mendy I wonder why we did not try for Martinez.

Martinez was decent cover for Leno but he was never going to be a no 1 for a club like us, no disrespect. The difference is only 4 mil, and 20 mil overall isn't really a gamble for Mendy.

Edited September 14, 20205 yr by Malcolm9

On 06/09/2020 at 17:22, axman2526 said:

Not really given Werner, Mount and RLC can all play there if need be.

These 2 shouldn't though, they are pretty poor on the wings.

Werner and Havertz can both play wings if need be, and thats more than enough

Edited September 14, 20205 yr by driller97

4 hours ago, driller97 said:

These 2 shouldn't though, they are pretty poor on the wings.

Werner and Havertz can both play wings if need be, and thats more than enough

Mount isn't a natural winger but I think he done well playing on the left of a front 3 at times.

On 14/09/2020 at 08:50, Malcolm9 said:

Mount isn't a natural winger but I think he done well playing on the left of a front 3 at times.

Mount is not a forward. He has horrible finishing skills. Another example yesterday where he bottled two prime scoring chances missing the net entirely on both of them. 

I wouldn't say he has horrible finishing skills, he scored 8 for us last season.

He is not a natural finisher yet think he can play in 3 behind a front man for us when needed.

Awful Finish by Mount yesterday !

Edited September 27, 20205 yr by Londons Finest

I've read Max Bird of derby is still being considered,if we don't get rice.

Don't see many 'random rumours' going on in here right now lol

On 30/09/2020 at 18:45, chiefBlueCFC said:

Don't see many 'random rumours' going on in here right now lol

How about Houssem Aouar lot of clubs after him, don't know much about him myself but arse tried and failed.

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/01/eduardo-camavinga-most-exciting-teenager-football-rennes-france

Plays for Rennes, overhead kick goal for France last night, 17. Can play as a 6 or an 8. 

Surely this is who we should be trying to line up next Summer instead of Rice?

 

I admit, I have not watched a second of him play 

Edited October 8, 20205 yr by bisright1

9 minutes ago, bisright1 said:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2020/sep/01/eduardo-camavinga-most-exciting-teenager-football-rennes-france

Plays for Rennes, overhead kick goal for France last night, 17. Can play as a 6 or an 8. 

Surely this is who we should be trying to line up next Summer instead of Rice?

 

I admit, I have not watched a second of him play 

He looks superb. Not enough time to seriously judge but an amazing goal on the link in the Guardian article. He looks more like an attacking midfielder than a box to box. Maybe he has it all. At 17 he looks big and strong. 

I don't get the Rice rumours completely. If Ampadu has a good season at Sheffield he can easily play the defensive midfield role. Maybe Lamps needs to take a closer look at Amps.

1 hour ago, Andy North said:

He looks superb. Not enough time to seriously judge but an amazing goal on the link in the Guardian article. He looks more like an attacking midfielder than a box to box. Maybe he has it all. At 17 he looks big and strong. 

I don't get the Rice rumours completely. If Ampadu has a good season at Sheffield he can easily play the defensive midfield role. Maybe Lamps needs to take a closer look at Amps.

Apparently he's played as a 6 all season for rennes but he prefers to play as an 8. 

That sounds like the right type of profile for us. 

Allegri rumoured to come in if we don't get results this season. Personally it is way too early to even think about changing anything, we just need more time to gel.

In January we definitely need to add more steel in our midfield though, far too lightweight at times.

On 03/06/2020 at 12:19, jack_super_class said:

Alonso is better than Chilwell and im not joking either. Alonso maybe poor in defense but he makes up for with his important goals. Chilwell is just average at everything.

This is up there with one of the most clueless posts I've ever read. 

5 hours ago, Itsintheblood89 said:

This is up there with one of the most clueless posts I've ever read. 

To be fair, that was posted early June, when many forum members were squawking about Chilwell being overrated and not worth the high fee. 

4 hours ago, Valerie said:

To be fair, that was posted early June, when many forum members were squawking about Chilwell being overrated and not worth the high fee. 

Yeah I get that but who would have ever rated Alonso highly. 

Tbf I didn't think Costa would be any good for us. We all make mistakes haha. 

10 hours ago, Itsintheblood89 said:

This is up there with one of the most clueless posts I've ever read. 

I got it wrong, Chilwell didn't impress me at Leicester but he's done well for us so far. Never a huge fan of Alonso but he was good going forward. Stats wise Alonso had a better season last season than Chilwell, i wasn't the only one who wasn't sure about Chilwell.

45 minutes ago, jack_super_class said:

I got it wrong, Chilwell didn't impress me at Leicester but he's done well for us so far. Never a huge fan of Alonso but he was good going forward. Stats wise Alonso had a better season last season than Chilwell, i wasn't the only one who wasn't sure about Chilwell.

Haha nah I understand mate. It's funny looking back when you see how someone has performed after joining the club. I expect some people were sceptical about Hazard! 

On 21/11/2020 at 12:28, jack_super_class said:

I got it wrong, Chilwell didn't impress me at Leicester but he's done well for us so far. Never a huge fan of Alonso but he was good going forward. Stats wise Alonso had a better season last season than Chilwell, i wasn't the only one who wasn't sure about Chilwell.

Yep, I'm in the same position. I never really rated him at all, but so far, he is proving me wrong. I just hope he keeps it up this season, which is something he didn't do at Leicester last season. He faded after the midway point and then never really recovered, which is the reason why I never wanted us to sign him. I hope it doesn't happen again.

On 21/10/2020 at 10:09, Malcolm9 said:

Allegri rumoured to come in if we don't get results this season. Personally it is way too early to even think about changing anything, we just need more time to gel.

In January we definitely need to add more steel in our midfield though, far too lightweight at times.

Not a massive fan of Allegri, would rather us go for Tuchel or Ten Hag if Lampard were to leave.

Maybe even Poch

On 21/11/2020 at 12:28, jack_super_class said:

I got it wrong, Chilwell didn't impress me at Leicester but he's done well for us so far. Never a huge fan of Alonso but he was good going forward. Stats wise Alonso had a better season last season than Chilwell, i wasn't the only one who wasn't sure about Chilwell.

Me too, I was a massive doubter of Chilwell but he has proven me wrong for sure, been a great signing. And for 45m? thats doubly good! If we did sign him for 80m like it was initially reported, i'd still be a bit doubtful, but for 45m he's really proved hes worth it so far.

Though in my defence, I did say we should go for Reguilon as our main choice, and he's been just as good for Tottenham. Even Telles was an option and hes been good for Utd as well.

Edited November 24, 20205 yr by driller97