Imbula from Porto

[VinnyGee]

I was really impressed with this guy after watching our Champions League clash with Porto today. I can really see him doing a job for us in all competitions. He reminded me of Essien at his best driving forward with the composure of Makalele. Obviously not at the level of those players but has the potential to be a great holding midfielder. Anyone else think he stood out?

[IliyaKrostin]

I'm fan of him, but firstly I want us to give RLC a chance. If he will fail, then Imbula should be our main target.

[Scott Harris]

It's hard to judge players really, we are making even the most average players look great at the moment.

[VinnyGee]

Yes you're absolutely right. We should definitely be nurturing home grown

[VinnyGee]

Good point Scott, at the same time great players are looking average. Hopefully we can start showcasing some of our upcoming players

[Jonty]

He had one nice little run which ended in Matic getting booked but i'm not sure i'd break out the cheque book without seeing or knowing more about him.

[Zinc]

He has a release clause worth 37 million pounds.

 

IMO, that's too much for someone like him (good player nonetheless).

 

Agreed with above, we should be giving more opportunities to our youth contingent. Save the money and time to negotiate.

[big blue]

Looked good along with neves who we have also been linked to.

Not sure what this team needs at the moment though. The problems seem more mental than tactical.

[Zeta]

He looked good against us, but our midfield is sh*t at the moment, so not sure how much that really says about him.

[jack_super_class]

Someone at the club likes him because we tried to get him before and been linked with him ever since.

[DidierDrogbalala]

I heard it was neves that we are looking to buy not imbula

[jack_super_class]

I heard it was neves that we are looking to buy not imbula

 

We tried to get Imbula when he was in France before he went to Marseille. Been linked with him every transfer window ever since.

[RMCM]

I'd much rather we went for someone like Krychowiak from Sevilla, he's a real quality box to box midfielder

[big blue]

There seems to quite a few quality young centre mids around at the moment.

We have our own prospect in loftus cheek so I don't think imbula should really be on our radar at the moment.

There's also bazoer, neves, and tielemans, who all look like they will go on to be top players.

[DidierDrogbalala]

Tielemans would be a great replacement for Oscar

Edited October 13, 2015 by DidierDrogbalala

[AnIrishTrueBlue]

Replacing a 23 year old.... What

[dan_cfc]

Should be thinking about replacing Fabregas rather than Oscar judging recent form!

[DidierDrogbalala]

I'm not a big fan of Oscar to be honest lol that's why I think he should replace him ;)

[MayosNoun]

I mentioned Tielemans and Krychowiak a few weeks ago. They would transform our whole midfield.

[big blue]

Tielemans would be a great replacement for Oscar

I think he is more suited next matic from all accounts. He was fantastic against Arsenal last season.

[Zeta]

Maybe Mata could replace Oscar

[RMCM]

Maybe Mata could replace Oscar

I heard he's a decent player, don't know if he's quite Chelsea level though.