July 15, 201610 yr Author Having him and Matic together in our midfield would be fantastic. I'm sure that Matic will return to his good form and will show his best to impress Conte. If we will have these both players doing their job, I'm seriously thinking that we can battle for the title. They both will clean the area and Fabregas will do the playmaker job, can't wait for it.
July 15, 201610 yr He's another midget ... Personally, not totally convinced after one good season. I guess we will see ... I've had the same feeling, hopefully last season was the first of many great seasons. Surely Conte will get the best out of him.
July 15, 201610 yr Kante,Matic,Cesc,RLC,Mikel*,Oscar. We can play so many variations. Always envied that about Pep with his ability to put out different formations, keeps the opponent guessing.
July 15, 201610 yr One thing I've liked about this club in recent times is how quick we get transfers done -- if all parties agree with things, then there is no messing about. Kante in the midfield will be absolutely brilliant. Exactly what we need. Now we should sell Mikel and sign another box to box man. I'm hoping we do exactly that, if we can convince a top box to box midfielder to join us.
July 15, 201610 yr Hope koulibay will sign next (seems like he could soon). And ideally would like to see a new left back as rahman hasn't convinced yet. Would like to see this ----courtois Azbi--koulibay--terry--(new left back) Matic--Kante ------fabregas William--Costa--hazard Still leaves us with Pedro, Oscar, Batshuayi, loftus cheek, Kennedy etc etc as options Edited July 15, 201610 yr by Jezq8
July 15, 201610 yr Great Signing! Not sure if its official but I've seen several sites confirming it.
July 15, 201610 yr Hope koulibay will sign next (seems like it could soon). And ideally would like to see a new left back as rahman hasn't convinced yet. Would like to see this ----courtois Azbi--koulibay--terry--(new left back) Matic--Kante ------fabregas William--Costa--hazard Still leaves us with Pedro, Oscar, Batshuayi, loftus cheek, Kennedy etc etc as options Just glancing at this it seems we are trending in the right direction by building a solid and deep squad. Hope we can bring a good new defender in.
July 16, 201610 yr I think our midfield will need more reinforcements in order for us to get back to the top.
July 16, 201610 yr Brilliant signing. And i Hope we go 4-3-3 with Cesc-Matic-Kante as the midfield 3, having mikel, RLC, oscar as back ups Would love to sell oscar and give the place to baker but that is over now. Lets see what conte has in store for us. We have so far settled 2 major issues - 1 ST, 1 CM, now we need to go all in for a CB. ps - I see we have taken matt miazga, michael hector, papy on the austria camp. Thats literally 10million pound worth of "NOTHING" right there.
July 16, 201610 yr Hoping that this is made official today! It's 1:30pm here in Australia and I keep checking my phone to see the updates! What a signing and a statement this will be, last season (bar Pedro) we seemed to stand still with our transfers and this season we have been linked with almost everyone, but Kante has been the one I've followed the closest and it all seemed to happen so quickly.... BUZZING!
July 16, 201610 yr I've read in the news we just signed him for £29m. Hasn't signed yet and the reported fee agreed with Leicester is 32m. He us supposed to be joining the squad in Austria this weekend and will discuss personal terms then.
July 16, 201610 yr Would people prefer Nannigalon over Kante?Only a Belgian will take Nainggolan over Kante. And sometimes it can also depend on what the team needs badly if it is a box to box midfielder or defensive midfielder. Nainggolan can play the two position yet I will take Kante because he has proved himself in England, he is younger and less expensive.
July 16, 201610 yr I don't see the need to get rid of Mikel if he's happy to be a part of the squad. You need backups.
July 16, 201610 yr I don't see the need to get rid of Mikel if he's happy to be a part of the squad. You need backups. Completely agree Bobby. That's why for me I can't see Matic staying, he'd command a nice fee to put back in the coffers for another purchase.
July 16, 201610 yr It's risky selling Matic though. Leaves us with only Mikel is who I can't imagine will fit Conte's style.
July 16, 201610 yr Great signing. Think we are more likely to play 4:4:2 this season. Agree with the view that Kante is another "mighty" midget and we need some power as well. We now need a right back and a Centre back, and actually I'd take Mahrez if he wants to come.
July 16, 201610 yr Great signing. Think we are more likely to play 4:4:2 this season. Agree with the view that Kante is another "mighty" midget and we need some power as well. We now need a right back and a Centre back, and actually I'd take Mahrez if he wants to come. I'd prefer we sign a left back rather than right, azpiliucueta is solid on the right. I think we will definitely get a centre back, maybe conte will keep faith with baba or promote aina or dasilva.
July 16, 201610 yr There is no official confirmation yet that we signed him only media reports, hope to see the official announcement soon so he can join the team on the pre-season. The sooner we have all the new players with the team the better.
July 16, 201610 yr Completely agree Bobby. That's why for me I can't see Matic staying, he'd command a nice fee to put back in the coffers for another purchase. Yeah think that's spot on mate
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