Virgil Van Dijk

[the wes 7,212]

2 hours ago, The Skipper said:

Guy is a giant. Making Luiz look small. 

He looks about 6ft 4ins I think Luiz is 6ft 2ins 

[the wes 7,212]

Van Dijk would be perfect JT replacement 

[El P. 1,354]

As already said, we really need this guy. There is no better available CB in the world.

[BoyBlue96 990]

1 hour ago, El P. said:

As already said, we really need this guy. There is no better available CB in the world.

AND Premier League proven.

Yes we need him. Would make our defense much and much better.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

For reported 25m, yeah it would be unbelievable deal.

Also it would be double win because if we dont get him, Arsenal, Pool or Manchesters will and it will improve them alot.

[the wes 7,212]

I watched the Southampton game today van Dijk was brilliant today we need to sign him his style reminds me of Rio Ferdinand he would be good upgrade from cahill 

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

 

[Pizy 17,860]

^ Yep, I can definitely read all that, mate! 

[Eidur the Spider 4,515]

Conte seeks to reinforce his squad, with interest likely to be expressed in #SaintsFC centre-half Virgil van Dijk (Guardian) #CFC

Chelsea boss Antonio Conte wants to sign Southampton centre-back Virgil van Dijk at the end of the season. #CFC #SaintsFC (Standard)

[the wes 7,212]

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/southampton-want-40million-manchester-city-9450313.amp?client=ms-android-sonymobile

According to Southampton manager there isnt a £25m clause and according to reports they want £40m for him 

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

I really don't know if we need any centre-backs. Sure, Van Dijk or Koulibaly would be nice, but we have Cahill, David Luiz, Azpilicueta, Zouma, Christensen, Alonso (he can easily play in 3 men system) and possibly Ivanovic (who I warm to idea of sub option) ? That's a lot. And not only in numbers but in quality, IMO it's good enough squad.

Unless we're selling Christensen, releasing Ivanovic, loaning out Zouma.

Sure, if something remain after we sign Veratti and top class RW we can spend it here.

[Chelsea4 1,521]

Azpilicueta-Luiz-Van Dijk This would be amazing.

[Fernando 6,375]

6 minutes ago, Blue Colored Sky said:

I really don't know if we need any centre-backs. Sure, Van Dijk or Koulibaly would be nice, but we have Cahill, David Luiz, Azpilicueta, Zouma, Christensen, Alonso (he can easily play in 3 men system) and possibly Ivanovic (who I warm to idea of sub option) ? That's a lot. And not only in numbers but in quality, IMO it's good enough squad.

Unless we're selling Christensen, releasing Ivanovic, loaning out Zouma.

Sure, if something remain after we sign Veratti and top class RW we can spend it here.

Are you kidding?

Zouma ain't even in the team and you don't know if hes any good after injury.

Cahill is crap and should be upgrade, Christensen is a prospect but we still need more.

Alonso needs to be upgrade as well.

[the wes 7,212]

33 minutes ago, Chelsea4 said:

Azpilicueta-Luiz-Van Dijk This would be amazing.

Awesome back 3 . Van Dijk would be huge upgrade to 30+ Cahill 

[the wes 7,212]

24 minutes ago, Fernando said:

 

Alonso needs to be upgrade as well.

Gaya would be good upgrade 

[jernej93 565]

Azpi and Luiz should be first team but Cahill needs upgrade that is for sure. Him and Ivanović should be sold That leaves us with 3 CBs for 3 positions or maybe 4 if Christiansen is included in squad next year but I can't see him starting right away. We need at least 5 center backs for rotation because we will play more matches next year with Champions league knocking at our door  

 

Azpi (Zouma) - Luiz (Christansen) - Van Dijk

27 (22) - 29 (20) - 25 ... Defensive line for few years at least  I know that CBs are least prone to rotation but I can see plenty of opportunity for Zouma and Christiansen with these back 5  

[jernej93 565]

9 minutes ago, the wes said:

Gaya would be good upgrade 

Gaya, Hector, Creswell, Rodriguez ... we can also see what Kenedy can do until summer

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

15 minutes ago, jernej93 said:

Azpi and Luiz should be first team but Cahill needs upgrade that is for sure. Him and Ivanović should be sold That leaves us with 3 CBs for 3 positions or maybe 4 if Christiansen is included in squad next year but I can't see him starting right away. We need at least 5 center backs for rotation because we will play more matches next year with Champions league knocking at our door  

 

Azpi (Zouma) - Luiz (Christansen) - Van Dijk

27 (22) - 29 (20) - 25 ... Defensive line for few years at least  I know that CBs are least prone to rotation but I can see plenty of opportunity for Zouma and Christiansen with these back 5  

No way we're losing 3 experienced defenders in one go. What's that? I can think maybe we can get rid of JT and Ivanovic but only because their contracts expire.

And what's with Alonso? Suddenly he doesn't play anywhere at all? Even if we sign better LWB then he will be valuable player for both wingback and centreback. No way guy who costed so much suddenly takes Ferreira role.

So we're with minimum 6 CBs. That's enough.