Yup, that's why we're crying for a midfield as Mikel replacement. But with Mikel staying, it seems unlikely we will sign anyone unfortunately. Last season we could survive with almost the same squad, hopefully next season we still could do it.
I doubt it there are some issues between Jose and the board. If we are talking about our lack of transfer activity, I would blame Mourinho stubbornness for it, rather than anything else. I don't think after we just won the league, the board told Mourinho, 'Congratulation, Jose. You've done it. As a gift you can't buy anyone now'
It seems Everton want to play the hardest ball on Stones. I think only Baba will come and we're set. Costa Remy Falcao Hazard Oscar Moses Cuadrado Willian Traore Matic Fabregas Mikel Ramires RLC Azpi Terry Cahill Ivan Baba Zouma Ake Courtois Begovic Blackman
Take it easy mate. We did spent on Costa and Fabregas last year, but at the same time we also did a clever sale in Luiz and Lukaku. I believe what Mourinho refers to 'buying the league' is that club like City who just buy, buy, buy without selling. He is trying to mock Pellegrini over FFP.
Actually, I would love to see him with us. I remember Jose said something similar about him last summer, but unfortunately for him we still have Schurrle and Salah back then. Now that one has gone and one seems will be gone, I like that idea. Traore will be our AM backup. No Pedro, no problemo.
http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11668/9921570/chelsea-have-not-made-second-john-stones-offer-jose-mourinho-says What Jose said not convincing at all on that article. It looks like if Everton forced Stones to stay, he will stay and we will not gone any further. Yes about Luis he is not add anything except recognizing Azpi as the best LB.
No Witsel, no Aranguiz, Luis leaving, Jose don't want to replace him, Mikel staying. Pedro is the only one left I could see coming, depends on Barca situation. If he comes, Moses or Traore will make a way. No more.