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We aren't desperate, as the final say about transfers lie with the club & not Thibo; he's not a free agent. It's called, covering your back.

Hope this deal isn't confirmed until his replacement is in the door.

There was talk of Grealish. Signing a HG third GK would be a wise idea

We don't need another stopgap

Rodriguez was their last. They have spent around 100m on Brazilians no one has ever heard, so I wouldn't call all their business shrewd.

There's been a decent amount of talk of Luiz going to Naples. I'm sure someone will be on the verge of leaving should this deal get rubber stamped. The rumoured price is concerning though.

That might have something to do with it, but we all know Roman wants attacking football at the Bridge and this is probably the best chance we will have. Lets hope he's giving Sarri the best chance to succeed unlike Conte & Mourinho in his final season.

It would be more of a money motivated move if rumours of Sarri's long admiration for him were true & Juventus' interest as well.

I don't think many would disagree with that sentiment. Losing him would be the biggest blow to our team.

Only option would be a swap if it drags out. Real Madrid aren't exactly short of players that they want to get rid off, who would improve our squad without question.

Juventus aren't selling him if Higuain's off.

His rise has unreal and he's still a humble guy

Any club of note (top 6) will have their business wrapped up in advance in terms of ins and outs.

People were having the same discussion in 2014 when Messi was wrongly awarded it as well. Seems like it's a consultation prize at this point

Think the price tag is the issue and he's more of a short-term fix than anything. Morata going the other way would make things even worse.

Yep. Just adds fuel to the fire and we all know Real Madrid get their targets 99% of the time Same could be said about Totti, but they were from their respective cities. Hazard has no ties with the club/city.

It would be something if he's still waiting on Thibo to make his mind up. Can't they make their own choices?

There's no one close to his level that is obtainable, so we will be weaker in that department regardless.

That might be slightest more realistic than 70m.

That was the fee going around during the season. Their failure to finish in the top 4 will have a bearing.

We confirmed Rudiger's move on a Sunday

Just for reference, how much do you value at Bailey?

Hazard plus Pedro makes 2, or are you classing Moses as a winger? We aren't getting Martial for our transfer budget and 40m should be more than enough to wrap up a deal for Bailey, especially considering Bayer finishing 5th. Lozano could also be an interesting proposition in the price bracket. Think some are forgetting our the board is still in place; only expect big money signings, if cash is coming in first. In addition, value doesn't always equate to quality. 15m~ for Giroud was great business tbh.

We need options as well. 2 proper wingers is unacceptable (providing Willian's sold). Selling Willian for 55m, spend 13m on Shaqiri and 40m at least on a starting option. Made perfect sense

For £13m? There isn't better value to be had in the EPL.