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Utd spent stupid amounts of money and still couldn't mount a serious challenge. Matic wasn't the reason either club finished in their respective positions. Our window closes on 9th August whilst La Liga is the end of August. There's multiple things to consider, so it isn't as cut and dry as you've tried to make out. Swiftly getting rid for a good price would be ideal.

Matic hasn't done that IMO & Willian is almost 30. However, it's obviously a no-brainer if both clubs offer the same fee (transfer deadline is different btw). I just can't see Barcelona doing that

We really shouldn't be concerned where he goes, if the club manages to get £50m~.

Or Manchester

I didn't think there were that many, as he's rightfully waiting to see what direction the club are going in. The club should be shot of Willian the moment any of these rumours come to fruition.

Where would that leave us this time next year, then?

I would see this as an upgrade and potentially make a bit of profit in the process.

Certainly would be nice to see Kante have someone alongside him with some legs and the ability to the pass.

Time for him to deliver

That's why M.Savic would be the perfect partner. If only we were still willing to spend big bucks when the chances arise.

He's a solid unit but was inches away from joining West Ham last season for a reason. The only SCP player we should be pushing for is, Gelson.

Are you a regular viewer of River Plate games?

Our core players learned how to win under Mourinho and knew what made them effective. That core is no longer present, so we need to start from scratch and instill new values. Sarri might not be the right man for that, then.

We have to hope times are changing. Everyone knows that Roman wants attacking football, so this is certainly a step in the right direction should it happen. Need to stop falling back on Mourinho's ground work when things go bad, if we're to progress as a club going forward.

I was just going off what they offer & our need at the current moment whilst putting aside their prices, as it's hard to keep track of supposed clauses that Napoli have in place one minute & expire the next. However, I'm all for Sarri going for players he solely wants rather than our board dumping him with "the next best thing".

A 37 year old in Barzagli is preferred to him. His quality is questionable IMO. In addition, a new manager should see the players at his disposal before going out and buying someone that isn't necessarily going to change our team much. Signing someone like Mertens, despite his age, would make sense.

Sarri supposedly wants to bring Hysaj, so it wouldn't be that much of an issue should it come to fruition. This signing doesn't seem to make a lot of sense with the number of options we already have in that position.

Matic wasn't worth his transfer fee either but Utd were stupid enough to stump up the money. Let the fools do it again

Most, if not all, Russian/Ukrainian players haven't done much in the EPL. Arshavin might be a slight exception, but he only showed flashes at Arsenal.

Saudi Arabia make them look top class

Seems like a number of Sporting CP players have terminated their contracts. We should be going all out for Gelson Martins on a free.

He's a decent back up but not one that can be relied on throughout the season. Buffon would be a class above at 40. We just need to sort out managerial situation first and go come there. No idea if we'll end up with Sarri or Avram Grant. Really is pathetic

Their biggest frailty is there defence and that hasn't been addressed. I'll be concerned if they sign Alison & a good CB to partner VVD. Matip, Lovren, VVD & Klavan is top 10 quality at best.

They aren't going to have Oblak & him on the books. Buffon's move could play a notable part in the goalkeeper merry-go-round.

Any deal would be dependent on Chelsea having a suitor for Thibo.