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Bakayoko needs to come off ASAP

Don't think we've offered anything going forward inside 25 mins

Pleased to see Zappacosta retain his place. Forced to a play a false 9 tonight, but I hope we don't see it again.

Lol Seems that way if reports are to believed

Hope he can hit the ground running and make the most of the spell.

Surprised the board got an obvious deal done

They'll be in Europe along with the fact he's guaranteed game time. I'd obviously have preferred him to stay here, but the move should be a very good one for him. Lets hope he can build himself like a few others have in recent years over there and come back in a place of real contention to start games.

Happy we've got another LWB eventually. Hope he can give Alonso a real fight for a starting berth

Isak was meant to be his replacement for his impending departure but has played much for a number of reasons. Dortmund is certainly the best option due to lack of competition, as I've previously mentioned. Would be much harder task to get a starting berth at Sevilla.

City just spending for fun at this point

I agree. The board's inability to get deals done along with Conte's reluctancy to play youth has been a hindrance.

We hardly had any fit/available options in midfield more often than not (Ampadu ain't starting in the league). He's played more out of necessity in the last few weeks but has finally shown some improvement. Michy has been available almost all season IIRC

It does to begin with. Things change when a certain individual costs us multiple times this MONTH alone

Who's replacing him? The striker that can't score in Spain or the one in similar form at Arsenal Price tag shouldn't have anything to do with selection if he isn't doing the job, he was bought for. Best man for the job isn't our £70m recruit.

A replacement wouldn't be needed, if he actually got regular game time.

You're comparing England to France. LMAO!

You do realise he is France's leading CF?

Now you're his fan. [emoji23] He's the best option we have but Conte can't see what's infront of him.

My statement is based on it being a loan deal. I have no faith in Morata doing anything against Barca.

We're in Jan and he ticks all the boxes along with not being cup-tied. Point me in the direct of some that's better & available now?

I'm with you. We are crying out for WC WB's but settling. All I can do is hope Emerson surprises us

I'd take either as I have stated before. Edging more to Giroud, the closer we get to DD but Dzeko is the better CF long term. Giroud on loan with an option to purchase is probably the best deal that's been mentioned.

You can't expect much more when figures of £25-30m are going around

I think the fact Emerson is supposedly part of the deal is why we're still in negotiations. I'm sure Baba hasn't joined Schalke yet, so I presume it's dependant on a replacement coming in first.

It would only be a loan as well. His conversion rate is nowhere near as bad as that & don't forget, he's a winger.