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They did whilst he was at Villa, but didn't activate it prior to his Middlesbrough move.

I've only really seen him in a CB pairing with Manolas at Roma and can only comment on his defensive side of the game. He's physically strong, pacey & good in the air, but his lack of awareness a lot of the time and reading of the game is problematic. I know he'll only be turning 24 in a few months, but we want value for money. Only player I see at Roma that could add something would be Nainggolan. He has everything that would make him an ideal partner for Kante excluding his height. Feels like an age since we had a goal scoring midfielder in our ranks.

He killed Arsenal at the Emirates too, but his end product was severely lacking. I wouldn't be against the prospect had we no options, but we have Musonda. The talk about Adama being touted as a WB is very worrying to me. We really need to look at the bigger picture instead of more quick fix options for 5 months.

It all depends on what Conte really wants. A LWB or a center mid. I presume he'll possibly leave the former with Ake returning till the summer at least, so someone like Kessie would be good for a reasonable price. However, the options for upgrades are limited in this window. We should have gone all in for Nainggolan in the summer IMO.

Less than two weeks of the window left. I hope we make at least one big signing in that time.

Can't compare players who never played for the first team to him. They've given some players a chance to prove themselves and sold them as they didn't show enough (Bojan, G. dos Santos & Muniesa to name a few). [emoji6]

Barca let him go for a reason. We don't need to waste money on players that aren't ready to make an impact right now. I would prefer Musonda to fill that void till the summer and see how he does.

Money!

Has to be nonsense.

Him being in Gabon won't stop any potential move if someone meets Atalanta's price.

I honestly expect Conte to sign him if Costa moves. Very similar style to him and is on a great run ATM.

Our board know how to rinse every penny out of potential buyers.

http://www.tribalfootball.com/articles/wow-leonid-slutsky-to-strengthen-chelsea-coaching-staff-4160480

Great performance for him going forward.

That touch from Pedro made the goal.

Alonso with a brace. Who would have thought he'd come up with the goods.

Wanted Cesc to start this match and Matic's first half should force Conte's hand at the break.

Has to be. Real shame to see him not even getting a chance when a spot arises.

Hope the story isn't real, but we need a proper back up plan should he be sold.

Hope he puts a shift in tomorrow. Hasn't played well in his last two games.

He's the type of player we've been linked to recently. Hakan, Rodriquez and now him. I don't see where any of the three would fit right now.

They were awful against Everton at home (26/12) & have only won twice at home in the league in two months. I don't expect us to stroll to victory, but them being without two of their best players should make the task easier.

I'm sure Musonda is off somewhere for the next six months (most likely Roma). Kenedy should be staying put IMO.

He's a great talent with alot of ability and is value for money should the quoted price be right. Just don't see were he'd be utilised properly in our current set up.

They've found some form in recent weeks, but their big guns are away at the AFCON. Need to take maximum points and extend our lead over Liverpool.