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I'm just saying put him in a place where he is needed more. Alonso should now have the LB spot IMO.

Let's hope he loses it. Dave wants his natural spot back

He can play as a wing forward, SS or a CF. I personally don't see him as a CF regardless of where he has played for club & country.

Decent player that is versatile, but I don't see the current need for him.

We can hope he improves amongst a higher calibre of player. Zabaleta is a name that springs to mind when we talk about someone playing at a lower level to then come to the Prem and become one of the best FB's. No point in knocking someone before they have even kicked a ball. Price should be irrelevant in times were MASON is going for £10m+.

Yh. I hope they alternate, as Willian's success rate has been poor since Christmas.

Thought that was always the case. Never showed anything that made me thing he could hold down a place in the middle of the park.

Can take a decent FK or two as well -

Would be a dream. [emoji3]

A comfortable away win before two tough fixtures.

Lives to fight another season. [emoji1]

True. I expect us to line up with 3 at the back when Zouma is fully fit, so he's flaws won't be so evident against the better sides if Conte selects him in them.

I would add Traore and possibly Pasalic to that list as well

He is physically suited to this league, which Baba isnt. I agree he'll probably be found out on a few occasions, but he have to hope this deal has ended Iva's days at RB. We need a FB that can ACTUALLY cross for once.

Obviously was Conte's first choice, but he's a good addition for a reasonable price, nonetheless. An improvement over Cahill

You aren't alone. Seemed like good business in an area we needed strengthening.

Many of us have to be in shock now. I hope he's put in a midfield role more often than not

Chelsea twitter trolling.

Started as a joke (from my POV) and is all of a sudden gathering pace. Not sure if it's desperation or craziness.

A bit pricey, but won't can you do when any man and his dog after worth 10m+. Hope Iva's days as a FB are over

Not for £30m

Very little between the £ & € at this point in time. Only noteable in a Pogba type deal.

Can always use him as a bargaining tool for Griezmann if he keeps talking and it comes to it.

Anyone with Serie A experience is on Conte's list at this point. Might as well go for Granqvist while we're at it.

He looked average when I saw him play. Will be interesting to see how he and the rest of the Dortmund defence do this season.