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The latter would probably command a big transfer fee unless we stupidly (IMO) offered Madueke in the deal. I honestly wouldn't be shocked if the Osimhen doesn't happen, we go again for Samu.

Enzo Maresca ruthlessly tells Chelsea star he should leave the club (msn.com) Like it or not, it's refreshing to see a manager give a direct answer. His fitness issues, like many others, have played a big part in his failure to nail down LB, seeing who his competition has been.

The FA/PL, I was putting them under the same bracket, but thank you for correcting me. Either way, the PL could try to save face rather than let it be known that City managed to get away with all of this for over a decade. I'm sure by the time whatever punishment comes their way, most of their key players will be long gone, including the manager (there's more to his timely desire to move on in the next year or so).

There has to be consistency across the board with how the FA deals out punishments. If we do end up with a lengthy transfer ban as rumours have suggested, City ought to be getting the book through at them (I honestly can't see a world where relegation isn't mentioned should things be fair when it comes to the "do the crime, do the time" motto). Corruption will have well and truly taken over the British game (at least) if they get away almost scot-free.

It's probably because of who they are and the EPL's lack of notable action thus far. Do the FA actually have it in them to make an example of City, or are the likes of Everton & Forest their main concerns?

After a four year investigation from breaches going back to 2009. Might as well hand them another title in the meantime, then.

If there's black & white proof of wrongdoing (the City investigation has seemingly been ongoing for years already), what can they dispute? Our situation is quite different seeing as it happened under previous ownership & we have cooperated whilst City knowingly hide stuff. Keep as far away from Brighton as possible.

It's getting to the point where City will just continue about their business without any real punishment coming their way. It's farcical.

Where have we heard that before - https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/Chelsea-fc-transfer-news-kepa-napoli-b1015891.html

Desperation setting in...

Their so called "project" is going to stop enticing players very soon (if it hasn't already). To be honest, I meant aside from results. According to a handful who have written here, they take a similar scattergun technique. However, as someone with minimal familiarity of the sport, the skill pool is small when compared to football. Boehly's odd words irritated me from the minute he took ownership. Unless something has changed, he understands very little about the sport and is attempting to utilise the same strategy, expecting similar results. How's it working out?

They are nothing more than business people, and they continue to fail in that regard. I would have loved to have followed their journey since they took over the Dodgers.

I'm getting this feeling some deals are only being done to accommodate the merry-go-round. Signing Felix permanently (someone Atletico has been unable to shift for years) when we have Nkunku & Palmer makes no football sense. As much as people disliked the possible Samu transfer, it may have made sense in the long run. This screams bust already. However, if any deal needs to be made that sees Sterling leave for good, I'm all for it.

Osimhen can still have an impact for his team when he isn't scoring (just have a look at Nigeria's AFCON run to the final). That's what makes him different from the CF's you mentioned. We are awful defensively at the best of times, so just having a finisher would arguably put us back a step. Everyone is obviously entitled to their own views. It just makes me question how much they've actually watched of Osimhen, given the number of less than complementary remarks aimed in his direction. €100m - forget it. €40-60m plus Lukaku (massive wages off the books) or similar fee with an obligation next summer - a no brainer.

Sommer having one of those performances. Great attempt from Nkunku, though.

Another season of no end product (without Palmer) on the horizon? I hope Nkunku & him come on at HT.

There's been talk about Kubo.

He's suspended anyway, so not much of a miss.

They just got a nice sum for Soule as well. It really does go to show money talks. Kilman & him isn't bad business with Zouma potentially off to Saudi.

We all know these Italian clubs play us like a fiddle. However, if they are will to cover all his wages (0.0000001% chance), we should bite their hands off.

It's not so much the destination; it's the lack of progression. He's gone from the Belgian top flight to the third tier of English football. If this move shows anything, it's that he won't be playing for the first team anytime soon, if at all.

So much for being the next big thing. He's probably regretting not joining RM at this point.

I lost track of reports saying it was Juve or no one. Anything for clicks should it be confirmed.

Neto is a great signing (slightly on the expensive side, tbh), but it leaves us with more wide options than needed & doesn't solve our goal scoring issues either. Sterling should be one of the names shipped off to make space. I can't help but feel the board is purposely ignoring the real issues within this squad (reliable CB & CF).

Watching his performance against Egypt a number of days ago, he was invisible (the entire squad except one are either playing in the domestic league or Gulf). I understand judging players in isolation isn't ideal, as it could have been an "off day." By the same token, he did nothing in a game he should have really dominated, and there's a reason he's rarely featured for Spain in their run to the final. £35m is certainly better than the rumoured fees a few weeks ago. However, if you look at it this way - Gallagher in exchange for him. Is that good business? Right now, I know who I'd rather have.