Unionjack

Its not like clubs haven't upheld their sides of contracts before and we have had to bring them home early. Its a time to look after number 1 and pay the penalty. The lads going to end up thinking we just dont give a toss about him and wont want to come back. Ive no idea IF Conte even saw him preseason at all did he?

Looks like Leicester is now in the running Leicester City hold meeting to sign ace, after Chelsea make bid and then stand aside http://sportwitness.co.uk/leicester-city-hold-meeting-sign-ace-chelsea-make-bid-stand-aside/

Club holding £40m offer from Chelsea, working to buy replacement before allowing deal http://sportwitness.co.uk/club-holding-40m-offer-chelsea-working-buy-replacement-allowing-deal/

But there could be a twist in the tale, with rumours on Twitter suggesting that Mahrez was there to meet Algerian compatriot Slimani - a long-term target for Leicester. http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/698150/Riyad-Mahrez-Islam-Slimani-Leicester-Chelsea-Hotel-Transfer-News-Rumours-Gossip

Arsenal to miss out? Top target’s sexy agent keen on Chelsea transfer http://www.footballfancast.com/premier-league/chelsea/arsenal-to-miss-out-top-targets-sexy-agent-hints-at-chelsea-transfer looks like his Mrs/agent is either shit stirring or trying to get hubby over here.

Admitedly all I know about this lad are all the Youtubes that I can find and theres no bout a doubt it the lads got skills. What I'm a bit worried about is that he SEEMS to me like a mirror of Happy. He doesn't seem to be good at pushing forward. Hes good at short range passes and getting rid of the ball quick but his medium to long range passing is poor. He also reminds me a bit of RLC where is not very co ordinated and clumsy. Which shows in how many times he gets booked a year. With us shoer on CBs as it is a ban wil hurt us. To me Happydoes what he does - better. Don't we need a partner for him that can take the ball and make plays forward with it?

I really dont agree with comments like this Theres many more reasons why a club sell a player on than he was just not good enough. You just need to look at our recent past to realize that mate.

With the players we bought minus the money from players sold these past 2 years we have spoent £37 mill. This doesn't include money made from players loans or the money from sponsers ot TV etc. So going back to when I remember our own supporters whining that we were trying to buy the league and all we were doing was investing in players we desperatly needed if we was going to fight in the PL let alone Europe. The Rags,Citeh,Scouser and North Londoners all finished above us yet all spending more on players they need to strengthen their already strong sides (whether you say tongue in cheek that they aren't stronger) If you complain when the club puts its hand in their pockets and spend £50/£60 mil oin a player like Lukaku/Stones etc that are arguably better than our existing players just because they aren't your particular choice then there is something wrong with our supporters. Right now this season could be the making or breaking of us and for just 3 or 4 players of a particular standard, we could be competing at the highest levels once again. Dont moan if you think we are overspending. Moan if we don't and just buy wannabes or hasbeens at the last minute.

I dont know how you can think we can use JT and Cahill and progress. Imagine like now with Happy injured and maybe JT who will we use? JT now even on a good day I wouldn't lose sleep about losing. And even tho he LOOKS better than the emaciated copy of himself last season I've got no time for. IF we land KK then yes we will have 2 amazing CBs but Id hate for either to get a knock. I'd take Mangala over either JT or Cahill.

Whether we think the lads utter shite or what Citeh think that he's the player THEY need. And the point that we need to take from this is WE need to pay whatever it takes for the players WE NEED. I dont mind sometimes if we haggle for someone on the offchance of getting him cheaper but theres times we really do need to play Billy big bollox and pay for the best we can get in certain positions.

Yep to all that. Our whole forseeable future depends on us sorting out our defence. The point I just am at a total loss to understand, no matter what angle I look at it, is WTF has it taken so long, under 3 very good managers, to sort out?

I do agree with both you lads but you know whats going to happen IF we dont get the replacements. We are going to get scored past in every game. Yes there will be some where we score more than we let in but clean sheets will be a rarity. That is going to lead to the fans that love Conte right now screaming at him for not changing the defenders. Whether its his proble or not. With no Europe again at end of year and no silverware Roman will be looking for another set of bollox to hang on his wall and we shall be looking for another manager. Which is a shame cause I think this lad could do OK given the right materias. Might be stretching it but you get the drift

If we had a whip round ...............

Chelsea ditch Romelu Lukaku interest in favour of Inter Milan's Mauro Icardi http://www.espnfc.co.uk/blog/transfer-talk/79/post/2925587/chelsea-ditch-romelu-lukaku-interest-in-favour-of-mauro-icardi

Thats cool bud But you get my point. If wehad a clearout we could make a few more quid to put in the kitty. I know we were all making excuses last season saying we arent spending owt because of the new ground blah blah And I'm pretty sure (HOPEFULLY) that our transfer team IS actively looking for players we need. I dont mind admitting that I let it get me down.when we dont SEEM to be doing owt. I'm happier being at least linked with good players cause theres never a fire without a little bit of smoke first lol

Please tell me what money we have splahed arounf? We just sold Rami soi thats +£25mill, Salah + £13mill, Papy +£8mill, = £46 mill plus various loans ?? We have spent £63.5 So we are only £17.5 mill down Plus tI think we were only -£20mill in total last season With the money we should be bringing in from sponsers/TV alone we should be quids in hand. I reckon we could afford to spend a few quid to get back in contention eh?

Question - How easy is it ti get people wound up? Answer - Throw a name in that everyone wants and has an opinion on Look if we dont at least try to get the standard of players that we deserve and need then we wont kbow what or who is possible to buy. Of course he woukd but generally you get what you pay for Just like Pogba ya mean?

Wouldn't we rather try for Griezman?

Id stick Cuadrado in over Wilian dor what Ive seen of him pre season. We dont really NEED this lad. If they want to buy someone then get another good B2B to pair with N'Golo

I'm sure theres a guy sits behind me that thinks Cahill and Bane changed their names by deed pole to U. Cunt! Ive never heard him use their real names in at least 2 years.

Cant see it.

haha Ya got to give a littlre, take a little, But I was a young impressive 14 year old lad with a nutter unce who wanted a mini me, But as well as Chelsea he also got me into into Northern Soul amd thats been a great trip. Also had a couple of their lads follow me round town when I was Djing. I think they just fancied me tho Do have a very good mate tho that supports them. We have some heated discussions but they are soon forgotten.

You think irs us given the £72mill bid then?

Manchester United midfielder Juan Mata's latest row with Jose Mourinho may mean no more Mr Nice Guy http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2016/08/08/manchester-united-midfielder-juan-matas-latest-row-with-jose-mou/ I reckon I'd happily have him back.