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Christensen is our best CB, he will nail one of the starting CB position sooner or later.

Like i said earlier i don't think he will go back to Madrid, i think no one was willing to pay his valuation. Madrid loaned him in hope of raising that.

2017 summer transfer absolutely has to be worst ever.

Yup if this is indeed just a one year loan deal, he doesn't have much time to adapt or find his feet. When given the opportunity he has to play good and make an impact immediately. If he struggles initially, he may find himself on the bench and we may see very little of him. So this could go either way, either he is too good not to play and the team benefit a lot, or he could be ridding the bench on the entirety of this loan. But i don't see this being a one year loan only, he basically did the same thing as Tibo to force a move he went awol. Can't see Kova wanting to go back to Madrid. I think Madrid priced Kova too high, they wanted 80m. They decided on a loan and maybe there is arrangement in place for a sale.

I don't believe he is the 2nd coming of Lampard either, it is incredible high standard to disregard a player just because he isn't second coming Lampard. One of the best midfielder of his generation, finished as high as 2nd in the Ballon D Or. I think RLC can become a great player, one of the very best in the world at his position? most likely not, but a player in the caliber in the likes Carrick or in the same regard say Claudio Marchisio. I think it is most likely possible. He has a lot of talent, needs to improve from a tactical side and stamina.

RLC is a fantastic talent; great first touch, comfortable in tight space and one touch passing, power and speed to break away from defenders. He has a lot going for him. Not sure why there such a massive agenda against him. People here were shitting on him after a ten minute cameo and two days after coming back from vacation against Arsenal, Does he need to improve? absolutely. Is he at the standard that should start for Chelsea on a regular? no. But he could still definitely help the team and contribute.

Hope to hear some outgoing transfer news, feel the squad is getting way too big. Filled with deadwoods, beside the obvious Drink and Baka. For example a guy like Moses, who started the majority of games last season and doesn't really have a role. No thanks as a RW. Feel it is optimal to sell him now while his stock is high. We have 4 strikers, or no strikers if we are being honest. But we do have 4 on the squad Morata, Bats, Giroud, and Abraham.

I really would have liked to see him play alongside Jorginho and Kante, instead of Drinkyoko.

The good thing is this will be over in the next two days.

Probably our best back 4, Emerson and Zappocosta bring so much more energy.

Kovacic is not a player in need of development, he is a great player. It is a move that benefits both side potentially. We have no intention of developing him, if he is the best option he will play. Consider this similar to when we loaned Essien to Madrid.

There is really no difference between the way we have the 4-3-3 set up and traditional 4-2-3-1. Barkley is not a Central Midfielder, he has no presence in the build up when in possession and no presence defensively. So basically we are playing with 2 CMs only. Barkley being more of a free roaming and advanced midfielder. Not sure if it optimizes Hazard talent, but he can absolutely can play the LCM role. I think Fekir can absolutely fill that role.

The issue is that you think it is Courtois fault, and that Chelsea are competent. Think how poorly this transfer window has been, and you can't think we are not at fault. For example how poorly the Sarri appointment saga was. That dragged on for so long, and it got to the point where Conte returned for the start of next season and meet with the players. That was embarrassing how long that went on, and i have never seen anything like that. Also think that we finished 5th in the PL, and 30 points behind the champion and we signed one relevant signing. Chelsea are the ones who decided to hold talks with them before the transfer deadline. It is a tactic, hoping the other side flinches or the suitors move on to other players. Like i said i am more worried about Eden Hazard, because we could be in the same situation next season. I know who you guys will blame.

You clearly have not being paying attention if you think he has not wanted to leave for Madrid. Barely any player ever hands in a transfer request, a player does not have to hand in a transfer request to know their intention. The fact he has not renewed with one year left on his contract should be a clear que. Sure he has been playing both sides, maybe a huge raise could convince him to stay. The other thing you have to know in the world of negotiating no side is ever going to lay all their chips on the table. You can't be reactive, you have to be proactive and prepare. If you believe the reliable Belgium reporter Kristof Terreur he reached an agreement with Real before Liverpool signed Allison. Plenty of time to prepare.

He has wanted to leave for a while, he has one year left on his contract. This is a fact everyone at Chelsea knows.The fact we are holding a conversation with him 3 days before transfer deadline and have not lined up a replacement is Chelsea fault. This should have been taken care of a while ago. I find Chelsea completely at fault. I fear we are heading for the same direction with Eden Hazard next summer. Eden being much more valuable.

Obviously a glitch or error, no chance the premier league site would confirm it first.

I would welcome that very much. He would compliment Jorginho and Kante a lot. A good balance between Cesc and Barkley. If we do not sign another CM(i would argue 2 CM and sell Drink/Baka), we might as well switch to 4-2-3-1. Because Barkley is not a CM, he is not a presence in midfield. Cesc is too old. Might as well place another attacker.

Hazard wants to see the same thing every Chelsea fans should, a stronger and ambitious side. Veratti was demanding a move to Barca, PSG bought Mbappe and Neymar to show their ambition and to appease him.

Only 5 sub choices; not sure of either but can assume he is behind Drinkwater in the pecking order.

LOL at the people who didn't think we needed Golovin. Cesc has no legs, Barkley is completely useless all he can do is run with the ball in open space. Amazing reading this thread not one criticism of him.

He could or wai until next year. If he goes to Real on a free he would get a much better contact. He is in a good spot, unless he really wants to leave immediately

imo he is improvement over our strikers. Over the last 10 years he has averaged 21 league goals. I don't know if he is a top striker depending on your definition, but he is consistent. Cant say about our current ones. It is not a good market for strikers, even Real are desperately looking for an improvement over Benzema.

I don't see the point, why not just play CHO on the RW. Zaha is also right footed and primary plays on the left. He is not a natural fit for the right side. This is a hard pass for me. smh this is another Bakayoko, Drinkwater, Alonso, etc type signing.

Things seem quite, especially now that the whole Higuain-Caldara-Rugani saga is over.