It's too big

55 is about 65 million euros, then if there's add ons it could well become nearer to 75/80. I say that is a fair price considering I put his potential maybe just below Pogba (don't forget marketing value) and he isn't a prolific striker who is worth the money. In fact, I would say 55 million is about right, as he's done nothing special to be worth much more tbh.

Dude, if he was going to go anywhere in England I would be 99% certain it would be to London, with us. His partner has a business in Rome and he wants the best for his kid, so there's nowhere better than London for business and the best education in England.

Maybe Conte is looking to play a different style than one which involves a big target man like Lukaku. Maybe it will be Morata and Llorente.

One question - why? With Christensen returning is there need for him?

All these comparisons between Conte and Allegri now Juve have got to the final of the CL is getting on my tits a little. I am obviously bias because I am a Chelsea fan and will support our Manager, but the fact Conte is on the verge of the double in his first season in England with a poorer side than Juve, for me, gives him the edge over Allegri. I hope Conte can get to the latter stages of the CL next season purely because I feel he'll still be doubted going into next season too. People in the media and oppo fanbases still want to try discredit his and the team's achievements this season because the league hasn't been as competitive as people were hoping for.

€90 million is not a shed load of cash for our 2nd most important player and main striker. I really would have preferred us get quite a bit more than that considering how much the Chinese have been willing to pay out for average players.

Never got the big fuss with VVD. It's almost as if he's the new Maldini or something. He is a good Premier League defender, but one of the best in Europe I am dubious about.

Would take out Gordon, replace with Diego Lopez Remove VVD, replace with Koulibaly. Keep Ake in the squad. Remove Fabinho, replace Nainggolan. Add Baker to the midfield. Remove Sanchez, replace with Lemar. Belotti or Lukaku would be fine to me.

City vs Chelsea final then

Wembley is our second home, always has and always will be.

Famous last words

Yeah he was stood still, think he might still be carrying that injury but is playing through it, or trying to. Problem is we don't have many options for that position. Zouma can't play the ball out confidently, so Terry would be the only other option for us unless Ake can be trusted there. However, this is only if Luiz is carrying an injury and needs to be rested.

It shows how critical having Courtois is. Alonso missing was crucial too, but Begovic isn't on the same level as Tibo, and Tibo commands the box and organises the defence well. I wonder how Utd would have adapted if they had lost De Gea and similar player to Alonso before the game. When you've set out all week to prepare with the same team, then on matchday two of your first teamers suddenly need to be replaced, it's not easy to get around. I am not surprised Conte was a little lost in the first half of the game, he wasn't able to prep. No one could have predicted that, otherwise Ake would have travelled.

Spurs I believe will certainly drop points in the Utd game. Jose ain't gonna go to WHL for a loss. He will try to go for a win, but will likely set up for a draw. Utd when set up like that are hard to beat, then couple that with their pace on the counter and Ibrahimovic up top I could see Utd pulling out the upset over Spurs. Arsenal I think are way too sloppy to beat Spurs. The london derbies Spurs have will be tougher than some think, and let's not forget Leicester away. I would be very surprised (if not impressed) if Spurs don't drop a few points in their remaining games. I think our fixtures are a lot kinder, and with 4 home games against opposition we should get 3 points against, the title could well be ours sooner than we think. We are generally a force at home, the Palace game, for me, was an anomaly.

I would have liked to see Pedro up front instead of Costa, Pedro actually works his ass off to get into positions and create goal scoring opportunities, and his technical ability is superior.

That's a bit of a downer to hear Costa could stay. It means we will continue to have a inconsistent striker with poor technical abilities. I think he may be a liability when we go up against the big sides in Europe next season.

Nice to see an offensive line up from us. I think I can trust Azpi, he's a boss who's always ready to play any position and succeed.

the sun

They interviewed Luiz about returning to Chelsea, then after the presenter said if Chelsea fans are excited about the new stadium then a fan has created concepts of what the stadium could like like. They showed a couple of photos from your concepts of inside the stadium then said if fans want to see more go to a website, but unfortunately I can't remember what the website was. I assume it was your website (?)

Neil, I see your work was featured on ITV London News last night. Kudos!

There are not many players like Sigurdsson out there. I think what he brings (long range shots and set piece threat) is something we absolutely lack in the team, and it's a case of whether we can get that elsewhere or not.

I just don't see it. There's a few things to consider on his part: 1. The safety of his family by angry fans if he goes to us 2. Playing for a direct rival, and not just a direct rival in league, but also a direct London rival 3. Whether he wants a change of scenery and to finish his career in France, a country in which he has yet to have played in. 4. Where can he see himself in our team, and whether PSG have more or less need for him than we do. 5. Which club he is capable of achieving the most trophies with. He may feel the Premier League is too competitive to get top 4 or win the league every year. Just a few things for him to consider going into these negotiations. It's ultimately down to Sanchez and whether he wants to stay in London or not. If he wants to stay in London then it's obvious choice for him to come to us.

I am quite impressed with Sigurdsson of Swansea. I would absolutely take him in our team. He has world class potential in him, just plays for the wrong club. He's only 27 too, so in his prime now. He's too good for Swansea. He can score from outside the box, and fantastic at set pieces.