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https://talksport.com/football/chelsea-fc-transfer-news-ac-milan-shot-stopper-gianluigi-donnarumma-lined-replacement If Courtois leaves, am torn between him and Oblak. Donnarumma could be an incredible, long-term addition, but is Oblak much better in terms of ability now?

https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/koulibaly-chelsea-transfer-manchester-united-14391105

Whoever the manager is, would members of this forum like us to play 3-4-3, or move to a 4-3-3/4-2-3-1 next season? I ruled out 352 because it's so defensive, and I'm torn as to whether to stick with a back three, or change it up. On one hand, a back four would give us more a balance in midfield and on the flanks. On the other, if there is any chance of us keeping Eden Hazard next season (I think he'll go regardless, but just for arguments sake), it might be better to play him in a role where he has more freedom to express himself, without having to worry about tracking back.

We all know he’s going at the end of the season, but do you think Abramovich and the Board might get rid of him before Palace next Saturday? Nothing would surprise me, but who would come in? Ancelotti until the end of the season? Bidding for a 3rd caretaker spell?!

What a signing he would be. Can’t see it happening, but we’re allowed to dream! https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/www.express.co.uk/sport/football/923979/Robert-Lewandowski-Chelsea-transfer-gossip-Man-Utd-Liverpool-rumours-Bayern-Munich/amp https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/2018/feb/26/football-transfer-rumours-robert-lewandowski-to-chelsea

I think Allegri would be the best choice. Tactically brilliant, and could develop us in the same way that he’s developed Juve post-Conte. Hopefully would also play slightly better football, though surely he could do no worse than subbing off your best player on 73 minutes with the game at 1-1 away to a big rival.

For me, the performance last night shows, in a way, how frustrating the season has been. On our day, we can beat anyone, like last night, Tottenham, and Atletico showed. However, throughout the season we have been so inconsistent, taking one step forward, two steps back. Anyway, I hope Conte with the system, and doesn’t go 3-5-2 at the Nou Camp. As a whole, it worked last night, so why change a (nearly!) winning combination, and we need to score a goal to stay in the Champions League! However, I think a few tweaks could do our chances in the 2nd leg the world of good. On the basis of that, I would go with this for the Nou Camp: Courtois Azpilicueta - Christensen - Rudgier Moses - Fabregas - Kante - Emerson Willian - Giroud - Hazard Despite Christensen’s mistake, and Rudgier’s slight uncertainty, I still think that’s the best back three. Christensen is still brilliant, and Rudgier edges out Cahill, even though I thought he was shakier than most last night. In midfield, had we kept the 1-0 lead, I would have probably either not played Fabregas, or played him in a three. However, with it being 1-1, I would keep him in alongside Kante. We need a bit of magic to unlock them, and he’s the only one to do it. It is a risk setting up like that at the Nou Camp, but it was alright last night, and we need to have something to work with in the rare moments we do have the ball. I would also play Emerson over Alonso. He offered nothing going forward last ought, compared to Moses on the other side, who I was pleasantly surprised had a fantastic game. Defensively very solid, and at least when he had the call in the attacking third, and ran at them, it caused them problems. Alonso did none of that, and we could really do with two Wing-backs who have the ability to run at their full-backs with pace on the counter. Up front, I think we only just about got away with the false 9 system because the defensive was organised so well. However, we still missed a focal point who could relive some of the pressure. Because of that, the ball was a bit like a yo-yo, constantly bouncing back towards our own half even when they cleared it. At the Nou Camp, since we’ll be under even more pressure, and will need to concentrate 10X as hard, we need someone who can do that. Giroud would do that much better than Morata, so for me, has to play in the second leg. Willian and Hazard on the flanks is a no brainier. Our right side of Azpi, Moses and Willian was fantastic. However, our left hand side was much weaker. Pedro and Alonso were anonymous, and Rudgier had one or two dodgy moments. Overall, 1-1 is probably a decent result for us. I did though feel gutted last night just because we hit the post twice, and the goal was such a stupid one to give away. However, last night proved that, even though we are up against it, we can score and defend against them. Also, it’s not a 2-2 or a 3-3, so we only need to score once to give ourselves a really good chance of going through. And I genuinely believe that we are capable of scoring a goal, and getting some kind of a result out there. I just wanna play that 2nd leg now! Up the Chels!

Would still love him here. Maybe we should offer Alonso in an exchange alongside £50-60M. Sandro + Emerson as our two LWV’s would be amazing!

https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.goal.com/en/amp/news/vidal-eyes-bayern-extension-amid-chelsea-transfer-talk/1g5xlbxs77u0r18a3de1uevnfh Even being 31 next season, would he still be a fantastic signing? How long could he stay at the top for?

http://metro.co.uk/2018/02/06/luis-enrique-ready-replace-antonio-conte-already-decided-first-chelsea-target-7292580/?ito=amp-trending1 My first reaction was that this is complete rubbish. However, if it has any sort of truth to it, what a fantastic signing that would be. I feel like even at 31 years old, he could be like Ibrahimovic, and last at the top for a few more years yet.

As a LWB, who would you guys prefer out of Sandro or Dortmund's Raphael Guerreiro. Sandro is the most established name, but Guerreiro is younger, could be cheaper, and could turn out to be just as good.

Thoughts if true? www.goal.com/en-ng/amp/news/chelsea-january-transfer-news-live-varane-to-be-offered-to/9oc6wlyxem1s1aqx5pzabc3z6

Our midfield is stacked in terms of quantity, but not quality. Is this guy one of the best central midfielders out there, and would he upgrade our team?

Reliable source? https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-agree-50million-double-transfer-11896361

Most people want 343 in most matches now. However, next season and beyond, to compete in PL and UCL, should our main formation be 343 or 352? 343 would give us much more attacking width. However, against big UCL Teams, we could be outnumbered in midfield. We could be flexible and use both throughout the season? However, what sysyem should be utilised most, and why? I'd go 343, but being outnumbered in midfield in big games is a worry for me.

Probably not the first name on most people's minds, but he seems consistent enough defensively, albeit (admittedly) limited going forward. How good would he be in that position? Would he be an upgrade on Victor Moses and Zappacosta?

I definitely would. Pulisic is a very good young player, and Guerreiro looks like a quality left-back, who can also play in midfield

Is there harm in putting a cheeky bid in? Hard to convince Bayern to sell, but what a signing he would be, to a potentially, long-term replacement for Cesc Fabregas.

https://www.whoscored.com/Players/115375/Show/Raphael-Guerreiro Very good young player, ad might be a realistic target. Thoughts on him as a LWB?

https://www.whoscored.com/Players/135914/Show/José-Giménez Really impressed me when they came to Stamford Bridge in UCL. With a £56M release clause. Could he be a brilliant signing for us?

As usual, conflicting stories from different news outlets. So fed up of the "What If's", lets just put a proper bid in. https://www.google.co.uk/amp/www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/chelsea-looking-seal-stunning-50m-11785928.amp http://www.independent.co.uk/sport/football/transfers/manchester-united-transfer-news-chelsea-alex-sandro-jose-mourinho-shortlist-antonio-conte-a8139746.html?amp

I'm still nervous about a player who is turning 31 next season. Fantastic footballer but, despite the better longevity of many footballers, how long can he remain at the very top of the game for?

An unbelievable player, who I'd have loved us to sign 3-4 years ago. Still would offer a hell of a lot now, but how many years at the top has he got left in him?

Supposedly they still wont sell for less than £60M. Really starting to think we should go for Grimaldo now. Benfica probably more willing to sell, Sandro has been off form, and Grimaldo is much younger, so could be a mainstay for years. http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2751218-manchester-city-transfer-news-juventus-reportedly-set-alex-sandro-asking-price

As the transfer window is fast approaching, this one is going to be a saga once again. For me, he would add much more dynamism to our midfield than what we currently have. Let's hope our board can finally get a deal done when there's a chase for a signature!