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When you're earning £175,000/week, one isn't easily scared off lol. I'm sure he'd prefer training with the reserves anyway, he'll think he's the most talented one until Kalas continues to out defend him

A lot of people say our team is lacking a cunt, hence why they like Costa

Indeed. But then by such logic we could all get one right - Like Daily Mail did with Luiz-PSG-£50m.. They'll still always be the Daily Mail = No credibility.

Arsenal not interested? That doesn't make sense, they'd be the first club after him because they'll be the most desperate.

Yeah same with David Villa. Reports say he'll train with Man City in the meantime. Lampard will probably do the same with us

Azpilicueta is a Marseille reject too

Of course I'm exaggerating, I'm not actually meaning he's a City player. But he's helping strengthen the Manchester City brand by signing for them. I'd have preferred it if he went for LA Galaxy, that's all I'm saying.

if "a Barcelona reject" is still world-class and capable of walking into any top team.. Then a Barcelona reject I'll take.

He'll be directly affiliated with our title rivals, his paycheck will come from the same source that's financing City. Short of technicalities, he could basically even play for City if they wanted him.

Blasphemy. Arbeloa >>>>>>> Everyone

The URL of that source defines exactly what this is, 'SillySeason.com'

He might not have pace, but he's certainly got a great ability to dribble and I'm sure his stamina is up there too.. This goal highlights exactly what's he capable of (1:24);

Also in terms of any bad blood between Fabregas and Chelsea.. Well if Lampard is leaving then it really does open to door to Cesc, it's evident those two don't like each other from previous dealings.

Yeah true, but at the same time they're also showing intent on spending on their own as opposed to balancing the books with constant sales. That's why RVP & Nasri walked, even Song to an extent.

And Chelsea likewise would struggle. If they're so keen to stop a revolving door policy they're going to respect Mourinho's squad decisions, of course for them it'll be about the terms of the contract for players and Mou will understand if that's what hinders a new deal. But if they take it upon themselves that Lampard/Cole aren't needed on sporting reasons then he's not going to accept that. Agreed about restricted power though, he would've known that from day one. But I think that power refers to finances.. In terms of transfer targets et al.

The worst thing is, if he does go Arsenal.. They will actually have a squad worth challenging for the PL. Fiberglass behind Ozil behind a striker is something that could beat most teams. Anyway, I think he'd be a great acquisition for us. Using some of that David Luiz money too.. They used to want Romeu? Lets offer him back for a cut-price deal

He's former Arsenal.. City will definitely go after him. They'd go for Bentner if Arsenal were to release him ffs

Lmao even if it was true.. They'd compromise and Mourinho would probably back the decision. Roman & the board have learnt their lesson and understood the consequences of going over Mourinho's head.

Why couldn't he join LA instead? New York City FC are a franchise of Manchester City.. He's basically signing for them.

What nonsense. He scored a penalty for Spain and missed a sitter from open play that sums up his Chelsea career. He's one player where the system isn't to blame.. He is!

Yeah there's no doubt that if it's repeated then something more drastic will have to be done. Because at the end of the day he's playing in a very important position and you can go too long off form without being indefinitely replaced. I just think the risk is worth taking for now to believe he can rekindle that form or confidence or whatever the issue has become.

From the way Thorgan rumours are being reported, it really sounds like he'll be leaving permanently instead of on loan...

He stands up if he hates Tottenham, stand up...

Agreed. We were actually lucky, so the speak, that Hazard stepped up while Oscar was going through whatever he was. Hazard wasn't happy with is, as he said post-Madrid. We must have such impact from the right wing and middle of the pitch too.

Enter Varane..