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Yeah I guess. But I'm sort of happy with the Meireles news as well. I think his arrival would allow Essien more liberty to move higher up the pitch, something he looks to do even when employed just in front of the centre-backs.

Oh well we have been linked to him since like forever and when I saw him on tv having a little chat while exchanging shirts with Lamps after the Eng - Ger game, I thought this is the year it finally happens ...

This just makes me think we won't get Schweinsteiger

I think this is a very measured, well thought-out and sensible signing. The guy's got proven Premiership and Champions League experience and ability. Has no trouble-attracting qualities either on or off the field. Runs himself into the ground every time he puts on that shirt. Is committed and determined, fitting into our team psyche. On top of all that, we got him only for 5 million (widely reported, but even other figures are not much higher). A very good signing, as far as I'm concerned.

Ease up on them, guys. They're only trying to have a squad size of 250.

No one. No need to spend the ridiculous amounts of money bandied about in the media. More play time for Kalou, Sturridge and possibly, Borini.

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