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Them selling to City is sort of an "out of sight, out of mind" sort of scenario. Don't think they'd have much of a problem shipping him there. Their fans would revolt and boycott games if they sold him here on the other hand. Simply too much hatred and animosity between Arsenal and Chelsea.

Yep. Ox has the ability to simply explode past a defender from wide areas. Can see him wreaking absolute havoc down the right along with Willian or Pedro.

True. I'd say Barkley would be competing with Cesc as the more creative spark. Drinkwater is sort of an all-arounder who can play anywhere in CM. Normally I'd agree, but I think Ox really does have insane potential unlike many of the hugely overrated English players like Wilshere, Walcott, Welbeck etc. Barkley not too long ago was touted as a £50-60m player if he moved. Obviously the talent is there to warrant that sort of talk and under the right circumstances (elite coaching, playing with elite players, playing in the CL for the first time) we can see that talent blossom. Fortunately for us we wouldn't be paying idiotic fees for them like City have with Sterling, Stones, and Walker. We'd be getting both for essentially half the price that those went for and they're just as talented.

Puzzled as to why we'd want both Drinkwater and Barkley. Even if just one of them came in they'd struggle for minutes. Won't complain if we get both, though, since our squad would go from paper thin to excellent if all these deals go through. Would also be kind of awesome to have two of the most talented, relatively young English players at Chelsea in Barkley and Ox. With great coaching their potential is massive.

Can't help it, mate. The thought of losing a player Conte really wants to fucking Liverpool of all places would piss me off.

Don't the club usually announce that an agreement has been reached and that personal terms and medical will happen afterwards? I seem to recall we did so with our summer signings so far, right? In that case it's a bit strange that all of those journalists tweeted that an agreement between the clubs was reached but we've seen nothing since. Makes me feel like we haven't fully convinced Ox himself yet.

I'm shocked that Real Madrid didn't try everything to move Bale to United who would've 100% paid a silly fee for him and immedietly pay the money for Mbappe. Would ease the pain of losing Ronaldo soon if they had two super young future superstars in Asensio and Mbappe.

One minute it's a done deal, the next we're yet to convince him.

Both Pep and Klopp are going to try to win every game 5-3.

You know there's only one place he's going when he leaves RM. So hopefully he stays.

Chelsea FC aka Spain FC. 😄

True. Just hope everything's already sorted and we're just waiting for the hype of deadline day to announce.

Expected to wake up, check Twitter, and see a pic of him holding our shirt.

Never did I think we'd actually have to worry about competing with fucking Liverpool for a player any time soon. A club that's been a laughing stock for over a decade now.

I agree about Liverpool looking better and better now. Don't think it's a stretch to suggest that they may replace Arsenal as that 5th title challenger. Arsenal going backwards as a club, Liverpool building something impressive.

Henderson, Can, Wjinaldum, and just bought Keita today. Lallana can also playe there. He doesn't exactly walk into their midfield any more than he would here.

True. It's just hard to imagine Conte resting 2 of Baka/Kante/Cesc at the same time. Could be injuries, though. Like others have said, I'm coming around to this idea. Will be a decent signing.

I'm just trying to picture scenarios where he actually gets meaningful minutes and isn't just a bench warming League Cup player. I mean, now that Bakayoko is approaching full fitness and Cesc is still very much an important player when does Drinkwater get a game?

That was quick.

Rumblings starting that United may try to get him. Don't care if he goes to City because their attack is already crazy. United I think he takes up a whole new level.

Wouldn't actually surprise me in the least if an hour from now we see "BREAKING: Liverpool have matched Chelsea's offer"

It's a bit confusing for me. Where does Lemar slot into Liverpool's first XI? They already have great wingers in Mané and Salah, plus they have Firmino and Lallana who are key attacking players. From what I'm reading Lemar's best position is where Mane plays. So they're spending mega money on the strongest area of their team? Like City, Liverpool signing more attackers doesn't really scare me since they're already excellent there. They still have a shit defense and a shit keeper. If they sign VVD and a top RB then I'll be worried.

Lots and lots of Chelsea fans on Twitter crying and saying "Liverpool are signing Keita and Lemar and we're going after Ox and Drinkwater!!1"

Liverpool signing Naby Keita today who will join next season and are heavily linked with Lemar. Either they're spending the Coutinho money before announcing the sale as to soften the blow or they're finally ready to compete with the other big boys in terms of transfer fees.

Not English, not homegrown, has off the pitch issues. Also can't play in 3-4 positions like Ox can. I'd have loved Aurier but Ox makes much more sense for us.