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Still stick to my opinion that it's super dumb to sell a very solid player to a direct rival, no matter how good the money is. A lot of Chelsea fans will be thinking "finally, we've got rid of a bang average player," but ask yourself why Mourinho would be eager to sign him again? He obviously thinks he can make a big difference. From our point of view, I can't help but think it would be a huge risk to enter the season whilst simply replacing Mayic with Bakayoko and having essentially the same midfield options as last season. We need more options in midfield! Kante, Bakayoko, and Cesc with Chalobah is not enough for 4 competitions. If we sell Matic I think we'll need 2 new midfield signings.

When he's holding that blue shirt i'll get excited. Until then I'll remain calm so I won't get let down if it doesn't happen.

Guys, when you post tweets that aren't in English please translate them! I don't speak Italian!

Guys, when you post tweets that aren't in English please translate them! I don't speak Italian!

Already seeing people around Twitter and other places comparing him to Yaya Toure. Just because he's big, strong, black, and a midfielder doesn't mean he's comparable in terms of his actual game. Prime Yaya was totally unique. Had all the physical tools to dominate yet could also score 20 goals in a season. Bakayoko isn't a goal threat at all right now. The main thing he does do similarly to Yaya is that he's able to carry the ball and surge forward like an 18 wheeler. Watch him on YouTube and you see him burst forward with great ball control and shrug off 2-3 players in the process.

Extremely shortsighted and plain stupid if we sell him there. Essentially completing Mourinho's midfield for him and significantly improving their squad. He should be kept unless he forces his way out or we receive an acceptable bid from a foreign club. Think he'd 100% be a hit at United and we'd seriously regret it.

Can it just be July 1 already so we can potentially see something happen?

What if the bid........isn't from us?

John Stones just went for £50m and he isn't nearly as good as a healthy VVD who's only a bit older. Not only is VVD super comfortable and elegant on the ball, but he's also dominant physically. He's got world class potential. I'd much prefer us spending crazy money for a sure thing like VVD than around the same for Koulibaly who would be a massive risk. What's 60-70m if he gives us 8-10 years of to class service? He's a can't miss target for me. Hope he doesn't go to a rival if a move here doesn't work out because he's a beast.

The market was forever changed when United made it okay to pay whatever it takes for Pogba. Now big clubs know it's okay. People have to accept this reality. Even fucking Liverpool and Everton are spending huge now.

VVD, Bakayoko, Alex Sandro, and Lukaku. That would be one hell of a summer. Cherry on top of the cake if we signed anyone else.

I would sure hope so. A midfield pairing of Baka and Kante would leave us with the same issues we had last season. Desperately needing to bring on Cesc to pick out a decisive pass. We need to play 3-5-2.

That's a fuck load of money, Jesus Christ! Sky Italia, though

Bakayoko, Kante, Cesc midfield 3...

Really hope that's a new quote and not a misinterpretation of the "substantial" offer quote he made the other day. Our summer business would be insane if we managed to sign Alex Sandro, Lukaku, and Bakayoko. Anyone else on top of those 3 would be a bonus. I wonder if we'd even bother to get a Moses upgrade/cover or we'd just slide Azpi over and use Andreas/Aké as a CB? Anyways, PLEASE let this happen!

If true (and it's a big IF) we're willing to pay an absolutely massive fee for a left back, why not make a serious play for Verratti? Seems obvious that he wants to leave PSG. Unless he utterly refuses to go anywhere but Barca, I guess. But Neymar aside, do Barca ever spend ludicrous amounts on single players? He'll likely cost about 80m coming from a mega-rich club like PSG. Can Barca do that? Like Alex Sandro, Verratti is a top class player at the perfect age who Conte will of course know very well. Perfectly fits the profile of a Chelsea player.

You knew the instant you read that hilarious reasoning for him wanting out that this story was bullshit. "I'm mad at my teammates for not helping me score more goals. I'm leaving!" As if he's a spoiled little child not getting his way.

And the most ridiculous transfer rumor of the summer so far is born. Right there with people actually believing Cristiano will leave Madrid.

Beautiful shirts. Love them. Even the Spud shirts look great.

Both Salah and Mané play on the RW, so I wonder if Klopp will move Mane to striker? Think he's a great signing for Liverpool and Klopp will have a nice big selection of attackers to choose from. Like City, Liverpool's attack wasn't the problem. If those two clubs can sort their defenses this summer then this coming season will be a bloodbath at the top. Any one of the big clubs can win the league.

Still insane that Mo Salah will cost that much. I know he's done well at Roma, but £35m+?! Guess that's the going rate for a good player these days.

Hmm. Didn't realize he's as old as he is. Thought he was 31-32 not 34. Still, on a free or for very cheap he'd be a good signing for anyone for only a single season. I would think he's nailed on for City since they have no fullbacks, he'd walk right in the side, and of course Pep being there. No brainer.

Our fans are going to be savage on Twitter if the club announce a 35 year old backup keeper who will be lucky to play a handful of games as our first signing. This should be fun to watch!

Honeslty wouldn't be surprised if that old, stubborn fool Wenger just kept him and let him go for free next summer than sell him to a direct rival. Same with Sanchez.