Pizy

Looks like all the journalists have been briefed. Liverpool of all clubs paying £60m for a player, nevermind a CB, is something I never thought I'd see. I can only hope that we were never truly interested because losing what was rumored to be our primary CB target to fucking Liverpool is embarrassing otherwise.

Man... Get well soon. Looking like he'll miss some early season matches.

I'm seeing some places saying 6-8 weeks and others saying 3 months or more! Which is it? That's a pretty big discrepancy.

Maybe this expedites some deals for attacking players? Wait too long and we end up signing Papy Djilobodji's and Matt Miazga's near the deadline. Get a few in early so there's no panic as the seasons starting.

Jesus fucking Christ... Thats an injury that can nag and flare up even after it heals.

I mean, I get that it's romantic to play for Real Madrid under his idol Zidane, but he can achieve just about anything here that he can there so long as we add quality to our team. I could understand if he was a flashy, outgoing, fame whore but he's a shy, reserved guy with a young family. I don't see the appeal of going and just being one among a dozen other star names when he's the face of a big club already and the star man of the best league.

Exactly. Just say "I'm happy here and I'm only thinking about Chelsea where I have a long contract." Just like Azpi did with the Barca rumors. Don't say "I have dreams" and shit like that. Even if it's true.

I think he'd be happy to stay if they don't come in for him. If they start another of their media campaigns to sign a star player then I think he'll want to leave. I just hope the club dig their heels in and don't take a cent less than a new world record fee. They scoffed at the Pogba price so I'm not sure they'll be willing to go near it.

Only other suitable replacement would be Alexis and there's no chance of that happening by the looks of it. So where would that leave us if Hazard left?

Arguably the best CB in the league when fit. Has all the tools to become a world class player. Their captain and talisman Kompany was finally fit and in great form at the end of this season so I don't know where the possible signing of VVD leaves him. Or Otamendi who is pretty good. They won't be very happy being bit part players. It's mind boggling to think of the amount of money City have spent just on CB's in recent years. If they sign Van Dijk, Walker, and Mendy they'll have a fucking scary team.

We just so happen to have the best medical department out there. Anyways, it looks like he'll be fit going into the summer so it's not like you'd be getting an already crocked player.

Unless they sell both James & Bale, Hazard would be stupid to go there. Why leave a big club like us who are champions, will be in the CL, can pay him loads, he's a guarenteed starter, and is the star man for Real Madrid where he'd get the James or Isco treatment and be on the bench some games? A fantastic, world class player like Bale isn't even nailed on to start there! There would be outrage (and rightfully so) if we they sell Bale to anyone other than us whilst bringing in Hazard to replace him. Could you imagine if they sold Bale to United and then signed Hazard? We'd be sitting there weakening ourselves whilst strenthening a direct rival. I cringe just thinking about it... Thats the only possible way I'd be fine with selling Eden. If we swap him with Bale.

Insane. Don't think we'll ever be able (or willing, maybe) to compete finincially with the Manchester clubs going forward. Unlike us, they're willing to just pay whatever it takes. We have to be efficient and calculated if we want to remain on top next season.

Real Madrid have some lovely players that I really like watching (Modric, Kroos, Marcelo) but then have some utter cunts (Ronaldo, Ramos) that I cannot stand. Really hoped Juve would win but they just stopped playing after half time.

Arsene and Pep cut from the same cloth. Ignore or put off addressing their most glaring weak areas in order to buy attacking midfielders where they're already loaded. He'd be a good signing for them but does he make them better? Don't think he does at all. Spuds are the ones who should be all over Mahrez.

Linked with Sandro and Jordi Alba as far as fullbacks are concerned in the last couple of days. The sources are complete shit, sadly, but those would be two unbelievable signings.

Excellent player, but why leave Juve?

How was he last season? Didn't really hear anything about him like I did the previous season.

If not Griezmann, I'm just not sure there are that many options for them. Or anyone after a top striker for that matter. Every top team after one will be looking at the same small pool of options. Lukaku, Morata, Belotti... Worst case scenario is they turn their attention to Sanchez.

True. Although he did play Rashford a whole lot this season and he's just as raw as Lukaku is. Maybe they keep Zlatan around for another year and mentor whichever new striker they buy?

What you say is true, but the difference this summer is that they're buying proven, top class talent rather than potential like they did last year. Unlike Sané, Stones, Sterling, the likes of Bernardo, Mendy, and soon Kyle Walker are all established, high quality players. They should be able to slot right in and not have the extreme ups and downs like their previous signings had. Assuming we also have a great summer, I think City will be our biggest threat next season.

He binned Mata as well yet managed to get along with him just fine at United. I don't think he'd have a problem going for Lukaku now.

It just so happens that their interest "cools" just as Atleti's transfer ban is upheld. Sure. Probably not good for our supposed pursuit of Lukaku or Morata, though.

City getting all their first choice targets signed before the window even opens. Christ.

Having just watched a bit of him on the old YouTube and not knowing anything ant him really, he reminds me of Koké. Tidy on the ball, calm, good work rate, keeps it simple. I like him. Looks like there's a whole lot of competition for his signature, though. Seeing him linked with Milan and Juve. Arsenal as well. We all know Arsene the voyeur loves a young, French talent.