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I love Pedro, but Mahrez was insane last season and on a completely different level. While I agree that Mahrez wouldn't be a large upgrade on what we already have, I still think he'd be a great signing if the likes of Sanchez and Bernardo aren't possible. Like Hazard, he has the ability to dribble past a defender (or 2 or 3) at will. He's a nightmare to mark. That's super valuable for a side that'll be up against a lot of parked buses next season. Mahrez could be great value for £25-30m when compared to the likes of Sanchez/Bernardo/James etc who would be minimum £50m probably.

Not only does he seem like the exact opposite of a Mourinho player, but he also plays in a position they already have many players in. Makes no sense for United to buy him for any reason other than as a Galactico, PR signing because he's a big name. They have Mata, Mkhitaryan, Martial, Lingard, Rashford, and even Fellaini who all play in those positions behind the striker. Honestly, I wouldn't even worry much if he went there since he's not the sort of player they need. Don't think he really elevates them a level.

Hope Mourinho makes this the most boring, anti climactic snooze fest and steals a late goal to spoil the party.

Or maybe because he's scored about 50 goals in the last two seasons? Anyways, unlike any other striker we would bring in, we wouldn't have to worry about a potential settling in period with Lukaku so that's another huge positive. He knows what PL football is all about and the demands that are placed on a player. For example, we just saw the Bundesliga player of the year Mkhitaryan struggle mightily in his first season in England and he was unstoppable in Germany last season. When you're spending mega money on a striker you can't afford a poor season from him. Unless United come in with an offer that we'd be stupid to pay, I think Lukaku is as good as ours at this point. Think he's desperate to return "home," and prove that he's earned his way back to Chelsea.

Whichever players we bring in, let's hope they were personally asked for by Conte. No more "board" signings.

If the club actually do this and allow Conte to spend on the level of the two Manchester's we'll win the league again.

That's true, but making them relive that sort of nightmare would be too much I think. Though, we did them a favor and gave them Cech so perhaps we have some good will in the bank.

Sanchez is probably impossible for us. Their fans would riot in the streets of Wenger sold him to Chelsea. Bernardo has to be our top choice but we'll likely have tons of competition from around Europe. Mahrez is the perfect fallback option.

Like, imagine Mahrez on our right flank on one of our lightning counters. Ridiculous. We've all been crying out for another super skillful, great in tight spaces player like Hazard all season. Mahrez is easily obtainable, would probably jump at the chance to sign with us, and is PL proven for whatever that's worth. Probably wouldn't cost more than £30m either.

When he's in the mood like he was at some points today against City he's unstoppable 1 on 1 just like Hazard. Honeslty, I'd have him here for a decent fee. His value surely isn't crazy like it would've been last summer. Hope he doesn't end up at one of our London rivals as is rumored. Think he'd be fantastic at a big club where he's not the sole creative spark.

This is what's annoying as fuck. Can't fault or slate them for playing like this when they need to and the games matter. To set up solely to defend with 10 behind the ball and packing the box in a match that's meaningless to them is pathetic.

May need to get one on the break since this lot have a double decker parked in their box.

Hopefully the combination of poor weather and this match being meaningless to them will make this easier. No Kante against the physical West Brom may be something they can exploit, though.

Would be super hype if the club announced a new contract for Conte on Saturday after we win the title. A nice, big fuck off to Inter!

I must say, he looks fucking electric and almost unstoppable in this video. I knew he was very skillful for a striker but in these highlights he could pass as an excellent wide player.

I'm guessing that something in the Adidas contract prevents us from unveiling/wearing the new Nike ones before the end of the season like we usually do?

Why on earth would Conte leave the (soon to be) champions in the biggest league for a completely irrelevant, nearly midtable, faded star like Inter? A club who has zero chance of overtaking Juve any time soon. Not happening.

Really shouldn't be a one or the other situation. We should be after both Lukaku and Morata. We can't have a massive drop off in quality between our main striker and the other options. That's a big thing that separates really good sides to the great ones. If we want to compete on all fronts next season we'll need a big squad packed with quality. In the PL alone, imagine lining up against the small teams using both Lukaku & Morata up top. Lukaku on his own is nearly unstoppable against those sides in an average Everton team. Surrounded by top class players here and with a strike partner like Morata could be lethal and we'd see the return of 6-0 or 7-0 type scores we saw in Mou's first spell.

Perfectly put. When you think about it, Cesc is one of our most irreplaceable players. You just can't find players that can read games, pass, and control matches like he does. Theres absolutely no way we should even consider selling him unless Cesc himself demands it. And even then it has to be abroad. Will play huge part for us in Europe and the league next season.

We all know Pulis is a low key Chelsea fan. Do us a favor on Friday, mate, and play a weakened side!

Mate, I have nightmares about it coming down to the last match somehow. So nervous!

Hope so. Think they'll raise their game for sure and give us a tougher time than they should do.

Traore's pace against the slow Alonso has to be the main worry here.

Cracking 90 points in Conte's first season when you consider the other clubs and managers we're competing with would be insane. We've got 4 extremely winnable matches left and if the players are as focused as they have been throughout the season we can do it. Hopefully there's no easing up.

I think we'll be bringing in at least 4 quality signings this summer. There's no doubt in my mind that the board have realized that they made a huge error in not reinforcing the side last year. Whether or not the players we do bring in are Conte's choices is the biggest question. If the club reward Conte with his absolute first choice targets then I think we'll be dark horses for the CL. If you look at this season's, though, even without Conte getting his first choices he was able to do this well. The sign of an excellent coach who can get the best out of what he's got.