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So Napoli are going to fuck us in both holes at once. Nice. If we were willing to offer such a huge amount for Romagnoli, why not just use that money to lure Maksimovic?

Can't say I did. Only watched them once in the match Modric scored that stunner. Don't remember anything else.

I know YouTube can make anyone look great but damn...this dude looks fantastic in the video I just watched. Eye for a pass like Cesc but way quicker, better in tight spaces, and more dynamic. Can understand why Conte would admire him if any of these rumors are true. Could be a steal at the reported price.

True. But like with the England national team, I'm sure a lot of selection is based on which club players come from. Willian barely got a look in for Brazil for example before moving here.

To be fair, look at the fullbacks Spain have at their disposal. Even Azpi struggles to get in the team.

Not sure Conte really fancies him, tbh. Poor work rate and nonchalant attitude. If he considers him a striker, when will he ever get a look in with Costa and Bats here? Crowded in midfield as well now that Oscar is considered a CM essentially. Not looking good for him is it?

Hope he's given a start against Swansea. He's got this international break off so plenty of time to improve his fitness and get up to speed.

We were having a fantastic window until just after we signed Kante. Then everything went silent and we've done nothing since but have a load of bids rejected. Can't really judge our business as a whole until Wednesday night. Still time for a Djilobodji or two...

Can't imagine he'd be brought as a CB. We still wouldn't have the personnel to deploy a back 3 as long as JT is still here. If we are able to add Alonso in addition to a new CB to displace Cahill and Ivanovic then I think we'll have salvaged what could've been a poor transfer window. An actual modern LB that allows Azpi to play on the right and a ball playing CB is all we really need. Doubt we're even after any more attacking signings.

Knowing our board they've probably asked for Connor Wickham in exchange.

As long as he doesn't look like a terrified deer in the headlights and can play simple passes he'll be better than Baba. Could be huge signing if he settles well. Imagine Hazard with an actual skilled LB on his side. Plus having the work rate of both Willian and Azpi on one side would be terrific. Let's see if Conte has the balls to drop Ivanovic. Neither of our last two managers did. He dropped Cesc so I have a bit more faith.

With that sort of fee you'd expect him to go straight in the team after he's up to speed. Whole lot of cash for just cover for Ivanovic/Azpi. Not getting my hopes up. With us winning our first 3 and Ivanovic yet to implode Conte may not change anything right away.

Crazy how quickly Pep has molded this team. They're fantastic. Every single player in their XI is highly technical from front to back. Their attacking players are also all very direct. Still so jealous and sad about De Bruyne. Just imagine him with Hazard and runners like Costa and Willian. Damn...

Can't see any way he leaves. We have no one else in the entire squad that offers what he does.

Conte is already complaining about the lack of depth in defense. It would be the worst piece of business the club have ever made to loan/sell Zouma.

Spot on. It's really frustrating when he gets the ball deep and tries to take on multiple players when there's an easy pass on. It's like he thinks he's a way better technical footballer than he actually is. Just needs to stick to what he does best which is running the channels and creating space.

Arsenal have literally zero room for him. He'd be a total waste of money for them.

Costa's movement and off the ball runs were superb but he just had a really clumsy match when he got on the ball. We would've scored about 4 more if he was sharper today.

N'Golo Kante is a sensational player.

Have to make this dominance count before they score a freak goal!

Not likely! Cahill or Iva mistake is nailed on. Just have to hope Hazard and Costa are on it.

As much as we're all displeased with the XI, there's still no excuse not to get all 3 points at home to Burnley with the talent we have out there. Hazard should have a a great match if he has a super attacking mentality. Willian will hopefully want to shake the rust off and get his season started for real. This should still be a comprehensive, professional win. Just take care of business and play with intensity and they shouldn't be able to stop us.

Hopefully training all week focused on keeping a high tempo and energy. That's the only time when Oscar is effective. If we come out and play at walking pace and allow Burnley to play we'll make hard work of this. We must play fast!

Think we may struggle going forward with Oscar in there.