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Because it's probably already done and dusted and they're just waiting for the right moment to announce it.

Literally exactly what I was going to say.Bertrand didn't look out of place at Villa. That's about his level, to be honest. Never good enough to be the main, everyday LB at a top European club like ourselves. He's even more useless going forward than Ivanovic. Van Aanholt will never get near our first team. Not good enough.

LOL! Surely his account has been hacked by some troll. Just for fantasy's sake, imagine Yaya & Matic in the same midfield. Would be a total piss take and not even fair to the PL or even the CL. We'd be literally unstoppable. Quadruple winners.

Felipe Luis is already almost 30 and I'm still not convinced Moreno would fit our side. He's one of those tiny Barca type midgets. Not sure he'd take to the Premier League well.It's Shaw or Rodriguez for me. Either would be awesome signings. Think RR is actually the better player right now, but Shaw is younger (slightly) and English so I'd prefer him.

Seeing the way José really improved so many of our players last season makes me certain that Shaw would grow leaps and bounds under his management as well as being surrounded by top class players. I don't think it's very risky at all. Even if he improves slightly on how good he is now he'd be an excellent purchase.If we get any of the LB's we've been linked with I think it'll really unleash Eden even more. Having a gifted attacking LB up there with him drawing away defenders would be incredible. If we showed some serious interest and made it known to him that we really wanted him here I think we can get the price down a bit because he'd push hard for move. Unfortunately we're too late.

Honestly, I'm kind of over the price. I was astounded by it at first too but like many people are saying all over twitter, if he realizes his potential then the price will look like nothing if he's top class for 10-15 years.I'd much rather he realizes that potential here than at fucking United. I feel like he'll be one we're going to regret not forking over the cash for. Young, English, Chelsea supporter, his idol leaving. Literally on a plate for us and we're going to let him slip.

Think we've missed out on him. Think everything has been agreed with United and they'll wait to announce it until after the World Cup. Maybe even before just to get their supporters happy.

I just really hope he's replaced with a worthy player. We'd have many of the same problems next season with 2 fullbacks who contribute nil going forward.

Have to agree with this thought.No way did Lamps earn a new contract after that last season. Not good enough anymore, whereas Ash still has another year in him.

He's now removed "Chelsea and England footballer" from his bio. Goodbye, Ash!

Just saw his tweet. Will always love him. Ricardo Rodriguez or Luke Shaw hijack COMMENCE!

I bet he ends up going for less than the insane prices rumored. Don't even think City are going to spend that much on a CB this summer. If he really pushes for a move I think he goes for significantly less than £35m. He'll be very good when surrounded by other top players too.

Cech can just go to Atleti. Everyone's happy. We get a top keeper and they get a top keeper.

Seriously, though, I wonder what we'd do if Costa does decide to stay there. Not many top class strikers out there that are the 25-30 goal scorers we need for anything under £50m. I guess Benzema would be the next best out there but I have a feeling he'll stay at RM and if not would fit like a glove with his French mates and a French manager at Arse who have been linked with him forever. We'd almost be shit out of luck if Costa doesn't come. We may have to settle for Mandzukic & Lukaku. Honestly, I'm past worrying about our new strikers. I know something will be done there. I'm now in the "hope and pray" phase concerning our CM.

Neither player has anything to prove or fight for. Courtois has just reiterated again that he's not going to rotate or sit on the bench.We can't have a situation where if one makes a mistake in a match, the other starts the next scenario. They're both far too good to share time with anyone. We have to bring him in and make him the main man, move Cech, and retain Schwarzer for another season.

Why on Earth is this thread still open? Literally 0% chance they sell him.

I could honestly see Drogba knocking in a handful for us as a third striker or late game sub against tired sides. He'd still be brilliant I think if we're struggling to score against a parked bus or something and we send him out as a battering ram alongside Costa or Mandzukic. Don't see anything wrong with handing him a 1 year contract. Could only be good for the locker room as all of the players love him. He's still got some gas left in the tank.

Just have a feeling something bad will happen. Like we'll sell him and quotes from the club will say "Petr Cech still has many years left here."

Yeah, I personally think the keep Lukaku and swap Luiz with Sanchez scenario would be the best outcome. While I think Mandzukic would do a job for us in addition to Costa, I'd rather not lose Lukaku for him.

Unfortunately, they have a capable and competent manager again and really shouldn't have any trouble attracting players even without CL football. Can easily see them doing a Liverpool next season and challenge for the title. Rumors of RvP getting the captaincy spells more trouble with Rooney, though. I think he'd be pissed about that. Still fail to see how you incorporate RvP, Rooney, Mata, Januzaj, and whatever other attacking players they buy.

Yeah, he'd be perfect for Arsenal. I'd absolutely hate to see him end up there. Hopefully Arsene isn't smart enough to go for him.

I think both Sanchez and Pedro are being linked with moves away. Honestly, I think I'd prefer Pedro.

Fucking monster in that vid! Proper partner and we have the best CM in the world.

Atletico's CEO on Courtois staying another year—"It was all agreed but the [CL] draw & payment of the clause put the operation on hold. What happens with him will be decided after the Champions League final." 2/2 (Guardian) #CFC Welp. I take that one of two ways: either he's definitely staying there another year or the whole fiasco with the clause and payment pissed us off and we're now recalling him. Hopefully the latter.

I think he's worth the cash. Would be a star player at either United or City so I hope he doesn't go to one of them.He'd become a monster under José. Maybe if Luiz is sold and he feels we need another CB to replace him.