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Wasn't it Bild that reported we'd be signing him within days weeks ago? How would a German paper know about the goings on in Naples anyways?

He can be our Modric. Receive the ball from defenders in the center and pull the strings linking defense and attack. Would fall in line with all of our recent buys. Young, world class potential and in a position of need. Just have to stick a disciplined DM next to him and allow him to work his magic.

Imagine the look on both Manc teams supporters faces if he signs here after they were so certain he'd be in Manchester. His buyout clause is unbelievable if its true. That would be the steal of the century if he goes for 18m. Kind of hard to believe that if its that low, no one has paid it straight away. I think he'll either be at United or stay at Barca.

He's a central midfielder. We could definitely use him.He'll probably be playing next to Carrick next season.

I am. Thiago is awesome. Barca should be doing everything possible to convince him to stay.Would hate to see him go to United, but De Gea's probably already convinced him. We'll see City line up with Yaya & Fernandinho and United could line up with Carrick & Thiago in central midfield. This is our biggest problem area and I'd hate to see us get annihilated there again like we did even against poor sides last season.

When he gets a personal phone call from Jose himself, he'll be in the bag. Be the main man at the front for Jose's Chelsea in front of Mata and Hazard or be just another guy at Madrid and share the spotlight with CR7 and the rest of the superstars.

It's laughable that so many journalists and fans on other forums think we'd sell the best player in the Premier League and a fan favorite 2 years after buying him. Like we're a selling club like Spuds or Arse. And now people are saying Barca want him. Yeah, I'm sure Mata would love to emulate that feeling he has in the national team where he sits on the bench behind Xavi, Iniesta, and Pedro. K, Barca, you want him? £50m + Thiago.

This saga is getting so fucking annoying. Wish we'd either pay up already or just forget him. Dread seeing him going to City, though. Imagine that side with Cavani, Isco, Navas, and Fernandinho added to it. Fucking hell.

He'd be worth that much to us. I'd like to think we'd be the most attractive destination for him if we were after him because he'd be a nailed on first team player, has a shit load of his Belgian mates in the team, and then on top of that gets to be coached by Mourinho. Talk about the stars aligning! Hopefully we're monitoring his situation.

Yes, please! My ideal player in this position.

Chicharito is such a fucking cunt, isn't he? Every time I see his face I want to punch it. It's probably becasue he dives a lot and celebrates tap-ins and headers from 1 yard out like he's just scored a worldy. Hate him.

He'd be a steal at the rumored price. Surrounded by the quality in our side he'd be the De Rossi he was at his best.

Nice first half. Will he leave Roma is the question.

Looking sharp so far. Calm, composed, good passing range. Just what we need.

Is he good enough to slot right into the starting XI? I've really liked him the couple of times I've seen him.

Agreed.Just hope we don't wait too long on the striker front or all of the top targets will be gone. Say some of these rumors are true and Cavani goes to City/Madrid, Higuain goes to Arsenal, and Jovetic goes to Juventus. Who would we have left to go after? I'm confident Lukaku will be a beast next season but I just don't wanna be stuck with Torres again.

I'm just imagining their potential team next year and am MUCH more worried about them than I am United. Navas, Fernandinho, and potentially Isco and another top class striker in addition to a side that already bullied and handily dominated us at times. Also with a manager who now who actually has some man management skills. Not good. Not good at all.

He's gonna be one of the best players in the league straight away I think. If City sign him up soon they'd have done some EXCELLENT business and done it quickly like we should be doing. Wouldn't be surprised if they spent £100m before we even make another signing. Just hope Cavani doesn't go there either or I don't see anyone winning the league but them.

Still not convinced he's regular first XI material for Chelsea. I wouldn't mind him for cheap but not for these ridiculous prices we're hearing.

He's certainly been better than the last couple of games.

REALLY hope he doesn't go to City. Already an excellent player and will do big things with that squad. Hopefully Madrid snatch him up.

They aren't wrong to do it, you're right.It's just that Napoli seem to value him as if he's the best player to ever play.

Fuck OFF, Napoli! Seriously, I'm beggining to think Rafa Benitez is sitting next to the owner and saying "decline!" to all of our bids in order to give City or Madrid the chance to buy him.

Stop pussyfooting around with these bids. If these reports are true, we've bid 49m, then 50m, and now 52m. If we're seriously this interested and he's our top, top target just pay near or at the clause. Before Madrid or City do.

This. Just a 1 or 2 year contract that'll allow Lukaku to develope for one more season before stepping in as the #1 guy in a year or two.