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Dembele isn't a CAM. I suggest you go and watch some of Fulham's games this season as he operated mostly in a central midfield role, contributing to both attack and defence. We don't desperately need a creative midfielder everyone talks about. We need someone who can recycle possession quickly and can also retain the ball well. Dembele fits that mould, not to mention he made the 2nd most successful tackles in the PL last season. He would be ideal and cheap.

Or Felliani's Belgian compatriot, Moussa Dembele. Struggle to see why people keep overlooking him.

Tom McDermott ‏@OfficialTMCD1 As far as I am aware 5 clubs have registered an interest in Moussa Dembele. Dembele interesting #spurs #cfc #mufc #afc and #milan

(Taken from an earlier post, cba to do the ---'s) ------------------------------------------Cech------------------------------------------------ Ivanovic------------------Luiz---------------------------Terry-----------------------Cole---- -----------------------------Mikel---------------------------Dembele-------------------------- Hulk/Ramires------------------------------Mata--------------------------------------Hazard---- ---------------------------------------------Torres---------------------------------------------------- On paper, that is a very very strong side.

He has one year left on his contract, they could get a decent amount or run the risk of losing him for free. Also if a deal could be done I wouldn't mind Lukaku going their on loan. Seeing as Andy Johnson has been released and they are still debating on renewing Pavel's contract, it could be ideal for both clubs.

Indeed. I've seen him a lot this season and he's proved to be quality defensively. In the latter stages of the season Fulham were operating with 3 defensive midfielders (Dembele - Murphy - Diarra). Murphy would just sit and the other two have the licence to pick the right moments to roam forward. That would work well for us also with Mikel sitting, giving him and Ramires freedom to move forward, What impresses me the most about him is the composure he has on the ball. Rarely do you see him lose it, and he seems to glide past players with his excellent ball control. Some people don't realise how good he is (and can get), but when he moves to a bigger team, no offence to Fulham, people will soon realize. Finished jizzing now.

If we were to get one more Belgian I hope it's Dembele.

Dembele is pure class. For the price being quoted we'd be stupid not to go for him.

He has. SSN said to ignore that one. Also, there are conflicting reports to whether King has been released or not.

4-3-2-1. Cole & Ramires predominately providing the width with both Mata and Hazard as a trequartista. Lampard will need to wise up defensively and cover Cole. Obviously if we sign Hulk it messes this up!

Fulham have converted him into an excellent box-to-box midfielder. He has shown he has a very underrated defensive game to. Was at the home game vs Fulham and he absolutely dominated us. Never lost the ball, calm, composed. Sheer class. Would be a great signing imo and it isn't necessarily 'him or Hulk'. Completely different positions.

The truth is no one really knows that. It depends on the player. I've seen Hulk a lot and I would give Porto 30-35m with my eyes closed. However, knowing what Porto are like they will want more than that. It gets to the stage where looking at other alternatives wouldn't be a bad idea. Antoine Griezmann is a cracking little player for Real Sociedad, who's release clause is around 25m euros, but will likely go for less than that. He is younger and has great potential.

Javi Martinez is far superior but Garcia would be cheaper. Javier has a release clause of around £25m IIRC.

Here's a crazy thought: Torres Hazard ------------------------- Hulk Mata Cole -------------------Mikel-------------- Ramires Luiz --- Terry/Cahill --- Ivanovic Cech Would be quite lols. I would like Hulk at Chelsea but it would be harsh on Ramires at the same time. He's been brilliant for us, just doesn't fit into the formation IF Hulk arrives.

The bit about Manchester City's formation isn't entirely accurate. They also play with two DM's. Only when one of their attacking players comes off does it free Yaya Toure to a box-to-box role. Other than that, agreed with the majority.

True! As long as the Allianz doesn't go as high up as Wembley, I'll be pleased.

At the Allianz with my dad, brother, and dads mates. Unfortunately one of us has to sit in the top tier though.

I'm not really worried about AVB and his ongoing battles with the media. He's a smart guy, in the way Jose was very smart. He's taking all the pressure off the team and putting it on himself.

I've been meaning to join a CFC forum for a while now but haven't got round to doing it. Stumbled across this one while watching a Chelsea video on YouTube. Anyway, I'm JD. 19 years old and have a season ticket in the Matthew Harding Upper. I've been going to the Bridge since I can remember and used to go to a good few away games (not so many away games recently). Looking forward to getting involved on here. Favourite player at the moment: As much as I love what Mata has brought to the side, Ramires gets the nod for me. Favourite Blues player of all time: Not an obvious choice, but it's super Dan Petrescu. Best game I've been to: 4-2 vs Barcelona. Simply amazing night. Worst game I've been to: Moscow. Followed by the 1-1 draw vs Barcelona and that referee who's face I'll never forget. Favourite goal: Zola vs Stuttgart Team I hate the most: Liverpool Favourite chant: Blue is the colour