Sideshow Luiz

Koulibaly - 35M

Dortmund getting Bartra for 8M Euro looks like a pretty good deal these days.

The funny thing is, we looked to be on track for Rudiger, our first. And most people were complaining about paying 20M for him. Those were the days. Before we went down the Koulibaly K-hole.

I know, with my head, that it's ridiculous to pay 30-35M on a 29 year old defender. I know he has his lapses. But, I love him. One of my favourites. This team this season is so likeable. I love the way they've been playing, the passion, the attitude. Bring him back and make it even more fun! #geezer

I'd love it if they did that. I was actually keen on Brozovic based on just reading about his style of play and trusting that he's the kind of player that Conte wants. I think a B2B with Kante and Fabs would be ideal. By the time we'll want Bazoer, he'll be at a club that doesn't want to sell him to us. I'm sure there's a good reason for it, it's not like the people on the board don't know who he is or what is potential will be. I'd just like to see an exciting young signing since we can't get any of the established players.

The Remy move is puzzling. There have been reports of people wanting him on loan or permanent transfer. I don't think it's strange that he's gone. I think it's strange that we've known he was probably leaving for a while but we haven't been linked with any one in to replace him. Part of the deal with leaving things until the end is that teams need to get replacements in so are unwilling to sell.

This story is so ridiculous.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-3765683/Chelsea-make-sensational-32m-bring-David-Luiz-Stamford-Bridge-two-years-PSG-exit.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Now we're getting 2 fullbacks, supposedly? Maybe Alonso is being brought in as a CB? 3ATB, Alonso as LCB. It's either going to be a very interesting couple of days, or super boring with our name being mentioned a lot, and nothing backing it up.

Good god. Marquinhos, now Garay. It really is groundhog day.

I think this was a nice piece of business for Southampton as well. I'm excited to see him play in the PL.

I haven't given up hope either.

How did we go from needing defenders (badly) to being linked with selling 1 or 2 of them? What is going on here?

Sorry guys. I'm grasping at straws here. I just want a little hope.

I see. I thought that City went in another direction after his injury. I suppose the longest running speculation on him was that he would eventually replace Pique at Barcelona. Shame, I'd love to get him here. Maybe we can toss some of that K2 money at him/Bilbao in January. Can't hurt to get rejected again. Join the crowd.

Okay. He's currently injured. But, before his injury, his transfer to City seemed very likely. Any chance of us being back in for him? Anyone know if he's going to be back by January? All of the other top teams seem to have signed new CBs this summer. Maybe we can get to the top of the queue?

This season's Chelsea has been the most enjoyable since Carlo. I know it's 3/4 matches that we should win. I'm not getting ahead of myself when it comes to results or future results. But more about the manner of play. The way they are playing makes me excited.

We need the 3rd. If Burnley score, it's going to be squeaky bum time at the end.

I'm pretty sure it was Iazzard.

Hazard is pulling every string there is.

Great volley by Hazard. C'mon John.

Costa has to finish that.

Okay, thanks!!

Have to put this to bed, soon. We don't keep clean sheets anymore

I'm having a hard time getting my hope up, even though there are signs that this could still work out for us.