Strike

Just some 32 year old backup keeper. I think they are going to sell - They were unable to bid for Ademola Lookman because of lack of funds Rodgers' latest quotes indicates a sale too. Possible this is stalling till the weekend game/when they sort a replacement

Callum out for Gordon does not make any sense.

Kovacic back in training

Telegraph reporting the 60m (with add-ons) bid. Madness - for an unproven player

This level of entitlement is problematic. Chelsea were and still are very far off in the league. Chelsea has finished around 15-30 points behind City/Liverpool for the last five seasons with the exception of Liverpool's injury crisis year. Of course Tuchel is not above scrutiny but this idea that he should be sacked 3 games into his 2nd full season because he has not caught up with a generational Liverpool/City side (accumulating 90+ points) is absurd. Liverpool and City are not envious of the talent at Chelsea apart from James and a fit Kante. They have comfortably better players because they have spent years shaping that squad, signing players who fit the manager's mould. Liverpool and their process with Klopp is a great example - they finished 8th, 4th and 4th under him but the fans were not calling for his head through this. They picked the market really well and built the team over 2-3 years which became wildly successful.

Looking like Leicester will drag this out till the game against them and give up Fofana before the window closes.

Athletic's Leicester reporter now saying this could happen

Very convenient to say the targets are mid-table by picking 3-4 who weren't even signed. Everybody is a genius in hindsight

The same tactic won the CL by barely breaking a sweat at any point in the competition. People forget how hard it is do this. He inherited a squad that's not suited to a pressing game - and quickly worked out a way to make it effective. The incomings last summer were Lukaku and Saul - two of the worst signings. Some blame on Tuchel here but we know he wanted Hakimi and the board had a big say in those transfers. Still don't see you suggesting better players that the club should have targeted. There were some quality players targeted by the club this summer - The ones you consider the definition of mid-table have not been signed either. Who should the club be targeting you think?

Lot of knee-jerk posts today - this one is comparing the team to Everton 😃. I can understand Tuchel should be scrutinised but he is still an extremely good coach and his record here till now is kinda impressive with a squad that he basically inherited and barely changed. Transfer targets list this summer - De Ligt, Ake, Gvardiol, Kimpembe, Fofana, Raphinha, FdJ, Koulibaly, Sterling, Jesus, Zinchenko, Cucurella, Gordon, Lewandowski, Aubameyang (15 m price) What exactly is mid-table about this? Mid-table level targets are signing for Barca, Bayern and thriving (early signs) at Arsenal? Gvardiol and Cucurella were wanted by Pep and City. The club also didn't want to overpay for Ake and Auba - I would say this is a pretty good list - Could you tell me who you would be targeting if these are mid-table targets?

Will take a 50m + fee this late in the window. There are a few punts that can be taken in the market - Isak, David, Osimhen (tough pull) I think it will only be a stopgap this late in the window - Auba, Ronaldo or Zaha

Our ownership change and late start in the window seems to be the reason we missed out on Jesus. It is not true that the club did not go for him https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/jesus-Chelsea-transfer-hijack-arsenal-27500960 On Aubameyang - the club is sticking to a reasonable fee. The thought process seems to be fine, there is just no proven striker target available.

Yes yes. Can't get them all. But midfield refresh has been put off for years now. We have relied on Kante. Jorginho and Kova since the Sarri days

I know hindsight and all. But not just Tchouameni but clubs missed out on Bruno Guimares before he signed for Newcastle. Looks like a physical Jorginho

Pope had a blinder and City have still scored thrice

City are still a machine

Arsenal vs the big six last season Played: 10 Won: 3 Drawn: 0 Lost: 7 Even United had a better record last year.

way too early to read into Arsenal imo. Let them play a meaningful opponent. Its been Palace, Brighton and Leicester. Newcastle are playing really well here but over the season, it is difficult to see City have a big drop off from their 80+ points streak

Because no interest even with wages covered and club is waiting to see if there's an offer since they spent a lot on him. Reports were on the Napoli deal, Chelsea was going to cover 70% of wages

City's gonna run away again

Used him sparingly and wasn't near any meaningful Champions League or Premier League game that Mendy was available for. Also why no club is taking a punt on him this summer (Even with Chelsea rumored to be covering wages)?

Just no. Mendy's mistake was a brainfade. It has happened a few too many times - Real Madrid and West Ham last season (that directly led to goals) but still he at least covers the goal. There is no redemption with Kepa. We moved on long ago.

Looks like 1-1. Goal should stand

Newcastle are competing really well here though