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I forgot about Deco existing till this week. Its been clear from the beginning that he/Raphinha prefer Barca but I would still take him if Barca don't have the cash. Tie him to a 5 year deal and if he likes Chelsea, then we get him for his prime years. He can move to Barca at 30 and we upgrade like the Hazard sale.

Ake for Chris De Ligt for Rudi

06:20-06:40 Ornstein saying this is the case

Similar to Liverpool picking up Mane and Jota after they had proven themselves in the league.

True. Still half of his current release clause and Juve should be thinking this is the only chance to cash in on him.

Not done yet. There's a reason journos haven't called Raphinha transfer despite agreeing fee with Leeds - He is wary of playing wingback at Chelsea. Things should be clearer today.

Word is De Ligt is available for 40-50m euros next summer.

LWB. He's technically gifted and can play CM. That's where he plays for Ukraine now

In this summer's case, I agree Marina and Cech made the wrong call trying to keep Lukaku when the man himself was driving himself out. But long term, I don't think its a good idea for Tuchel to be leading recruitment. Get a director figure who will allow Tuchel to concentrate on tactics, organising the team. There are times when a coach's judgement on recruitment is also clouded - Conte signing Zappacosta, Mourinho trading KdB, Salah.

Ake interest is also down to lack of left footed CBs on the market Tuchel really likes Kimpembe, Gvardiol but they're not on the market. Bastoni is not interested, Pau Torres is expensive, terrible. Other PL clubs targeting Botman, Lisandro Martinez. I think De Ligt Silva Ake with Chalobah, Colwill Azpi (?) rotating will be the defense. Ake replaces Chris and Azpi drops to Malang Sarr role. Two experienced players, two in their prime, two young players looking for a break. There is also Reece who Tuchel likes at RCB

I'm in favor of keeping Broja around as Kai backup too. The Giroud style option to throw on in games and start the occasional game in cups, CL

I hope Inter rejected because they don't want Draxler. Otherwise the finances are too steep

It's here now

Di Marzio seems to break more stories than Fabrizio. He broke the news of De Ligt interest too

Surprised he's actually leaving. He knows many languages, has immense respect in the game. It was reported he was leading the talks on the Havertz deal, the biggest in the last few years. Good luck to him, he should be in demand.

Great Lukaku replacement. The only forward in the league who pressed lesser

50m euros + Werner is more than fair. De Ligt is not signing a contract. This is the only window they will get this sort of money and let's face it. There are no buyers for Timo in the market. Bayern got Mane, Dortmund got Adeyemi and Haller and I doubt any other club in Germany can afford him

Anyone knows how De Ligt has got on at Juve? He struggled under Sarri and Pirlo. But seems to have put together a decent season under Allegri. Lot of Juve fans saying he is a fine player but would sell this summer as the fee would come down next year.

No mention of Declan Rice from the club source here. De Ligt, Kounde, Ake in defence and Dembele, Sterling, Richarlison in attack

There is also West Ham's interest in Broja and possibly Ruben

The issue with this is there's no viable Jorgi replacement without going out and getting Rice.

Kicks in next year

Yeah, there's no room in the system Tuchel uses. He is also not suited for a top team's high-pressing demands.