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He's a good passer of the ball. Most of the focus is on his aggressiveness but he's a good all-round midfielder. Can't deny that he hasn't had the best year at Roma but I think he's still good and this will be Makelele-esque

If we do sign Rooney, there is one big advantage over Cavani as it will allow Lukaku more game-time (Rooney can play deeper as well)

In all fairness, once the buyout clause expires, nobody will pay 50mil for him. Maybe 30-35mil

Terry's getting old. Ivanovic rotates with Azpi at RB. So really Luiz is the only proper quality CB in the squad. I would be thinking of someone like Kurt Zouma. Ideally, we should be thinking about this next year Someone like Zouma, who can be loaned and then come in when Terry leaves

OP says pick one. Can't do that

None stood out

Looks Great!

It will be 6million Euros for Sevilla's share of Kondogbia. So probably looking at around 9-10ish

Well this was sad but given that we signed him for 6-7 mil, I'm hopeful we can recoup most of it. Good luck to him

Let's you agree a reasonable price before-hand. How wonderful if a player develops well

It's worth putting such an option. Circumstances change.

Mourinho -- good bet for November manager of the month

I know you're giving your general opinion and it's not just based on 1 or 2 passes but it is just wrong in my view

Tevez to Juventus for 12mil. Good deal for Juve especially at that price.

DP

Has a good sense of style and btw wasn't KdB #14? Looks like he'll take a new number now

edit: I wonder why Palmeri is not up on his ass supporting this rumour. After all, it supports the bogus he was tweeting the past 2 weeks

He's finished his European tour. Time to build a dynasty now edit: Great read

When you play a Midfield Duo tasked with containing the opposition midfield, there will be a lot of high-energy pressing required to cut-off the angles and close down the passes. Our CAM - Mata is no help, so it's down to the two in midfield. Mikel dropping so far back unbalances the midfield. Seen it happen far too many times.

Well it's not just Anderson but yeah, still unproven in that sense His best position is locked by Mata. It's either the wings/Attacking Mid or in the deeper midfield role where Oscar will get continuous starts.

He doesn't have the greatest physical strength but he's a hard-worker and has constantly surprised me by his balance and strength -remember him bullying Anderson shoulder-to-shoulder. Not saying it's great or anything but he isn't a passenger in midfield like Mata is. He can do a good pressing job. With defensive security alongside him, he will do well in the (ugh) pivot. I think CM is a better position for him than out wide

Romeu should get in the team ahead of Lampard, Essien

In Jose's initial 4-3-3 he would fit just fine. Just won't work in the midfield-two where there is a lot of high-energy pressing needed.

Yeah. 53 mil for one player is a lot and in 1-2 years after the buy out clause expires, his value will gradually go down and he will be sold for less. Much like what happened with Modric at Tottenham