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Big mistake to think of giving up on Colwill. After James, he's the best academy product we've had - better than Guehi, Tomori who have become serviceable defenders.

I have to say all of them except Bove seem to be better than KDH. + Khephren Thuram contract expires in 25. Reports he is going to Juve for 12.75m pounds. Same for Youssof Fofana - contract expires in 25 and is valued at 21m pounds.

And Clearlake's told Bayern to back off from making an offer for Colwill, gave him a long contract. I think Calafiori will be overkill.

Can't keep buying up CBs every summer 2022- Koulibaly, Fofana 2023 - Badiashile, Disasi All while having Colwill, Chalobah on the books.

Can't farm everyone at the club. Healthy $ for him and a decent sell-on clause. There's Palmer, Noni and Angelo now. Estevao and Paez incoming.

When they sign a 18 year old - "Why aren't they signing a 25 year old for first team" When they sign a 25 year old - "Why aren't they signing this 18 yo wonderkid"

Pretty crazy he has done well enough to earn an extension at Atleti at his age.

Chelsea close to signing the Argentine defender

Only got it because of the overpriced Omari Kellyman deal.

Explains the interest in Isak. Can go back in with a 40m + Madueke offer and see if Newcastle agree.

I agree. 3 key additions and we should be good. But here we are playing Football Manager again

Breaks lines, works well in tight spaces. Really useful player and wasn't looking for a major role in the team either. Fuckall roster formation.

Ironically tweeted this in the year we won two cups - CL and FA Cup

I'd like to know what are the alternatives. KDH is 25 and seems way more mature than the last time he was in the PL

As much as Gallagher is a reliable midfield option who has energy + doesn't miss many games, his passing is not good enough to be a starting midfielder at a top club. KDH is an upgrade on him.

He's a good footballer but did not think we are actually going to sign him in midfield.

I don't know if he will work out but really like the look of Aaron Anselmino. Worth taking the risk even at 15-20m Of all the youngster deals, I like Kendry Paez (think he could be huge) and Aaron.

Good bargain fee and hopefully he's worth way more in a year. But its a bad idea if we don't sign another attacker. I think it will be clear in the first couple of weeks of pre-season that he needs gametime at pro level before coming back to a first-team squad role at Chelsea.

Is there a GK role available at a major team? Real have Courtois back. Inter signed the Genoa keeper. Unlike outfielders, there's a smaller market for GKs.

and should include a buyback clause

Juve and Arsenal are the teams mentioned for Calafiori. Chelsea links have been quiet.