Strike

At this point, I'd keep Lukaku over another young striker.

Not necessarily because of the brother. But London might be a factor. Since he's from there.

It is not yet confirmed United under INEOS will offer sky high wages. On even wage offers, we are still in this deal. His brother plays for Chelsea too

I was thinking this too. Good time to play City first up. We have just Mudryk, Cucu, Caicedo, Enzo who are playing a serious part in continentals + its good that the next few fixtures after City are easier.

Palace have given the green light to speak to Olise, according to Athletic

He is excellent. I'd love him in midfield. Have zero hopes though.

Is Estevao Willian deal announced ?

Fair. There have been top players who’ve been chucked straight in - Fabregas, Bellingham, Pedri etc but since both Estevao and Paez are coming over to Europe for the first time it’s only fair they’re integrated over a couple of years

Wonder if Strasbourg route was not convincing enough for his reps. Until last week there were quotes from the player saying it’s almost done

If Estevao and Paez are both THAT good, then why are we signing a RW in Olise this summer? Can easily continue with Palmer and Noni

Even Osimhen is in that situation. Valued too highly now after that new contract and release clause. Clubs have stopped spending like they were doing in 2022-23.

The handling of Colwill by Clearlake has been spot on. Still think he could turn into a great CB

He has worded it ambiguously. doubts have emerged over whether Olise would favour a move there when there is also interest from Arsenal, Bayern, Newcastle and both Manchester clubs. I don't think he has clear info on what Olise is thinking hence worded it as "doubts have emerged"

Hope he has a blinder. Can't believe Broja might have a 20m + market still.

Tbh, we are competing pretty well with Arsenal, Liverpool, United despite having only Conference League. City's pull will reduce with Pep leaving.

That's the thing with football - in a couple of years, this list will get upended and a completely new set of names will be here. Want the directors to seriously look into roster formation. Sign experience to keep the professionalism up at the club during a good run, keep heads up if we hit bad form.

Ideally Broja as their backup CF But looks like they might do a deal with Roma for Tammy for that role - which makes sense and has upside for them. Would be okay with Chalobah or Chilwell going there since they're looking for LBs (Digne and Moreno both 30+ and might leave)

In 2026 we'll have Palmer, Noni, Omari, Paez, Angelo, Estevao and (Olise) - competing for the RW spot.

This is great. United spending 70m on a mid-tier CB + Everton will get the funds to pay for Broja.

This is the crucial bit. Unless City get involved, I think we are very much in this.

Ornstein reporting we are prepared to meet ~£60m release clause

Yep, those 3 and McKenna according to Athletic.

Big 😕

Even if the price is 25m and not 40, there are better solutions for the striker role. I like the physical attributes and he seems to have a shot on him, something we haven't seen among Chelsea forwards in a while. But technique-wise, there is a lot of work to be done. He came from the MLS and has had a year of coaching from Emery. I don't think he's ready for a ST role at Chelsea and its another summer where we are circling around the striker question and not going for the kill in getting a player in his prime.

We don't need every wonderkid.