Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Paco Alcacer and Morata could turn into very good strikers. Both very young still.

[The Chels 2,502]

This is what a United fan thinks we should do, and I have to say I agree completely with his suggestions. Here's hoping the board do too!

Of all of the title contenders I think Chelsea are going to be the most radically different.

Obviously they'll bring in a world class striker, but I'm in agreement with a few here that they'd be pretty mad not to sign Shaw. Move Azpilicueta back to his natural RB position with Shaw on the left. Just imagine how good the left side of their attack would be with Hazard and Shaw over there. Currently Hazard has to take on 2 or 3 defenders when he receives the ball out there because Azpilicueta doesn't overlap often and isn't an offensive threat. If he had the pace and technical ability of Shaw to play off of and to draw defenders away from him that could be special.

Then on the other side you have the ridiculous work rates of both Willian and Azpilicueta. Their defense could be even better next season than it is this one.

Almost as important as a striker for them is a new midfielder in the Koké/Kroos/Modrić mould. Someone to pull the strings.

If they make these signings they'll have one hell of a side. They've been able to advance to the last 4 of the CL with midfielders like an ancient Lampard, Luiz, and with that liability Ramires. I'd imagine that next season when Matic isn't cup tied and if they sign another as well as a striker they'll be a real contender to win the thing again.

[The Skipper 20,593]

This is what a United fan thinks we should do, and I have to say I agree completely with his suggestions. Here's hoping the board do too!

He isn't the first to say that... It's what most people on here have been screaming for over these last few months... A LB, a CM and a ST.

[bababoom 4,478]

^ agree completely with that United fan, at least one talks sense, eh?

I'm 100 percent sure we'll get a Striker and a Left back, i'm not so sure about the midfielder, though i hope we do. You only have to watch the Palace game to see how our midfield struggle to create when teams sit deep, we need a creative midfielder who has the vision to spot the likes of Hazard, Oscar and Willian in tight areas. Right now our attackers have to come deep to get the ball.

[Pizy 18,368]

He isn't the first to say that... It's what most people on here have been screaming for over these last few months... A LB, a CM and a ST.

We just have to hope that José and the board agree with us about needing another midfielder. I have serious concern that we won't address the issue and will continue on with Lamps being an important player for us. Hope he and Mikel are both replaced.

Edit: Wow, James. We posted pretty much the exact same thing at the same time!

[lucio 5,418]

Paco Alcacer and Morata could turn into very good strikers. Both very young still.

scored hatrick vs basel tonight. bernat was class too

[Pizy 18,368]

So who would you guys predict is going to be our main title rival next year? Or do you think it'll be like this season where there are 3 or 4 clubs in with a shot?

Think Liverpool will fall back a bit and Arsenal will slightly improve but not enough to win the whole thing. I personally think they'll be a pretty nice gap below ourselves and City and the 3rd placed side. United are the wildcard. Say they bring in Reus, Kroos, Carvalho, and Shaw and suddenly they have an amazing squad again when RvP is back and Mata settles in more. They may have a Liverpool-esque season next year with no CL games.

[The Skipper 20,593]

So who would you guys predict is going to be our main title rival next year? Or do you think it'll be like this season where there are 3 or 4 clubs in with a shot?

Think Liverpool will fall back a bit and Arsenal will slightly improve but not enough to win the whole thing. I personally think they'll be a pretty nice gap below ourselves and City and the 3rd placed side. United are the wildcard. Say they bring in Reus, Kroos, Carvalho, and Shaw and suddenly they have an amazing squad again when RvP is back and Mata settles in more. They may have a Liverpool-esque season next year with no CL games.

Can't say until the end of the next transfer window.

[The Chels 2,502]

We just have to hope that José and the board agree with us about needing another midfielder. I have serious concern that we won't address the issue and will continue on with Lamps being an important player for us. Hope he and Mikel are both replaced.

Edit: Wow, James. We posted pretty much the exact same thing at the same time!

I think whether we get a top class CM in or not largely depends on how much Mourinho values Ramires. Sadly I reckon he thinks Ramires' athleticism outweighs his complete lack of footballing ability (http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1481721/jose-mourinho-tried-sign-real-madrid-inter?cc=5739) and that a Ramires-Matic pivot is the way forward. In that case he'd probably be reluctant to spend heavily on a back up.

He isn't the first to say that... It's what most people on here have been screaming for over these last few months... A LB, a CM and a ST.

Yes but my point is that if a fan of another team can pinpoint exactly where our problems lie and where we need improvements, then the club itself should definitely be able to as well - but of that I'm not so sure.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

scored hatrick vs basel tonight. bernat was class too

Yup, his first was absolutely amazing. I feel he will come very good in few years. Looks quite strong and skillful on the ball too.

[Reddish-Blue 2,347]

So who would you guys predict is going to be our main title rival next year? Or do you think it'll be like this season where there are 3 or 4 clubs in with a shot?

Think Liverpool will fall back a bit and Arsenal will slightly improve but not enough to win the whole thing. I personally think they'll be a pretty nice gap below ourselves and City and the 3rd placed side. United are the wildcard. Say they bring in Reus, Kroos, Carvalho, and Shaw and suddenly they have an amazing squad again when RvP is back and Mata settles in more. They may have a Liverpool-esque season next year with no CL games.

Even if United make all those signings...they won't be better than 3rd in the EPL with MOYES in charge.

I still think our main rival next year: City. I'm expecting Liverpool to drop off a little bit as their players should be more fatigued from CL football

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Even if United make all those signings...they won't be better than 3rd in the EPL with MOYES in charge.

I still think our main rival next year: City. I'm expecting Liverpool to drop off a little bit as their players should be more fatigued from CL football

If Suarez leaves, Lpool will be 6th max. I think Real will go all in, 100mio again.

[quickpassnmove 924]

I think whether we get a top class CM in or not largely depends on how much Mourinho values Ramires. Sadly I reckon he thinks Ramires' athleticism outweighs his complete lack of footballing ability (http://espnfc.com/news/story/_/id/1481721/jose-mourinho-tried-sign-real-madrid-inter?cc=5739) and that a Ramires-Matic pivot is the way forward. In that case he'd probably be reluctant to spend heavily on a back up.

Yes but my point is that if a fan of another team can pinpoint exactly where our problems lie and where we need improvements, then the club itself should definitely be able to as well - but of that I'm not so sure.

I don't think Mourinho has trouble seeing the deficiency in center midfield. Matic showed up and immediately became the best center midfielder at Chelsea. I don't think this ineptitude will be on display much longer. It's been how many months since Ballack left and how many months and months since we had Makelele? (yes, I count the months, not the years).

Should be buying two good center midfielders and/or promoting someone able--but it's hard to know who would be promoted to the 1st team. Count MIkel, Luiz, Lampard out of the equation whether or not they all leave; none of them are capable of being the starting center midfielders Chelsea need to compete at the top level of club competitions.

[1chelsea 864]

Mateo Kovačić. Enough said this kid next to matic woooohaaaa is all I need to see, so modric type of player get him

[BloodIsBlue 291]

Mateo Kovačić. Enough said this kid next to matic woooohaaaa is all I need for see, so modric type of player get him

The potential to be Modric-Iniesta in one player with 10cm of height on them.

[The Skipper 20,593]

The potential to be Modric-Iniesta in one player with 10cm of height on them.

He does remind a lot of Modric. Would be elated if we signed him.

[iseah100 5,612]

Why not just buy Modric?

[The Skipper 20,593]

Why not just buy Modric?

Real wouldn't sell him for a reasonable price and he's getting on a bit now.