Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[nadavTKL 1,787]

The problem is the interest (and his price) will rise. Chelsea doesn't have that incredible attraction that makes top players/talents jump at the opportunity of joining. This summer was perfect. No Barca and Real. City busy with Sterling, PSG busy with Di Maria. Utd currently not in the market for a #10, Juve bought Dybala (probably too expensive for them anyway).

I'm sure he could've been convinced to join. But that's just me being selfish. I think staying another year at Lyon is a smart move as well.

I want to see him join so badly. He has it all. The first time I saw him I was already convinced.

I can't see Real and especially Barca going for him next summer, he would have to make a huge season for that to happen, both are covered in his positions. and without them i can see us getting him. I don't think any other team as "bigger attraction" than Mourinho's Chelsea, maybe Bayern (whose going to be without Pep probably). While he already said he would like to play outside France, when he'll make that big move.

Btw I doubt he'll play here as a 10, I think of him more in RW.

[Reddish-Blue 2,383]

What a shit transfer window...we've only managed to add a backup GK

City get Sterling & De Bruyne...United get Darmian, Schneiderlin and we get no-one

[King11Didier 916]

Some interesting transfers could happen this week. Shaqiri to Stoke and Rondon to West Brom.To add liverpool and manure, you can easily say that midd table teams do some great business this summer.

[Jase 43,479]

Shaqiri was in the stands watching Stoke v Liverpool yesterday.

[Thendo 1,088]

Shaqiri to Stoke is just incredible! Im actually quite happy the mid table teams are able to strenghten the way they can now, makes for an even more competitive league.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

Mancity have bid 44mil pounds for DeBruyne according to skysports.

Aguero, silva, KDB, Sterling will become a formidable attacking line-up once they blend

[King11Didier 916]

Diamanti to Watford too.
Only the Champions with quiet window.

[chrismada9 1,948]

Okay, I'm going to take this opportunity to speak up here.. I only wrote briefly as a response to Alex in the "John Stones" thread, but here I go...

First of all. The 2-2 draw with Swansea.. if that is not the biggest wake-up call for us I don't know what is. I read an article just now from the Daily Mail of all places, and before anyone decides to strike me down for reading from such a "rotten" source, the article I was reading is actually right on of a lot things.

For example, it explained that we as a club are "falling backwards" by not recruiting new players, while everyone around us are improving. It doesn't take logic to work that out.. Jose's certainly worked that out for himself otherwise he wouldn't have looked pissed off on the touchline.. even the smaller clubs pose a threat to us now because they've vastly improved their squads, and in doing so, they offer a different philosophy.. and with a few clubs appointing new managers, that's a clear sign of that. Our squad looks too similar from last season, and if any club had learned anything from that, it would be to make drastic changes in order to match the strength we have.

We've literally done nothing... absolutely NOTHING! What exactly have we done in the transfer market? Let's see:

• Sell Petr Cech, a player who has vastly strengthened Arsenal (not right now), and "replaced" him with Stoke's Asmir Begovic (like for like it has to be said.. not really an improvement).
• Falcao on loan from Monaco, whom I wasn't remotely a fan of us signing in the beginning, following his year at United. He's a big name don't get me wrong, but I've seen this happen too many times before.. in that we sign a player for big money (Sheva, Torres), hoping that he will set the stage alight, only to see them fall flat on their face. Thankfully, the Falcao deal is only a loan, but even that we've had to spend some money on, I think.

I've seen ourselves linked with a lot of players... Varane, Rudiger, Rahman, Stones, Witsel, Aranguiz.. any name available that could help us keep ticking over as a club, yet no deals have been made. Why? Because Mourinho seems confident in himself that because our team won the league last season, we can get away with a couple of replacements if people leave, make a bit more profit where possible, and keep playing the game we're so used to.

Sorry Jose, it doesn't work like that. Sometimes even the bigger clubs need to offer different strategies. If you go into each season with the exact same approach, while others already have the changes necessary to have learned from it, they're going to walk all over you.

To sum all of the above up! We don't offer anything new in terms of squad depth.. the fact that we have not won ANY of our last 6 matches within 90 minutes shows that.. while all of that has been going on, other clubs have spent money on strengthening their squads for the new season, while we've just stood there and watched... Mourinho seems to think because we're worthy of winning the league, there's no need for drastic change!!

We're fucked if we don't do something now! We have a month left, DO SOMETHING WITH IT JOSE!!

[JDY 1,290]

Not up to date on our finances but why does it feel like we're being super cautious regarding transfers when the likes of City can go out and spend nearly £100m on two players without selling anyone significant?

Been a weird summer so far. Not only have our rivals strengthened but the smaller teams are also bringing in good players & improving.

[Special Juan 27,512]

It's odd and some what mysterious as to why we have haven't bought anyone of real significance. Winning a title doesn't mean the job is done, the job is never done, it's about improving. I mean look at Stones and Baba who we are supposed to be pursuing closely- Yes they are being brought in for the future/back up but right now they won't come in and play, no chance. That back four of ours will remain the same until someone gets a serious injury and hands are forced, simple as.

The RW position is still the main problem along with a really solid CM. This window should of seen marked improvement in the team, up to now we have not even put a decent notch on the belt, it's looking stale in both transfer window and on the pitch. I said last week I hope the silence is the lull before the storm and we are waiting to pounce, but there are very little links to what areas need to be hugely improved.

This isn't moaning this is harsh reality.

[Laylabelle 9,402]

It does all seem a bit odd.We weren't exactly perfect last year and still areas that need strengthening and improving and yet for some reason ignored.Long way till January if we don't sign that window tends to be over priced panic buys..

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

So we get in 2 players for 50m who won't improve our first 11,won't win us any titles. We could as well play our own youth products in those positions who are not much worse but simply not as hyped and still win fa and/or coc this season. For more our squad is not good enough with or without baba and stones.

[Magic Lamps 11,677]

After shaq to stoke it is also rondon ( who was linked with us a few years ago) to wbrom. The whole league getting stronger with us standing still.

[robdog 2,084]

rondon ( who was linked with us a few years ago) to wbrom. The whole league getting stronger with us standing still.

Just about to post about Salomón Rondón, who had a very good Copa America IMHO. West Brom bought Salomón Rondón from Zenit Saint Petersburg for £15M.

[DYC. 7,542]

Just about to post about Salomón Rondón, who had a very good Copa America IMHO. West Brom bought Salomón Rondón from Zenit Saint Petersburg for £15M.

I have to say, I'm very impressed by the PL imports this year. Many clubs have made some excellent signings. I just found out today Villa bought Amavi and Vercoutre. Unbelievable signings for them.

But at the same time I feel the likes of Ayew, Payet, Wijnaldum, Rondon etc. could have done (much) better. That moolah is powerful I tell you.

[robdog 2,084]

I have to say, I'm very impressed by the PL imports this year. Many clubs have made some excellent signings. I just today found out Villa bought Amavi and Vercoutre. Unbelievable signings for them.

I watched that Bournemouth v Villa match - I was impressed how Villa looked - seems they get stronger than last season - Amavi looked very good w/ the ball at his feet & was constantly moving up the left flank

[the wes 7,212]

chelsea should buy Reece Oxford and loan him back to west ham for two season he one of the future

[ulvhedin 508]

I watched that Bournemouth v Villa match - I was impressed how Villa looked - seems they get stronger than last season - Amavi looked very good w/ the ball at his feet & was constantly moving up the left flank

Yeah, i was surprised Amavi went to Villa, thought he will go to some top club (mabe even PSG)