Rumoured Paul Pogba

[chopchop 68]

Disgusted isn't the same as jaded

I was disgusted that RM felt the need to pay €100million for Bale. I'm not sure he's worth that - but RM are happy - so good for them

I'm happy we got €50million for Luiz

My only gripe is with PSG and City who are under FFP restrictions/sanctions being able to splash that amount of cash around - its a mockery... So not jaded - just plain old disgusted

Jaded in the sense that you're so upset by these transfers that you can't help but acknowledge they're the way of the future. And I hate to break it to you, but our beloved Chelsea were one of the clubs to start all of this nonsense with a certain 50 million pound player. As much as you'd like prices to go down, I guarantee that they won't.

[Special Juan 28,096]

Hmm - I see you are new here - that's cool, but er want to be much more of a cunt?

I'm voicing my opinion - in a non sarcastic way, if you don't like it then fine - but no need to be a bellend about it...

Let's not go there eh.

[chopchop 68]

Hmm - I see you are new here - that's cool, but er want to be much more of a cunt?

I'm voicing my opinion - in a non sarcastic way, if you don't like it then fine - but no need to be a bellend about it...

Traore is a nice player - has great attributes and could do a job along with some of our younger players.

I hope Traore does get some game time. Then I can remind you of this post

I know I sound cynical, but Traore will probably never start a game for us, and if he ever does feature it would be in 3 to 4 years time minimum.

Not to mention, he's a winger.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

if people couldn't see the player name in all your posts they'd think you're talking about the best thing in football since Maradona... the way you make it look like it seems like this is such a can't-think-of-lose-such-a-gem-and-a-business-opportunity kind of deal which it doesn't come even close. I'm all always about the volatile sports business and it's nonsense like this happening that leads to such inflated prices.

I've never said Modric is the same kind of players as Pogba, I just said he's one of the few midfielders I'd agree to pay as much money.

I've given up trying to reason with you. You're adamant in your position and opinion - which is fine - the same way nobody is going to convince me we should spend as much money in an U-21 player whose future development nobody can predict, not me, not you, nobody.

I do hope the board doesn't go there, there are many players we could improve our midfield with and regardless of whether they're as good, better or worse than Pogba and what their ceiling is, this isn't FM so I don't need to have all stars in my team. I'd rather an Azpilicueta than a Pogba and I'm positive we could get someone similar for 30m.

So let's agree to disagree.

Yet you've been a Chelsea fan since when? You won't stop prices from escalating! TV deals and revenues dictate where the market is going and as long as those figures keep rising so to will player salaries and transfer fees.

The fact is there aren't many players who you can say justify a big price tag like 50m, least of which David Luiz! We were awarded a rare opportunity to view a transfer as a swap out, not too disimmilar to Mata for Matic. We can afford to add one of the most sought after midfielders before he enters his prime, the situation we're in is what makes it tantalizing. Had we not sold Luiz I wouldn't go near Pogba for this amount but the fact that we got so much for him makes it easier to digest paying such a fee for a borderline world class box to box midfielder who Juve don't have any need to sell. You pay it because you think in time he will be worth it but you won't have an opportunity to later.

Agree to disagree let's just let all the big names go to our rivals because you'd rather have an Azpilicueta to a Pogba which is obviously a good comparison.

[iseah100 5,612]

There should be a poll!!!! I vote we don't spend the £50 or whatever on Pogba.

[chopchop 68]

Hmm - I see you are new here - that's cool, but er want to be much more of a cunt?

I'm voicing my opinion - in a non sarcastic way, if you don't like it then fine - but no need to be a bellend about it...

Traore is a nice player - has great attributes and could do a job along with some of our younger players.

I hope Traore does get some game time. Then I can remind you of this post

Do you honestly think Traore will play a single minute for us next season? I am honestly curious to see what you think.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Jaded in the sense that you're so upset by these transfers that you can't help but acknowledge they're the way of the future. And I hate to break it to you, but our beloved Chelsea were one of the clubs to start all of this nonsense with a certain 50 million pound player. As much as you'd like prices to go down, I guarantee that they won't.

Real Madrid were amassing Galacticos almost a decade before we signed Torres.

I know I sound cynical, but Traore will probably never start a game for us, and if he ever does feature it would be in 3 to 4 years time minimum.

Not to mention, he's a winger.

I'm amazed that in a Pogba thread people so readily write off our youngsters. It is funny.

[iseah100 5,612]

Real Madrid were amassing Galacticos almost a decade before we signed Torres.

I'm amazed that in a Pogba thread people so readily write off our youngsters. It is funny.

We have Van Ginkel...why spend €65m on Pogba?

[chopchop 68]

Real Madrid were amassing Galacticos almost a decade before we signed Torres.

I'm amazed that in a Pogba thread people so readily write off our youngsters. It is funny.

Why on earth would Traore or Baker get minutes when someone like Lukaku who has performed damned well for multiple Premier League sides can't? Please help me understand!

[Barbara 15,149]

Yet you've been a Chelsea fan since when? You won't stop prices from escalating! TV deals and revenues dictate where the market is going and as long as those figures keep rising so to will player salaries and transfer fees.

The fact is there aren't many players who you can say justify a big price tag like 50m, least of which David Luiz! We were awarded a rare opportunity to view a transfer as a swap out, not too disimmilar to Mata for Matic. We can afford to add one of the most sought after midfielders before he enters his prime, the situation we're in is what makes it tantalizing. Had we not sold Luiz I wouldn't go near Pogba for this amount but the fact that we got so much for him makes it easier to digest paying such a fee for a borderline world class box to box midfielder who Juve don't have any need to sell. You pay it because you think in time he will be worth it but you won't have an opportunity to later.

what does the time I'm a fan have to do with it?

I'm here since 2003... and I'm a RM for more than 20 years, so now I don't know what I'm talking about because since the end of the 90's Perez and some other crazy people went mental in the idea of Galacticos and having RM to be the club with the most expensive transfers in the history of the sport?

I'm used to teams spending huge amounts of money in certain players. While I've always thought Cris was worth every penny Crazy Perez spent on him, Bale can become the next Messi that I won't agree with that transfer price because he was sold as EPL Youngest player of the Year (not even Player of the year, if I'm not wrong, but even if he was), not as the Balon D'Or winner or finalist...

Dude... we stole the sheiks with Luiz... doesn't mean Roman should be stolen too...

[The only place to be 11,313]

Why on earth would Traore or Baker get minutes when someone like Lukaku who has performed damned well for multiple Premier League sides can't? Please help me understand!

Traore probably won't and Baker should go on loan because whilst he's a nice player, I think he lacks that top, top class composure and touch. I hope he proves me wrong though.

I'm talking more about the likes of Van Ginkel, Chalobah and Loftus-Cheek, possibly even Ake. Those are 22, 19 and 18 year olds and we're talking about signing a guy who is only 21 and was essentially let go by United.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

what does the time I'm a fan have to do with it?

I'm here since 2003... and I'm a RM for more than 20 years, so now I don't know what I'm talking about because since the end of the 90's Perez and some other crazy people went mental in the idea of Galacticos and having RM to be the club with the most expensive transfers in the history of the sport?

I'm used to teams spending huge amounts of money in certain players. While I've always thought Cris was worth every penny Crazy Perez spent on him, Bale can become the next Messi that I won't agree with that transfer price because he was sold as EPL Youngest player of the Year (not even Player of the year, if I'm not wrong, but even if he was), not as the Balon D'Or winner or finalist...

For someone who is so adamant on controlling spending you've picked two clubs that are far and away the antithesis to your protest!

Chelsea can afford to spend escalating transfer fees. The fees go up because the shares have gone up, teams have more money than every before and its not secret so to get the desired player requires you spend more than you might have even a year ago! The new TV deal makes it as such. Chelsea won nothing last year and have 150M to spend in the window....

[chopchop 68]

Traore probably won't and Baker should go on loan because whilst he's a nice player, I think he lacks that top, top class composure and touch. I hope he proves me wrong though.

I'm talking more about the likes of Van Ginkel, Chalobah and Loftus-Cheek, possibly even Ake. Those are 22, 19 and 18 year olds and we're talking about signing a guy who is only 21 and was essentially let go by United.

This is an absolutely fair point, and I'd love to see these guys grow with the team. I also feel as though Pogba has performed extremely well playing at a much higher level than any of those individuals. Van Ginkel is still a question mark after the injury and the others have never played in the Premier League. I think they need more serious loans before you can bank on them as key pieces.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Traore probably won't and Baker should go on loan because whilst he's a nice player, I think he lacks that top, top class composure and touch. I hope he proves me wrong though.

I'm talking more about the likes of Van Ginkel, Chalobah and Loftus-Cheek, possibly even Ake. Those are 22, 19 and 18 year olds and we're talking about signing a guy who is only 21 and was essentially let go by United.

What's the rush? Van Ginkel will be in the squad next year the others have to get better before they are ready to play for this squad.

How do they get better? I'm not a believer in loaning being the best route but I'm not a footballing expert, I would give them 5-10 appearances in the first team.

[chopchop 68]

what does the time I'm a fan have to do with it?

I'm here since 2003... and I'm a RM for more than 20 years, so now I don't know what I'm talking about because since the end of the 90's Perez and some other crazy people went mental in the idea of Galacticos and having RM to be the club with the most expensive transfers in the history of the sport?

I'm used to teams spending huge amounts of money in certain players. While I've always thought Cris was worth every penny Crazy Perez spent on him, Bale can become the next Messi that I won't agree with that transfer price because he was sold as EPL Youngest player of the Year (not even Player of the year, if I'm not wrong, but even if he was), not as the Balon D'Or winner or finalist...

Dude... we stole the sheiks with Luiz... doesn't mean Roman should be stolen too...

How much money do you think was returned on their investment when Bale scored the Champions League game winning goal? Doesn't matter that he didn't win some award in England.