Marco van Ginkel

[BlueLyon 9,359]

To me Kevin looks better out wide where he can take better advantage of his superb crossing ability and underrated dribbling and pace. Think that's where Jose will want him. Hope so anyways.

He should play in 4:3:3 in midfield but heck, Mata isnt suitable for that...it realy is sad that our best player cant play as good in any other formation but 4:2:3:1.

[Leif 6,006]

'3' of Hazard - Mata - Schurrle/De Bruyne (whoever earns their place)

Van Ginkel in the midfield '2' alongside Mikel (especially if we can perform how he has recently for his national team.)

Oscar then forces himself into the side. Competition is healthy.

Must say though that with Ramires being in Jose's plans i do not see Kondogbia coming here at all at this point.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

He should play in 4:3:3 in midfield but heck, Mata isnt suitable for that...it realy is sad that our best player cant play as good in any other formation but 4:2:3:1.

He was sensational playing on the left under AVB and also at Valencia. No idea what you're in about.

[KonohasOrangeFlash 2,607]

'Sensational' is over the top. It's no coincidence Mata went to the next level and became one of the best in his position when moved into the hole.

[Jype 6,398]

Delighted if we sign this guy. Haven't seen much of him other than the U21 matches a couple of weeks ago but he was good there, much better than Strootman who has been on the radars of a bunch of top clubs for a while now. Anything below 10m is a fantastic deal. In addition to MvG we only need another DM (DDR first choice, Kondogbia second) and we're set in midfield.

[Leif 6,006]

Van Ginkel for around £9m, Courtois for £8m, Lukaku for £10m (don't get it wrong, that is all we've paid for him) and De Bruyne for £7m.

That is incredible.

[Duppy Conqueror 1,526]

I take Jose saying that certain players being in his plans as just he wants to keep them in his squad..not that they will be promised lots of starts. I also see him having us play at least 3 different formations during the season,sometimes during the same game.he's not a rigid set in his ways coach.

Players will grow and become multi-faceted smart tactical players under his guidance.

[OneMoSalah 8,883]

Van Ginkel for around £9m, Courtois for £8m, Lukaku for £10m (don't get it wrong, that is all we've paid for him) and De Bruyne for £7m.

That is incredible.

Lukaku was £13m upfront, not £10m.

Still a bargain in a way as he will surely become a top top player here.

[nono 791]

I think he is an amazing prospect. Strong, great tackler, great pace, can score goals as well. A complete midfielder.

[Kezza 1,965]

Never seen him play. Will be interesting to though. Always enjoy watching new players in the team no matter age or capability.

[DanishBlue 426]

How come a lot of members still talk about Mikel in the starting lineup? Not that I mind at all, but it seems that he Will leave us this summer (that's what Mikel said) so maybe it's more interesting to make a lineup without Mikel in it.

[Jype 6,398]

How come a lot of members still talk about Mikel in the starting lineup? Not that I mind at all, but it seems that he Will leave us this summer (that's what Mikel said) so maybe it's more interesting to make a lineup without Mikel in it.

He didn't say anything though, the comments were fake. Could of course still leave but I for one would be very surprised if he did.

[The Skipper 20,609]

Must say though that with Ramires being in Jose's plans i do not see Kondogbia coming here at all at this point.

Kondogbia is a DM, Ramires is a B2B midfielder.

[The Skipper 20,609]

How come a lot of members still talk about Mikel in the starting lineup? Not that I mind at all, but it seems that he Will leave us this summer (that's what Mikel said) so maybe it's more interesting to make a lineup without Mikel in it.

Those Mikel quotes were false.

[Leif 6,006]

Kondogbia is a DM, Ramires is a B2B midfielder.

Yeah, they have different roles, but typically the same position. Both start in the '2' role currently, one of which is taken up by Mikel assuming he stays and then the other seems ready for the incoming Van Ginkel. (Based on his agent's comments he's been assured he'd be a regular starter in our team.) Having Essien, Lampard, Ramires, Mikel, Van Ginkel and possibly McEachran all able to play there would be overload regardless whether Essien/Lampard see much less action next season. Then there's the fact that Romeu may even stay on top of that.

Kondogbia's development would completely halt with all those players aiming to play in the same position.

It's generally believed in Spain that he won't be moving this summer anyway.