Your ideal team for next season ?

[jeronimo 130]

Courtois

Azpi Varane Terry Luis

Koke Matic

Bale Fabregas Hazard

Costa

Or replace Bale with Griezman/Reus

[Pizy 18,848]

I don't know if he's worth it. 100+ mil is crazy money (and that's without wages, signing and agent fees, bonuses). Can the club afford it?

And how would it affect the funds for other additions to the squad? You mention Varane. If Varane would sign, and that's a big if, you're looking at another major price. Real player, French international, signed a 5 year contract (2020), hottest young defender on the planet. That's €50/60 mil. And there would still be a need for some additional squad options.

Bale's a fantastic player but looking for a player with potential, a new star for less money might be the way to go here. I would support the signing of Bale but I don't think it will happen.

Oh, there's no way we'd pay £100m for him that's for sure. I think if we were indeed after him we'd first sell a couple to partially fund it.

As for Varane, I'd be shocked if we got him. Or any CB for that matter. Can't see José just dropping Cahill after the way he has rebounded this season and regained from. If we bought a world class CB this summer Cahill and Zouma would never play.

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

Courtois

Ivano Terry Cahill Dave

Matic Cesc

Willian Oscar Hazard

Costa

That team would be amazing, one can dream

No way we could win PL and one cup with that line up

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

And I don't think we need Varane when Cahill, Terry and Zouma still in the squad for next season. Varane too good to be benched, and basically it will 'kill' Zouma. Next year maybe.

[DYC. 7,542]

Oh, there's no way we'd pay £100m for him that's for sure. I think if we were indeed after him we'd first sell a couple to partially fund it.

As for Varane, I'd be shocked if we got him. Or any CB for that matter. Can't see José just dropping Cahill after the way he has rebounded this season and regained from. If we bought a world class CB this summer Cahill and Zouma would never play.

What are the chances of the likes of Real, Barca, Bayern, Man Utd, Man City going crazy and offer huge money for Cahill, Ivanovic, Oscar, Mikel and Ramires, the undisputed Chelsea stars?

[Madmax 9,219]

4-3-3

Courtois

Azpi----Zouma---JT-----Luis

Matic

Pogba/Koke----Cesc

Reus/Bale-------------Hazard

Costa

That's a workable balance between being realistic and taking the next step from this season, imo.

[Leif 6,006]

Courtois;

Dave, Zouma, Terry, Luis;

Fabregas, Matic;

I really don't care, someone good; Willian, Hazard;

Costa

I'm not about to move Fab from his preferred position and remove all the great things Willian brings to a team just because it's another transfer window. We could use a right winger but only if Willian is central. If Willian goes back wide, we either pursue with Oscar which I'm sure will suffice, or, we go for some big name in the centre. But besides that I think our squad already has the potential to field a perfect XI.

We should focus on solid back-ups. Back-ups who aren't actually expecting to be starting 20+ games a season for us, a-la Schurrle or Lukaku. Sort that out and we will be rosy.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

And I don't think we need Varane when Cahill, Terry and Zouma still in the squad for next season. Varane too good to be benched, and basically it will 'kill' Zouma. Next year maybe.

So you actually think that Varane would be on the bench because Cahill is here ?

Zouma is 20 years old kid with still much to learn about positioning. He has his time. Varane is way ahead of him in his development.

If we really want to subdue to any big side we face, let's not sign fast, proactive, ball-playing CB. But if we want to really go toe to toe with them and play like a comparable side, then CB is no 1 priority.

[bethos1 802]

I just hope I don't have to see another season of Azpi at LB, other than that I expect Mou to make the right buys in the summer.

[Ollie 4,400]

I'd simply add Bale ahead of Oscar. That's all we need to do.

[Kieran. 6,317]

I'd simply add Bale ahead of Oscar. That's all we need to do.

Agreed, maybe Pogba if he wants to come but Hazard - Willian - Bale would be amazing.

[LDN Blue 7,903]

clyne - 20mil

varane - 30mil

sterling - 50mil

begovic - 10mil

lacazzete - 20mil

130mil pounds easily!!!!!

Hm. I'm inclined to give the club the benefit of doubt on striking good bargains, on the evidence of Mourinho's return. Clyne & Sterling will be on their last year of their contracts so they could be brought down.. Clyne is perhaps accurate but not Sterling. I'm sure we can get Begovic for a bit under if Mourinho can convince him.