Ross Barkley

[lionsden 4,689]

I agree, and it's a good point. It can also be labelled straight towards paying huge sums for Costa and that of shotting Lukaku straight in as #1 striker next season.

The grass is always greener on the other side.

It's funny because if RLC was playing for a premier league club with the combination of his size, athleticism and technical ability, the same people will be calling for the club to splash the cash on him. It's amazing what EPL experience can do to a young players value.

[Special Juan 28,133]

And it's all down to whether the manager is willing to take those risks, or so called risks and putting his faith in that so called youngster.

We shall see.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Premiership experience aside. Is the gap, talent wise, between barkley and Loftus cheik so huge as to justify paying the ridiculous sum that he will likely go for rather than just nurture RLC into the first team. I have seen enough of both players to know the answer is no. IMO ofcourse.

One would expect they'd feature in different positions (Barkley as a number 10, RLC as a member of the pivot).

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Barkley as a number 10 in Chelsea? absolutely not, we have Willian and Oscar who are better and more talented.

I dont know if he can play in the pivot, he doesnt play there in Everton. I would hate it if we'll sign him, and for those ridiculous fees mentioned... probably just another over hyped english player.

[oldportblue 547]

And it's all down to whether the manager is willing to take those risks, or so called risks and putting his faith in that so called youngster.

We shall see.

exactly, we see bits and pieces of our youngsters every once and a while but mourinho is there day in day out and he'll surely have his own ideas on whether loftus-cheek can fulfill his potential and get to the level barkley is already at... if jose chooses the route of buying barkley, i trust his judgement more than mine, or anyone else on here, so we just have to hope it all pans out in the end... i quite like barkley and have been waiting for us to buy top quality english talent so him and luke shaw are welcome here as far as i'm concerned

[The Skipper 20,609]

Premiership experience aside. Is the gap, talent wise, between barkley and Loftus cheik so huge as to justify paying the ridiculous sum that he will likely go for rather than just nurture RLC into the first team. I have seen enough of both players to know the answer is no. IMO ofcourse.

RLC is more of a #6 (Matic) whilst Barkley is more of a #8 (Lampard)... But your point is still valid.

[Nike 373]

I think he can replace Ramires, however, I don't know how good his passing is nor his stamina range...

He does make very good runs and has a fantastic shot.

[zolayes 14,489]

I think he can replace Ramires, however, I don't know how good his passing is nor his stamina range...

He does make very good runs and has a fantastic shot.

big fish small pond ... no thanks

[Posh Chels 48]

Lots of rumours about our interest in him and Stones recently

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/romelu-lukakus-future-hinges-on-chelseas-interest-in-ross-barkley-and-john-stones-9331372.html

[Special Juan 28,133]

Love Barkley absolute gem of a player.

[Nike 373]

I thought our youth academy was loaded with young cms.

[zolayes 14,489]

I thought our youth academy was loaded with young cms.

and we still have Josh and Nat

[Special Juan 28,133]

I'd put good money on Josh never seeing minutes again for us in the PL.

[Nike 373]

and we still have Josh and Nat

Funny thing is the same people that slate Ramires praise barkely, yet Barkely doesn't seem that great of a passer, selfish at times, runs full steam with his head down, etc...

Did you see the City game, when they put in Fernandinho, Barkley completely disappeared.

[Jype 6,398]

I'd put good money on Josh never seeing minutes again for us in the PL.

Fixed it.