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I try not to pay attention to transfer rumours but this guy is VERY reliable when it comes to news relating to Nigerian players or about the national team.

Looks like there's a damn good possibility Mikel will be off in the summer transfer window.

Ooh Mazzarri, can you please take Torres with you as well? Buy 1 FREE 1 here...

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Mazzari barely plays him hence he is pretty frustrated over there.I reckon if we are serious enough we can sign him.

But he won't be played here either. He's an amazing prospect, but he's still got a lot improve on. I guess the best thing would be to buy him and send straight away on loan to a team where he'd be a guaranteed starter.

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But he won't be played here either. He's an amazing prospect, but he's still got a lot improve on. I guess the best thing would be to buy him and send straight away on loan to a team where he'd be a guaranteed starter.

I disagree,I think he'll get plenty of playing time here.Obviously he has to improve a lot of things but then again he is just 19 so its normal but he is already at a level where he can contribute significantly over here imo.Besides there aren't that many options in the market at the momnet.

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I disagree,I think he'll get plenty of playing time here.Obviously he has to improve a lot of things but then again he is just 19 so its normal but he is already at a level where he can contribute significantly over here imo.Besides there aren't that many options in the market at the momnet.

Kovacic has a long way to go before he'll be able to start regularly in the EPL.

The question is: If Lampard leaves....will Jose trust a midfield of Matic, Ramires, Van Ginkel and Kovacic?

The lack of leadership is worrying...

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Kovacic has a long way to go before he'll be able to start regularly in the EPL.

The question is: If Lampard leaves....will Jose trust a midfield of Matic, Ramires, Van Ginkel and Kovacic?

The lack of leadership is worrying...

The thing is Lampard is hardly a starter right now.Our best midfielder is Matic by a mile and he is about to come into his prime so I believe we can afford to blood in talented players like Kovacic and MVG with him.TBH I would keep Lamps for another year so our midfield options next year could be like Matic,Kovacic,MVG,Lampard and Ramires which has got a perfect blend of youth and experience imo.

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The thing is Lampard is hardly a starter right now.Our best midfielder is Matic by a mile and he is about to come into his prime so I believe we can afford to blood in talented players like Kovacic and MVG with him.TBH I would keep Lamps for another year so our midfield options next year could be like Matic,Kovacic,MVG,Lampard and Ramires which has got a perfect blend of youth and experience imo.

And despite that, it's still not the best of midfield for us. It's still lacking that X-factor, that extra bit of quality. Lampard is ageing and can't keep on going forever. Ramires is a great athlete but very average as a footballer. Matic is the only one great there. MvG and Kovacic are both still young and developing. Never know how are they going to turn up to be like. We need someone who is at his peak or entering it that can come in and immediately make a difference for us, not someone who is past that or need to wait years to get there. Otherwise, we'll still be sitting here and complaining about the same midfield issues next season, again (let's not forget how long this issue has been around!). And said this many times, people want us to go out there and buy another young talent like Kovacic but would probably later moan about not giving our youths a chance...

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And despite that, it's still not the best of midfield for us. It's still lacking that X-factor, that extra bit of quality. Lampard is ageing and can't keep on going forever. Ramires is a great athlete but very average as a footballer. Matic is the only one great there. MvG and Kovacic are both still young and developing. Never know how are they going to turn up to be like. We need someone who is at his peak or entering it that can come in and immediately make a difference for us, not someone who is past that or need to wait years to get there. Otherwise, we'll still be sitting here and complaining about the same midfield issues next season, again (let's not forget how long this issue has been around!). And said this many times, people want us to go out there and buy another young talent like Kovacic but would probably later moan about not giving our youths a chance...

Very valid points but the thing is who is this player in his peak we can target?Rakitic and Witsel are the only realistic one's that come to my mind so if for some reason they are not our targets then it is better to go for someone who is young and has got potential to be the best in his position in the future imo.

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Very valid points but the thing is who is this player in his peak we can target?Rakitic and Witsel are the only realistic one's that come to my mind so if for some reason they are not our targets then it is better to go for someone who is young and has got potential to be the best in his position in the future imo.

Can throw in Gundogan (despite the injury problems), Kroos...

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Very valid points but the thing is who is this player in his peak we can target?Rakitic and Witsel are the only realistic one's that come to my mind so if for some reason they are not our targets then it is better to go for someone who is young and has got potential to be the best in his position in the future imo.

Pjanic could do well in pivot too. Koke maybe. Strootman if he returns from injury. There are many options, Mou just has to chose right one.
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Very valid points but the thing is who is this player in his peak we can target?Rakitic and Witsel are the only realistic one's that come to my mind so if for some reason they are not our targets then it is better to go for someone who is young and has got potential to be the best in his position in the future imo.

Potential means nothing unless Kovacic is guaranteed regular football next season...

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Pjanic, kroos , gundogan etc etc will replacr lamps. Not mikel. Mikel is our 2nd dm (more like 4th or 5th) but still a replacement for matic. Think chalobah can get that role after mikel is sold in the summer (which seems more and nore likely).

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I really am not as anti-Mikel as I used to be, mainly because I don't have to watch him play as much anymore. This thread is noticeably less busy since Matic signed as well so if he does move on then I'll wish him well and maybe even miss him a tiny bit. Simply doesn't have a role here next season if Luiz does step into midfield full-time and there's still Ramires, Chalobah, Van Ginkel and Lamps to be decided on.

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