25 Jun 2015 19:39:31
If we could sign anyone this summer who would be your pick?? I would love Sanchez he is absolute class and image him and hazard in the wings
{Ed018's Note - I'll pick out of the players we have shown interest in, and I'll go with Griezmann for reasons I've said before. We need someone else who can find the back of the net. We can't just rely on Costa and Hazard for that. I like Willian and Oscar but they don't score enough for me}
25 Jun 2015 20:51:46
Ed018, has anything changed in regards to the interest shown in Griezmann? Do Chelsea remain keen or have things changed?
{Ed018's Note - Chelsea are still interested but I don't believe there is anything new at this point}
25 Jun 2015 21:20:59
Totally agree with you Ed but surely one of Willian, Cuadrado and Oscar would have to leave to make way for him especially if Traore comes back. Is there any truth in Cuadrado leaving?
{Ed018's Note - it's possible}
25 Jun 2015 22:24:43
Griezman of course would be the most realistic option Sanchez is just a player I would think would be a signing and a half although I no we won't be going after him just a thought in my own head lol but good choice edd. looking forward to seen if rlc and cuadrado get more game time it will be an absolute shame if he doesn't get more time after playing 20 plus million for him he could also be very useful as a right back to cover iva but he could do with a bit of weight training during the summer I feel he's a bit timid
25 Jun 2015 22:49:15
If Mikel leaves we will need back up for Matic(we have RLC but I am not sure is really ready to step in).Bale and Pogba would be perfect signings but both of them are unlikely. Griezman might happen but only if are very lucky. Stones could be excellent signing for the future but he hardly get much opportunity to play.
Position that we really need to strenghten is left back.
We also need a striker since Drogba has left. Personally I am very sceptical about Cuadrado.
So we have replace Drogba, Cech if he leaves (possibly with homegrown gk),Filipe Luis if he leaves.We might already have replacement for Mikel (RLC).We are actually talking about 3-4 signings ATM.
25 Jun 2015 23:41:42
Strange you say we need a left back!do we Dave was probably one of the best left backs in Europe last year he was outstanding and half the reason terry and Cahill done so well is cause they no he will always cover of need be so only unless luis leaves which looks likely then we may need cover why not use ake as cover why buy someone to sit them on the bench like we did with Luis . won't be sad to see mikel go never liked him or rated him how he lasted this long is beyond words . my only memory of nickel will be the great job he done in the cl final other than that I won't slate him because eds were not happy last time I did so but I wish him the best of luck where ever he goes . Vidal would also be a good signing imagine him and matic in front of the defence 2 beasts cesc hazard griezman and Costa IF ONLY but hey who knows who is going to come in over the summer . any thoughts on the interest in song I never liked him think he lacks pace for the defensive midfield role but to be fair he was praised last year for the job he done for West Ham and he played for arsenal and barca so he couldn't be that bad eh plus home grown I hope rlc becomes our pogba in time next year I expect to see him more and he's size and speed he should be bossing that area with matic when he is called upon I'd like to see zouma replace Cahill or terry a bit more jt didn't get much rest last year Cahill was shaky at times
26 Jun 2015 07:03:49
About lofts cheek. I'm sick of people saying young players aren't ready. It's alright sending them to holland and where ever else. But they need to learn our system, our style of play from these ages. It's about time a little faith and patience was put into some of these players. A couple a season that's all we need to do. So this year I'm hoping cheek and bamford. If not bamford, kalas. Now rumours of a kalas loan. That game against Liverpool why has he not had more of a chance. I know people will say oh one game. But he hasn't had a bad one.
26 Jun 2015 11:31:09
RLC looked very good in the U21 championship, though the England disappointed more than anything. He was the only one I was impressed with, he brought presence to the midfield. He'll be fine next year with the first team, but if Mikel leaves we need another midfielder. Whether a player is bought or brought back from loan, doesn't matter.
26 Jun 2015 20:18:21
Anyone hear the rumour that Mourinho wanted to switch 'Dave' back to the right hence the desire to get a strong left back. He wants him to use his pace to get the ball across on his favoured foot. The idea to rotate Ivanovic (if he remains), Cahill, Terry and Zouma in the central positions.
27 Jun 2015 19:39:50
If that were the case frensham than we would be keeping Felipe Luis as there aren't too many better than him at performing that role.
27 Jun 2015 20:39:05
It's absolutely irrelevant what we think about RLC, important thing is what José Mourinho thinks about RLC readiness to play first team football!
27 Jun 2015 20:43:48
t.k - I agree that Luis is effective going forward and has an excellent moving and dead ball strike but his defensive qualities are poor. He gets dragged all over the place whereas 'Dave' playing off his wrong foot does not.