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11 Oct 2014 11:18:13
Ed I was just wondering with FFP and wages are Chelsea in a position to be able to buy a player like Sterling/Reus/Pogba without running into any issues or would we need to sell prior to a purchase, I am just curious has to how well we are copping with the current regulations.
thanks for taking time to answer as always.
{Ed002's Note - Chelsea need to meet the rules and will be selling to buy - the likes of Torres, Romeo, Kakuta, McEachran, Moses, Marin et al will be sold. There are also a couple of first team squad players that would bring a good return (e.g. Ramires).}
Love Ramires, really do. He's a good player and works his socks of for the team. But if we can sell him and use that money to buy Pogba, we should definitely do it.
I don't think however that Sterling is a viable option for us. He'd cost a fortune and Liverpool probably wouldn't be inclined to sell him to rivals.
I don't understand all the negativity against Ramires with what he's done for the team. The system we've played the last 2 seasons hasn't exactly suited him but if Jose reverts to a 4-3-3 with Matic holding and rami and fab either side I think he'd flourish there with his pace and energy.
I'd definitely like to see Mikel leave but I think Nathan Ake could easily and should replace him because I think he will be quality. If Ramires does leave we could make a nice profit of him and Mikel then I'd like to see Khedira brought in with not long left on his contract although our squad is pretty much brilliant.
I do think we need a couple of homegrown players to come in though. I don't think Salah will ever make the grade here so maybe someone like jay rodriguez if gets back to full fitness and could act as a third striker with hopefully Drogba becoming a coach. I love the look of Stones too so calm on the ball.
But apart from that we really do have a great squad.
Indeed we have a great squad. But Pogba ticks all the boxes. He's physical, has great technique and he's homegrown IIRC. I don't want to be negative towards Ramires because as you said he's great in a 3 man midfield. But upgrading to Pogba would lead to me being ecstatic!
Love the team, so excited for this season!