23 Dec 2016 09:37:56
All the usual rumours about players in and out now starting. Oscar and possibly Mikel and Van Ginkle look likely to depart.


1.) 23 Dec 2016
23 Dec 2016 10:46:41
We have got a shocking insane amount of money for a player in Oscar which can only strengthen contes war chest should he decide we need to bring someone in .


2.) 23 Dec 2016
23 Dec 2016 11:29:09
The difficulty will of course be finding that someone - of real quality - at this time of year. Few Champions League teams still in competition would willingly let any such player go, and few players would probably want to unless on sidelines. Certainly not likes of Griezmann right now, though we should do all we can to sign him ahead of United if at all possible - and spend v big if needs be to do so. Likewise if Sanchez could be tempted. Otherwise we may lose our top players like Courtois and Hazard. But let's hope there are possibilities now - but who would could we realistically get that we would really want/ would really strengthen us? Back up for Costa (hope MB played and does well v Bournemouth. )? Defenders.?


3.) 23 Dec 2016
23 Dec 2016 11:41:21
I would like a left wing back as cover for Alonso and a ball playing, technically gifted, quick and strong centre half as cover for Luiz.


4.) 23 Dec 2016
23 Dec 2016 13:57:09
I would rather give Michy, Chalobah, Aina and Ivanovic (CB) more minutes than sign average players in January. Then in the summer assess players like Ake, Christensen and Baker who are out on loan and see if there's space for them in the squad. Then go all out after top class players such as Sanchez, Griezmann, Dybala for the right forward role and possibly go after another outstanding CM like Verratti who I really think is the best midfielder in world football next to Modric (who I've always wished we'd signed all those years ago) . Cover for Alonso and Moses would be great but again I don't think we need to buy for buying sake!


5.) 23 Dec 2016
23 Dec 2016 21:23:33
Yes I think the way forward you suggest would be best Sam.