24 Aug 2021 15:23:07
This has just been posted on the Utd site
Ed002's Note - Chelsea have made a proposal to Atletico but it does not entirely satisfy their needs. Barcelona and Manchester United are both interested but Barcelona need to offer Griezmann and pay half his wages in exchange, or move on Coutinho to free up wages first. Manchester United have spoken with Atletico but it is unclear if they would also be willing to satisfy the needs of Atletico - it will become clear soon.

1.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 16:07:38
Presumably because we offered an option to buy and Atleti would like a permanent deal?

2.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 16:29:29
Or more likely it's a commitment to buy at the end of the loan.
I guess Utd might take a punt but I can't see us doing that.

3.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 16:56:14
It’s up to Saul Niguez; does he want to play for the European Champion (who obviously has a plan for him as a midfield option- going forward) or does he want to play for a club (who doesn’t know what to do with their midfield options like Van De Beek)? If Saul doesn’t choose Chelsea, it’s his loss,

4.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 17:28:06
For some reason I don't see where he fits . For his sal he will be a squad player . jorginho and Kante take the two spots available and kova is a good deputy.

Then we have the likes of Barkley and RLC as well

Hard to see him be happy with his playing time at Chelsea.

Cheers.

5.) 24 Aug 2021
24 Aug 2021 17:55:28
Barkley's not got a number this season so that suggests he has minimal prospects.