That would make him a useful player wouldn't it? Fellaini isn't that bad technically, just not a good tackler
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That would make him a useful player wouldn't it? Fellaini isn't that bad technically, just not a good tackler
Agreed personal terms with Chelsea according to Balague.
He could be a world beater at Chelsea but I don't think we're missing out on a great midfielder. Also don't think it improves Chelsea that much, they need a more technical, forward thinking midfielder, basically Fabregas when he could still run.
interesting, whose position will he get, I'd imagine hes not going there to be a squad player.
Balague is a gobshite. I ignore everything he says these days.
Hope he goes to Chelsea and not here. His mate Fabinho is a much much better player.
The only reason why I would be worried about Chelsea signing Bakayoko, is because Monaco would be reluctant to let Fabinho go in the same summer 
Otherwise, they are welcome to him.
Otherwise, they are welcome to him.
I hope this means we get kessie.
That too. He's just click-bait these days, he has no inside knowledge of the clubs' dealings.
Wooh, even numbers are being bandied about now. From French media too. There might be meat in this after all. Go Roman.
I wasn't impressed by him against City in both legs.
Wonder if we got him Conte would be comfortable playing with Cesc as a regular starter if flanked by both Kante and Bakayoko.
Haven't seen much of him admittedly, but from what I hear he's really raw right now but has huge potential.
Haven't seen much of him admittedly, but from what I hear he's really raw right now but has huge potential.
Don't really rate him that highly from the few times I've seen him.
Huge is certainly an exaggeration. He has potential let's leave at that.
I mean, he's being sought after by just about every huge club out there and for massive fees so I would assume his potential is great, yes?
If world class managers like Conte and Mourinho are after him that's enough for me over the word of some forum posters.
Chelsea aren't daft. He has everything to go on and become a dominant force in midfield.
Kind of glad we are not in for him if I'm honest
Woah there, exaggerating much?
The only club linked with him is you, just now. We've not been credibly linked with him, nor has any other big club that I know of. Just because fans open a thread on a forum, does not mean the club is linked.
He's being linked with Chelsea, let him exaggerate.
He'll change his tune when he doesn't end up there.
All the sources are shite (even Ballague linking him with us) but over the past couple of weeks he's been linked with United, Arsenal, and Chelsea.
Won't be bothered, tbh. Maybe in a few years if he's at a rival and tearing up trees. I trust Conte with whoever he brings in whether it's this guy or someone else.
Fabinho is the superior player of the two.
Being really big, fairly mobile, and respectably decent on the ball - I'm going to make a really lazy comparison and say it maybe looks like he has potential to offer something Matic did/does at his best.
It doesn't make Bakayoko a poor player though. I know you didn't say it but still.
Ye by no means, could turn into a good player but from the games I've seen Fabinho has looked a much better prospect, guess time will tell though.
Why would this thread exsist and continue to be active if you haven't been linked?..and Barcelona and Real and New York Cosmos
We have been linked with Fabinho repeatedly, not Bakayoko.
That's a sensible approach tbf
Of course you have.Kante and Bakayoko just seems a bit overkill to me. Two great ball winners admittedly, but two players who lack any real passing ability. I dunno, maybe it'll work.
Matic seems to be a much better passer though.
Why would this thread exsist and continue to be active if you haven't been linked?
It's a thread on a fan forum. It was created at time when he was linked with a move to Stoke and Southampton because of his lack of playing time under Jardim (with our name thrown in for shits and giggles)
Really, now
That would be a concern, true. Especially against teams that park the bus against us.
I personally think we should be after a Nainggolan/Verratti/Arturo Vidal type than a destroyer.
I thought he was pretty good v Man City and the header was excellent. Should never judge players on 1 or 2 games because if I had only seen the 2nd half of each game i wouldnt touch Mendy, Sidibe, Silva or Fabinho. Watch the first halves, you would
Agreed, someone who still has a lot to offer defensively, but can contribute going forward too. Unfortunately players like that seem to be at a premium right now.
You can always look at it as deploying them in formation that frees the attacking players from all defensive responsibility
Like currently with Matic & Kante instead of Bakayoko? What's the difference then?
Matic is 28, at his peak and having a good season. Not sure what bringing in Bakayoko will achieve. Matic, Kante and Fabregas have the 2 midfield positions covered between them. Chalobah is the 4th and he is a promising MF. Would he get more game time than Matic or Fabregas? What would happen to Chalobah's development?
If they do move for him it feels like padding the squad for the CL next season, more than anything. I guess we'll see.
I guess fatigue is a complaint Conte will not be making then
Would not be arsed one bit by him going to Chelsea
Anyone with any sense would go for Fabinho instead
Anyone with any sense would go for Fabinho instead
This might be right but he's got so much wrong you'd think he's covering himself for his bullshiting let down.
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