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When wast he last time we spent nearly that much on a single player. Torres? That was nearly 6 years ago and he 30% less than what you lot are asking for Lukaku. Not to mention Torres was one of the top strikers on the planet at the time. Can't see us spending 70 million on one player let alone a player who isn't even worth it.

We are not going to pay 70 fucking million for Lukaku.

'Youth day' at United.

Manchester United are actually having a best celebration award....what has this club come to?

Literally only one of them is an actual defensive mid

Aside the nonsense that he is even on there, What's truly mind boggeling is why he is even considered ahead of Herrera?

His release clause for clubs outside of Italy is insane.

Those talks are primarily from his father, who is a nonce. If he is good enough, which he has all the makings to be, he will play.

Those are the most likely options. Shift Azpi to the LCB and place Andreas at RCB could be another. Conte obviously rates him considering there are reports he is willing to offload Zouma in favor of Christensen. Not to mention Christensen has been one of the best Centre Backs in the Bundeslega for the past 2 years now. And bare in mind, Conte has made Cahill and Luiz, two defenders who have been known for being liabilities at the back, look like redefined players. Christensen has such an elegant way of defending and reading the game, can only imagine what Conte can do to him for his progression.

Think one player in particular needs more recognition and that is Cahill. Many people, myself included, continuously complain about his flaws as a centre back. He is no natural defender in the same respect as Puyol, Nesta, Terry, or Ferdinand, and he most certainly is the opposite of a centre back that you can trust when they are one on one with an attacker. He is however a defender who has exceeded expectations from his own standard. Since 2012, the club has asked so much of him. From defending the line at Bolton, to playing against Bayern Munich in the European Cup final in the space of 5 months. FA Cup and League cup finals, now two Premier League titles, one of which he has captained. He is such a danger at set pieces that it completely goes unnoticed at times. A Cahill goal seems to be a regular thing nowadays. Much respect to him. No Terry to rely on in the starting XI anymore, yet has shown a lot of character and resilience under Conte and this new system. It remains to be seen whether Cahill will continue to captain the side, Christensen will take his spot, or Conte will want a new CB in the summer. What is certain is that lifting the PL trophy as captain should be the hallmark of Cahill's extraordinary career. Super Gary Cahill

Already ruled out the rumors and stated his will is to stay at Chelsea. Cheers Arsenal for spanking us, as if it weren't for that I doubt Conte would of changed things up. Buzzzzzzzinf

Legend. Love him to bits. Can already tell he will be the type of defender that gets better with age and experience. Conte has done a remarkable job re-defining him in this sweeper role. Can see him operating there for several more years. Hell, even Brazil should consider reverting to three at the back to get the best out of Luiz.

Klopp has made himself look on par with Mourinho with his excuses this past week. Blamed the result against Saints due to the pitch being too dry and that the saints tried less against Arsenal? Jesus wept.

@True BlueHappy Birthday mate!

Imagine if there were a Marcelo shirt

Played against us 8 times and no shirt swaps? Not that many happy endings I suppose...

Is it any surprise though? Like I said, the best of him died with Inter in 2010. Not counting Leicester in December of 2015, his last away goal against a top 6 side was against Spurs in the 3-5 defeat at the Lane in January of 2015.

If it were against us most definitely.

Only time will tell with what he will do with him. I personally hope he impresses Conte but he is most likely going out on loan again. Many are going overboard, (myself included) on Tammy, but we need to remember he isn't some technically brilliant striker or lethal finish, merely a player who has a knack of being at the right place at the right time.

Probably right. Not really a talented striker in terms of ability but he has a knack of always being in the right place at the right time. We'll be interesting to see how Conte uses him in pre-season.

Not much wrong with what he said. Expected him to go on about how he played a 2nd string team (a 2nd sting side that is almost 200 million mind you) in order to rest players for Thursday.

Meat Eater on Netflix strangely addicting

Attacking mid but can play on the wing (like Iniesta). Only plays wide to accommodate either Ronaldo or Bale.

Verratti would be more of a replacement towards Rakitic, considering they play similar roles. What is a true shame is that there are two players in Europe right now I feel could be Iniesta's heir, and they are both playing for Real Madrid. Asensio and Isco.

Doubt it. Unlike Xavi, Iniesta has a technical ability and elegance that surpasses any midfielder in Europe. Xavi was at a decline and could be replaceable, Iniesta can't.