https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/dec/30/chelsea-open-talks-with-benfica-over-deal-for-argentinas-enzo-fernandez

Chelsea have identified Brighton & Hove Albion’s Alexis Mac Allister as an alternative to Enzo Fernández if a deal for the Benfica midfielder proves too costly during January, while the west London club could also hijack Arsenal’s bid for the Shakhtar Donetsk winger Mykhailo Mudryk.

Ah, fuck off Chelsea

    That Memz from the infamous Benzema saga? 😆

    I love this guy so much. Such a sneaky fella to add that song.

    Reports that we’ve submitted a revised bid with all parties confident that a deal will soon be agreed.

    Have agreed terms with Mudryk too

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    This is a done deal. Next? I'd take Ferran or João + Danilo to win the league.

    Those white pants are truly frightening

    Confirmed by Fabrizio. Look forward to seeing him tomorrow night.

    Good stuff, hopefully we can get this done soon.

    Watched a couple of compilations yesterday, boy looks mint. Powerful, knows how to change pace and touch seems soft enough.

    If Arteta is not planning on using him at RW in any fashion or frequency, then its kind of questionable given the going rate and slightly seeps my initial excitement. Particularly the implications because it suggests he doesn't rate 1-3 current players that I personally do, or rather that I don't see phased replacement as a midseason urgency or succeeding other transfer needs.

    However, if this pans out and we're going to look all the more potent across remainng comps, fantastic. One of way of striking while iron is hot.

      KingslandBarge If Arteta is not planning on using him at RW in any fashion or frequency, then its kind of questionable given the going rate and slightly seeps my initial excitement.

      You have to think Arteta is thinking of playing him (or one of our other players) on the right as a result of this signing. Otherwise, it really doesn't make sense.

      LW options
      Martinelli
      ESR
      Nelson
      Jesus
      Nketiah
      Saka

      RW options
      Saka
      Marquinhos
      Vieira

      We're very one-sided currently and regardless of what Arteta says publicly, we will have to rotate on the right (particularly if we're playing CL) at some point; our current options on that side aren't fit for purpose.