10 Jan 2019 19:37:33
Hi Eds,

Any idea if Gueye will leave this window? From what the media have said it looks like he is keen to move to PSG (who wouldn't)

This does worry me as we will desperately need a replacement, and I know there's interest in Doucoure but they aren't particularly the same type of player

I have seen links to Wilmar Barrios and Thiago Mendes, are they players we are keen on/ in talks with? Can't imagine we would sanction a sale for Gueye if a replacement wasn't readied.

{Ed025's Note - it does look like we may lose him blu and if we do we need a replacement in, who that will be i would be guessing but we have known this for a while so there should be someone lined up mate..

1.) 10 Jan 2019
10 Jan 2019 20:46:07
Barrios will add that bit of steel we need in front of back 4.

2.) 11 Jan 2019
10 Jan 2019 23:35:18
Wonder whether Baines could convert like lahm did? Could offer a temporary solution if we need to wait until the summer.

3.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 00:34:10
Doucoure is available and would be the man for me. He would offer the attacking threat that Gueye never could and is a decent age also.

4.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 07:20:42
We have a ready made replacement for Gueye in front of back four or even a partner should he stay. Note the runs Zouma makes forward, it is no coincidence. Chelsea have played him in front of the back four and it shows.

5.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 10:56:31
Baines and Zouma are obvious possibilities. but isn't McCarthy fit again? didn't he play that role when Barry was with us?

6.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 13:48:22
He did degsyp and could do it again. Needs an iron hand though to prevent him galloping off and around although not the Davis headless chicken game.

7.) 11 Jan 2019
11 Jan 2019 19:01:16
Davies has ability DFS he just needs to listen to his coaches. If you remember the goal he got against Man City when he first burst onto the scene, he was 18? Ok he is 21 now and does as you say run around a bit too much, but I thought Gomez would be able to help him positionally. we will have to wait and see. In theory Davies could do the holding midfielder. He is strong, good engine, fast enough and can tackle a bit. With good coaching over say 2 seasons he would be an excellent holding midfielder. if he listens.

{Ed025's Note - hes a bit lightweight for me degsy and gives the ball away too much, im not giving up in him just yet but its time for him to step up to the plate mate..