what it's all about.

The Sterling situation feels like one where there is no real point getting excited over any report that feels favourable for Chels. It'll almost certainly be someone taking advantage of our desperation in the last week(s) of the window.

has everyone conspired this summer to fuck on Newcastle or something?.

This genuinely isn't a 'gotcha' or to try make anyone look silly, I just find it interesting to be so actively vocal (which everyone is well within their right to do) but then seemingly now be content with the same approach. Genuinely wondering what they see differently now.

I genuinely don't mean this from an antagonistic angle, but for those who were so adamantly Clearlake out and protesting last season - given absolutely nothing has changed in terms of approach/model, why has that energy not been consistently retained?.

No issue with the Liverpool spending as all top clubs do it but this has to be the end of the incessant grandstanding from that lot. You're not different and that's absolutely okay - the game is the game.

Really odd timing, most of the big clubs have already secured other targets and likely won't have the funds to facilitate such a deal - surely Saudi bound?. Unless they fancy a little Jackson + Nkunku swap. .

Might be speaking a bit too soon but our work on departures has been moving at a fantastic pace this summer with genuinely decent fees coming in, looking like a lot of lessons have been learned.

Think KDH might be an easy one to sell - given his ECL and CWC performances, there will surely be a number of aspiring ECL level clubs that'll see him as a viable option. Definitely the right time to sell whilst he's on a relative high.

I legitimately completely forgot Broja existed.

these SDs are finally gonna get that swap deal they've been craving for years aren't they?.

This is exactly my worry and if there is a timeline that we're signing Simons AND Garnacho in addition to Gittens - we're in a very, very weird place. All really good players, not remotely sustainable, nor value adding, to have all of them - especially not for such high fees.

Unless you categorically have to sell, I don't know why you'd entertain a Chalobah sale. He's proven the SDs wrong and done so in the most professional way you can imagine whilst being integral to success. You've tried to replace him once and lost money in the process.

I just think this is a simple case where you keep both and that's absolutely okay as you've the likes of Tosin there too. I love Chalobah, I think Fofana is a better player but that's irrelevant if he can't stay fit. Lead with Fofana and Chalobah still is an integral player.

RT @OlIyCFC: Where are they all going to get changed?.

The main reason I'm happy about this is that I'm terrified we get suckered into a Garnacho straight swap deal situation and lose a huge amount of value. Think Garnacho will go on to be a great player but the space just isn't there anymore for us.

Still not sure I fully get this one tbh. Feels a bit in the Felix/Nkunku mould where he's not directly needed and may be a bit of an awkward fit in certain roles in the PL. A fine player for sure, I just don't see the pressing need personally but curious why others feel different.

the answer is obviously ragebait but still, silly behaviour.

football partisan behaviour aside, what's the point in this?. Caicedo has been consistently excellent throughout the entire season and has absolutely been the lynchpin to many wins, including against big sides. Can't work out why supporting one player means shitting on another.

somewhat the crux of the Noni situation for me - makes complete sense to opt for the opportunistic sale when you’ve invested 2/3 years and have lost confidence the underlying potential will be reached. It’s still a success story for all parties.

I'm just not convinced Simons is a profile we particularly need and if you're planning to do so as a Nkunku replacement. I'd honestly just keep Nkunku.