James

For what it's worth Semedo was always going to Spain and Abraham hasn't happened yet because he has failed to agree a new contract with Chelsea. So saying we are failing to close deals is a bit premature.

I hate the current system for selecting fixtures. Too many stakeholders, and open for manipulation

Thought that was reported at the very beginning anyway? Don't think it kills the deal but explains the delay

Chronicle now saying that Chelsea won't sanction the loan until Abraham signs a contract extension. He wants £45k pw

Easily fixed get George Osbourne to stand at the end of his bed in the middle of the night and whisper 'Northern Powerhouse' over and over.

'At least one season' I think with no option to buy, clauses to allow a second or even a third year on loan would be preferable IMO.

Would be a good gesture if we could get a preseason home game against FC Twente, have a proper memorial game

Nice words from Rafa on the official site

RIP TIOTE

Wtf Queen plays diagonal up the pitch, pawn too high up to defend the king and can't get back. Check mate.

Out of interest would people be happy if Gayle started 2/3 of games next season? Because Abraham was not far behind Gayle in terms of performances and playing for a much inferior team. This guy is going to be one of the best Premier League strikers of the next ten years. Yes it is a loan, but Chelsea teenagers rarely make the grade there as Chelsea would prefer to sign a player at peak Like Lukaku at Everton this puts us at the front of the queue for a future permanent deal for a very talented player. It's a superb signing.

Article in the Chronicle says he has let rip at Pocchetino (poor communicator, always plays the same XI as the year before), announced his World Cup ambitions are at risk and listed a number of clubs he wants to join.

Hate it when a fellow countryman is assumed a friend, see: Ba/Cusse

I'd like us to try to sign Ethan Ampadu, 16 year old DM who owned League Two second half of the season with Exeter going from relegation zone to the playoff final.

Going to be a right merry go round now especially if Wenger leaves. Could play into our hands with some stability for once

Barkley is injured.

Well Armstrong was 19 at the start of the season which is still young. There was no point in keeping him as third or fourth choice and him rarely playing. Apart from Tammy Abraham I can't think of any teenagers that started loads of games as a striker in the Championship How old was Kane again when I made the breakthrough at Spurs after several unsuccessful loans? How old was Carroll when he went from shit to £35m?

One player missing from the list of all time great centre backs is Nicos Dabizas

Steven "DJ better play Phil Collins or I'll bash his face in" Gerrard has just rejoined Liverpool by the way (to play in friendlies)

Surely Chelsea and the Mackems can be done for match fixing now #JFT26

Ashley Cole was the bigger cock-end. Nearly crashing his car and pulling over at the side of the road to vomit over a £65k a week contract offer.

Reading this thread backwards I thought Yorkie had Rafa tattooed

One of our goalkeepers playing for Brighton next year could well happen IMO

Gabriel Pires - Marca

Although triggered by French authorities I wouldn't be surprised if the HMRC found something off about the Ferreyra transfer.