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I know I was guilty earlier on in the thread but we have so little information that all speculation has proved pointless. I don’t even acknowledge his existence anymore, tbh. 
He’s a non factor that as of yet, hasn’t cost anything as far as I know.

 

I’ve no idea what circumstances could change that and I’m bored of guessing.

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Watched him training with the subs at half time yesterday. He didn't shoot at goal like someone else mentioned he did (and buried them all) in the Arsenal match thread(?), but he looks so comfortable with the ball. Really good technique. Looked very happy too. Such a weird loan. Wonder if we'll ever get the full story on this one.

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3 minutes ago, Conjo said:

Watched him training with the subs at half time yesterday. He didn't shoot at goal like someone else mentioned he did (and buried them all) in the Arsenal match thread(?), but he looks so comfortable with the ball. Really good technique. Looked very happy too. Such a weird loan. Wonder if we'll ever get the full story on this one.

IIRC there's a clause that activates if he scores a goal in warm-up/training

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The most logical solution for me is that we signed him not for the immediate future and the first year being a loan helps with that. 
 

he gets 12 months in and around the squad, purely focusing on developing into a full time LB. Then, next season when the actual transfer kicks in, he is ready for regular game time.

 

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The main part I just don’t understand now, is why he can’t be used in PL2 matches. Get him playing games, dealing with defensive situations if that’s the concern. At the moment, it’s just training, which will help technical and fitness, but not that in game experience. 
 

Last season when not playing for first team at Chelsea it was PL2, mostly CM.
 

Is it in deal he can’t play PL2? Or does that also count towards any trigger? 
 

£30m next season for someone who’s essentially had 750 mins of prem football over 2 seasons. You are paying big amounts for a huge talent if that’s the view, but then if such a huge talent, they can surely play good minutes now?

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The cynic in me thinks Howe didn’t want him, he probably wanted someone else, so is making a point. It happens a lot in football. From the little I’ve seen I don’t believe lack of ability is the issue. Things will be clearer in the summer when we see if there’s an obligation to buy.

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