14 Aug 2023 20:15:57
Hi Ed's

Thanks for all the updates over a crazy few days!

Do you think we would have been successful with Lavia if we offered what we apparently offered today, last week?

Looking forward to where we end up over the next few weeks. I don't buy into the hype around there not being a plan in place - so I'm hoping for a Fabinho/ jota/ szob signing where it went under the radar and happened quickly.

{Ed001's Note - yes.}

1.) 14 Aug 2023
14 Aug 2023 22:26:02
Got a feeling that some loan deals will be coming our way, similar to melo and caulker.

2.) 15 Aug 2023
15 Aug 2023 08:00:02
Don’t rule that out, Ashy. But pls, no Caulker nor Arthur. I can’t take it this season.

3.) 15 Aug 2023
14 Aug 2023 21:52:50
Don’t blame lavia if he goes to Chelsea to be honest, I don’t think we’ve made him feel like we really wanted him. I’m curious though Ed if you think the length of contract Chelsea are offering players is a very attractive proposition to them, take MC- an 8year deal is some security for a player isn’t it, guaranteed money for nearly a decade, and let’s be honest if a player wants out they seem to be able to get themselves a move.

{Ed002's Note - The length of contract gives a means of protecting their value whilst not impacting the opportunity to move on.}