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Mark Foley's avatar

I find it incredible that we aren't going for Mbuno. Although he has played primarily on the right for The Bees this season he is left footed. Twenty goals in the Prem this season and with his pace and ability to deliver into the box or attack directly, he will be the perfect foil for Delap. The big plus is that he is proven in the Prem and at just over 60m , the price is not ridiculous, especially if we could unload Madueke in an (unofficial) swap. Then again if we had managed to get the performances that Nuno has out of CHO, we wouldn't even be discussing this.

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Martin Alway's avatar

Nicely written @Jai, a wordsmith, my guess you did an english lit degree, the Times needs you along with Clarksons wit.

I imagine Jai, whose writing centres around a Bond-esque lifestyle of designer watches, fast cars with first class luxury travel and whose Instagram bio reads “whoever said there’s no such thing as a free lunch wasn’t a journalist”

Historic wingers, Robben and Duff those were the days.

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Andy Setterfield's avatar

I did fall asleep but it wasn't your fault Jai and you managed to keep it sub 1 hour.

It would be good to see more articles form you.

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Fitz's avatar

Great article @jai interesting read and food for thought. Hope it's the start of many.

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Craige Coren's avatar

Jai I really enjoyed your article with some interesting insights supported by some great statistics. It really makes you think and I think most of us can go with you the number of LWs available of a real high-quality of you and far between.

The Gittens noise gets louder every day and I wouldn’t be disappointed, although Simons would be my preference. I’m also not against us going for two with the second being a more experienced player a.k.a. Gnabry or Sané to share the workload and their experience. I guess this is all subject to Sancho going back to Manchester United and what other business CFC might do with wide players.

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Martin Alway's avatar

choosing wingers these days is like a round of Marry < Shag > Divorce, all depends where you are on venn diagram coming into center or going out

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Billy's avatar

Can't believe how much disrespect Garnacho gets especially as he plays in this Utd team, he's a player that could explode - think I must be one of the only Chelsea fans that taking him Gittens every day of the week. He's so direct, always trying to score or assist - 20 years old with 2 & half years PL experience.

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Dieter Van Gucht's avatar

Excellent article, Jai!! Chelsea should target Xavi Simons or Jamie Gittens in my opinion for the LW.

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WillM's avatar

Surely Chelsea purchasing more Fofanas should be avoided.

Nothing against them personally, but neither of the recent ones have really worked out.

Or maybe it is third time lucky.

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Shayne H-Ray's avatar

Great article thanks Jai

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Santhosh's avatar

Great beginning Jai. Balanced and some good prospects.

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Alex Stephanos's avatar

Great article! I personally am growing more convinced Garnancho should be the choice. His production is insane and if we don’t sign another Striker then he can provide g/a as well. He is also incredibly young and the attitude can change in another squad

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Michelle's avatar

Simons would be my choice.

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Jan's avatar

Great article with differentiated insights and stats!!

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