2017/18 Ross Barkley

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http://www.skysports.com/football/n...-good-prospect-for-chelsea-says-antonio-conte

"We are talking about an English player, a young player, he is a good prospect for Chelsea," said Conte.

"I think that the club decided for this investment. This is a good opportunity for the club to buy this player. For sure, it is a good prospect for Chelsea".

If he had a brain he'd be concerned by those comments - it has all the hallmarks of a Scott Sinclair, Fabian Delph, Richard Wright etc and filling quota.

He starts with English, references "prospect" and to compound it, puts the responsibility/emphasis on it being a club decision regarding it being an investment (resale etc).

Delphs a world class full back/midfielder in greatest premier league side ever ever now though

 

[kenada_blue]

His new manager hardly sounds excited.......

Koeman?

 

[Steve Wigan]

I think there was one major reason why he chose to go now instead of going in May and lining his pockets more, Dave.

The World Cup.

He stayed here, he was watching it from his couch.

But if he plays half a dozen decent games for Chelsea before the season's end he will be on that plane for sure.

He has as much chance of being picked for England as I have, vault that if you like!

Wouldn't be surprised to see him on loan at Arnhem or one of Chelseas other resting places for loanees.

 

[COYBL25]

I for one will be gutted to see him go, I think the midfield need a player like him.

On the other hand,
Relating to his tweets regarding waiting until he's fit again?

Makes you wonder what he was actually holding out for, considering it's the same outcome as what would have been in august?! Was it for a spurs bid that hasn't happened (I personally thought that was his preferred move)

Or like has been mentioned, did Chelsea say wait until January we'll offer Everton less and you more because of this?

Be interesting to see his press conference once he's signed.

Let's hope we spend the money wisely on a better replacement who wants to play for Everton fc.

We`ve already spent the money on Cenk Tosun.

Sell to buy as always.

Brand new shiny Everton > same old Everton.

 

[Khalekan]

He has as much chance of being picked for England as I have, vault that if you like!

No Steve, I don't vault people

We shall see how it goes and no big deal if one of us is wrong

 

[Steve Wigan]

No Steve, I don't vault people

We shall see how it goes and no big deal if one of us is wrong

Seriously, I'm with you on the vaulting. Nice talking to you.

 

[nsno-chris]

I reckon we’ll tempt David Dunn out of retirement

 

[davek]

Fair enough. Moshiri has an agenda, I get it. But Barkley leaving in January means Barkley is totally blameless! Ok.

There;s a hierarchy of blame and Moshiri and Koeman are at the pinnacle of it.

 

[Tel001]

I called this from day one and what bothers me is how our amazing away support sung his name after Koeman got sacked.

So naive and he’s completely betrayed us however you look at it.

Hope he gets hell and spat on at Goodison on his return.

I'm with you mate... been saying this was coming for ages

 

[ProZ]

 

[COYBL25]

There;s a hierarchy of blame and Moshiri and Koeman are at the pinnacle of it.

I`d put Kenwright at the very top of that pinnacle Dave.

 

[davek]

http://www.skysports.com/football/n...-good-prospect-for-chelsea-says-antonio-conte

"We are talking about an English player, a young player, he is a good prospect for Chelsea," said Conte.

"I think that the club decided for this investment. This is a good opportunity for the club to buy this player. For sure, it is a good prospect for Chelsea".

If he had a brain he'd be concerned by those comments - it has all the hallmarks of a Scott Sinclair, Fabian Delph, Richard Wright etc and filling quota.

He starts with English, references "prospect" and to compound it, puts the responsibility/emphasis on it being a club decision regarding it being an investment (resale etc).

I woud doubt it's Conte;s choice. There;'s been an ongoing war with Conte and the technical team over incoming players.

My guess is that Barkley is bought for next season when a new boss will be installed.

 

[Tel001]

I think he’ll surprise a lot of people on here. He’ll be surrounded by players much better than we have here. A lot of the frustration aimed at him was likely due to teammates not being available for passes/not being on the same wavelength as him.

He’ll do well I reckon.

Agreed ...it his 5 ex managers, team mates and all the fans fault that he didn't reach the heights he could have

 

[Toast]

I reckon we’ll tempt David Dunn out of retirement

And Damian Duff ?

 

[davek]

I`d put Kenwright at the very top of that pinnacle Dave.

Overall, yes. But in the particular case of Barkley it's:

Koeman
Moshiri
Agent
Barkley