I cannot remember any English player that has returned from performing well at the World Cup to be sent out on loan, it just isn’t going to happen.

You a slightly scathing about our bargain basement policy, which has included Benteke, Sakho, PVA etc. I thought I read we were amongst the top 8 biggest spenders in the league.

I’m with you. We compete financially now days with all but the top three. Plus we’re his local club close to his family. Makes perfect t sense when you add the points you make to the equation.

"We love you Palace, we f@cking hate Man U, We love you Palace, we hate the brighton too, We love you Palace we play in red 'n' blue, so f@ck you, and you ...

Saw today that Hodgson has said he's going to be better than Michael Ballack.

Well it seems Hodgson has given up on him too with that comment, unless he wants us to spend more money on him.

Maybe he should compare him to some sort of old carthorse to redress the balance. Frank Lampard reckons he can do everything so there's another £10 million. If so maybe he can get a cut price deal for us from Chelski, lol.

Edited by Booted Eagle (23 Jun 2018 9.18pm)

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It's hard to see a new manager shifting him without a good look. Only a knockout offer - out of our range - is likely to see him moving this window

Having got international recognition he will want the guarantee of first team football. Chelsea with all their other players will find that hard. If he does not get these assurances he will push for a move. He may be offered a loan move but I think he will push for a permanent move unless this has a right to purchase clause.

So Chelsea have a real problem and because of the shortened transfer window a new manager may not have any real time to make a decision.

I think the best thing for RLC is to move on. He needs to go to a club where he will always be on team sheet and he is not yet the finished article so a top 4 club in my view is not the answer.

Chelsea have 4 options
1) Give him first team football
2) Loan him out
3) Sell and take profit now
4) Sell with a hefty sell on clause or buy back clause.

I think they will do the fourth as this gives best potential for profit long term