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Now that would be midfield depth would be mouthwatering.Personally I'd think this would be a good signing for us. Ange has his eyes on more than just competing for top 4. We need serious quality depth in midfield and Hojbjerg wants out. For me he's a no brainer at £40m. Proven homegrown quality that can play in all 3 midfield positions.
Chelsea need to sell him for FFP and because Poch plays him every week they know there won't be many clubs he'd willingly lead for. They can't palm him off on someone like Palace now.
Homegrown quota is looking to be an issue for us. Supposedly Everton wanted £80-100m for Braithwaite! Value wise you probably won't find a fairer deal for a HG player.
If a deal happens however it happens late. The early return of Bentancur has helped here.
Personally I think midfield options of...
Maddison
Kulusevski
Bentancur
Sarr
Gallagher
Bissouma
Lo Celso/Skipp
...would be excellent. For me that has a bit of everything and would be enough for a title contending team.
If we could build that kind of depth everywhere we'll be on to something.
When you are building a squad sometimes the deals don't always arise in the order of most importance.
If we could replicate that in all positions Ange could challenge on all fronts for us.