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didierforever said:
I totally understand the class of sandro, just seems a bit unfair to Alonso. 

He was improving per game. Ended a season (league) on a high. and now probably will be displaced from the team. Specially in world cup year. 
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Cold decisions....but yea alonso has been outstanding and I've grown really fond of him, it's a shame but sandro would be an upgrade ,also can't see him getting in that Spain squad even if Jordi alba was out with an injury there are still 3 or 4 players ahead of him 

 
Yeah whilst I get it would be a real kick in the teeth for someone who has played so well this season. And don't particularly think Alonso needs upgrading.

If we were to sign Sandro or Alaba it would send a really strong message to the rest of the league and even players at the club that we mean business.

 
timetowaste said:
The rumoured £40mil for a LWB is extortionate.
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I disagree. 

Firstly, as painful as it is for us to hear for us mere mortals £40M really is nothing for a club like Chelsea. City have just paid close to that for a GK from the Portuguese league..

Secondly, a good LWB is so important. they're basically playing as a LM in our formation and we wouldn't even blink paying that much for a midfielder. 

 
Juve reject our first offer, which was 50mln. We are now sending second - 60mln. Thats from the media. But it`s say they have no intention of selling him ...

 
At age 26 as well he is in the prime of his career, would be a great LB/LWB for years to come. Only question is would Alonso be okay with playing second fiddle to him and as a backup?

 
JJP said:
At age 26 as well he is in the prime of his career, would be a great LB/LWB for years to come. Only question is would Alonso be okay with playing second fiddle to him and as a backup?
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I really hope so. Firstly, because that would be impressive depth at LWB position and, secondly, losing Marcos would seriously dampen the pleasure of gaining a high class alternative.

 
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JJP said:
At age 26 as well he is in the prime of his career, would be a great LB/LWB for years to come. Only question is would Alonso be okay with playing second fiddle to him and as a backup?
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No reason he shouldn't be. It's not like Alonso is some superstar. Plus he'll still get 25-30 appearances per season, play in London and earn higher wages than he could earn anywhere else. Alonso will be fine.

 
OhForAGreavsie said:
I really hope so. Firstly, because that would be impressive depth at LWB position and, secondly, losing Marcos would seriously dampen the pleasure of gaining a high class alternative.
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Exactly, having Sandro and Alonso for LB is pretty much perfect, couldn't really ask for better. Its the RB/RWB that really needs solving though

 
Barrettinator said:
No reason he shouldn't be. It's not like Alonso is some superstar. Plus he'll still get 25-30 appearances per season, play in London and earn higher wages than he could earn anywhere else. Alonso will be fine.
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yeah thats true, im hoping you're right. Just gotta sort out the right hand side now

 
Would love this to happen. Will give us great depth on the left side.. plus he is definitely an upgrade on alonso( not saying he is bad)

 
Equally adept at LB or LWB (something I don't feel the same can be said about Alonso).

Ideally for me we'd buy Sandro and perhaps replace Alonso with Tierney next summer.

 
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Alonso is also able to play as a CB, is he not?  Thought I recalled there being talk of him playing in the middle for Sunderland(?) a few years back.  This Sandro signing could allow Alonso to play on the left of the back 3 from time to time.  Just gives us options.

 
mwblue10 said:
Alonso is also able to play as a CB, is he not?  Thought I recalled there being talk of him playing in the middle for Sunderland(?) a few years back.  This Sandro signing could allow Alonso to play on the left of the back 3 from time to time.  Just gives us options.
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No.

He's a left wing back. He's literally not played CB in years....

 
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