Maybe he's seen enough that schlupp can play in that winger spot. Also the French connection may also help persuade Sakho and cabaye that their future lies at selhurst.

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Both injury prone. Think clichy would be a class signing. If this deal does happen then there a massive doubt that soaure will return.

This would provide competition for Ward and PVA which is needed. Lets face it, Ward has never really had to compete for his place. And Pape is very unlikely to make it back into the first team. Shlupp, PVA and Clichy would be some competition and can see one of them pushing further up.

I bet you could find 20 fullback that would fit our price range. In a perfect world you would want a full back that 24, great pace and potential sell on. Maybe Sam thinks it vital to have players like sagna and clichy. Look what Sam done with michel Salgado. He has a history of signing players that many people think are finished yet gets a couple more years out of them. I trust Sam judgment as so far he done well in the market. Also signing free agents also may mean we have a bigger budget to spend on Sakho and a goalie.

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He is basically ambidextrous although his right foot is his natural choice. Never affected his game though and he is perfectly capable of tackling or delivering good crosses with either. Saying Clichy isn't good is more nonsense from Mattteo. He was a success at Arsenal and Man City. He is better than anything we have and isn't that old at 31.

As for Sagna we are in dire need of an upgrade on Ward. You'd be hard pressed to find one with PL experience and on a free Other than him or Glen Johnson.

Made me laugh