Not sure it is working. The home game v Bournemouth showed that. Richards has done ok in an unfamiliar role, but his passing limitations are being exposed. Away from home he can do a job, but at home when we have more of the ball he is a passenger.

As for Lerma, he is not a natural playing further up the pitch so i would prefer him in a solid 2 with Eze in front.

Chalobah would be a decent loan or purchase as he can play several positions and could help fill in for Doucoure whilst he is injured.

the other thing is we will already have the replacement for Guehi/Andersen so we can hold out for what we want 60/70/80m?

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No, i certainly wouldn't sell either now, loan with obligation to buy in the summer should suit all party's

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

Or we dangle the Guehi carrot, for the end of the season, he is going to go anyway, sell him to Chelsea in Jan for 40m plus Chalaboah, under condition they loan him back until the end of the season.

“That’s a joke son, I say, that’s a joke.” “Nice boy, but he’s sharp as a throw pillow.” “He’s so dumb he thinks a Mexican border pays rent” “ “Son… I say, son, some people are so narrow minded they can look through a keyhole with both eyes.”__ Forhorn Leghorn

"Crystal Palace eye up Chelsea’s Trevoh Chalobah in £25m deal to replace Marc Guehi"

Would be terrific business.

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