Both good players but muddled thinking. And who is lining up these transfers when we have no manager in place with a say in it ???? Courtois looks every bit as good as Krul, and Tiote is covered by Romeu and Essien. Why don't we first target the positions we DON'T have players for ???? Right back ( Branas back up, since Hutchinson looks like never being given a chance ) Left Back ( Ashley Cole 's replacement ) Winger ( for Malouda ) Creative midfielder ( Lamps on the slide, Meireles too "iffy " ) Striker ( Drogs looks as if he's going Torres and Sturridge and Lukaku need another back up.) We have De Bruyen, Josh, that french Kid all the fuss was about and who's name I can never remember on loan to Lille ??? is it. What we don't need desperately ,is a goalkeeper or defensive mid field. ( though Tiote is a bit more than that.) By all means check them out but get a manager first, who has players HE wants.
That french kid is of course Gael Kakuta not at Lille , but Dijon I believe, and apparently playing very well
Kakuta did nothing at Fulham or Bolton, hope he improves but he's nowhere near good enough YET, in my opinion.
Kakuta has scored 4 in 7 for Dijon so far and he's got a couple of MOTM awards too. Dijon fans love him
Or Chelsea for that matter!! Him on the left allowing Mata in the middle??? How are these players going to reach their potential with the odd cameo appearance? Would love to see Josh, Kakuta, Hutchinson, Bertrand, Piazon etc get a bit more game time.
Agree too but let's not forget, the French league is piss weak. Hopefully though, he'll come back full of confidence and push on for a first team spot.