@bernardb
I fear you may be right. He was on the fringe of the first 11 last year and was often the first subbed off when he started games. With Albrighton and Perez now available he is facing even more competition. I did buy him as a long term hold though and being only 21 and English, I'm hopeful he will make the step up in the next 1-2 years.
I'm not sure exactly how he fits in and how much game time he will get. Given the fee that has been paid, I am assuming BR will be planning to push him straight into the starting 11. If that is the case, who loses out? They have a number of attacking options now and as a Barnes holder, I am slightly concerned about the impact on his playing time.
I don't currently hold any French or France-based players (my Fred Guilbert punt aside) so found this really helpful. I've added a couple to my watchlist and I especially like the sound of Kelvin Amian. Thanks.
I really hope he does well preseason and stays at Chelsea. I have taken a punt on Connor Wickham at 24p and was concerned Bats would end up going back on loan to Palace.
@Vespasian32
Ha ha, brilliant. It was already 58p when I purchased but I'd like to think I made a meaningful contribution to your success ;)
@Advinculas-Index
Oh good. I had visions of you spending ages tinkering in Excel every time you were doing an update!!
@Westy
I wish mate. He's out of my league, can't afford to unless I sell some Bale which is what I was potentially looking at.
@Vespasian32
I've got £1.09 cash balance. I'll buy as much as I can but I'm not sure it will help......