Mitch
Blonde Brigade Grand Wizard
In hindsight, to say that Partey and Willian aren't working out is an understatement. BUT, Partey was an absolute steal at 45m and Willian was coming off arguably his best season in a Chelsea shirt and definitely his most productive.
It's only been bad business because we have an abomination of a manager. Willian played a noticeable role in Chelsea making the Champions League and Partey was a pivotal part in the highly rated Atletico team. So much so that they fought to keep him.
In essence we brought in two Champions League players of proven quality, in areas were we needed improvement for a measly 45m. That should have been great business.
If we were to sell Partey we'd get most of our money back and Willian cost us no fee so there is nothing to lose. Maybe we could even sell him to the middle East or Yanksville?
How can Partey be viewed a steal at 45m for us when all of Guendouzi, Torreira and Ceballos had much better 1st seasons with us? I hope Partey goes on to adapt to league and lives up to hype but he has fallen woefully short of expectation in his first season.
As has willian who was coming off his most productive season with Chelsea.
I don't care what rating they have on Fifa computer games from past clubs, they need to produced the peformances expected from them on the pitch for us.