MoroccanBlue

So Brighton just another Sevilla then? Constantly moving goal posts?

There are Villa fans saying he is the best youth product they've produced in over 20 years...

Exactly. He is essentially another Bellingham. We've allegedly been scouting him for a while.

Such a dead joke.

Could be the next Bellingham. Apparently one of the most talented VIlla youth players in quite a while.

And vice versa their defence. When Dias and Cancelo are out of the team, they struggle.

Not sure if there is anyone realistically available in attack that improves us. De Jong is a possibility but obviously we are not going to address everything in one window. Best to address the actual backbone of our system.

Is it overkill? Last season we saw an inexperienced Chalobah prone to errors at the latter end of the season. We saw arguably the worst CB to ever put on a Chelsea kit in Sarr who was a calamity waiting to happen. We saw Azpilicueta prone to errors towards the latter end of the season given he can't keep up with the pace of the game anymore. We saw Alonso being Alonso whilst Chilwell was out of the esason. We saw James overplayed and injury stricken. For me, this has to happen.

Considering it is the backbone to our system thriving, understandable.

If De Jong is coming it means we aren't extending Jorginho's contract. Not necessarily he's leaving. Gilmour will likely be sold. Ruben up in the air. Jorginho/De Jong/Kante/Kovacic/Gallagher

We’ll get someone I’m sure.

Slonina will be with Chicago until January.

Work in progress for Marc Cucurella deal. Chelsea are on it on both club and player side, waiting to complete full agreement with Brighton. Deal well advanced. 🚨🔵 #CFC No issues on player side. Man City confirm they have no intention to improve their £40m bid. @FabrizoRomano

So they want their cake and eat it too. Sell to Newcastle.

His performance against us at LCB

42 Chances created in the Prem. (ranked 32nd). 2.8 xA (ranked 73rd) https://www.fotmob.com/players/873289/marc-cucurella

Apparently close to 20m off Leciester's valuation on Fofana. Talks ongoing this week. - Jacob Steinberg

We wanted Hakimi. Remember that. I think people are forgetting just how important and demanding these wingback positions are. We need quality in depth. The fact these players are also versatile makes it a huge bonus.

Romano claiming personal terms not an issue. Player wants to join.

That's how I see it if they were to play together in some matches. Mendy Koulibaly Silva Jorginho Kante Cucurella James Chilwell Mount Sterling Havertz Mind boggling those against this. Our season went to the toilet for our lack of wingback depth.

I think he will primarily be LWB. LCB on occasion. It's evident Tuchel wants ball carrying outside CBs so I can see why his versatility would come in use.

Something Rudiger did on occasion at LCB

Cucurella could be 4'8 so long as it keeps Sarr out of the club.

He can play LCB too I think.

More on Cucurella. Chelsea will talk today with Brighton to discuss fee and players to be involved, Colwill will be part of conversations. Also, Chelsea will make contract bid to Cucurella. 🔵🇪🇸 #CFC Man City remain on same position: £40m or nothing. No agreement with Brighton. pic.twitter.com/tqzlWS8IxO — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 1, 2022