Blues Forever

Brighton has the right to demand that kind of money considering Dunk is their best defender and Captain.

English tax.

This could mean Bakayoko won't go to Milan.

Either Arsenal or United.

Seriously doubt Madrid want to sell Reguilon for that price.

Doubt Madrid would sell him for that price, i think €30m - €40m is more likely.

It was widely reported we would only sell one of Zouma, Rudiger, or Christensen not all of them.

What makes you think that Tomori is ready as our starting CB? Lampard seems to have preferred Zouma, Rudiger, and Christensen ahead of him.

Just go for a cheaper GK like Rajkovic and spend big money on a world class CB.

Skriniar main weakness is aerial duels, i think that's the reason why Lampard doesn't consider him as CB option for next season.

Rice isn't worth for the money West Ham want. Zakaria is cheaper than Rice and available for €50m.

According to Bild his new contract includes a release clause of €50m.

Summary: Improving the backline is a priority, Rice is the number one target for centre back and Chilwell left back Chelsea hope that CL football and an increase in salary will tempt Rice to push for a move Barkley, Batshuayi, Emerson, Kepa, Jorginho and Zouma could all potentially leave to raise funds or be used in part exchange (particular note of Moyes at West Ham wrt Barkley) We enquired about Alaba earlier in the year but he wasn't interested Leicester missing out on CL has made Chilwell much more likely Several names have been discussed for goalkeeper, the situation will definitely be resolved, Oblak's price and wages seem too steep, United wouldn't want to let go of Henderson, Onana seems easiest (£30m) Only Chelsea are in a strong position to sign Havertz, but Bayer Leverkuzen want around 90m Euros, whereas Chelsea don't want to pay that upfront A deal for Havertz isn't as close as other people have suggested and the negotiations could drag on Suggests Rajkovic for GK

Valencia and City are in advanced negotiations for Torres, the deal will be done for €25m + €10m in bonuses.

Better than Kepa but still error-prones according to Ajax fans.

Summary: • Deal is getting closer and closer, Chelsea is No. 1 in the race • Playing Champions League is important to Havertz, but not necessarily a deal-breaker • Chelsea will have to get clever with payments if they miss CL • There is an agreement between Havertz and Chelsea • “I’m really sure it will happen” with one question mark being Champions League • Rudiger “flirts” a lot with Havertz • Real was trying to make a swap deal, Leverkusen didn’t want that • Havertz likes the idea of playing in Chelsea’s team: Kante providing defensive support and Frank allowing him to express himself on the right • Marina is playing a big part in the deal • Long story short: UCL or not, if Chelsea pay what Leverkusen are asking, the deal will get done • Expect things to move rapidly after Sunday, since Chelsea will have a clearer picture of their finances • Even if Chelsea miss CL, Havertz sees the bright future and many CL seasons are ahead. Werner signing also helps him • Lampard has told Werner that he will play as a Striker and not on the LW • Marina was the one who stopped Giroud leaving in the winter as she was really close to his wife • Zakaria is on the shortlist of Chelsea

I rate Gimenez but don't think we will trigger his 100m release clause.

Hope we stay clear from him, good going forward but shit defensively.

Still not convinced with Rice as a CB. He is rarely playing that position and more like a DM nowdays.