ChelseaFanUK

when was that, though

Well re. Dest, soon as Tuchel said the club were looking at getting a RWB perhaps, Dest wasn't my first guess, it was Adama Traore. 3 weeks left in the window, we'll see what happens. I just think we need to loan a LWB only

Nah, playing in the prem is totally different to a tier 5 English side. Chesterfield are probably the same level as the academy games he plays in. He played very wel, but lets not get carried away and remember who we faced. I'd give him a loan to a league 1 club first, or champ

It's still to be seen whether Lyon allow him to come back. They have final say and have already said no once

Haaland to Madrid/Barca and Vlahovic to City/Juventus is my guess And Kane to city if Vlahovic goes elsewhere

Found it strange that Tuchel said the club were looking at the market for wingback to cover Reece James' injury. That makes no sense to me James will be back by mid-February i imagine, he doesnt need replacing. CHO is decent there and Pulisic at a stretch [albeit im not a fan of him there, at all] Chilwell wont be seen again until 22/23 so he is the one who needs replacing... not James

I'd imagine its more likely a rotation on Coventry's part, but I'd leave him right where he is. Regular first team football there is better than being Alonso's backup here.

I think Digne is the one we want to sign, but Emerson being recalled is/was first option and by all accounts Lyon said no Everton supposedly wont loan Digne out, so we either buy him, or have a loan with an obligation. Tuchel has now confirmed that we are looking into the market for possibilities given we have long term injuries, so i could see Digne happening tbh

It's Digne or no one this window lads. Digne is better defending than Alonso but going forward its not so clear cut. Digne obviously quicker aswell and also packs a decent dead ball ability There may already be talks, but its been made clear through media (ok not the most reliable lol) that Everton won't do a loan unless the buy option is mandatory I'd be happy with him

I wonder if Malang Sarr may head out on loan this month. I do like him, but was talk of Watford, West Ham and torino looking at him

Coutinho choosing Gerrard is almost nailed on. I'd say that deal is all but done then.

We obviously haven't, thats why they have been able to refuse the recall. I'd imagine they paid a loan fee and there may also be some sort of idea of what it'd take to buy him should they wish, although not an "official" buy option. And thats why they've refused, along with the fact he is doing well. Next step will possibly be to try recall Maatsen, but we may run into same issue. Plus, his development may be better staying at Coventry. It's why i kinda expect the Digne deal to happen if its a loan with option to buy... not so sure of a permanent deal happening. Although id be happy with it

By all accounts Digne does not want Newcastle. If true IMO he is waiting for us. If you're Digne and your agent says Chelsea are looking at you, aswell as Newcastle, you'll hold out until you know for sure that Chelsea are/are not making it official. I have always suspected that if we did bid, it'd be last week of January. I think he'd even pick West Ham before Newcastle. They may be super rich, but they aren't appealing to players right this minute. They're looking right now as if they're going down. If I was Eddie Howe this window I'd look at likes of Coutinho on loan, Lingard, Barkley, Aaron Ramsey, Origi, Tarkowski, Dean Henderson etc for example. good squad players for now, try to survive, then go for the upper tier in the summer. If Digne WAS signed permanent, then it would mean Alonso and Digne until May; then Alonso and Emerson go in the summer, and we then have Digne and Chilwell as LWB's next season on. It's not beyond possibility. Do i think it'll happen on a permanent though? not sure. - If Everton were to agree to a loan with buy option? Yes, i think it happens then

Might ask CFCDaily on twitter his prediction for tonight, hes always full of positivity.......

Decent little pickup on a loan is Saul. Lets sit back and see if the clause gets triggered..... at 10.45 pm

Yeh, 50-50 split. £34m ish each?

ah ok, i thought a intermediary or club rep had to do it. Perhaps there is still a small, small chance then

Re. Kounde, unless im wrong, i think to trigger a la liga buyout, you have to physically deposit the money yourself at the league offices dont you? So unless someone is out in spain on our behalf, we cant trigger it.... I really dont see Kounde happening, whereas 48 hrs ago i was other way round with Kounde and Saul

I dont think that TV show have much reliability, but we will know for sure by this time tomorrow

Im not so sure tbh. Out of the 2 deals, him and Saul, i think Kounde is the only one with a chance of happening. Just feels like we've walked away

My confidence re. Kounde has gone. I've a feeling we are done

Kounde will happen i reckon. Saul no

Nope, probably tonight or tomorrow Tomorrow will be full of rumours id guess with deadline day being Tuesday

Monday will be mad. Day before deadline

I reckon that there is obviously a chance up until 11pm Monday. If im being really honest, i think Kounde will be the final signing