Strike

He has worded it ambiguously. doubts have emerged over whether Olise would favour a move there when there is also interest from Arsenal, Bayern, Newcastle and both Manchester clubs. I don't think he has clear info on what Olise is thinking hence worded it as "doubts have emerged"

Hope he has a blinder. Can't believe Broja might have a 20m + market still.

Tbh, we are competing pretty well with Arsenal, Liverpool, United despite having only Conference League. City's pull will reduce with Pep leaving.

That's the thing with football - in a couple of years, this list will get upended and a completely new set of names will be here. Want the directors to seriously look into roster formation. Sign experience to keep the professionalism up at the club during a good run, keep heads up if we hit bad form.

Ideally Broja as their backup CF But looks like they might do a deal with Roma for Tammy for that role - which makes sense and has upside for them. Would be okay with Chalobah or Chilwell going there since they're looking for LBs (Digne and Moreno both 30+ and might leave)

In 2026 we'll have Palmer, Noni, Omari, Paez, Angelo, Estevao and (Olise) - competing for the RW spot.

This is great. United spending 70m on a mid-tier CB + Everton will get the funds to pay for Broja.

This is the crucial bit. Unless City get involved, I think we are very much in this.

Ornstein reporting we are prepared to meet ~£60m release clause

Yep, those 3 and McKenna according to Athletic.

Big 😕

Even if the price is 25m and not 40, there are better solutions for the striker role. I like the physical attributes and he seems to have a shot on him, something we haven't seen among Chelsea forwards in a while. But technique-wise, there is a lot of work to be done. He came from the MLS and has had a year of coaching from Emery. I don't think he's ready for a ST role at Chelsea and its another summer where we are circling around the striker question and not going for the kill in getting a player in his prime.

We don't need every wonderkid.

Casadei has interest from Italy - Bologna and Lazio want him. He might go The rest can stay. Enzo, Caicedo, Lavia and Gallagher for the league games. Ugo, Santos, Carney get gametime in the cups.

Best player right now. If they can convince her, this would be a landmark signing.

I agree they seem to have a good eye for talent but the question here is about roster formation.

Deivid is not super talented at all by the looks. Definitely needs to head out on loan. They're populating with many signings in the hope few work out. Think we have enough strikers in the 17-23 age group and the squad needs a senior who won't take another season to settle.

Pushing for 18 year old LW Desire Doue from Rennes. Lot of big clubs interested - Leverkusen, Barcelona, Arsenal

The rumour is true. No doubt. We were interested in January too

The value has not been quoted by anyone reliable yet.

In January, Matt Law quoted a deal at £18million. Can't imagine has value has more than doubled https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2024/01/24/Chelsea-transfer-news-jhon-duran-aston-villa-striker/

How reliable is Guillo Arango? He's the one peddling the £42 million figure. He says it is "close to"

Been doing this since 2022 - sign backups or cheap strikers. Its time to go for a top striker even in a thin market.