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Loool.... Bakayoko can only wish for the sheer talent and technique of Havertz. Havertz will definitely succeed, his movement off the ball and decision making on the ball is world class and those are what separates a good player from a great player.

Havertz is no where near Hazard's level when he was with us, both in footballing ability or marketability. We too are a much wealthier club that didn't need to sell to buy players. So I expect people to bleed when they come to buy Chelsea's best player while Ajax, Liepzeg and Leverkusen best players should go for less. And currently we are fortunate that the pandemic has prevented a bidding war, which has given us an advantage. Wouldn't it be smart to press our advantage (because of the pandemic) rather than act like all is back to normal. I don't know, maybe I'm just thinking too business like but saving 10-15 mil could be the difference between keeping Kepa for another season and buying a fresh goalkeeper.

Leverkusen are well within their rights to ask for whatever, but if they don't sell now, he'll have only one year left on his contract next summer and risk going to Bayern for free. And Leverkusen didn't make Champs league so thats another 40-50 million they could have had in their books lost. They're the ones at a disadvantage and I really don't want us to just pay 100mil for him like that. There's also a level of pressure that comes with that price tag that I don't want him to have to face. The English media will eat up any mental weakness and harp about the price tag forever. But if we are off an agreement by 5 million and the total price comes to 85mil we should just get it done, as it is worth it to make sure players like Barkley don't have a chance to start a game for Chelsea.

This is exactly what we should be pushing for, this is still COVID19 period and fans can't come to stadiums so the likelihood of clubs generating as much revenue as previous seasons is not possible. If we sign him for 100mil like a lot of people want, I fear that the pressure might get to him like (Greizmann, Coutinho, Dembele, Jao Felix) and all these 100mil+ flops everywhere. He's still young and the last thing we need is the heavy price tag weighing on his head. Like I've always said, the only central midfielder worth 100mil is De Bruyne and our negotiating team should not do business like a fan but be shrewd. Leverkusen did not make champions league so they need the money anyway.

RLC is a different case, as I think he can get away with a casual attitude as a midfielder. After all we saw Ozil in his prime dazzle for Madrid. But for Fullbacks, when I see good fullbacks I only imagine energetic, end to end, runners with effort put in every match. To be playing a laid back style as a fullback can never sit well with me. If James doesn't change, he'll be easily replaced.

Thats true. Didn't think of that. Glad thats not happening now, Leipzeg are 3-0 down

The bolded part is the most frustrating part about him. He takes things too easy when he should be energetic and showing more urgency to his game. Even to take a throwing takes him 5 minutes, he's never quick in decision making and I don't know any fullback who has ever made it to the top with that kind of laid back attitude.

For Werner?

I'd love this guy here. I'm absolutely convinced that he'll be a top player for us if he comes here.

At least two German teams in the semifinals proves hes playing in a much tougher league than people think

Vardy too is like Werner but he is the premier league's top scorer. If Werner provided that performance he has done well

Exactly. The tactics put up by the coach can protect the defense, Pressing traps/high pressing, Tactical fouls. Chelsea have to do far better at this if we want to sustain attacking football, it cant work without pressing and Tactical fouls. The Bayern destruction of Barcelona proved that Attack mostly wins over defense. Once we get finishers and good decision makers upfront, then we can focus on proper wingbacks like Alphonso Davies to provide Speed on the flanks in attack. Not the slow combo of Alonso and Azpi we currently have. Once your attack is dangerous, no one will attack your defense carelessly out of fear of being hit at the back.

When I kept on saying Muller is so good, people just don't understand. Its not about skills without end product, its about the constant football intelligence he displays. One of my favorite players in football

He'll surprise many. Top class player

We instantly become better than Liverpool in attack and on par with city in attack

By 'little' I meant to say young

We should be looking at Kondogbia if Westham dont want to play ball with Rice.

No one wants to sign him. Even Pirlo who was a genius in the role does not see any advantage in Jorginho and prefers little Tonali over him. All his overhype was unnecessary.

Why are we not all over this deal ffs. I'm not happy with the passing from our midfielders at all. Bayern and Thiago showed us how passing is done.

Honestly I hope we tie up the deal as soon as possible. As there are no much better prospects than Havertz available. Only someone like Sancho are on his level. Hopefully we get this wrapped up quickly.

Thanks for posting this, He's a very good goalscorer. I still have a high standard for players that should cost above 100million pounds. For example I rate De Bruyne at 100Million pounds, he is the best in the world in his position. Havertz hasn't gotten to that Level so he should be worth 80million not more.

Honestly I am more concerned with our midfielders than the defenders if I'm being honest. Look at yesterday, so many times the defenders were 1 on 1 with gnabry/Lewandowski/Muller. Several times.... No centre back can take that kind of pressure for 90minutes without a mistake. Our midfielders were no where to be found. No single protection, no tackles, no shield in front of the defenders. Once Bayern had the ball, one pass from thiago and Lewandowski is in front of christensen.. we know who wins that battle 90% of the time. Mancity made Varane look ordinary the other day. If the midfielders are not shielding the defence, then it's all for naught. No matter how good the defender is he'll be ordinary facing a tricky attacker every 5 minutes. I don't know if it was just a tactical problem, but there was just so much space in between the lines to find Muller and lewa easily. Under Conte you would see a very clear shape of 5 at the back and matic and Kante protecting the space in between the lines. But it just seems so disorganized against Liverpool, Arsenal and Bayern.

This is the right price for Havertz in my humble opinion. 60mil upfront and 20mil based on performances and appearances. Havertz has not had a 40+ goal and assist contribution in any season so he should not be commanding a 100mil price tag in my opinion. He's 80mil because of his youth and sheer talent. 100mil is for a consistent proven player in consecutive seasons.

Barcelona won just because of the sheer quality in attack compared to Napoli