Rekin 835 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Fuck him. Back when we were linked with Sandro, VVD, Bakayoko and him he was always the least exciting transfer for me. Poor first touch, low football IQ and questionable technique. He has the physical aspects to make the most of counters and to bully some defenders, but he can kiss much of that goodbye now that he will go up against packed defenses. Also, if it is true that he had been talking with Conte for several weeks about playing for us, and then chose to go to Utd anyway it just shows what kind of loyalty/dedication he has. There is no world where I think £100m is good business for him. And I do not even mean that from a commercial perspective, I mean in terms of ROI on the pitch. We have a strong team that can support a good striker to get the 20 goals a season. What we need in order to move forward as a club is someone who can get 20 goals, but also make the players around him better. That was never going to be Lukaku. I have my concerns about Morata, but there can be no question that he is the one target we have had who would be able to actually improve his teammates. It hurts losing Lukaku to United, if he would have gone to PSG I would care 0%, now it is some prestige lost. Having said that, I honestly believe we are better off without him. I know people are (very) upset with the delay of our transfers, perhaps there is some truth to us paying for our inertia. I do however believe that there is much we do not know going on behind the scenes. Imagine we end this transfer window with these players: Morata Sandro Rudiger Bakayoko Danilo/Ox Caballero Mahrez/other RW Would that not be amazing? Great width, while upgrading the parts of the team where we struggled. Pre-season is about to start, and I am a strong believer that it is imperative for a new player to be there in order to have a good start. If we have not signed at least four of those players within two weeks, you can count me in the "board is fucking up" team, but until then at least I will remain calm about the state of things. Rudiger, Caballero and Bakayoko seem certain, it is the rest where the rush is starting to be felt a bit. chelseawise and Last Sicarius 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 With the way Jose 'hijack' this transfer, I think we will not let any players joining him. We won't even give him Matic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnythefirst 1,076 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 1 hour ago, Georgy said: Todd Kane loves Chelsea since he was little even though he hasn't been given a chance since ever. Despite playing only a handful of matches he still claims he loves the club a lot. Compare him to a fraud like Lukaku who couldn't fight for a 2nd place with Torres and Ba LOL Good for him. Now compare their pay checks and there status as a football player. Got him far, that love for the club... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 43,479 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 28 minutes ago, BluesMadLad said: Lukaku first interview as Man Utd player shows everything you thought you knew was wrong It was said you would destroy the dark side, not join them! Romelu Lukaku has not yet been officially announced as a Manchester United player, but he sat down with ESPN FC in Los Angeles for an exclusive interview about just why he chose the evil empire over the club he (supposedly) supported as a boy and was (supposedly) all ready to sign for even just a couple weeks ago. “It’s the biggest club in the world.” Fair enough. “This is an opportunity that I've always wanted since I was a child. When [Manchester United] came calling, I didn't have to think twice. So I'm really delighted to hopefully be part of their history." Oh? “Who would say no to the biggest club in the world?” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 If Tianjin Quanjian sign him two years from now, he will say the same thing. It is the biggest club in the world right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laylabelle 9,711 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 Mehh like said they all big up the club they're going to regardless of what said before. Hardly going to say Man U isn't where I want to be but it'll do as it's a alright club.. Fernando 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 16 minutes ago, RoyalBlues said: With the way Jose 'hijack' this transfer, I think we will not let any players joining him. We won't even give him Matic. And this would be extremely foolish on our part.How can you turn down £40m for Matic? He isn't even worth half that amount. Peace. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 2 minutes ago, Styles said: And this would be extremely foolish on our part.How can you turn down £40m for Matic? He isn't even worth half that amount. What is so important that we won't spent any of them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 3 minutes ago, RoyalBlues said: What is so important that we won't spent any of them? Its only July 9th, plenty of time to get bodies in. Just getting rid of Matic is an upgrade for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,341 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 13 minutes ago, Styles said: Its only July 9th, plenty of time to get bodies in. Just getting rid of Matic is an upgrade for me. Pre season starts tomorrow pal lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roquila 1,335 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 31 minutes ago, Styles said: Its only July 9th, plenty of time to get bodies in. Just getting rid of Matic is an upgrade for me. Just like 2 years ago, when we signed djilowhatever and hector. Shades of 2015... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Styles 9,790 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 19 minutes ago, BluesMadLad said: Pre season starts tomorrow pal lol Lol really? Wasn't aware still plenty of time tho. 2 minutes ago, Roquila said: Just like 2 years ago, when we signed djilowhatever and hector. Shades of 2015... I agree but I trust uncle Emenalo to look after us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnald 256 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 He is so full of shit with his blah blah's it's unreal. He always has been but now it's getting ridiculous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 18 minutes ago, Roquila said: Just like 2 years ago, when we signed djilowhatever and hector. Shades of 2015... We didnt bid £75m for a striker 2 years ago. Chill the fuck out. Johnnyeye 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 14 hours ago, mccg said: BREAKING NEWS Romelu Lukaku to appear in US court on October 2 after being cited following a noise complaint on July 2 in LA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kendrick 339 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 41 minutes ago, Polo7 said: We didnt bid £75m for a striker 2 years ago. Chill the fuck out. "Bidding" 75m after knowing it goes one way (United deal is worth 100m~), yeah that counts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 1 minute ago, Kendrick said: "Bidding" 75m after knowing it goes one way (United deal is worth 100m~), yeah that counts. How would anyone outside the club knowing about the ins and outs of transfers. You dont. If we are still in the same situation come the 1st of September then Ill be crying with you all. Until then, relax. akgw13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 I wonder what sell on clause the board whacked in , chuck that change and more at top striker asap Chelsea still ‘adamant’ that Lukaku wants to join them http://www.football365.com/news/chelsea-still-adamant-that-lukaku-wants-to-join-them lol still , what will it take Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 4 hours ago, Styles said: And this would be extremely foolish on our part.How can you turn down £40m for Matic? He isn't even worth half that amount. Actually, if we want to piss off ManU/Mourinho then selling them Matic is the right thing to do ! Styles and Miguelito 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted July 9, 2017 Share Posted July 9, 2017 On 2017-7-8 at 8:38 AM, Jype said: Yeah, like Man United are run by some amateurs who wouldn't make sure everything was agreed before making the announcement. Agreeing personal terms is just something they have to write in that media release but everything's been agreed since two days ago and the announcement is just a confirmation to their fans and stock holders that he's coming, something which Chelsea could take a note from, I'm talking Bakayoko&Rüdiger and how frustrating it is not having heard anything yet. They won the race for Lukaku as soon as they briefed the media about having reached an agreement with the fee two days ago. Everything that happened after that was just Chelsea trying to save face having missed out on the signing, and judging by the latest article on the Times it has even worked: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/edition/sport/antonio-conte-betrayed-by-romelu-lukakus-decision-f9bx80xtn "Antonio Conte has made his peace with Chelsea after their failure to sign Romelu Lukaku, with the head coach blaming the player and his agent, Mino Raiola, for the Everton striker’s impending transfer to Manchester United, which could be announced as early as today. It is understood that Chelsea matched United’s initial £75million up-front offer for Lukaku, but were unwilling to meet the agent fee being demanded by Raiola, which they believe has been pivotal in the Belgium striker’s apparent desire to move to Old Trafford." Now in the eyes of Chelsea the official scapegoats for this shower of shit are Lukaku and Raiola, not Emenalo and Granovskaia. Making the late bid was nothing but a media play because by then everything was already agreed with Lukaku and United so there was never really a chance of hijacking it anymore, and making sure everyone knew Chelsea's offer included less money to Raiola was merely trying to paint him as the ultimate villain. Can't really say I'm overly sad in missing out on Lukaku the player assuming we now get another top striker (Belotti, Morata or Aubameyang) but the way this has been handled is what makes it so disappointing. Conte wanted Lukaku, the player himself wanted to come and he still ends up at a rival club because of the board's incompetence. This has been a massive embarrassment to Chelsea as a club and we'll keep hearing about it for years every single time he scores for United. The only way Chelsea will end up on top here is if Lukaku somehow flops massively at United or has a huge falling out with Mourinho and we get the last laugh but does anyone really believe that will happen? United fans can gloat as much as they like, if we get Bellotti or even Morata we have done better than them. The same fans thought they were doing a serious number on us appointing Jose and look how that's worked out. TheIceMan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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