Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[TheIceMan 596]

Me 2. I think we will sign one or two defenders. But what we need most is a solid all-round midfielder. Ideally he should be big, fast, defensively astute and score goals. Unfortunately Mou does not agree. Also it is not like those players don't grow on trees. Actually I can think of none who ticks all boxes. Vidal and Witsel would have been close but mou obviously rates neither.

No you are right he rates Obi Mikel!

[Unionjack 7,531]

No you are right he rates Obi Mikel!

Maybe Wengers stuborness rubbed off on him when he grabbed him?

Ewwww Mous got Wengeria

[samzilla 517]

I think a lot of us were hoping for a real statement of intent this transfer window. "Champions League, we're coming for you!" sort of signings. There's still this week for things to happen, but nothing huge seems to be on the horizon. Also imo, if you're standing still, you're losing ground. We need to do better than Falcao and Begovic to be true odds on favourites to retain the league.

If not this window then when? Prices are always higher in January. Top class players won't be CL eligible for us as they'll already have played for their clubs. Clubs won't want to sell as they'll want their top class players for their own CL and title run ins. It's not every January we get a Matic...or Torres (couldn't resist).

[nadavTKL 1,787]

I think a lot of us were hoping for a real statement of intent this transfer window. "Champions League, we're coming for you!" sort of signings. There's still this week for things to happen, but nothing huge seems to be on the horizon. Also imo, if you're standing still, you're losing ground. We need to do better than Falcao and Begovic to be true odds on favourites to retain the league.

If not this window then when? Prices are always higher in January. Top class players won't be CL eligible for us as they'll already have played for their clubs. Clubs won't want to sell as they'll want their top class players for their own CL and title run ins. It's not every January we get a Matic...or Torres (couldn't resist).

We talk about a huge signing, a statment signing, i would like that too but i think the only position Mourinho would want such signing is for CAM or RW.

I think its pretty clear he dont want a top CM who would push Cesc to be a #10 or make us play 4-3-3, like Vidal could've done, that would change our system and its not what he wants. Pogba (which Jose would've want) is a bit different because he's still a potential, he could grow to be an amazing attacker, Vidal is not an attacker.

So for this RW/CAM roles the market is limited, to this point there are no world class players who moved clubs in those positions, Di Maria will be the first one. You have Depay, Turan, D.Costa, Firmino, Sterling... those are the best AMs who made a move.

I would start getting upset if Reus or Isco will move somewhere this summer and we missed those chances.

[LAM09 7,056]

We talk about a huge signing, a statment signing, i would like that too but i think the only position Mourinho would want such signing is for CAM or RW.

I think its pretty clear he dont want a top CM who would push Cesc to be a #10 or make us play 4-3-3, like Vidal could've done, that would change our system and its not what he wants. Pogba (which Jose would've want) is a bit different because he's still a potential, he could grow to be an amazing attacker, Vidal is not an attacker.

So for this RW/CAM roles the market is limited, to this point there are no world class players who moved clubs in those positions, Di Maria will be the first one. You have Depay, Turan, D.Costa, Firmino, Sterling... those are the best AMs who made a move.

I would start getting upset if Reus or Isco will move somewhere this summer and we missed those chances.

I have a strong feeling Reus won't be at Dortmund come September. There's absolutely no reason why we shouldn't go after him.

[Oscar 441]

i know this like random thoughts, but what do you think about jamez rodriguez ?

because if making isco or sterling as our target is not will be solved our problem

because even they excellent player but both isnt answer to improve our attacking

what they can offer just about flair, flick, dribble, close control

some people say they have problem about creating chances, lack of vision to make clear cut chances,

lack of final product, cannot give more threat on goal, inconcisten even poor finishing, cannot offer long range shoot

the chances to get him extremely slim, but to think his transfer actually have same scenario with isco possible departure

if RM buy new shiny toy like pogba/reus ----> madrid prorbably have to sell one of their star like modric/isco

----> but if isco maybe will pick ahead than jamez under benitez and use him properly in his best position not as cam/midfielder

----> then this will unlock the imposibility about james departure

james will solve our lacking in final third and attacking aspect perfectly,

since he is really got excellent technique, can hold ball under pressure not only hazard, have an eye to make killer pass, excelent long range shot, very good finishing aswell

not sure about his defensive job tough

like impossible signing, but a man can dream

James will be the new face of Madrid....

He's young, speaks spanish, goodlooking and a starter. From the marketing side, no way Perez lets someone like James leave. guys like di maria and ozil were easy to let go for perez. James is a whole different beast in terms of appeal.

[Jase 43,479]

[Reddish-Blue 2,506]

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11677/9926210/jose-angel-crespo-set-to-sign-for-aston-villa-from-cordoba

[Unionjack 7,531]

As me old mate Mick says

"You can't always get what you want, You can't always get what you want.

But if you try sometimes you find, you get what you need!"

I just hope Mou realises we do need help in our midfield and he bloomin well does summet about it. With the 2 lads we have been 'linked' with being great to give us that help we need and neither would break the bank if thats what our problem is then I don't understand what we are waiting for.

[Special Juan 28,141]

SKY all over LvG and United this morning.....clips of LvG being interviewed about X and Y player and still saying his squad isn't right and he wants more.

Smacks of the kid with too much pocket money. Like Brenda at Liverpool, this is one massive season coming up.

[Oscar 441]

the day when Sergio Romero replaces De Gea...

same day LVG will be sack

[Spike 12,049]

You guys must have seen 0 man u preseason games....

Man U have not looked good in any preseason game. They won all 3, but their general play doesn't reflect the scoreline.

Van Gaal says he wants to play 4-3-3, yet every game he has played 4-2-3-1. Depay has played a n10 every game, young on the left and mata on the right with a carrick-morgan pivot. Watch the barcelona game, their midfield was easily dominated by sergio roberto, busquets, and iniesta. Bastian is already out due to injury and in both games, he has looked generally slow. lost the ball quite a bit as well....

Formations barely mean anything. Under certain circumstances the 4-3-3 looks exactly the same as a 4-3-2-1. The game is a lot more fluid than static formations. Besides, the preseason is a chance for experiments; perhaps LVG wants to make sure there is a backup tactic to his preferred 4-3-3?

[Pizy 18,915]

SKY all over LvG and United this morning.....clips of LvG being interviewed about X and Y player and still saying his squad isn't right and he wants more.

Smacks of the kid with too much pocket money. Like Brenda at Liverpool, this is one massive season coming up.

Still after a "superstar" signing apparently.

Think he himself ruled out Ronaldo so I wonder who they'll be after. No chance Bayern would sell Müller or their fans would go ballistic and riot. Benitez wants Bale as his key player so I think he can be ruled out for this year at least.

There aren't really that many out there. Reus, maybe?

Whoever they get it'll be possibly the biggest failure and embarrassment ever if they aren't a legitimate title contender. If they don't get within a few points of the winner or don't win it themselves then LvG should resign. If José were given the same funds that they've spent since Sir Alex retired he'd have a squad that would win the PL by 15 points with ease and won the CL again by now.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

ROB BEASLEY - Spending sprees are long gone as Abramovich tightens purse strings.
CHELSEA’S hopes of a superstar signing rest on the generosity of billionaire owner Roman Abramovich.

http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/6562247/No-way-Jose-After-years-of-spending-at-will-Mour-must-Beg-for-big-money-signings.html?CMP=spklr-_-Editorial-_-TWITTER-_-TheSunFootball-_-20150727-_-Sport-_-214412962

I cant see the full article.. so if anyone can please post it.

[Jase 43,479]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/27/stoke-city-ibrahim-afellay-signing?CMP=share_btn_tw

Stoke have signed Afellay on a two-year deal...

[iseah100 5,612]

http://www.theguardian.com/football/2015/jul/27/stoke-city-ibrahim-afellay-signing?CMP=share_btn_tw

Stoke have signed Afellay on a two-year deal...

MVG, Affelay, Bojan. Eeesh

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

It seems Everton want to play the hardest ball on Stones. I think only Baba will come and we're set.

Costa

Remy

Falcao

Hazard Oscar Moses

Cuadrado Willian Traore

Matic Fabregas

Mikel Ramires

RLC

Azpi Terry Cahill Ivan

Baba Zouma Ake

Courtois

Begovic

Blackman

[Zola kinda blue 89]

If Chelsea really wanted Pedro or any other player, we would try hard to get them. But remember, this isnt FIFA, for a player to come to chelsea, we check how suitable he would be not just on the pitch, but in the dressing room, how likely they are to settle in London and the UK, their personal life, ie not a big night clubber or scandal maker, and of course the 2 big Jose requirements.

1/ their work rate on the pitch and willingness to chip in defensively

2/ their adaptability to other roles\positions

even Hazard has to accept and indeed has accepted these conditions and that is why Jose is so successful, he demands more than flashiness and pure attacking play.

So there are many factors to a transfer, not just playing ability and yes we do get it wrong sometimes, ie Salah, or a player purchased before Jose came in , ie KDB

So for us to get a player is no simple matter, all the conditions must be right and right for Chelsea

[Billy. 2,742]

Chelsea HQ ‏@Chelsea_HQ 2h2 hours ago

#Chelsea are closing in on a £50million TRIPLE swoop for Jose Callejon, John Stones and Baba Rahman. [Express]

[didierforever 7,349]

let the celebrations begin!!! :ph34r: