Non-Chelsea Transfer Pub

[Johnnyeye 7,509]

priorities this summer are keeping Hazard and Courtois here at all costs to fend off Real Madrid and co. , then i would sign another Defender, and Sanchez and also Nainggolan if possible, i strongly believe they will add that extra dimension to our midfield and attack that we need, specially in the Champions League. We´ll see what unfolds in the summer, but first let´s finish this season on a high note, then we will worry about possible transfers. Cheers

[LondonsFinest 692]

Let's look at it from a perspective, based on recent reports:

Conte wants to improve the squad. Mostly by buying Sanchez and a LWB.

Other than that(and including that), lets access information and think about possibilities and targets:

 

Christensen and/or Van Dijk -  Christensen and his dad have both said he will be returning to Chelsea. A major talent, who I doubt anyone is stupid to let go, especially given his succesful loan. Just like Courtois, we will probably put big trust in him as he has proved that he can make the leap from youth to pro football. Although Azpi and Cahill have been great this season, I would still place faith in the young lad on one of the two postitions. To be quite fair, Christensen is even more ideal than Luiz in the central role the Brazillian occupies, because of his fantastic ball - playing ability and intelligence. Which, would see Luiz occupy Azpi's role, which he would also fit great, as he can press and has the pace to keep up and push forward, if need be. Which would result to - moving Azpi at LCB/ or keep Cahill there, or we sign Van Dijk. Which I don't want to happen, as we have Ake and Zouma, who could also do the job there, but if they do not want to stay, then it seems logical for it to happen. I doubt Cahill will be dumped immediately, so I hope the first "potential" trio, would be the solution.

 

LWB(Alex Sandro, Ghoulam, Kolasinac, Mendy) - One of three positions we desperately need to improve. Any of the pointed out would do that. Alex Sandro being the best choice. Ofcourse, being the most expensive. Any potential outings of Costa(to China/Atleti) and/or Willian (China/United) would be for a vast amount of money, which, given Oscar money, CL, Nike deal and the wages we've freed up in recent years, can give us a boost in pursuing Alex Sandro and the big fee he'd demand. Reports in Italy say that Juventus would consider nothing short of 50 mil. euro. Which, is a no brainer, IF TRUE. Although, it has been said, he will probably sign a new deal. Add to that that Juve do NOT need to sell one of their best players and this transfer becomes extremely hard. However, If, Romano's report is right, which it is, we could at least give it a proper try. If we are to fail, then Ghoulam/Mendy  would be the better choices. A bit of work is needed in the defensive aspect, but they are still fantastic players and would definitely improve that left-hand side.

 

Bakayoko -  Decided not to include Radja, as I doubt he'd leave. Plus, with the reports, we've agreed a deal for the young frenchman, I guess he's our priority. The Second of the three areas we need to improve. Bakayoko is a fantastic signing. Massive player. People undermine him a lot, because he is still young and has problems with his consistency. He's had a fantastic season and is exactly what we want from Matic. Our system is based on the front three and the wing-backs being effective. The center midfielders have to carry the ball forward fast or be able to interchange quick pass upfront. A part from long range passing and the fact he sometimes decides to dribble, instead of passing(because he doesn't believe he will make the pass) is the online problem I see in Bakayoko. Still, he is only 22 or 21, and will just improve. Why not under Conte? Because two bad 2nd halves vs City? Or because of the friendly vs Spain? Cool. Let's undermine the fact he bossed one of the best midfielders in England twice(Moussa Dembele) and the top 3 CM in the world (Marco Veratti).

 

Sanchez/ B.Silva -  Alexis. The dream. The final piece to the jigsaw of that front three and last position we need to improve. Pedro has had a massive season, but he's not ideal. Bad touches, decisions, passing, lack of ability to get past an opponent in most of the situations. 50 mil. demanded price for the 2nd best player in England and a player Conte loves to bits. Our supposed number 1 target. What more do we want? For him to be convinced by Conte to snub PSG and Juve. Ideal for Conte's idea of Hazard being the creative spark and Alexis being the "workhorse" forward, who does not stop running, scores and finds the space given by Hazard/Costa. Antonio resigned, because he didn't get him. Can we please make his dream finally come true. He loves his fucking chilleans. If, it does not materialize, hopefully, we manage to bag B. Silva, he is the other choice who would fit Hazard. Still, Romano has said we will go all out for Alexis and one can only dream.

 

Lukaku and/or Morata -  Costa is a goner. And as much as I like the bloke, he isn't my ideal choice for a forward. Honestly, I believe we can replace him. Football has evolved. It's more than just a striker being clinical, and even if it is still his main asset, it also requires him to have good link - up play, be able to put other players in good positions, when he is having a bad game. Or, if we are playing against Pullis's WBA, he'd come with his back to goal and lay it off, creating space in behind with quick passing. Just as an example. Lukaku  has massively improved this aspect of his game. And he guarantees goals. I do NOT rate him as much, but he has definitely improved and I won't be a fool to deny that. Costa would never make the pass he made to Valencia against Hull. Never. And this is not me hating Costa. Morata - I must be the only one who actually rates him a lot. I watched his big season at Juve, then the next one he was injured, then he decided Real was a good choice for him, which, was a big mistake. Big moment player. Always pops up when needed, be it goal, asisst or something to contribute and lead to a goal. He was played at LM, injured, which is the reason he didn't have a great season and didn't make a dynamic duo with Dybala. Imo, he would fit us good, people are undermining him, because he has barely popped double-digit goals in his career. Still, just for a prime example, we signed Drogba with ONE season behind his back. Morata is still relatively young and has had ONE season, where he was fully trusted and a key figure. In that same season, he got Juve to the CL final(in which he scored), scoring in nearly every game leading up to it. Also, popped goals vs Milan, Napoli and Inter, if I am not mistaken. He can be successful for us, as long as, he keeps himself injury free and is trusted.

Depending on the outings of certain players, our wage bill and transfer budget can grow. I believe we can manage to cash in on Costa & Willian and/or Matic. Which would be massive. We could still end up with a relatively good net worth balance, if that be the case. We have to invest this summer, and we have the potential to do so, if do about our business on the low and correctly. Hopefully, we do.

 

[DYC. 7,542]

10 hours ago, The Skipper said:

Preach. Ball playing ability vastly overrated because he was dribbling past some Scottish farmers a few seasons ago. No disrespect to Scotland obviously, I'd say the same about the Dutch league.

Scottish farmers, haha. Bants.

@Blue-in-me-Veins Van Dijk has always been getting forward btw. He used to get flack for his Beckenbauer impression as a youngster. He's actually become less attacking now.

[JuveChelsea 7]

10 hours ago, The Skipper said:

Think we should go for Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer, especially if we don't manage to pinch Alexis from Arsenal and sign another RF. Best young English talent out there that can actually contribute well to the squad. Could play at RWB imo.

Oxlade-Chamberlain would be brilliant, he'd be able to fill so many holes in this team.

Do you think there's any chance that we have a shot for him?

[Iggy Doonican 4,186]

11 hours ago, The Skipper said:

he was dribbling past some Scottish farmers a few seasons ago. No disrespect to Scotland obviously,

No need to apologise that's pretty accurate . Does make me laugh that Scotland wants independence but so many of them want Rangers and Celtic to play in England.

[Miguelito 459]

13 hours ago, The Skipper said:

Think we should go for Oxlade-Chamberlain this summer, especially if we don't manage to pinch Alexis from Arsenal and sign another RF. Best young English talent out there that can actually contribute well to the squad. Could play at RWB imo.

 

I love him as a player.  He has so much passion too.  There's been a few times he's gotten really frustrated at the lack of effort from his fellow Arsenal players.  He wants to win.

I see more as a CM though.  I think that's his best position.  But I am not sure if he would fit in the best in our current formation there.  I just think he could be limited at RWB, although I think he could be good there.  

What are your thoughts about him as a CM?  And do you think he would be too limited as a RWB?

[Blue-in-me-Veins 4,067]

*runs out of thread*

 

[LAM09 7,054]

 
I love him as a player.  He has so much passion too.  There's been a few times he's gotten really frustrated at the lack of effort from his fellow Arsenal players.  He wants to win.
I see more as a CM though.  I think that's his best position.  But I am not sure if he would fit in the best in our current formation there.  I just think he could be limited at RWB, although I think he could be good there.  
What are your thoughts about him as a CM?  And do you think he would be too limited as a RWB?

He isn't good enough with the ball whilst under pressure, which was shown against Bayern. Another Pedro type of option would be the best bet (RW-RWB).

[MichaelDance 552]

I'd take Lukaku if we could as 3rd choice / 2nd choice if needed but I do like Batshuayi.

Then if we loose Courtois or Begovic I'd go for Keylor Navas or De Gea. 

[AOIRO 64]

sanchez  fabinho  vandijk     come oooooooooooooon !!

Lukaku bakayoko bernardsilva  fuck off !

[the wes 7,212]

http://m.calciomercato.com/en/news/real-madrid-zidane-to-offer-morata-plus-cash-in-exchange-for-dyb-71444

Looks like Real Madrid has turn their interests in Dybala now thank God now they can fuck off and leave hazard alone 

[JuveChelsea 7]

Bertrand? Yes Please!!!

[DYC. 7,542]

On 3/29/2017 at 7:59 PM, Blue-in-me-Veins said:

*runs out of thread*

 

A real talent. New age all-round midfielder. A move to Chelsea would be bad for his development though. But maybe Chelsea can scoop him up like they did with so many Belgians in the past and loan him out. Buy Fabinho and loan Tielemans to Monaco?

I'll come back to earth now.

[Yeboii 1,844]

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/mar/30/neymar-brazil-barcelona-santos-transfer

"Abramovich had not given up wooing Neymar either. Michael Emenalo, Chelsea’s director of football, flew to Santos to try again. He met Neymar and proceeded to deliver one of the best sales pitches Motta had ever heard. “It was the very first time that I saw Neymar’s father listen to someone for more than 30 minutes without looking at his mobile,” Motta said."
 

What could have been

Also, seems like Emenalo is not as bad as some would say.
 

[BlueLyon 9,359]

2 hours ago, Yeboii said:

https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2017/mar/30/neymar-brazil-barcelona-santos-transfer

"Abramovich had not given up wooing Neymar either. Michael Emenalo, Chelsea’s director of football, flew to Santos to try again. He met Neymar and proceeded to deliver one of the best sales pitches Motta had ever heard. “It was the very first time that I saw Neymar’s father listen to someone for more than 30 minutes without looking at his mobile,” Motta said."
 

What could have been

Also, seems like Emenalo is not as bad as some would say.
 

If we got Neymar, possibly we wouldnt have Eden since both play same position. 

Im happy how it turned out.

[Mufassir08 2,400]

27 minutes ago, BlueLyon said:

If we got Neymar, possibly we wouldnt have Eden since both play same position. 

Im happy how it turned out.

Agreed.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

1 hour ago, BlueLyon said:

If we got Neymar, possibly we wouldnt have Eden since both play same position. 

Im happy how it turned out.

We probably wouldn't buy Torres mid-season and proceed to sign Falcao following summer on AVB request. 

[Yeboii 1,844]

2 hours ago, BlueLyon said:

If we got Neymar, possibly we wouldnt have Eden since both play same position. 

Im happy how it turned out.

You never know. Maybe we would have gone in for both. It seems like Emenalo was talking about Neymar being our striker.

[the wes 7,212]

[lucashm 340]

 The evening standard listed 18 players we have on our transfer shortlist, which are the following:

1- Alexis Sanchez

2- Romelu Lukaku

3- Ryan Bertrand

4- Virgil Van Djik

5- Alvaro Morata

6- Moussa Dembele

7- Craig Gordon

8- Michail Antonio

9- Fernando Llorente

10- Antonio Rudiger

11- Marco Verratti

12- Geoffrey Kondogbia

13- James Rodriguez

14- Faouzi Ghoulam

15- Franck Kessie

16- Tiemoue Bakayoko

17- Djibril Sidibe

18- Bernardo Silva

Cant say we have no ambition for this summer looking at these names, hopefully we add Mendy to our shortlist