Antoine Griezmann

[The Skipper 20,609]

We really should've just signed him instead of Salah...

[Oscar 441]

I need to replicate his french facial hair look.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

That number is insane. I like him but I'm not sure if buying him for his buyout fee plus the taxes associated with it are the best options we have available to us. He'd be our record signing, and while he'd be markedly better than Torres paying over 50M for a 2nd striker or to play him out of position is not what I call prudent.

His first touch, finishing and movement are EXQUISITE! And I would like to think that he possesses enough skill to come off the right flank and be effective but I haven't seen enough to make me a believer. Having said that, as another striking option off the bench he would be fantastic! At what price though?

[nadavTKL 1,787]

I find it hard to believe the club would be willing to pay that much though

But If we give them Luis back, it wouldnt be 60m euros, probably 35-40m+Luis would be a good deal for both sides.

[DYC. 7,542]

But If we give them Luis back, it wouldnt be 60m euros, probably 35-40m+Luis would be a good deal for both sides.

Luis has said more than once that he wants to stay. But even if he would agree to go, do you really think he's worth 25-30 mil to Atletico? The article posted stated a 65 mil clause. You'd think his value has decreased after his €20 mil move (or something like that) to Chelsea. Or you're thinking they would agree for less than the clause.

[LondonsFinest 692]

His buyout clase is 26 million pounds. It is not 46. If I am not mistake his price is 33 million euros or 35?

[Fernando 6,585]

His buyout clase is 26 million pounds. It is not 46. If I am not mistake his price is 33 million euros or 35?

Got any link?

Too many conflicting reports about his clause.

[DYC. 7,542]

His buyout clase is 26 million pounds. It is not 46. If I am not mistake his price is 33 million euros or 35?

I read that a while back too, but it doesn't make sense. He was bought for €30 mil, so a clause for €30-35 mil is insanity.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Luis has said more than once that he wants to stay. But even if he would agree to go, do you really think he's worth 25-30 mil to Atletico? The article posted stated a 65 mil clause. You'd think his value has decreased after his €20 mil move (or something like that) to Chelsea. Or you're thinking they would agree for less than the clause.

I think they could agree for less, in case Griezmann wants the move, yes. I think our relationship with Atletico could make it easier as long the two sides agree with the basics (Griezmann moving).

But i think no one really knows what the clause is, weeks ago THE SAME source wrote its about 30m, what happend in a few weeks?

[magic weeds 446]

These are just figures thrown around and about ffs. IMO if we are after him, it will be in the region of 28-32mil pounds. Fsirely reasonable considering Costa cost us 32 or something

[Laugh1ngMan 393]

The one thing we absolutley need to add to our squad is a goal scoring midfielder. It's no wonder we started to struggle for goals once Schurlle left and Oscar got out of form. Having just Eden and Costa to score goals (from open play) is too predictable and easily countered by opposing teams.

I read people thinking the likes of Koke will transform our squad but he is just another supporting player (albeit a great one) but he will find it hard to assist for goals if we have so few players actually looking for one. Therefore i believe someone like Griezmann will have a much bigger impact on the team so I am all for this one, even if he would cost quite a hefty sum of money.

But considering we only paid 32M for Costa, who was arguably their most important player I don't think we will spend much more on Griezmann

[Rekin 835]

A lot of noise about the player going to Chelsea, could very well happen. His versatility makes him quite fascinating, as he could play in any of the front four positions. Seeing as he was brilliant as a LW in Sociedad, could we see Hazard move centrally and Griezmann take his spot? I know it is not as defensive as one might like, but it would be deadly going forward.
Another option is AG as a second striker, but the same problem as with him as RW would be there, lethal but weak defensively.

Costa
Griezmann Hazard Willian

or

Costa
Hazard Griezmann Willian

Then again they would rotate based on the needs of the team anyway.

[ChelseaFC12 134]

Our new #9? Hopefully.

http://metro.co.uk/2015/05/12/chelsea-close-in-on-antoine-griezmann-transfer-as-jorge-mendes-enters-negotiations-5193616/#mv-a

[Pizy 18,952]

There is absolutely no way we'd pay those fees being reported. I don't believe he really has a clause that high.

[Liuxas 125]

http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/576705/Chelsea-Atletico-Madrid-Jose-Mourinho-Antoine-Griezmann-Jorge-Mendes-Deal "Mendes apparently has close links with Atletico CEO Michelangelo Gil Marin, and is confident he can negotiate a £35m move for Griezmann to Stamford Bridge this summer."

[Namika 922]

Matic

Koke - Cesc

Griez - Costa - Hazard

Would be amazing.

[Blue Colored Sky 1,807]

There is absolutely no way we'd pay those fees being reported. I don't believe he really has a clause that high.

I read that his clause is only due for Spanish teams. For European clubs that clause is of no relevant.

The one thing we absolutley need to add to our squad is a goal scoring midfielder. It's no wonder we started to struggle for goals once Schurlle left and Oscar got out of form. Having just Eden and Costa to score goals (from open play) is too predictable and easily countered by opposing teams.

I read people thinking the likes of Koke will transform our squad but he is just another supporting player (albeit a great one) but he will find it hard to assist for goals if we have so few players actually looking for one. Therefore i believe someone like Griezmann will have a much bigger impact on the team so I am all for this one, even if he would cost quite a hefty sum of money.

But considering we only paid 32M for Costa, who was arguably their most important player I don't think we will spend much more on Griezmann

Griezmann is fantastic player, his movement, acceleration, finishing as well as technique is fantastic also he showed numerous times how good his timing is whenever to get behind the line or jump for the ball in the right moment (that's why he scored quite a few goals with his head despite 1,76m height)

However he's not creative player. He is goalscorer through and through and his top-notch technique is very misleading in that regard. He only has 24 assists in 253 games in his professional career. Especially I remember last France friendlies when they struggled massively with lack of creativity upfront. Griezmann isn't creative as he isn't dribbler. He has as few as 0,8 dribbles per game !

Now I really don't think he could play as a right-winger. Ok, we can say that he will play as a second striker. But firstly, that would need quite a shift in formation to accommodate both strikers like Diego and Griezmann on the pitch. And the second thing is that I think we actually lack creators. There would still only be Hazard and Fabregas to create. Willian has plenty positive things about him apart from doing football things <30 metres from the goal. We know how easily Fabregas is taken out of any big game on top of his massive downhill in second part of the season. All responsible on Eden then ? I really wouldn't like that to be the case.

Of course Griezmann would score goals and that's great but Griezmann alone is absolutely not enough, we certainly would need someone super-creative on top of that to get closer to elite level. I think there's good chance that we will sign Koke as well. Then we can talk about getting to the next level.

I think we're close on signing Griezmann. I read that Atletico have already everything prepared for signing Vietto and they see him as a replacement for Griezmann. Which would mean that they are serious about possibility of losing him. Now Mendes apparently is involved as well. And it's coincide with the fact that our target Dybala is going to Juve, so it seems that we fasted things a bit now.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Matic

Koke - Cesc

Griez - Costa - Hazard

Would be amazing.

Koke and Griezmann wont be here together, its obviuos, i suggest to people to stop thinking about it.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

Of course Griezmann would score goals and that's great but Griezmann alone is absolutely not enough, we certainly would need someone super-creative on top of that to get closer to elite level. I think there's good chance that we will sign Koke as well. Then we can talk about getting to the next level.

I agree that we need another creative/technical midfielder, probably a CM, i would like us to go after Gundogan or Kovacic if we cant get Koke or Pogba (though he isnt creative).

And about Griezmann playing RW, why not? he would play the same way Schurrle tried to play, and dont forget Griezmann strong foot is his left.

[Laugh1ngMan 393]

Griezmann is fantastic player, his movement, acceleration, finishing as well as technique is fantastic also he showed numerous times how good his timing is whenever to get behind the line or jump for the ball in the right moment (that's why he scored quite a few goals with his head despite 1,76m height)

However he's not creative player. He is goalscorer through and through and his top-notch technique is very misleading in that regard. He only has 24 assists in 253 games in his professional career. Especially I remember last France friendlies when they struggled massively with lack of creativity upfront. Griezmann isn't creative as he isn't dribbler. He has as few as 0,8 dribbles per game !

Now I really don't think he could play as a right-winger. Ok, we can say that he will play as a second striker. But firstly, that would need quite a shift in formation to accommodate both strikers like Diego and Griezmann on the pitch. And the second thing is that I think we actually lack creators. There would still only be Hazard and Fabregas to create. Willian has plenty positive things about him apart from doing football things <30 metres from the goal. We know how easily Fabregas is taken out of any big game on top of his massive downhill in second part of the season. All responsible on Eden then ? I really wouldn't like that to be the case.

Of course Griezmann would score goals and that's great but Griezmann alone is absolutely not enough, we certainly would need someone super-creative on top of that to get closer to elite level. I think there's good chance that we will sign Koke as well. Then we can talk about getting to the next level.

I think we're close on signing Griezmann. I read that Atletico have already everything prepared for signing Vietto and they see him as a replacement for Griezmann. Which would mean that they are serious about possibility of losing him. Now Mendes apparently is involved as well. And it's coincide with the fact that our target Dybala is going to Juve, so it seems that we fasted things a bit now.

I see him as replacing what Schurrle did but with a better overall game through his superior technique (i see him making a lot of similar runs that Schurlle would in his compilation videos).

Don't think it's a problem he is not creative. Right now we have Willian there who ain't any better at it. Hazard/Oscar/Cesc are supposed to be that.

Don't get it in general why people think we need someone creative? We have seen that we have more than enough creativity against a parked bus with Cesc pulling the strings. He just needs people to make runs and we'll be fine. The one thing that has been missing this season is not creativity (which cost us the league last season) but control in midfield in the big games and our lack of a decent counter attack (which is something Griezmann will impact as well)

But if we are after Griezmann, the one thing that i have begun to ask myself is, why it doesn't seem we were trying to get Depay. He is used to playing right wing, no? He seems stronger than Griezmann, a better dribbler and has the same nose for goals, plus he would have cost less