Wishlist Nabil Fekir

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Have a feeling we'll go back in for him in January. Either him or Martial. The problem is, I don't see where Fekir fits in. He isn't a wide player naturally, and isn't a natural striker either. He seems to play in the position behind the striker, right? Where do you guys think he would fit in? 

[Thor 2,392]

Martial over him for sure. 

Fits better and is the far more dynamic player. Need pace. Can never have enough of it, particularly in a system like this. 

[mccg 1,528]

No Fekir here ...

Chelsea ‘opted against’ signing Fekir, pursuing Pulisic this summer — report

https://weaintgotnohistory.sbnation.com/chelsea-fc-transfer-rumours-news/2018/8/17/17714718/chelsea-opted-against-signing-fekir-pursuing-pulisic-this-summer-report

Chelsea transfer news: Reason why Blues pulled out of Nabil Fekir deal revealed

https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1004339/Chelsea-Transfer-News-Nabil-Fekir-Deal-Lyon-Eden-Hazard-Willian

[Unionjack 7,531]

One thing I wish we would have done.

[Vesper 28,859]

Nabil Fekir affected by failed Liverpool move, says Lyon manager

http://www.skysports.com/football/news/11669/11480132/nabil-fekir-affected-by-failed-liverpool-move-says-lyon-manager

[the wes 7,212]

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has claimed that Chelsea were never in the running for Nabil Fekir this summer with the Frenchman coming close to signing for Liverpool.

https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/nabil-fekir-chelsea-liverpool-transfer-15087404

[Unionjack 7,531]

5 hours ago, the wes said:

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has claimed that Chelsea were never in the running for Nabil Fekir this summer with the Frenchman coming close to signing for Liverpool.

https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/nabil-fekir-chelsea-liverpool-transfer-15087404

[OhForAGreavsie 5,892]

11 hours ago, the wes said:

Lyon president Jean-Michel Aulas has claimed that Chelsea were never in the running for Nabil Fekir this summer with the Frenchman coming close to signing for Liverpool.

https://www.football.london/chelsea-fc/transfer-news/nabil-fekir-chelsea-liverpool-transfer-15087404

I assume most people posting in this thread have seen a lot more of Fekir than I have, so bear that in mind when I say that I've never thought as highly of him as many here. From the first time I watched Fekir I likened him to Shaqiri, a player I regard as offering more flashy looking play than actual end product. When Fekir was linked to us during the transfer window before last I posted to say that I much preferred Malcolm, now of Barca.

Whether it's because Chelsea did not have enough belief in Fekir, or because they were worried about his injury record, I can't say I'm disappointed by Aulas's revelation that we were never interested.

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1 hour ago, OhForAGreavsie said:

I assume most people posting in this thread have seen a lot more of Fekir than I have, so bear that in mind when I say that I've never thought as highly of him as many here. From the first time I watched Fekir I likened him to Shaqiri, a player I regard as offering more flashy looking play than actual end product. When Fekir was linked to us during the transfer window before last I posted to say that I much preferred Malcolm, now of Barca.

Whether it's because Chelsea did not have enough belief in Fekir, or because they were worried about his injury record, I can't say I'm disappointed by Aulas's revelation that we were never interested.

I'm still sitting the shadows, crying over the Malcom to Barca transfer. That was a steal. The weirdos who run this club missed a bargain there.

[Unionjack 7,531]

Whose palm we gotta grease before I can throw a party?

But still dont understand why we weren't interested in him

 

Chelsea could benefit from the services of Nabil Fekir

https://www.footballfancast.com/premier-league/chelsea/chelsea-could-benefit-from-the-services-of-nabil-fekir

[Vesper 28,859]

33 minutes ago, Unionjack said:

Whose palm we gotta grease before I can throw a party?

But still dont understand why we weren't interested in him

 

Chelsea could benefit from the services of Nabil Fekir

https://www.footballfancast.com/premier-league/chelsea/chelsea-could-benefit-from-the-services-of-nabil-fekir

There has to be something to his injury or potential for it to come back. No way LPool would have bailed out at last moment.

I would rather we go for Talisca (the lower cost option) or Kai Havertz (massive upside but Bayer Leverkusenmay not part with both him and Bailey in same window or January/Summer consecutive ones).

[Unionjack 7,531]

10 hours ago, Vesper said:

There has to be something to his injury or potential for it to come back. No way LPool would have bailed out at last moment.

I would rather we go for Talisca (the lower cost option) or Kai Havertz (massive upside but Bayer Leverkusenmay not part with both him and Bailey in same window or January/Summer consecutive ones).

I know mate and I'm with ya.

It's just I ranted  about us signing Telles and Fekir and still want them/ I;m stubborn lol

[zekinjo 449]

According to L’ Equipe Chelsea with Bayern Munich are the only two clubs interested in signing Nabil Fekir now.

[akgw13 867]

such an intriguing player, does he have the speed for an aggressive pressing style of play? seems a bit more suited to the center of the park than the wide wings, but i could be wrong. He definitely gives us positional flexibility though, he could play any of the 4 attacking roles (striker, wide, most attacking mid) nice left foot on him.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

IMO we monitor him in case Hazard leaves...

[robsblubot 3,508]

French guys I know say he's extremely injury-prone, so I'd stay clear....

[OneMoSalah 8,778]

Doesn't fit 433, so don't see it happening. Sarri is pretty strict with his system.

[El P. 1,354]

5 hours ago, OneMoSalah said:

Doesn't fit 433, so don't see it happening. Sarri is pretty strict with his system.

I think he is almost equally good on CAM and RAM, based on his characteristics. Same as Coutinho (only on LAM), for example.

His injuries are much bigger problem...