Kalidou Koulibaly

[Tomo 21,751]

2 hours ago, Pizy said:

The thing about our CB chase this summer that makes the situation even more frustrating and pisses me off is that our rivals have almost all gone out and signed their own. United got Bailley almost instantly and with zero fuss. City took longer with Stones but we knew for ages he would go there. They already had about £80m worth of CB's on their books but just easily went out and spent £50m on another. Even Liverpool have gone out and got themselves a starting CB.

Yet here we are with mere days before the window closes with no new defenders and the same group who were hopeless last season and are already looking just as shaky so far this one. It's almost inconceivable.

Our club is literally doing an Arsenal. The fans can all see the problem areas and the manager keeps saying over and over that we definitely need new players but the club are struggling with every deal.

Honestly, I wouldn't be totally shocked if the deadline passes without any more signings. We'll hear the famous Wenger line from Conte that the "value wasn't there" and that the club didn't want to pay huge prices for players. Also, "I'm happy with the squad I have" like José said through gritted teeth before the implosion.

Come on, so if we signed Klavan, a 30 year old who has proven nothing to suggest he's good enough upto yet in his career, for £5m you'd be happy?

Also we did have a CB done early, but he done his ACL and funny thing is, no one wanted him.

[DYC. 7,542]

2 minutes ago, Tomo said:

Come on, so if we signed Klavan, a 30 year old who has proven nothing to suggest he's good enough upto yet in his career, for £5m you'd be happy?

Also we did have a CB done early, but he done his ACL and funny thing is, no one wanted him.

Matip.

[nadavTKL 1,787]

17 minutes ago, Tomo said:

Come on, so if we signed Klavan, a 30 year old who has proven nothing to suggest he's good enough upto yet in his career, for £5m you'd be happy?

Also we did have a CB done early, but he done his ACL and funny thing is, no one wanted him.

Are you sure Rudiger was that close? Don't remember this story.

[Muzchap 8,966]

Is this still going on? Close the thread - not coming - end of... 

 

 

 

 

[the wes 7,212]

On 24/08/2016 at 11:53 AM, Unionjack said:

This transfer just ain't going away! Sounds like the lads really up for it too.

Manchester City agree to allow Eliaquim Mangala to join Napoli on loan

http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/manchester-city-agree-allow-eliaquim-mangala-join-napoli-loan-1577743

 

Tottenham are considering a move for Manchester City defender Eliaquim Mangala before Wednesday's transfer deadline, a source close to the club has told ESPN FC.

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

What sucks about this entire Koulibaly saga is that he'll be made out to be this Christ like savior for the club, because of how long this has dragged on + figures being associated with his transfer. 

Just hope he can hit the ground running, not only for his sake but for the club's as well. 

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

1 hour ago, Blue-in-me-Veins said:

What sucks about this entire Koulibaly saga is that he'll be made out to be this Christ like savior for the club, because of how long this has dragged on + figures being associated with his transfer. 

Just hope he can hit the ground running, not only for his sake but for the club's as well. 

Lets just sign him first and worry about the weight of expectations after.

 

[quickpassnmove 924]

Maksimovic to Napoli. What does this mean?

http://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/chelsea-transfer-news-nikola-maksimovics-26m-napoli-move-paves-way-for-kalidou-koulibaly-to-blues-a3330121.html

[akgw13 867]

Looks like we are all in for K2 or nobody now. I am extremely nervous but at least we are still after our top target lol 

[RoyalBlues 4,050]

It seems Napoli strategy is to sell K2, while buying Maksi and get Mangala on loan, and still have some profit.

[King11Didier 916]

Just take Mangala on loan ffs, next season we will have the Danish boy on his spot.

[Superblue 6,372]

I would actually say full back is more important than centre back.

At least if we brought a full back it would free up Ivanovic to play at centre back when needed where he is a much better player and less exposed than out wide.

Also, if we only brought a centre back it would be a guarantee then that we would have Dave at LB and Ivanovic at RB for the rest of the season which is a lot worse than Terry and Cahill at CB.