Peace. 4,352 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 On 08/08/2017 at 5:17 PM, Henrique said: Gibson is always expensive. Well, we still can go for an Epiphone then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Peace. 4,352 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 18 hours ago, Magic Lamps said: go all out for him. need to make a statement. First i was of the opinion that we would not need him but tbf with how disjointed our defence looked today after cahill was off, we need one. and obviously once we have one defender and one of our 3 midfielders out, we have to tinker around and another injury or suspension and we are stripped to the bone in this position. also he is probably an upgrade on quality on any of our defenders. What kind of message though ? That Chelsa Football Club will be the first club to field ten defenders in their starting eleven ? We have already fielded five yesterday, buying a sixieth one is indeed the right way to go f it is our truly our aim... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhead23 1,147 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 I dont get this if this goes through ... We got Rudiger (why? thats another debate), we have still have Azpi, Christensen is back, Zouma on loan, Cahill (who is not going to get abandon) and Luiz. I understand the need to keep strengthening so why didnt we move for Van Dirk before Rudiger and close it out. Yes he is very good but then we have worry else where which needs to be closed not CBs currently. Not sure whats wrong with the board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy 439 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 33 minutes ago, coolhead23 said: I dont get this if this goes through ... We got Rudiger (why? thats another debate), we have still have Azpi, Christensen is back, Zouma on loan, Cahill (who is not going to get abandon) and Luiz. I understand the need to keep strengthening so why didnt we move for Van Dirk before Rudiger and close it out. Yes he is very good but then we have worry else where which needs to be closed not CBs currently. Not sure whats wrong with the board? Well Cahill played his last match in a blue shirt yesterday so we need to replace him hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,300 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 31 minutes ago, Georgy said: Well Cahill played his last match in a blue shirt yesterday so we need to replace him hopefully. I very much doubt that lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldportblue 547 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 if we get van dijk, he slots into cahill's spot in the starting lineup straight away imo..Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coolhead23 1,147 Posted August 13, 2017 Share Posted August 13, 2017 5 hours ago, Georgy said: Well Cahill played his last match in a blue shirt yesterday so we need to replace him hopefully. Yaa right!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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akgw13 867 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I didn't think we needed him but I will be thrilled if we get him. Having VVD as an alternative to Cahill will be immense. Rudiger looked really good for me as did Christensen which was encouraging. Keeps him from Liverpool and strengthens us further. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dimitr 488 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Hahah Southampton Van Djik will only be sold to Chelsea or Manchester City if offer in excess of £70m is made. (Yahoo sports) #CFC no thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manpe 10,861 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Would be a luxury signing in our current state, can we afford one? For this money you can buy a much better midfielder than Drinkwater, or a much better wing-back than Alonso. Somebody will get sacrificed if this happens. Christensen sold or loaned in January would be my guess then. We also have Zouma on loan. However, getting in Oxlade and Drinkwater would allow us to sacrifice Cahill instead - in this case I can't see a downside, upgrades all around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,994 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 I've been all for bringing him in to immedietly take Cahill's spot in the XI, but after seeing Cristensen perform so well at the weekend it would probably limit his minutes going forward significantly. He himself looks better than Cahill. I think we're well enough stocked at CB currently. Use the money on midfield and wing backs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,582 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Yahoo Sport UKVerified account @YahooSportUK EXCLUSIVE: Southampton tell Chelsea to break the world-record fee for a defender to sign Virgil van Dijk#CFC Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool will NOT bully Southampton into selling the defender to the Merseysiders, a club source has revealed. And, we understand, the centre-back will more likely be sold to Chelsea or Manchester City – for a world record fee for a defender. Yahoo Sport have been told that an offer in excess of £70m may tempt Southampton to complete a deal with Chelsea https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/southampton-tell-chelsea-van-dijk-will-cost-world-record-fee-143720023.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pizy 18,994 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Yeah, not happening lads. I'll bet someone will panic on the deadline day and reach an agreement between 50-60m because they won't keep him after that statement he made. Probably will be Liverpool in the end, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnnyeye 7,517 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 8 minutes ago, xPetrCechx said: Yahoo Sport UKVerified account @YahooSportUK EXCLUSIVE: Southampton tell Chelsea to break the world-record fee for a defender to sign Virgil van Dijk#CFC Virgil van Dijk and Liverpool will NOT bully Southampton into selling the defender to the Merseysiders, a club source has revealed. And, we understand, the centre-back will more likely be sold to Chelsea or Manchester City – for a world record fee for a defender. Yahoo Sport have been told that an offer in excess of £70m may tempt Southampton to complete a deal with Chelsea https://uk.sports.yahoo.com/news/southampton-tell-chelsea-van-dijk-will-cost-world-record-fee-143720023.html lol thanks but no thanks, fuck off Southampton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beigl 1,387 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 No thanks. We simply don't need him. I would much rather give game time to Christensen so he can develop into one of the best CB's in the world. Also, there are other areas where we need new signings, our defence is sorted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Southampton is now 80% owned by chinese... Whoever will want VDV will have to pay shitload of money now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beigl 1,387 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 Southampton is now 80% owned by chinese... Whoever will want VDV will have to pay shitload of money now.And he simply isn't worth the money. We have Christensen in our ranks, who could become one of the best in his position. I hope we don't throw this chance away and overpay for Van Dijk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robsblubot 3,595 Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 11 hours ago, Beigl said: No thanks. We simply don't need him. I would much rather give game time to Christensen so he can develop into one of the best CB's in the world. Also, there are other areas where we need new signings, our defence is sorted. yeah this is a strange one. Isn't Christensen as "proven" as VVD and isn't VVD incredibly injury prone esp considering the asking price?! Chelsea need to learn to speak with the press and dismiss unfounded rumors. This club is so weird during the transfer window... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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