milka 3,396 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Corentin Tolisso: "For my progression, I want to play in the Champions League again." [Les Progres] Chelsea will use their meeting with Lyon president Aulas about deals for Traore and Zouma to enquire about Corentin Tolisso. [L'Equipe] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveLamp 270 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I am starting to come round to the idea that Tolisso might be a better signing than Bakayoko. He is more adaptable to slightly different positions. Both would be excellent signings, and if we got both and off-loaded Matic, or got one and kept Matic I'd be happy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea? 892 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Is he like Dembele? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, ILoveLamp said: I am starting to come round to the idea that Tolisso might be a better signing than Bakayoko. He is more adaptable to slightly different positions. Both would be excellent signings, and if we got both and off-loaded Matic, or got one and kept Matic I'd be happy... Both is a dream situation! I would be excited to get either Bakayoko or Tolisso, i haven't watched alot of Tolisso but reading reports and listening to peoples opinion I trust he would be a magnificent signing. If we manage to lock both of them up and have Kante our midfield would look mighty formidable all while having loads of room to grow and improve as they mature. It also leaves room for Lew Baker to come back and compete for the fabregas role. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 14 minutes ago, Chelsea? said: Is he like Dembele? Here's a link for u that tells u all about him http://www.goal.com/en/amp/news/1722/ligue-1/2017/04/18/34709412/corentin-tolisso-meet-lyons-swiss-army-knife-wanted-by Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 22 minutes ago, Chelsea? said: Is he like Dembele? I was watching Bakayoko clips and I saw a Dembele-esque possibility. Dembele is physical and aggressive while being skillful dribbling the ball, his passing is okay but not devastating. He mainly disrupts through physicality and dribbling, those are two of bakayokos strength. I could be way off base but thats just my opinion on what Dembele does for Spurs and what Bakayoko possibly could be. Tolisso seems to be more all around skilled than either of dembele/bakayoko. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mccg 1,528 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Do we see him as a rwb or cm ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nyikolajevics 2,710 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 6 minutes ago, mccg said: Do we see him as a rwb or cm ? Cm, no doubt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveLamp 270 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, nyikolajevics said: Cm, no doubt. Yeah, definitely CM. What I mean't by being more adaptable than Bakayoko is that he's played a lot of differen CM roles in the last few years at Lyon, box to box, attacking mid, etc etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Kaplan- 410 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 He seems to weak to be a midfield general and not technically gifted enough to be a playmaker. Going from Nainggolan and Verratti to him seems like a downgrade. Think he would be a like-for-like replacement for Matic. I hope he proves me wrong. At the end of the day, IF, big if, Antonio wants him as a primary target,he's good enough for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King11Didier 916 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 From what I've watch,(I can admit is not enough) he seems like a relly good partner for Kante in the middle, good on the ball and executes some good passes in the right time. Also he has received a call-up for the France team, quite impressive for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benzi69 2 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 18 minutes ago, King11Didier said: From what I've watch,(I can admit is not enough) he seems like a relly good partner for Kante in the middle, good on the ball and executes some good passes in the right time. Also he has received a call-up for the France team, quite impressive for me. I'm agree with you , Tolisso recovers (?) many ball in the middle, good technically, good shot,scorer, captain of the Young French Team (19 matchs, 6 goals), able to play AM occasionally. For me, he is better than Bakayoko, in a similar profile : Rabiot His goals against Roma and Montpellier was wonderful : -vs Roma : - vs Montpellier : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Better than Bakayoko in my eyes, definitely. More rounded, better passer I would say and is more active on the pitch. Could be decent upgrade on Matić, with potential to became really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dahnald 256 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, El P. said: Better than Bakayoko in my eyes, definitely. More rounded, better passer I would say and is more active on the pitch. Could be decent upgrade on Matić, with potential to became really good. Why not get both lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Just now, Dahnald said: Why not get both lol Why should we? Kante, Tolisso, Matić, Fabregas and Chalobah. No more CMs needed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Just now, Dahnald said: Why not get both lol my thoughts exactly, if possible we absolutely have the money and its an integral position. having Kante/Tolisso/Bakayoko gives us quality and competition all with slightly differing skillsets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Agree, very good player and a better option than Bakayoko. Be nice if Cesc would be kept, too, especially if Conte wants to play a three man midfield at times. Kante-Cesc-Tolisso would offer a nice platform of both work rate and ability on the ball with Tolisso and Cesc two very good passers of the ball. Our midfield would no more be under constant pressure when facing teams with a decent set of midfielders. Would also love if we could enquire about Lacazette, too, while we're at it. Especially now with Atletico banned from making any signings. Lacazette looked Atletico bound prior to today. Also Diego Costa looks as he's staying now, our best centre forward w/o a shadow of a doubt, but would be very risky to go into next season with one proven centre forward only. He needs solid competition and also a 3-5-2 (again, if Conte plans to use it from time to time) looks damn good with a pairing of Lacazette and Diego Costa. Heard Lyon are looking into getting Zouma and Bertrand Traore. This would make for an easier business when dealing with Lyon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akgw13 867 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 minute ago, El P. said: Why should we? Kante, Tolisso, Matić, Fabregas and Chalobah. No more CMs needed. I think Matic is going to be sold, and with a far busier schedule it is integral to have depth and competition. plus being able to switch from a 352 and 343 is important for Conte. Kante, Tolisso, Bakayoko, Chalobah, and Fabregas give us a wealth of options. I also hope Lew Baker can come back and establish himself as a creative midfielder in the fabregas mold for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El P. 1,354 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 If Matić is sold, then I agree, we should get both Baka and Tolisso. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 If we sell Matic and Bakayoko and Tolisso are signed, Kante's spot in the 11 is under threat quite a bit. Tolisso - Bakayoko might even be a better fit in the 343 system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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