the wes 7,212 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 5 minutes ago, lucio said: What do you think about Kovacic? Good player he needs a move away from Real Madrid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomo 21,751 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 2 hours ago, the wes said: Monaco by the end of the transfer window. Don't you mean Tielemens when he heads for pre season training? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy 439 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 42 mil for Bakayoko? Why are we so freaking poor in our transfers? This deal is atrocious not only is he coming but now he costs over 40? Let's hope it includes an agreement with Mendy as well otherwise this is a joke. We are targetting the worst player from the Monaco stars. How is that even possible.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted May 31, 2017 Author Share Posted May 31, 2017 6 minutes ago, Tomo said: Don't you mean Tielemens when he heads for pre season training? Lol 😂 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 Double post Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellzfresh 7,229 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 hour ago, MrExcalibur100 said: There's also these two lads we should be looking at: You're in luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgy 439 Posted May 31, 2017 Share Posted May 31, 2017 1 minute ago, kellzfresh said: You're in luck Get the fuck in. That's more like it. Just hope it's true. I heard L'Equipe has turned to shit in the last few years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 hour ago, the wes said: Did he not just sign for BvB?? yep Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrExcalibur100 7,124 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 1 hour ago, lucio said: I like the look of paredes there. What do you think about Kovacic? He's an outrageously gifted player but I'm not convinced he can cope in a 2 man midfield. He's also a bit rawer than you'll expect from a 23 year old. He's not really yet been able to channel his gifts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stats 7,142 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 He really impressed me against Tottenham and Man City but was rather average against Juventus but trust Conte with any signings he makes after the success of his signings in his first season with us. I know Youtube can deceive people into a perception of players but judging by this clip here, he looks a lot better on the ball than I thought and almost has that Yaya Toure style about him when he is on the ball and running at an opponent. A big presence and looks really athletic as well which hopefully will not leave us vulnerable in terms of losing possession cheaply and still is only 22 and improving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petre.ispirescu 4,928 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 My two cents on Bakayoko - definitely a decent player, but not one that would improve our team IMHO. I've seen this season and I think we've all seen this season that Kante + Matic midfield offers protection for the back line, but lacks creativity. Would Bakayoko change this? I don't think so. Any team with a set of decent midfielders good on the ball would still run our midfield over and control the game with ease. Think Chelsea need a Dembele/Modric/Kroos type of player next to Kante if Conte is to play a two man midfield still. Someone with vision and ability to move the ball forward, not only tackle and protect the back line. At this moment for me Cesc Fabregas is one of the best passers of the ball in Europe. Lacks pace, but still, his ability on the ball is brilliant. Would be such a shame to let him go. Would love Conte to experiment in the pre-season and try implement new tactics also, not only 3-4-3 during whole season. 3-5-2 would be nice, too, against different teams he feels they are vulnerable to this system. Think a three man midfield would also be perfect for Cesc. My dream midfield next season would be Kante - Cesc - Nainggolan. Would have everything - vision, creativity, work rate, tackling abilities, long range shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drog.ba 239 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I think he's being underrated after doing badly in a couple of CL games, he starts over Moutinho, plus our team's old and he's only 22 . Think he'd give us much more physicality in midfield, Matic+Kante got dominated by Wanyama+Dembele Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I've only really seen him in the Champions League games. He was poor against Juventus but everyone except Mbappe was poor over those two legs for Monaco. The other games, he did look like someone with the right coaching and tactics could become a dominating presence in midfield. People who have seen more of him, how would he compare to someone like Essien? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorkshireBlue 3,277 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 5 hours ago, Superblue_1986 said: I've only really seen him in the Champions League games. He was poor against Juventus but everyone except Mbappe was poor over those two legs for Monaco. The other games, he did look like someone with the right coaching and tactics could become a dominating presence in midfield. People who have seen more of him, how would he compare to someone like Essien? Let's be honest tho shall we juve defensive capabilities can make any attacking team/player look poor there a disgustingly well drilled defensive team and you would need more then a few kids at Monaco to get any result we have experience in bundles we just need some youth and freshness I believe this kid can absolutely change are team and will work brilliantly with kante reminds me of a inform yaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 Chelsea are continuing discussions with Monaco over the potential £43m signing of Tiemoue Bakayoko, according to the Daily Mail. The 22-year-old defensive midfielder has had a fine season for the Ligue 1 winners, and Monaco are reportedly asking for Michy Batshuayi and Charly Musonda in a part-exchange deal. Manchester United are also reportedly interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 22 hours ago, Stats said: He really impressed me against Tottenham and Man City but was rather average against Juventus but trust Conte with any signings he makes after the success of his signings in his first season with us. I know Youtube can deceive people into a perception of players but judging by this clip here, he looks a lot better on the ball than I thought and almost has that Yaya Toure style about him when he is on the ball and running at an opponent. A big presence and looks really athletic as well which hopefully will not leave us vulnerable in terms of losing possession cheaply and still is only 22 and improving. Injured during the Juve and City games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesman2610 1,417 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 warming to the thought of him in our midfield engine room .. what i like when I watch his advancing runs from the middle hes not just running with his head down. He seems to be able to find the pass while at full speed after breaking the press/tackles very rare trait to have for some who say hes just a little better than Matic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ILoveLamp 270 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 http://www.getfootballnewsfrance.com/2017/chelsea-are-becoming-frustrated-with-tiemoue-bakayoko-deal/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I will not be surprised if he is forced/wanted to stay at Monaco, honestly. Monaco not desperately need the money, has just won the league and have a good run at CL this season. I could see it is easier for us to lure players like Tolisso or Nainggolan in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mashimaru161 77 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I fear we are too late, monaco has already met their qouta after selling silva and mendy... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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