Magic Lamps 11,692 Posted August 16, 2017 Share Posted August 16, 2017 59 minutes ago, Henrique said: So it seems his health and fitness are pretty good. Right after the medical he took yesterday his price increased to 40m. Small wonder his fitness is great. With a name like his he cant help but be reminded to stay hydrated 24/7😅 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the wes 7,212 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Chelsea told to hand over £40m from Nemanja Matic sale if they want Leicester midfielder Danny Drinkwater http://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2017/08/16/chelsea-edging-closer-signing-leicester-midfielder-danny-drinkwater/ Leicester don't fuck about 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marvin123 530 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 Mail reporting £30 million might do itSent from my Nexus 6P using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jype 6,398 Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 32 minutes ago, the wes said: Leicester don't fuck about 😂 And rightly so. As far as the money goes they don't really have to sell one of their best players after the season has already started, unless the money on offer is ridiculous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xPetrCechx 13,570 Posted August 18, 2017 Author Share Posted August 18, 2017 Matt LawVerified account @Matt_Law_DT 5h5 hours ago Chelsea held further talks over their latest bid for Danny Drinkwater today. No agreement yet, but work ongoing #cfc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 A lot of pessimism for this transfer on this forum, but I don't think it's bad at all. People need to realise we're not buying a first choice midfielder. We already have Kante and Bakayoko primed for that, and Fabregas to boot. This is a depth signing and it ticks a lot of boxes - homegrown, experience playing in a 2 man midfield, Premier league experience (including experience within a title race), some experience in Champions League, already history playing with our main midfielder Kante. At 27, he should be entering the prime years of his career and over the past couple of years his career has really pushed on and progressed so who's to say there's not more to come. There are plenty of players who develop and bloom much later in their careers (Kante for one, Drogba another). If price is the biggest gripe, that's a decision made by the board to decide what they believe is acceptable and really shouldn't be an issue or worry to any of us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termninja 5,290 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 12 hours ago, Superblue_1986 said: A lot of pessimism for this transfer on this forum, but I don't think it's bad at all. People need to realise we're not buying a first choice midfielder. We already have Kante and Bakayoko primed for that, and Fabregas to boot. This is a depth signing and it ticks a lot of boxes - homegrown, experience playing in a 2 man midfield, Premier league experience (including experience within a title race), some experience in Champions League, already history playing with our main midfielder Kante. At 27, he should be entering the prime years of his career and over the past couple of years his career has really pushed on and progressed so who's to say there's not more to come. There are plenty of players who develop and bloom much later in their careers (Kante for one, Drogba another). If price is the biggest gripe, that's a decision made by the board to decide what they believe is acceptable and really shouldn't be an issue or worry to any of us. Agree mate. Also, if we wish to give RLC a chance, Drinkwater is the best man to get, homegrown, can also help RLC and won't take his place in the team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BMox81 193 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 There are much better players in central midfield that have gone for less money than what we are being expected to pay for Danny Drinkwater. A poster above said that we’re not buying a first choice midfielder. I question the logic. Why aren’t we buying another first choice midfielder? What happened to players competing for positions? I don’t want us buying a midfielder purely for the sake of filling a spot in the squad. I want a midfielder to come in that is gonna look at the other three and have the desire to want to start ahead of them. This is us settling for mediocrity right here and I am shocked that there is an alarming amount of people that are ok with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superblue 6,372 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 22 minutes ago, Dingus said: There are much better players in central midfield that have gone for less money than what we are being expected to pay for Danny Drinkwater. A poster above said that we’re not buying a first choice midfielder. I question the logic. Why aren’t we buying another first choice midfielder? What happened to players competing for positions? I don’t want us buying a midfielder purely for the sake of filling a spot in the squad. I want a midfielder to come in that is gonna look at the other three and have the desire to want to start ahead of them. This is us settling for mediocrity right here and I am shocked that there is an alarming amount of people that are ok with it. I'm pretty sure, having been a regular and won the league, that if drinkwater did come in he would believe he is good enough to push for a starting spot. Any professional should have that mindset if they are at a top team. If starting berths are locked down, which I believe they will be once bakayoko is fit then it would be incredibly hard to attract another player at the very top level of they aren't guaranteed as a starter. The next step is to ensure that the next players to come in don't cause a huge drop off in quality when called upon but have to be willing to join the club with no promises and aware that they won't be first choice when they join and need to force their way into the team. You can't just buy top level players for that role. Case in point, look at city pursuing Jonny evans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clockwork 1,794 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 Bakayoko has not played one game for us and really had one good full season, also arriving in a new league. It is immense amount respect many are showing him, believing he is already a undisputed starter and no need for quality players to challenge him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tautvix 1,321 Posted August 19, 2017 Share Posted August 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Clockwork said: Bakayoko has not played one game for us and really had one good full season, also arriving in a new league. It is immense amount respect many are showing him, believing he is already a undisputed starter and no need for quality players to challenge him. Well we even sold Matic because of Bakayoko Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 6 hours ago, Clockwork said: Bakayoko has not played one game for us and really had one good full season, also arriving in a new league. It is immense amount respect many are showing him, believing he is already a undisputed starter and no need for quality players to challenge him. And this is why we should bring a midfielder that'll challenge for a starting spot imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 7 hours ago, The Skipper said: And this is why we should bring a midfielder that'll challenge for a starting spot imo. And next year the one midfielder that couldn't get in to the starting spot will ask to leave. And we are back to where we started. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Skipper 20,609 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 54 minutes ago, Polo7 said: And next year the one midfielder that couldn't get in to the starting spot will ask to leave. And we are back to where we started. Sure. Plenty of other top clubs manage to keep a high quality competitive squad but for Chelsea it's an absolute myth I guess. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace. 4,352 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 2 hours ago, The Skipper said: Sure. Plenty of other top clubs manage to keep a high quality competitive squad but for Chelsea it's an absolute myth I guess. Naahhh, this is not the issue. Why would we keep wasting million of pounds on the bench when they could be in the bank ? Abramovich is a businessman and he is managing the club like he is managing his business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
positivefootball 195 Posted August 20, 2017 Share Posted August 20, 2017 We need him ASAP. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueLion. 21,491 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 If we're wanting to buy a "solid" squad player, why the hell are we spending £40m on this one-season wonder, when we could be going for myriad other players who are far more effective and would fetch a lesser price? Nonsensical. That Chalobah lad at Watford would fit the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo7 3,496 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 1 hour ago, BlueLion. said: If we're wanting to buy a "solid" squad player, why the hell are we spending £40m on this one-season wonder, when we could be going for myriad other players who are far more effective and would fetch a lesser price? Nonsensical. That Chalobah lad at Watford would fit the bill. Chalobah wanted to leave and play regular football. Not hard to comprehend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King11Didier 916 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 I'd prefer Fabian Delph over him, would cost less also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoyalBlues 4,050 Posted August 21, 2017 Share Posted August 21, 2017 It seems the rumour about him is dead now. Great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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