Unionjack 7,530 Posted July 4, 2018 Author Share Posted July 4, 2018 3 minutes ago, akgw13 said: then you wrote Drinks is a depth option at the bottom of the post. Soz. You were quicker quoting than my editing And agree about Cescy. I was wondering a little whether he was dropping hints of a gooners return. I cant see many affording him or his wages so its a difficult one. Shame really. But hes a old pro and handles himself well. Link to post Share on other sites
Sideshow Luiz 2,310 Posted July 4, 2018 Share Posted July 4, 2018 I think it's Kovacic OR Serri. 3 man midfield, you're looking at 5/6 players, plus maybe a young option used sparingly (which RLC doesn't want) So: Kante Golovin Serri/Kovacic and 2/3 out of: Fabregas (unmoveable), Baks, Drinkwater, RLC, Barkley Can see RLC out on loan again. We'll see what happens. I'm pretty sure that we'll get Golovin, maybe Serri, doubtful on Kovacic (maybe we can do a Courtois swap if we're really interested). Link to post Share on other sites
OneMoSalah 7,744 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 Don't think we should go for Serri at all, don't think hes anything special, average at best. Kovacic on the other hand? Get him in. Its such a shame hes used so sparingly at Madrid because he could be an excellent player with the continuity of playing every week, fair enough he could still improve but he'd be an excellent signing. Link to post Share on other sites
BlueLyon 9,359 Posted July 5, 2018 Share Posted July 5, 2018 15 minutes ago, OneMoSalah said: Don't think we should go for Serri at all, don't think hes anything special, average at best. Kovacic on the other hand? Get him in. Its such a shame hes used so sparingly at Madrid because he could be an excellent player with the continuity of playing every week, fair enough he could still improve but he'd be an excellent signing. Agree, Kovacic with right attitude here could become fantastic player. But if not him, I wouldnt mind Seri. Link to post Share on other sites
the wes 7,212 Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Manchester City are unwilling to meet Real Madrid's valuation for midfielder Mateo Kovacic, according to Sky sources. Link to post Share on other sites
the wes 7,212 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Chelsea enquire about Real Madrid midfielder Mateo Kovacic http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-6008639/Chelsea-enquire-Real-Madrid-midfielder-Mateo-Kovacic.html Link to post Share on other sites
Vesper 23,884 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 LOLOL if I hear the phrases are monitoring enquire about watching carefully eyeing up a swoop following with interest ready to join race for lining up talks set to put a bid in in hot pursuit of insiders say deal is close one more time in next 10 days, I am going to start reaching for Link to post Share on other sites
lucio 4,474 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 No way we will end up bringing in Jorginho and kovacic in one window - I fully expect us to hang on to bakayoko, drinkwater and maybe buy a terrible midfielder like vecino Link to post Share on other sites
Shakez 755 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 14 minutes ago, lucio said: No way we will end up bringing in Jorginho and kovacic in one window - I fully expect us to hang on to bakayoko, drinkwater and maybe buy a terrible midfielder like vecino Lol, if you think Vecino is a terrible midfielder you have no clue. Would be amazing cover for Kanté/Jorginho. Link to post Share on other sites
Vesper 23,884 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 40 minutes ago, Shakez said: Lol, if you think Vecino is a terrible midfielder you have no clue. Would be amazing cover for Kanté/Jorginho. Maybe in bizarro reverso world. How much have you watched him play? I have seen him around 10 Serie A games just this year, maybe 25 overall, plus the WC. He is profoundly ordinary. I have listed 20 plus (including his teammate Roberto Gagliardini) who would be far better buys for what is his role. Link to post Share on other sites
Chelsea Legend 11 4,062 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Another must lock thread.... Link to post Share on other sites
!Hazard! 3,394 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 11 hours ago, Vesper said: LOLOL if I hear the phrases are monitoring enquire about watching carefully eyeing up a swoop following with interest ready to join race for lining up talks set to put a bid in in hot pursuit of insiders say deal is close one more time in next 10 days, I am going to start reaching for You forgot the classic ..."Club X is on RED ALERT..." Link to post Share on other sites
the wes 7,212 Posted August 1, 2018 Share Posted August 1, 2018 Kovacic not interested in United despite offer of 60 million euros https://amp.marca.com/en/football/real-madrid/2018/08/01/5b618d2f468aeba9468b45a5.html Link to post Share on other sites
the wes 7,212 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 Chelsea are interested in Real Madrid's Mateo Kovacic after the 24-year-old Croatia midfielder reportedly turned down a move to Manchester United because of Jose Mourinho's style of play. (Express, via Calciomercato) Link to post Share on other sites
OneMoSalah 7,744 Posted August 2, 2018 Share Posted August 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, the wes said: Chelsea are interested in Real Madrid's Mateo Kovacic after the 24-year-old Croatia midfielder reportedly turned down a move to Manchester United because of Jose Mourinho's style of play. (Express, via Calciomercato) Quite rightly so. Fuck playing in that United team, player such as Kovacic would be wasted. Fred and Pogba are wasted in that team too. Link to post Share on other sites
Unionjack 7,530 Posted August 3, 2018 Author Share Posted August 3, 2018 I'd snatch his bollocks off but it makes me wonder WHY?? Hes a DM,.the wee baldy mans job.. I'm scared! Chelsea on Kovacic, but Real makes a wall Mourinho left humiliated as €60m Real Madrid star asks for Chelsea move Date published: Friday 3rd August 2018 10:19 https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=https://www.calciomercato.it/news/312438/calciomercato_esclusivo_chelsea_su_kovacic_ma_il_real_fa_muro&prev=search Link to post Share on other sites
Tautvix 1,321 Posted August 3, 2018 Share Posted August 3, 2018 Nonsense. Link to post Share on other sites
Sideshow Luiz 2,310 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 C'mon: If Golovin was a good fit for this midfield, Kovacic is the better version of him. Link to post Share on other sites
OneMoSalah 7,744 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 On 03/08/2018 at 10:56 AM, Unionjack said: I'd snatch his bollocks off but it makes me wonder WHY?? Hes a DM,.the wee baldy mans job.. I'm scared! Chelsea on Kovacic, but Real makes a wall Mourinho left humiliated as €60m Real Madrid star asks for Chelsea move Date published: Friday 3rd August 2018 10:19 https://translate.google.com/translate?hl=en&sl=it&u=https://www.calciomercato.it/news/312438/calciomercato_esclusivo_chelsea_su_kovacic_ma_il_real_fa_muro&prev=search He’s not a DM. He is rounded can play deeper if needed maybe but he’s a more offensive midfielder. He would play Barkleys role probably taking into account Kante and Jorginho are nailed on to start. He made his mark as a attacking midfielder in Croatia and for a bit at Inter but has was taken deeper a bit by Benitez and Zizou. He would be a great fit here regardless. Link to post Share on other sites
Sideshow Luiz 2,310 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 I think he's mostly thought of as a defensive midfielder because Real play (played) more in a 4231. Defensive midfielders don't usually make runs like these: C'mon Pedulla, give us more "hot days" Link to the article: https://www.alfredopedulla.com/esclusiva-chelsea-tra-courtois-e-due-opzioni-per-la-porta-kovacic-chiodo-fisso/ Link to post Share on other sites
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